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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1907
Page
7
The sermon laments modern bargain counter culture and its social toll. It warns that underpriced goods cost workers, families, and the vulnerable, urging fair pay and skilled labor, and praising charity and the example of the Earl of Shaftesbury.
Wm. E. F. Jungkunz, druggist at 85 Stephenson street, sells DeWitt's Little Early Riser Pills.
DeWitt's Carbolized Water Hazel Salve advertised for sale by druggists Win, KP, Jungkunz on Stephen son street.
Dr W J Lawrence of Minneapolis states that 15 percent of adult males are teetothers and 45 percent are privilege drinkers who choose when to drink. About 30 percent are diseased by drugs. 12 percent are submerged dipsomaniacs needing public aid. Seven percent are hopeless and should be isolated or detained humanely.
Mme. Schumann-Weink, famed contralto, jokes about being a housewife after tours. A tourist mistook a maid sweeping at her German home for the singer and asked if she was at home. She replied with humor that she would not return until late and reminded to be polite.
Abdu Agiz, sultan of Muorocco, refuses to close his personal jewelry case as disturbances continue. In London’s Charing Cross bank vaults, jewels rated at A000,000 are guarded day and night, located deep below the Strand amid unclaimed pieces from the French Revolution. A 250,000 pound bonus was offered for surrender but the sultan doubts paying more to obtain the gems.
A Goldfield delegation from the American Federation of Labor urged General Funston to maintain federal troops, claiming miners and their families lived in fear and armed themselves to avoid contact with Western Federation of Miners. Funston called the statements remarkable and said conditions improved with troops arrived. Acting Sec retary Kirwan of the Western Federation of Miners expressed amazement, denouncing AFL claims as not representing the federation’s leadership or union sentiment.
President Roosevelt's commission arrives in Goldfield to review labor conditions and the mine dispute. Members include Charles P Neill Herbert Knox Smith and Lawrence Murray with secretary F P Tritterson. They will study worker and operator tensions, with a full report to war department and the President.
A fragment describes a cowboy named Ned Stermer involved in a fatal horse incident during a foal race or riding event. The rider died after a hoove accident. the dead boy’s sister is mentioned, with unclear chronology and names due to garbled OCR.
Col John Jacob Astor ill and confined to his Fifth Avenue home with a severe attack of grip threatens his health. The condition is considered serious.
England's One Protestant Cathedral claims Trore Cathedral as the sole established church seat of note since St. Pauls finished by Sir Christopher Wren. It notes earlier English cathedrals and abbeys were Catholic then transferred under Henry VIII to Protestant use by parliamentary action.
A faction within the opposition claims it will mobilize support for the forthcoming election. The statement signals strategic push to influence outcomes through coordinated activity and campaigning efforts. Members emphasize unity while seeking broader backing from supporters.
The Philadelphia Press notes a shift from dry goods wealth to wet goods ventures. It frames Jack Gaybor as actively pivoting his family fortune toward new enterprises, implying continued influence and ambition in business circles. The quote highlights wealth and enterprise across generations.
The laxative syrup forces the cold from the system with a free gentle bowel movement. Children like it and it contains no opiates or narcotics. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist, 85 Stephenson street.
Harriet M. Burbank offers piano lessons at Studio 38 Grove Street. Contact details not provided. availability implied by teaching activity.
Readers who do not receive their paper regularly are asked to inform the office. The notice requests prompt reporting to ensure timely delivery and rectify missing copies.
D. C. Stover president H. H. Antrim cashier R. G. Shumway first vice president Henry Bater second vice president Dorman assistant cashier Capital stock 125000. Directors include R. G. Shumway A. Held J. Fred Smith Fred W. Hoefer H. H Antrim Dr. J. H. Stealy D. C. Stover Fred Dorman W. Hagner Homer F. Aspinwall Also Savings Department.
Rail timetable notes daily service and connections from Chicago to St Paul and Omaha. It lists arrival and departure times for eastbound trains No 200 through No 211, with car types and services, and westbound No 201 through No 211, plus Sunday specifics. It details connections at Rockford Belvidere and Beloit for Beloit Janesville Madison Milwaukee and other points.
A fragmentary timetable lists trains including 10 Passenger, 36 Passenger, 64 from R Island at 7:26 pm, 96 Freight carrying passengers Freeport to Ra, Mt Arroll to Freeport East Bound, No 4 Chicago Express at 7:15 pm, No 6 Special, and No 14 Chicago Special daily except Sunday, with partial station details and numbers.
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