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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
2
Theo F Ellis delivers a detailed Farmers Institute talk on corn farming stressing seed testing, soil preparation, moisture conservation, and selective seed breeding. He endorses sand and box methods, discusses soil aeration, shallow cultivation, and the need for careful seed selection to boost protein content and yield per acre.
The discussion centers on advancing a coin design that features a tougher constitution. Proposals focus on durability, security, and longevity while maintaining recognizable symbolism and historical significance. Analysts weigh trade offs between weight, alloy, and minting processes for a sharper, lasting strike.
A local grocer laments frequent loss from customers sampling cookies candies and fruit left within easy reach. He notes both men and women repeatedly take items, often while staff watch, causing daily losses that cut into profits and threaten the business despite his efforts to assist the needy.
William Guyer was at Polo on business. C J Gordon left early for Chicago. Dr J F Fair, E D Allington, and others were in town or traveling. Mrs Glaw hosted friends in Rockford while several residents planned visits to Chicago or Toledo. Deputy Marshal Livingston returned to Chicago. Ira Miller heads to federal jury duty. John Fugate and G M Fugate Sr were guests. Banfield of Louisville left for home with Mrs Brooks.
Real estate transfer records show F. W. Siecke selling to Thomas Rockey lot 1 block 6 and lot 18 block 4 in the Charles E. Meyer addition for 1405 dollars.
An old documented product advertisement touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for chapped hands. It recommends applying before bed with old gloves to yield a noticeable morning improvement, and notes availability at all druggists.
Very Low Rates to Springfield Teachers Association via the North Western Line. Excursion tickets will be sold Dec 26 and 27 with favorable return limits. Apply to agents Chisago and North Western Ry.
Excursion tickets for holidays will be sold at reduced rates on ten dates including December 20 21 22 28 24 2 20 30 81 106 and January 1 07 with return allowed through January 7 107 to stations on the North Western Line and to several other lines. Details available from Chicago & North Western Railway agents.
Ford's Jewelry hosts a two session auction at 2 30 PM and 7 30 PM with bidders evaluating large bargains. Local buyers, appraisers, and collectors attend to bid on jewelry items in a public sale setting.
A rundown of social events lists numerous dances and parties. Entries include Dee dances, Farmer's Institute at the courthouse on December 21, several Germania Society events, high school alumni dance, Go Homearty and Machinists gatherings, and the Freeport College of Commerce opening in January. Organized by clubs and halls such as Ed Binst's, Blust's, Masonic temple, and Lexington hall.
The clipping lists December 24 painting the town and December 31 Lyman FT one moving pictures. It notes two event slots likely for local entertainment or community programs and references December dates and a moving pictures display.
Victoria Marjorie Manners born December 20 1883 in America and soon to wed Prince Arthur of Connaught nephew of King Edward. Her father Captain Manners later became Duke of Rutland after succeeding the late John Jones Robert. The tale recalls American birth on a Las Vegas New Mexico hillside and a long English entailment proof before the engagement gained royal approval.
Express companies urge patrons to mail gifts early to avoid pre holiday rush. Notices include gummed labels reading Do not open until Christmas to keep packages intact until the holiday.
Washington December 19 at a meeting presided by Secretary Root the executive committee of the bureau of American republics elected John Barrett of Oregon American minister to Colombia as director to succeed William C Fox of New Jersey who was nominated as American minister to Ecuador today
John C. Davey and William C. Niblick of Chicago as receivers for the German of Freeport sue in New Orleans for attachment on Minor A. Shumard to recover 125000 dollars in insurance premiums collected but not turned over. The St Catherine's guild of Grace church to hold a chicken pot pie supper December 22 in the Huenkemeier building.
The Chicago Great Western Railway announces weekly homeseekers excursion tickets at nearly half fare to Iowa Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin and Northern Michigan with equal low rates to other points. For full information contact the Great Western agent. December 20 to December 31.
A promotional notice urges land seekers to invest in Canada with William Clement, hailed as the man who made Canada famous in this region. He offers tours for prospective buyers every Tuesday at 7 PM.
The C M and St Paul announces sale of one way second class colonists tickets to western and southwestern points at a half fare plus 2.00 dollars on first and third Tuesdays in November December January February and March from 10 to 12 dwtd.
An old advertisement urges readers to ask their grocer for Mrs Austin's Buckwheat flour claiming it is the best of all. The line hints at a grocery cue and a product preference from a past era.
Iler announces a public auction in Freeport Illinois after lease expiration offering 15 head of horses one 6H P Fairbanks Morse engine one ton pitless scale saddles buggies wagons shredders cream separators harrows planters disks hay loaders corn plows and more. Sale held at the first building east of the post office.
Announcement of the semi annual water rents due at the water company office on January 1, 1907. A 10 percent discount applies to bills paid fully six months in advance. Office hours include evenings between Christmas and New Year. Remember the 10 percent discount.
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