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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1908
Page
2
The Orangeville Courier notes substantial chatter about establishing a state bank in Orangeville but cannot confirm facts or obtain interviews. The piece signals uncertainty and broader local interest without presenting concrete details or quotes.
News of the death at Dobbs Ferry New York of Major Orlando J. Smith founder of the American Press Association is reported. He led the association, shaping national newspaper service, and authored influential works on religion philosophy and democracy. He owned a Dobbs Ferry home and Amawalk farm with renowned arboriculture.
Major Orlando Jay Smith founder and longtime president of the American Press Association dies at his Dobbs Ferry home after a prolonged illness from stomach cancer. Born 1842 in Indiana, he served as a Civil War major, later built a national journalism network and mentored many in the field. He leaves a widow, two daughters, and son Courtland Smith, a company executive.
Mrs Adam Marker of Freeport Illinois reports relief from weak kidneys after using Doans Kidney Pills. She suffered rheumatic pains headaches and back soreness before taking the pills. She says the remedy cured pain and distress and urges others to use Doans Kidney Pills priced 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY public agents for the United States. Remember the name Doans.
A Chicago News brief reports Giles-Peekem dealing with marital discord as his wife opposes his views. The item notes a strained domestic dispute and the couple's tension surrounding their relationship.
Fragmented OCR text shows scattered financial figures and terms like prices, numbers, and dates. It lacks clear events or named entities to form a coherent news item. The readable bits are insufficient for a reliable summary or identification of people or organizations.
Prospective candidates from the thirteenth district undergo rigorous mental and physical exams conducted by county superintendents and pension board members in Freeport on January 28 and 29, 1909. The best academic and physical average earns the Annapolis appointment, with alternates in order of total scores. Applicants must be district residents aged 16 to 20, meet height and weight standards, be unmarried, and pass extensive tests in reading, writing, geography, history, and mathematics.
An editorial critiques the post master general's decision to stop delivering Christmas letters to Santa via the mails. It urges charitable alternatives and mocks anti Santa sentiment while proposing a private association to carry on Yuletide goodwill through charitable stations nationwide.
Mr and Mrs William F Borgmeier of South Adams Street announce the arrival of a baby girl. They are proud parents of three daughters. A medical advertisement promotes Woods Liver Medicine in liquid form for liver regulation and relief from headaches and stomach ailments. The 1.00 bottle is touted as 244 times the size of the 60c bottle, sold by H J Moogk and C P Guenther.
Harriet M Burbank offers piano lessons from Studio 36 on Grove Street The Daily Journal announces home delivery across the city for ten cents per week
Advertisement requests four cents postage for a Complete Handy Atlas of the World. It directs readers to send the offer with the ad and the name of the paper, address, and four cents to Scott and Bowne at 409 Pearl Street, New York.
December listings include Joe Fifer dancing school and social on Dec 22 and matines at Lexington hall, Prof Dawson’s Christmas Ball on Dec 28, second annual College club dance at Masonic temple, Alumni Ball at Masonic temple, Machinists Union ball at Lexington hall, and the College of Commerce winter term opens Jan 4. January also features the B of R T annual ball and card party at Masonic temple and a College club dance at the Masonic temple.
A list of showings for Bioscope Moving Pictures on December 20 to 25 including matinee and night programs and a December 8 showing of A Wifes Secret, with additional December 27 to 30 Bioscope screenings in matinee and night slots.
Warrensburg Mo Dec 19 Judge Berry Thurmond ruled there is no Missouri law prohibiting healing by Christian Science practitioners. Lena A Jaccard and Theresa M Heywood faced charges for treating a patient without a license and receiving 54 dollars. The decision holds Missouri medical practice statutes do not apply to Christian Science healing and the state laws do not regulate their healing.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes changes in customs since a grand era. A poem recalls grandma dancing the minuet and mistletoe meetings. It contrasts waltzes with evolving etiquette, praising steady human conduct amid changing dance styles.
A fragment notes a listing promising access to part of the city for ten cents a week. No further details or context are readable to identify location or provider.
A long list of local businesses and suppliers including dry goods, drugs, pianos, furniture, clothing, groceries, butcher, savings banks, hotels, theatres, gas and electric utilities, millinery, restaurants, tailors, hotels and more presented as an almanac style directory with numerous firm names and partners.
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