Government to compile nationwide criminal records data
The Department of Commerce and Labor will send a representative to collect and transmit criminal statistics from police to supreme courts. Records will cover indictments, pleas, dispositions, trials, verdicts, sentences, appeals, and institutions. Last year focused on divorce records to study liquor's role.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
Washington
Bureau of the Census
Department
Supreme Court
Nolle
Fire department saves home from chimney blaze
The fire department responded to a chimney fire at the residence of Mrs J M Satterlee at 61 South Galena Avenue yesterday afternoon. No serious damage was reported.
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J. M. Satterlee
Galena Avenue
Clerks Elect This Evening
Officers of the Retail Clerks union will be elected at a special meeting this evening.
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Retail Clerks’ Union
Father William’s Indian Tablets Promoted as Female Tonic
An advertisement claims Father William’s Indian Tablets are the best remedy for pale weak delicate women. It promises to quiet nerves improve flesh and strength, brighten eyes and complexion and restore health. Tea or tablets sell for 20 cents at Co. P. Guenther & Co. druggists.
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Father William
Co. P. Guenther & Co
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Bereavement Aid
The family thanks friends and neighbors for their kindly assistance during the bereavement. Signed by Mrs C J Moore and other listed supporters.
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C.J. Moore
Civ Roulel
H. A. Clurchell
Gounod Redemption Oratorio Performed Friday Evening
Gounod's Redemption presented Friday evening featuring a 40 voice chorus and Gibler's Orchestra. Tickets priced at 25 cents with an anticipated strong turnout from both leadings and local salob attendees.
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Gounod
Salob
Gibler’s Orchestra
Daily Journal Delivery Now Reaches All City Areas
The Daily Journal announces full citywide delivery for a full week, extending access to readers across neighborhoods and ensuring timely local news. The move emphasizes broader circulation and convenience for residents seeking daily coverage.
Bongele hound listed for return and sale ad
A fragment mentions a Bongele hound about 10 months old to be returned to Roy Melualek on Galena Street with unclear address. It also notes a fresh cow for sale at 27 Stephenson Street with garbled locale details.
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OSTA
Roy Melualek
Galena St. le
Lutherans Win at YMCA Volleyball
The First English Lutherans defeated the All Professionals at the YMCA last night winning two of three games. The Lutherans rise as a leading YMCA volleyball team with a second win in a week after beating the First M. E. team last Saturday. Enthusiasm ran high as standout plays drew cheers from spectators.
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All Professionals
Y.M.C. A
M. E
Gifts for St Josephs pastors shine at Christmas event
Rev Father Kalvelage, pastor of St Josephs church, received a gold watch and cross from the St Piua society last evening. Assistant pastor Father Nellis also received a gift. The society organized a Christmas entertainment that impressed the clergy. The singing department performed with Father Nellis assisting.
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Father Kalvelage
St. Josephs Church
St. Piua Society
Father Nellis
Rollaway Rink Private Parties Draw Crowds
The Rollaway rink grows in popularity with many private skating parties. Joseph Wifer hosted friends last night. RE Hill hosts tonight. Last Tuesday Joseph Schmid won cuff buttons and a stick pin for the correct number. Walter Hea drew a winner of aluminum roller skates on Christmas afternoon and today Paul Guegger received a prize. A prize will be awarded each afternoon this week.
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Joseph Wifer
RE. E. Hill
Joseph Schmid
Walter Hea
Paul Guegger
Friends of Freeport appeal for clothing and food aid
To the Friends of Freeport we call again for help for the city’s needy and poor. We request children's and ladies clothing including underwear and any wearable items, plus food. We are asked daily to provide life necessities. Capt. and Mrs. Winders thank you for past favors and remain devoted to humanity. Black 698.
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Friends of
Freeport
Mrs. Winders
Amateur Night At Bijou Hosts Local Hand Balancers
Tonight amateur night at the Bijou features two local hand balancers. The act is performed by two young men identified as Charles and Happy, said to be quite skilled in this specialty.
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Charles
Happy
German's Final Dividend Mailed From Chicago Office
The final dividend to creditors of the German Insurance Company of Freeport was mailed yesterday from the receiver's office in Chicago.
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German Insurance Company of
Freeport
Chicago
Election Postponed By Mutual Protection Order
The members of the order of Mutual Protection were to elect officers last evening, but the election has been postponed until next month.
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Order of Mutual Protection
Soup Desire and the Professor's Pun in Medical Quiz
A student asks about a rare illness causing an urge to eat soup. The professor, after polishing his glasses, defines soppessomantia as a desire to eat soup, delivering a humorous end to the classroom exchange quoted from Harpers Weekly.
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Tlarper
The Restless Piper In Street Music Lore
A Wall Street financier discusses music and movement noting how bagpipes and street pipers keep moving as they play. A boy asks why the piper stays in motion and the father jokes it is to prevent cobble stones from gaining range.
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Wall Street
Marine Corps Pay Rise Urged to Boost Enlistments
General G J Eliott, commander of the United States Marines, in his annual report advocates raising Marine pay to attract recruits. He cites high wages and labor demand nationwide as the reason the Marine Corps cannot reach its authorized strength.
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G. J. Eliott
United States Marines
Marine Corps
Upcoming public events and dances in Lexington list
December events include alumni dances at Lexington hall and a machinists dance. January brings social dances, a New Year party, a ball at the Masonic temple, a church program, and lectures on Early Christianity by Prof. Willett. A county institute and university extension lectures are also scheduled through March.
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Lexington Hall
International Association of Machinists
Donald M. Barton
Freeport Club
Germania Society
Joe Fifer
Fred R. I. Dawson
B. of R
Masonic Temple
First Presbyterian Church
Freeport College of Commerce
Fred BR. BE. Dawson
Lexington Batt
Farmers’ County Institute
H. L. Willett
H. J. Willett
Event listings titled by dates and titles
A dated schedule listing multiple items including The Girl Over There December 4 When Knighthoog Was in Fower December 8 At Cripple Creek January 1 The Vanderbilt Cup January 3 North Bros January 6 The Man of the Hour January 13.
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Knighthoog
Fower
Cripple Creek
North Bros
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