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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1906
Page
1
Paris dispatch notes France’s Law of Associations taking effect, ending state church entanglements. Government to show leniency, allow worship through associations with church properties shifting to state control absent special authorization. Pensions set for clerics, revenues redirect to public coffers, with notable fiscal figures cited.
Rockford discusses forming a large regional concert band led by Professor Hecker of Elgin. The plan envisions uniting the Military band Freeport band and Belvidere band under one director to create a superior ensemble. Hecker, a renowned band director, is praised for past successes and potential to elevate the local scene.
The Daily Journal announces city wide delivery at 10 cents per week. It notes service area coverage and asks readers to subscribe for home delivery across the city.
At Peoria in the city hall last night the merchants committee pressed for gas at 50 or 51 cents, but the gas company held firm to 90 cents. Subcommittee offered concessions on heating city hall and library lighting while rejecting a five year 35 cent proposal. Further talks planned for tomorrow. report to the general committee Monday and council Tuesday.
A New York press report outlines how soldier footwear is carefully selected and inspected from materials to finished product. It details garrison and marching shoes, their heights, caps, stitching, and the emphasis on durable soles and quality leather.
A health note discourages violent bowel cleansing and promotes gentle movement. De Witt's Little Early Risers are recommended as a mild laxative sold by druggists.
Boston is coffee mad with warm counters filling the day from dawn to dark. People from all walks converge at coffee counters seen as social exchanges where news, recipes, and gossip flow freely. The scene gathers Harvard professors, market workers, and old ladies in a shared ritual near the retail markets.
The article argues for consistent nine to ten hours of sleep for students to optimize learning and health. It notes sleep needs evolve with age, criticizes late bedtimes for teens, cautions against wasting time by pulling all-nighters, and suggests waking children naturally. It mentions midshipmen at the naval academy may benefit from more sleep daily.
The Bijou presents a strong vaudeville program this week with two teams a trio a single and illustrated songs plus moving pictures. The Cowles trio excels in acrobatic tricks and is the standout act. Brown and Wilmot entertain with clever singing and dancing. Myer and Herrington keep crowds roaring with outstanding singing. Overall the show surpasses typical vaudeville fare and includes one extra act this week.
The Grand Opera House announces tomorrow night’s appearance of the scenic comedy drama Sweet Clover a big last season hit Elmer Thayer of Freeport joins the company in a leading role marking a notable local connection for the performance.
Miss Katie Myers and Frank Haack wed December 5 1906 at the Myers home three miles NW of Baileyville in a simple ring ceremony officiated by Rev Schmidt. About fifty invitations were issued but rain kept many away. Pink and white decor, bridesmaid in white silk, white roses, groom from Parkersburg Iowa now Baileyville resident, guests presented gifts including china, linen, cash, and household items.
Rt Rev Henry Moeller, archbishop of Cincinnati, born December 11, 1849 in Cincinnati. He studied in local parochial schools, then in Rome at the American college, was ordained June 10, 1876, served St Patrick's Bellefontaine, taught at Mt St Marys, became secretary to Archbishop Elder, then chancellor, later bishop of Columbus in 1900 and head of the Cincinnati archdiocese after Elder's death.
On this date summaries recall Louis XVI trial in 1792 and 1862 US Attorney General Pinckney. 1862 Fredericksburg bombardment crossed Rapidan. 1866 Rome occupation ends. 1871 Grand Duke Alexis aids New York poor. 1891 Marquis of Dufferin named British ambassador to Paris. 1898 Garcia dies in Washington. 1898 Otis opens Philippine ports to commerce.
The Trier Sisters Quintette will present a Thursday night program in the academy chapel praised as high class entertainment. The students will also stage The Ulster on December 21 a three act comedy. Four new enrollees Edward denen Elmer Toelke John Smith and Samuel Smith join a student body near fifty.
Mr DeGrasse stars in The Merchant of Venice at Grand Opera House Friday night. Manager Knorr says the road production is lavishly equipped with unmatched scenic and costuming. No expense spared. DeGrasse’ s careful attention to detail draws high praise from previous city engagements.
The Sterling Printing Pressmen's union organized at a Dixon meeting Friday night with 25 members from Sterling Dixon and Clinton. Also in Dixon City Marshal Woodyatt's report four arrests in November yielded $9.20 in fines. two offenders jailed. Police seek Nina Avery also known as Mrs Shoanaker, a 16 year old missing from Moline ten days ago. She is described as a wealthy blonde, 5'4", wearing a full length coat and large black hat, with jewelry, favoring theatrical venues and schools.
An OCR style notice lists a December schedule of public talks and society dances including Prof Willett's lectures at Masoule temple, a New England supper at First Presbyterian church, a German society dance, a masquerade at Blast hall, a Women Workers supper, and a Friends’ Institute event at the courthouse. Also noted are a mass meeting of veterans, a card party, and the annual mid winter opening of Freeport College of Commerce in January.
The Grand Opera House presents a slate featuring Dev and Dee productions including Sweet Clover and The Merchant of Venice. Pec Henry Bobixey stars in The Man on the Box with Deco County and Dee events scheduled in December and January as moving pictures are shown.
The notice touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a pleasant laxative for impure blood and stomach or bowel troubles in children. It claims it is superior to other medicines, with wide curative powers and guaranteed money back if it fails, sold by all druggists at 50 cents and one dollar.
Advertising notice for a nearly new upright piano offered at Hea’s Second Hand Store located on 16% Galena Street. The seller emphasizes the piano’s good condition and price terms.
On the first and third Tuesdays of each month to March 1907 inclusive the Chicago Great Western Railway sells one way colonist tickets at nearly half fare to Arkansas Colorado Indian Territory Kansas Louisiana Mexico Missouri Nebraska New Mexico Oklahoma South Dakota Texas and Wyoming. Apply to the Great Western Agent P Byrne G P A St Paul Minn for details.
A brief note touts Mrs Austin's Buckwheat as the real thing delivering genuine old buckwheat flavor. The message urges buyers to choose the genuine product, quoting a price of 12-7.
A fine double flat with all modern improvements one block from court house and a top 160 acre farm in Stephenson County two miles from German Valley. These are snaps and went last long. Inquire of M. W. Cowley at 98 Stephenson St Freeport Illinois.
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