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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
4
The Republic party will not lower a duty below the level that would stop shielding American workers from wage competition with lower paid European labor.
Robert F. Palmer once the Joliet Sunday School superintendent is sent to the penitentiary for three and a half years for pilfering from letters entrusted to his care. Boodling don't pay. Better be honest.
The speaker argues a tariff aimed at protecting wages, not revenue. He contends a protective tariff shields American workers from low European wages, while a revenue tariff relates little to wage scales.
Republican papers, backing Taft, call for a tariff revision that benefits consumers and avoids burdening business, insisting the reform be substantial rather than ceremonial and ensure real advantages to the public.
The action by State Chairman Timothy Woodruff withdrawing from the New York senatorial race opens the field for Elihu Root. Root's election appears foregone and would strengthen the party in New York while adding a highly capable mind with knowledge of governmental affairs to the Senate.
The Macomb Journal notes advocates of permanent hard roads need not grow restless. Government figures show 943,087 miles of rural free mail delivery roads established and $70,632,162 spent on road improvements since inception. People are pushing toward better roads as resources allow.
Charles H. Grasty formerly of Kansas City and Baltimore has purchased a half interest in the St. Paul Dispatch. He is praised for independent journalism and policies aimed at the people's welfare regardless of party or influence, promising new life and energy in the Dispatch's editorials under his management.
The postmaster general praises sustained postmaster retention for service efficiency, noting a Taft defeat would have forced many losses. He predicts a day when capable postmasters keep tenure regardless of presidential outcomes, already true for fourth class postmasters north of the Ohio and east of the Mississippi.
The guarantee that tariff revision will follow Republican lines, not Democratic, is the most valuable feature of the Republicans victory. It benefits the entire nation and working men, preventing cheap foreign products from shutting down American industries. Republican control of Congress promises tariff changes won’t disrupt business or prosperity.
Virginia railroads faced a two cent per mile passenger rate after the railroad commission fixed the tariff. United States Judge Pritchard issued an injunction against enforcement, then the case went to the Supreme Court which found the injunction unlawfully issued because state remedies had not been exhausted.
The court would consider if the two cent rate is confiscatory, noting states may fix railroad rates by statute or commission but must keep them reasonable and not so low as to force loss of profit. States can set rates but not confiscate railroad property through unprofitable charges.
Chief Justice John Marshall asserts that no judge holds personal discretionary power. Judicial power is defined as adherence to law, not the judge's will. Courts act as instruments of the law, exercising discretion only to discern and implement the legislature’s will.
The article argues President Taft will veto a bad tariff bill and seek honest revision, not trusting secret conference negotiations. He may summon impartial experts, denounce party perfidy, and return the measure to Congress with a veto message. Stand patters face aprobable shift if a good bill emerges next winter.
In a 1908 executive order Theodore Roosevelt moves all fourth class postmasters east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio into civil service exams. Incumbents are exempt, holding office for life. Illinois has 1,505 such postmasters. Critics question why Illinois is treated differently from states like Iowa.
Congress opened on the first Monday in December with the President sending his annual message on December 8. The address defends the administration and outlines expected short session work. Congress will adjourn for two weeks over the holidays and end by constitutional limit on March 3. Taft’s inauguration is planned for March.
The speaker urges a new Congress to meet in Special Session to revise the tariff on protection lines. The plan envisions a general, genuine tariff reform, raising rates to protect American industry in some cases and lowering them to benefit consumers in others. The aim is to broaden wages for American workers while curbing price advantages that undercut U S producers.
A ninety year old woman identified as THinois shows a strong, husky frame but has suffered from an lifelong whisky addiction. She has recently started reform efforts in fits and starts.
A historic note states there exists one malady resisting full medical cure. Physicians can alleviate symptoms in many cases but cannot claim to cure or prevent the common cold in the head, which afflicts millions annually.
William J. Bryan failed to win the presidency yet outpaced Theodore Roosevelt in a hunting tale from the mountains near Chihuahua Mexico. Bryan was hugged by a wounded bear during the hunt and his clothing was torn.
Newspapers debate the claim that Taft is the first president in 24 years with a middle name. They note Grover Cleveland’s full name was Stephen Grover, suggesting the point may be overstated or misremembered.
A speaker named Brother Williams urges effort and warns against laziness. He insists people must rise early and work, or else be run over by others who do. He paints a vivid picture of consequences and scolding in a Southern dialect.
Batavia calls for united prayers for Elgin mayor while Elgin requests Batavians to supplicate the throne of grace for wicked Batavia. The exchange reads as a spiritual duel between the two cities with outcomes expected to benefit both communities.
A reader reports finding fifty dollars in a road beside a hedge at a prominent business farmer’s home. The cash, kept in a corn planter, had remained there for months and deteriorated from exposure. It will need replacement with a new planter before many years unless better cared for.
A fragmented verse contemplates a future moment when heaven reveals meaning. The speaker recalls distant memories and mothers’ lessons guiding life, insisting the understanding will come only in time as shadows lengthen. The piece leans into longing and cautious belief in eventual insight.
Nearly one quarter of the U S population, about eighty million people, are in school as the public system grows. It carries capable children from kindergarten to university at public expense, ensuring every person has a chance to realize their life potential and help preserve order liberty and law across the country from coast to coast.
The text contrasts boasting about good deeds with humility. It cites a man claiming to have helped a woman by letting her do his family washing, while noting the true value may be just a low price. The piece critiques public self praise in acts of kindness.
The text warns that easily obtained riches may be poor in quality. It compares ground apples to tree fruits, noting worms and quick rottenness. It parallels the idea to many other things in life, urging care in choosing what is valuable rather than quick gains.
A parable on effort and luck argues that waiting for windfalls yields poor results while true success comes from climbing the tree and taking sound fruit. Lazy paths avoid true achievement. effort reveals luck and progress through decisive action.
The Mt. Vernon Register reports that 48 Republican members have signed a pledge to oppose Howard Shurtleff for speaker, a majority of the GOP caucus, with as many as a dozen "hand wagon" members expected to switch. The aim is an orderly legislature not aimed at embarrassing the state administration.
The report that Frank H. Hitchcock has been offered and accepted the postmaster general portfolio in Taft’s cabinet may be premature. Yet there is a clear sense he will ultimately be chosen, and many believe he deserves the honor for broader qualifications beyond party work. He is trained and experienced for the duties and would be a valuable head of the department.
Circuit Judge Ramsay of Morrison spent two days listening to counsel in a case on construction of a law before calmly declaring that the act had been repealed. In contrast his brother Judge Graves, after seeing the long papers, asked for the amount in question and paid two dollars to the clerk, then called the next case.
A collection of old adages warns that reckless meddling corrupts moral standing and invites consequence. It cautions against harming others for gain, noting misfortune befalls those who plot against neighbors and pursue self-serving mischief. The text frames cautionary outcomes from ill intent.
The electors of Illinois will assemble at the state house in Springfield on January 10 to organize as a convention. One elector will be chosen as chairman, each of the twenty seven will cast ballots for president and vice president, then certify their action. A messenger will be selected to carry the votes to Washington to present them to the president of the senate. Dr. G W S Brown of Dixon is the district elector.
The piece argues that a man who uses a knife for pie lacks polish yet is practical, clear thinking, and focused on essentials. He tends toward rugged honesty and may solve problems beyond more formally polite peers, with his influence described as widespread and formidable.
In Emporia Kansas a resident recalls paying five cents for The Sunday Dart and bringing home a two wheeled cart full of newspaper sections. He stacked them to the kitchen door, hung chromes on the wall, and left the yard ten feet deep with comic sections and odd items including patterns, a false mustache, a rubber doll, and a deck of cards as the town men busy themselves with dray work hauling away The Sunday Dart.
The Illinois crop faced a six week late planting due to wet springs but benefited from late fall warmth. Despite a shorter yield than ideal, Illinois led in 1908 corn value and farm production, totaling nearly one billion dollars. The state’s agricultural strength remained underappreciated even locally.
Two anecdotes show Benjamin Franklin’s sharp observation and practical use. He examines an imported whisk broom at hand, finds a seed, plants it, and from that seed grows the first broom corn crop in the country. Later by Dock Creek he spots a wickerwork basket stuck in mud.
A reader recalls how a basket of sprouting branches given to Mr. Charles Norris led to a line of yellow willows grown in his garden. The trees grew large and proved highly valuable commercially, confirming Franklin's foresight about their worth.
The Times notes the 100th anniversary of Lincoln's birth should be observed broadly and popularly. It argues no figure in history inspires more universal appeal and that the nation should study and honor his service to the people.
The text urges strict self control whether self employed or not. It stresses avoiding laziness, working hard daily, and holding oneself to account. It notes success requires constant mental effort, planning, and continuous improvement, with steady balance of body and brain.
The Springfield Journal recalls a local 19th century Springfield vote where several candidates blamed ward defeats on canvass gaps and lies. Town collector hopeful Michael Gaughan admitted his poor showing, noting the voters simply did not want him.
Do not brood over past mistakes for they waste time and undermine confidence. Most people err, and errors may pave future opportunities. dwelling on them rarely helps. Accept errors, learn, and move forward, keeping a warning to avoid repeating the misstep.
The president-elect declares he will never again use liquor or other intoxicants, a stance praised as a high standard for the nation. Rev. Gunsaulus links Taft’s resolve to Harvard President Eliot’s abstinence, calling it a strong personal denial that may inspire the youth and fathers alike.
A reflection on moral law versus spirit, citing Fred Grant who fears drinking when offered, President Eliot of Harvard on changing views and guiding students, and Phillips Brooks stressing influence. The passage emphasizes responsible leadership, restraint, and unity in ethical action.
The piece extols Lincoln as a supreme master of English prose beyond his political role. It argues the Gettysburg Address and his other writings deserve study for literary merit, noting his unlikely stylistic genius despite a rough upbringing and limited schooling. It compares him to Franklin in literary legacy.
A fragment shows Dottie seven saying a story book Uncle Rufus sent last week is punk and that they do not marry. The exchange hints at a comic or tainted title with a playful, archaic tone. Names include Dottie and Uncle Rufus.
A quip contrasting two speakers on forgiveness. The Wise Guy urges forgiving enemies while the Simple Mug agrees, arguing mercy prevents further retaliation. The exchange showcases a succinct, tongue in cheek moral exchange.
Satirical dialogue features a bankrupt speaker admitting his loss while pursuing an ideal. He describes the ideal as a bigger fortune than the one he already had, prompting a reflective exchange on ambition and ruin.
In a terse exchange, Mr. Sirius Barker rejects personal belief in literal future punishment while acknowledging he supports it for many people he knows. The remarks reflect a nuanced stance on doctrine and accountability amid a broader debate.
A historical exchange notes Wigglesworth failing at a building lot venture and joking that he raised a crop of wild oats on the property instead. The remark reflects community tempers and the fate of inherited holdings.
The Parson asks to pray for Casey and forgiveness after a brick was thrown. The Patient suggests patience and waiting until Oigit recovers to pray for Casey, urging restraint and reconciliation.
Farmer Scrapple laments paying 4000 dollars for his son George's medical education while joking about trimming a wart on his own hand with a razor. The exchange highlights values and financial misgivings in a rural family scene.
A humorous exchange imagines scientists discovering a new bird species with four legs in Australia. The wife asks why, and the husband quips that such creatures would suit politicians who stand on both sides of the fence.
Andrew Carnegie and John D Rockefeller argue wealth diminishes happiness beyond basic needs. The rich face limited satisfactions in luxury and palate and dress. The true joy lies in giving, though managing large fortunes brings difficulty and strain, prompting Rockefeller to systematize his philanthropic efforts.
The piece notes that benevolence is systematized in daily life and cites three wealthy U.S. citizens who discuss the difficulties of wise giving. It references Bach’s view that wealth does not guarantee happiness and comments on the old saying little wealth, little care, finding support in the rich’s laments.
Public notice from a postal carrier outlining proper stamping and addressing of mail, box and route numbers, reporting visitors, postage on mail inside boxes, stamp values, postcard rules, sale of stamps on wagons, changes in recipient lists, prepaid postage on small packages, and reporting carrier mistakes. The tone is authoritative and instructional for residents and box holders.
A Christmas morning tale reveals a child Benny and a mischievous cat Harney Mewley. The narrator recalls mischief, a gentle rebuke, and a warm family scene ending with prayers and gratitude for a sleeping child.
Police suspect two Rockford youths Wallace Hallberg and Howard Bengastrand in the holdup of Albert Lawson Thursday night. They were tracked after a Beloit visit yesterday where witnesses saw them at saloons. Pay envelopes stolen in Rockford were later found at the Line city.
The Sociological Bible class will gather tomorrow afternoon at 8 o clock in the KX of G hall at Stephen son and Chicago streets. Shep H Zimmerman will read a paper on The Distribution of Wealth. All are invited.
A historical advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh, claiming it cures all stages of the disease. The firm offers $100 to any proven failure, with testimonials promised and product sold by druggists for 76 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for consumption.
EMER ich in BARRETT & CO invites shoppers to begin early Christmas purchasing. Many choices are being made and laid aside before the holiday rush, urging customers to act now to secure preferred items.
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