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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1908

Page

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Plant More Trees Says John M Wise

John M Wise urges landowners and the United States to expand forest planting to protect forests and climate. He cites government forestry efforts led by Gifford Pinchot, Yale funding for a forestry school, and the growing independent bureau overseeing 160 million acres. He warns of forest decline and promotes affordable, beneficial forest belts across the country. The example of Nebraska and advocates like J Sterling Morton are noted. Freeport, IL

United States Gifford Pinchot Forestry Service Tle Pinchot Yale America Nebraska Menuas J. Sterling Morton Robin W. Furnace Jon Mo Wise

Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday Traditions Across Europe

The article traces Shrove Tuesday customs in Scotland France and England marking Lent ahead mar 3. It explains shrive absolution and Pancake Bell origins then details Ash Wednesday origins ashes rite and evolution from penitents to whole congregation including barefoot penance and bishop blessing.

Scotland

Lenten Forty Day Fast Reform and English Observance

The text notes days added to Lent before 714 A D aligning the fast with Moses Elias and Jesus. Protestant churches start Lent on Ash Wednesday with limited English church services and the abolished aghea rite seen as a vain show. The enduring reminder is the cursea denouncing impenitent sinners.

Toulon Moses Elias

Resolutions of Respect by Freeport M W A Camp

At the Freeport camp meeting February 27 resolutions were adopted mourning the death of Edward A. Burkhart. The camp will drape its charter in mourning 30 days, with copies sent to the bereaved family and local paper. Committee: OLN Bunn A Gibbert A Plowman.

Hall of Freeport Freeport Edward A. Burkhart

Piles Cured at Home by New Absorption Method

A home treatment claim offers relief from bleeding itching and protruding piles. The advertisement promises immediate relief and permanent care using a new absorption method. Mrs. M. Summers invites readers to write for free trial treatment and local references.

M. Summers Box P Notre Dame Ind

Paper and Rubber Day Observed by English Lutheran Aid

The Aid society of the English Lutheran church announces a paper and rubber day on Tuesday March 3. Bring papers and old rubbers in tied bundles for collection at addresses of Mrs H G McCulloch 305 Fifth avenue Mrs Harthcox 444 Empire street Mrs Tenney 100 Winneshiek street or Mrs FE Lied 164 Union street.

Aid Society of The English Lutheran Church H. G. McCulloch Fifth Avenue Harthcox Empire Street Tenney Winneshiek Street FE. F. Lied Union Street

Minstrel Representative in Town Visits Journal Office

George H. Atkinson, agent in advance for Al G Field's greater minstrels, called at the Journal office in Freeport yesterday. Field's minstrels are scheduled to perform at the Grand opera house next Wednesday night.

George H. Atkinson al G. Field Greater Minstrels Freeport Journal Field Grand Opera House

Silver Aluminum Jelly Moulds Free For Desserts

Free silver aluminum jelly moulds offered with JEEL-O Dainty Dessert packs. Moulds are hard to obtain outside large cities, but purchasers receive a free mould in each package with a Cirealar explaining litter patterns. Do not accept substitutes.

Cirealar Wea

White Sox Start Historic Training Trip Across Southwest

The Chicago White Sox depart for Los Angeles on what may be the longest training trek in club history. The two squads will cover about 14 000 miles, play 67 exhibition games in cities from Kansas City to Los Angeles and San Francisco, with stops in New Orleans, Birmingham, Des Moines, and many others. Thirty players join the journey, expenses projected around 15 000 dollars, returning to Chicago on April 13.

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Reception to New Members of the W C T U

A reception for new members and friends of the W C T U was held at the Y M C A parlors. Carrie Musser read scripture, Rev Harker offered prayer, and Emerson spoke on temperance progress, noting world wide reform and the United States leading the battle against rum. 53 Freeport women joined recently, with plans announced for future Civic League correspondence and music needs.

Hew Carrie A. Musser R. GC. Harker Stek Flower Mission Department Jennie Kaste Yount Emerson George Burkhart T. U Jf Alexander Freeport Temperance Forces Alice 8. Brown Civic League Ida Becker

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