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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1908
Page
2
The Preenort Journal receives a union label honoring the use of Union labor in its mechanical department as recognition by the International Typographical Union. The label underscores commitment to organized labor and standards in printing.
Hon Howard Wilfan of the Rockford Republic is appointed postmaster at Rockford to succeed Col Thomas G Lawler. Wilfan is described as capable energetic popular and will be a painstaking official. Pred Wheat remains assistant postmaster, a long time incumbent familiar with postal affairs.
Col Thomas G Lawler of Rockford has died after weeks of anticipation. A gallant soldier and respected figure, he counted many acquaintances and friends across the country. His steadfast honesty earned broad respect and affection among those who knew him.
Prohibitionists fail to secure a quarter of legal voters to petition for declaring Chicago anti license territory. They will instead push the issue of selling alcohol on Sundays. The piece denounces Chicago as a wicked, law defying city and claims Illinois is powerless against its anarchic populace.
The legislature of Jilinoig provides a half million dollar state building near the State house in Springfield for the Supreme Court Judges. Each judge gets three rooms, a kitchen and dining room, all elegantly furnished, allowing meals within the building. Citizens applaud the move and are willing to pay good salaries to ensure comfort and convenience for the judiciary.
Congressman Hepburn of Iowa praised President Roosevelt's latest message in Congress saying the American people support every recommendation. He asserted Congress will act to empower the executive to accomplish reforms and warned that anyone opposing the effort will be forced aside.
Governor Hoch urged a special Kansas legislature session to guarantee all state bank deposits, but lawmakers rejected the bill. The editor argues it would penalize honest bankers and favor dishonesty, suggesting Oklahoma would seize such misguided policy.
Chicago leaders challenge state liquor laws and juries duty amid repeated acquittals in dive trial verdicts. Dixon urges loyal enforcement of law, warning conspiracies against lawful order threaten the state’s authority and the public interest.
In a bitter denunciation, the speaker argues conspirators against law enforcement are traitors, urging a strong case against powerful criminals. It praises President Roosevelt for pursuing justice across party lines and calls for bold actions to bring infringements to justice.
General Stewart K. Woodford recalls Lincoln at the Cooper Union speech in New York, portraying him as a rough western figure. The anecdote notes his clothes and a dramatic moment when his suspender came undone during the peak of his argument, prompting a hall rise as he acknowledged the mishap.
The Democratic New York paper notes McKinley’s last speeches hinting at the end of protection. In Buffalo on September 5, 1908, he argued tariffs may no longer be needed for revenue and could be used to promote markets abroad. His protectionist stance is said to be unassailable by fact.
The piece asserts Senator Hopkins will be triumphantly re elected with no doubt or organized opposition. It contrasts him with Bill Mason, mocking his past record and suggesting only a surgical fix could remove his spots, then reiterates that the contest is settled and Hopkins will be reelected.
The Illinois Supreme Court invalidated two primary election provisions, saying corrupt Chicago lawmakers loaded them with unconstitutional features. The Peoria Herald-Transcript criticizes the lawmakers for seeking to control voter choices and retain political power, lamenting their defeat and predicting voters will choose their own candidates in the future.
A Chicago editor argues the new direct plurality primary will function fairly, reducing influence of manipulating politicians. It asserts honest party workers won t be harmed and that the law could prevent nominees defeated by backroom deal makers, preserving integrity in nominations across parties.
A terse call urges backing the new direct primary law to test its operation and reveal defects. Advocates promise to identify flaws for timely revision and improvement.
A discussion of compulsory arbitration critiques its practicality and notes a pending congressional bill allowing executive appointment of a commission to investigate industrial disputes. The proposal would publicize findings to influence public sentiment, with no enforcement power, relying on moral effect rather than coercive authority.
The piece argues that assassinations like those of Lincoln Garfield and McKinley cause no real good to a nation. It notes that governments endure beyond single leaders and lauds the enduring impact of these figures as immortal inspirations despite tragic ends.
A quoted passage from The Chicago Tribune mocks political bounds by claiming nearly the entire country but excluding regions beyond Indiana and north of the Mason-Dixon line. The text references a Mr. Wairbanks and Mr. Barrean in a satirical context.
The author argues that an assassination of rulers harms liberty and government. Portugal will keep a king and governance continues despite the Lisbon crime. Public safety and orderly rule remain essential, contrasting cowardly acts with lasting political stability.
Reverend AL Dixon of Chicago praises the president's message to Congress last week, calling it the ring of an Old Testament prophet and predicting it will put iron in the moral blood of the nation, while noting readers rarely peruse such presidential words.
Stockton News notes Mr Vo HL Hollister of Freeport seeks the Republican nomination for the Legislature. A friend acquainted with Hollister recommends Lint as a safe tie to, and the endorsement is included in praise of his candidacy.
A garbled editorial excerpt laments reactionaries in both parties who fear public reverence for the constitution and for honesty as threats to credit and stability, suggesting a panic. The misspelled lines point to a crusade against perceived political excess.
The text notes a faction within the Demoergats proposing to withdraw in favor of no presidential candidate but dissolves into confusion. The author says Bryan traveled to Washington and that, in response, every Democrat lost nerve, and the requested withdrawal was never made.
In prohibition territory critics insist the law fails to prohibit alcohol as blind tigers operate openly and bootleggers remain active despite vigorous police efforts. The article frames prohibition as unevenly enforced and ineffective.
The text questions why laws suppress intoxicating liquor and why statutes are needed if violations occur frequently. It reflects a debate on legality versus everyday transgression and the perceived effectiveness of prohibition measures. The wording suggests a critical stance toward the broader purpose of such laws.
The quote urges contentment with personal loves and quiet home life. It extols writing one’s own ideals, cherishing few worthy friends, and finding innocent pleasures free of pain or remorse. A devotion to a religion simple and hopeful, devoid of bigotry, is proposed as the world’s true path.
The piece argues two kinds of rights, property and human rights, cannot both be supreme. It states President Roosevelt leads forces favoring human rights and contends civilization and democracy rest on recognizing human rights as supreme, predicting eventual victory for his view.
A Washington wire reports that Roosevelt enjoys strong backing from members of the House of Representatives as they rush to pass bills embodying his recommendations. The outcome hinges on the Senate's responsiveness to public sentiment.
The speaker asserts that individuals possess an inalienable right to use their hands and to work as they choose. He denounces mobs who ignore courts and police, warning that only the protecting power of government can defend those wronged and preserve society.
Senator Tillman enjoyed a costly summer touring the chautauqua circuit, earning about $30,000 and acquiring more firms in South Carolina. He says the advertising results were cumulative, noting audiences paid him around $250 nightly to present views on a controversial topic, amid a lively, rebellious reception from Colliers readers.
Dr Dixon argues honesty in commerce outlasts deceit. He says dishonest methods may win briefly but honest traders ascend while the dishonest fall. The remarks defend integrity as essential to enduring success in business.
The Dixon Telegraph notes disappointment as Mr Mason, in a political address, targets opponents with misrepresentation and vilifies Republican leaders, prompting regret among readers who value party integrity and stayed support. It describes the speech as foolish and harmful to the party’s standing.
The postal department ordered April 1 1908 as the cutoff to become current on subscriptions under a new law. Publishers state they must keep their books square within a year of March 1 1908, and will not ship papers to those over a year in arrears. A recent delegation to Washington altered the date from February 2 1900s to April 1 1908.
Fragment discusses the metaphor eat craw in speech and suggests the expression to eat one’s words may trace back to Noah’s time, noting the bird’s role in early language origins.
A Washington Star note recounts an old tale of a private forced to eat a crow by an officer after shooting the bird. The private seized the officer’s gun, compelled the superior to join the banquet, and the next day a war court martial heard the incident.
An admonition on confronting offenders directly and calmly. It urges visiting the offender after dinner, speaking plainly, avoiding public roasts, and keeping opinions measured. The piece contrasts constructive discussion with violent rhetoric and urges restraint and moral courage.
A factory tale contrasts a careful, diligent worker with a careless one. The careful boy is promoted while the careless one is discharged. Employers remember reliable workers during layoffs and seek to retain those who do steady, high quality work. Procrastination and laxity lead to dismissal.
A Boston Globepiece recalls old questions of racial and national pride. Dr Lyman Abbott notes character matters more than race. A witty exchange about Genoese and Florentine identity underscores shared humanity across national lines.
A sermon warns that stock market speculation ruins fortunes and men, likening speculators to gamblers. It cautions that early gains lure deeper risk, risking credit and business, ending in ruin, disgrace, or flight from judgment. The piece urges prudence and distrust of optimistic tales from speculators.
Governor Charles E. Hughes asserts faith in the nation’s sound conditions and American character. He urges trustees to honor their duties, reject self enrichment, and emphasize service over personal gain, stressing that true success lies in faithfulness to those who rely on them.
A Washington correspondent questions Speaker Cannon about cold-blooded bribe propositions for cash or equivalent considerations. He notes Cannon's nearly twenty years in politics and seeks candid remarks on corruption.
A veteran statesman insists on integrity, recounting an offer of about 250000 to sell his influence. He rejects bribes to avoid living with thieves, declaring he will not compromise his self-reliance or independence. He vows not to ally with anyone who seeks control for money.
The International Federation of Sunday Rest Associations protests against sports for sailors at League Island on the First Day. If Secretary Metcalf refuses, the protest will go to the President. A committee includes Rev. T. T. Muther, Rev. L. Y. Graham, Rev. Pwight Hanna, and J. Frank Carson. The piece argues recreation on Sundays is not a sin and criticizes coercive Sabbatical decorum.
A jumble of gag lines and quips from an old humor page. Characters banter about dieting, publishing, honest men, and missing notes. Local editors, editors, and callers exchange wry lines with playful wordplay and misheard phrases. The style mimics a lighthearted newspaper feature.
Editorial argues that stopping manufacture and import requires public education. It calls for revival of temperance groups like the Sons of Temperance and Good Templars to begin educating the populace. Dead letter laws lack public support and cannot succeed without opinion backing.
In McClure’s Circle essay, Lincoln’s political acumen and restraint are praised. He privately chose Andrew Johnson for vice president in 1864 to broaden support and nationalize the GOP, eyeing European leverage and postwar reconstruction from a reconstructed southern state.
The Marion Register quotes Major Hathbun as a national prohibitionist who believes progress comes by influence and education rather than force. It notes skepticism about enforcement, cites a traveling liquor salesman’s claim of sales in towns with no saloons, and questions whether prohibition can truly prohibit.
Critics warn against dire prophecies as Illinois shifts to a direct primary law. Opponents who backed earlier tactics must now present their chosen candidate openly and face public judgment in upcoming primaries. The new system vows orderly, statewide voting and clear party sentiment under criminal statute safeguards.
The government has long subsidized second class mail at one cent per pound for newspapers and periodicals, based on their educational value. Publishers pay the post office by weight, regardless of recipient, but some papers carry large advertising volumes with little bona fide circulation, prompting scrutiny of the rate's application.
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