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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1905
Page
7
The text notes individuals who advanced through civil service grades for promotion to the oath of review and were chosen as principal examiners over male competitors, with Commissioner Warner satisfied they were better fitted for the roles.
Rochelle Independent reports Mr. Hitt, age and health concerns cloud a possible next term in Congress. Col. Lowden urged by district supporters may run later, but will not oppose Hitt now, as Hitt is from Ogle county and deserves a chance to serve his term. Lowden, younger, could seek congressional honors in two years with strong prospects.
A collection of playful dialogue excerpts delivers quick wits on sacred concerts versus ordinary ones, selfishness, distant family doctors, engagement mishaps, wedded life, and a kitchen maid reveal, all in rambunctious banter typical of light comic pages.
The Peoria Herald-Transcript declares there will be no contest for the U S Senate as Senator Cullom will hold the field. The paper notes its long support for Cullom due to his experience and honesty and acknowledges no other Republican could best him for the nomination. It urges party unity and respects other candidates while backing Cullom.
Chicago dispatch reports Colonel Frank O. Lowden angrily disputes a newspaper’s suggestion of a vice presidential boom for him. The Illinois Republican national committeeman, described as a tireless fighter, asserts the clipping misrepresents his age and influence in Illinois politics.
The Brooklyn Eagle notes Colonel Lowden of Chicago as a strong figure in 1908 GOP talk but says he shows little interest in a vice presidency. It suggests he may seek Congress from the Hitt district next year and possibly run for governor or senator in the future.
The piece argues that the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers supports limited government power over railroad rates, praising unions for backing employer interests while warning against public ownership. It contends railroads seek to preserve earnings and property in a broader struggle between labor, management, and the state.
Stead issues an opinion answering 30 queries from Illinois county clerks on uniform primary law practice. He states no authority exists to appoint or pay primary election clerks and judges lack power to appoint clerks at primaries. Per diem rates are set for different counties. Candidates must file petitions with county clerks containing at least five percent of party lawful voters. section 5 percent is noted.
The attorney general explains that only petitioners desiring to have their names on the official ballot may apply under the added primary act and that county office nominees require a statement of intention and petition even if a delegate convention chooses. It covers ballot preparation, clerical duties, and the roles of county clerk, county central committee, and judges, with emphasis on legality, unanimity of ballot size, and voter eligibility constraints.
Mr and Mrs John Andre and family along with Mr and Mrs Cummis ford and family express heartfelt thanks for the sympathy shown during their bereavement.
A reader cites the torment of consumption and cites William Myers of Cearfoss Maryland who found relief with Dr King's New Discovery after other medicines failed. The ad promotes cure for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and pneumonia with guaranteed bottles priced 50 cents to 1.90 and a free trial bottle.
The Wisconsin State League of 1905 is praised as a pioneering pro circuit in Wisconsin with Green Bay Oshkosh Wausau La Crosse Beloit and Freeport framed as entering clubs. The piece notes pitchers Beebe Dodge Stremmel Garlic Scott Bubser Warner and players Moore Beebe Dolan Bond Graves Me dwotzky Kroy and others as standouts and outlines 1906 plans adding Madison Janesville Appleton and Fond du Lac or Eau Claire.
Krehl & Winter at 73 Chicago Street announce the seventh chair to open next Monday, expanding from six chairs added since 1903. Otto Krehl started the shop nine years ago with three chairs, G B Winter joined in 1903, followed by two more in 1904, and the seventh chair will improve service for a rapidly increasing patronage.
John T. Powers elected president drives Wisconsin State League into its second season with La Crosse Pink Hawley’s pennant winners. Opening May 4 featured every visiting team winning once, then home teams replying to leave a balanced display. Beloit Green Bay Oshkosh Freeport trail in pursuit as Powers strengthens teams.
Advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure for bowel and stomach issues including headaches biliousness and costiveness with a 25 cent price at Joseph Emmert's drug store. It warns of fear of appendicitis upon pain.
Trinity Sunday school has begun preparations for a program to be given Monday evening December 256. The committees appointed are at work on the event.
The item states that Dr Blair of Clifton Hotel was not the dentist who extracted the teeth of Mrs Wm Cummisford who died at 33 Winnebago Street. It clarifies the work was done long ago by another person and asserts the doctor did not perform the procedure to prevent misattribution.
A curious old note states it will wash and not rub off. It mentions a complexion remedy and declares no secret, naming Joseph Emmert and the Rocky Mountain Tea.
Fragmentary note mentions a 1b. 00 rate and a planned party next Tuesday in Texas with a Reverend referenced. Details are garbled and names or places are not clearly readable.
Captain Henry Silk and Officer James Conley confront a man at a farm house west of Rockford, finding him an illiterate Swede with a limited grasp of English. The exchange shows a contrast between the suspect and the real murderer, as the man speaks in cartoonish dialect about work and water while denying involvement in the crime.
The Amity society will meet Tuesday at 2 pm at Miss Weinhold's Washington street home. Members should come prepared to sew for the poor.
Ursuline Sisters of Waterville Maine report three bottles of Father Johns Medicine restored a voice she had lost nearly two years amid threats of throat consumption. They claim it prevents pneumonia and consumption and cures colds coughs catarrh asthma bronchial troubles. Sold by Joseph Emmert 111 Stephens Street Freeport Illinois.
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