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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1908

Page

3

Republican Leaders at Chicago Poised for Future Victory

In Chicago the party unveils strong leadership through a half century of Republican rule, with confidence in a new presidential commission next November. The narrative recalls Lincoln era gains, asserts the party’s enduring patriotism and progress, and anticipates continued mastery of future challenges by capable leaders.

Tion Chicago Republican Party Lincoln Fortune

Lincoln the Great Man Nobody Noticed in Life

Ninety ninth anniversary of Lincoln’s birth marks a shift in view as Americans increasingly see him as a great figure. He was humble and self made, misunderstood in his day, yet master of people and a powerful lawyer. His compassionate presidency, guided by malice toward none, shaped the Union and national heritage.

Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Stephen A. Douglas Ciant Douglas Freeport United States Fremont Tuimide McClellan Napoleon Seward Chase Quan Ifven Stanton Saturnine Thrap Jel. Davis White House Stanton Wis Union Cardinal Gibbons Anti Saloon League Civic League of Freeport Option Option Press Bureau Baltimore Maryland Cardinal Dion John P. St. John Gibbons Cardinal Cibbona Connecticut Illinois

Lincoln's rise and a citizen's tribute in Inter Ocean

The Inter Ocean notes Providence raised up Abraham Lincoln and suggests future generations may forget his vast wit but never the sadness etched on his face. The excerpt speaks to Lincoln’s great mission and enduring impact.

Providence Abraham Lincoln Inter Ocean

Will Drink Anyway Rights and Liberty League Critique

The Civic League is attacked for seeking to civilize by restrictive laws and police power. Taft is cited warning that prohibitive laws without enforceable support mislead the public into accepting law violation. The piece argues people will drink for various reasons and that overbearing laws foster evasion and hypocrisy.

Rights and Liberty League Civic League Freeport Taft Gatlans

Startled by pistol shots on Douglas avenue

Last evening around 9 30 residents near Douglas avenue and Grove street heard four shots, saw two men on the opposite side, then two more shots as they fled. Witness described them in slouch hats, knee length coats and chaps style trousers. Police found no trace, no masquerade event occurred.

Douglas Avenue Grove Street

Father William Indian Tablets Promote Health for Women

Good news to women overcomes weakness with Father William's Indian Herb Tablets. Marketed as a tonic and regulator, the remedy claims to calm nerves, increase flesh and strength, improve vitality, and brighten the eyes. Tea or tablets sold for 20 cents by Cc. P. Guenther & Co., druggists.

Father William Cc. P. Guenther & Co

Motor Car Monday Restart For Madison Branch

The Madison branch motor car will resume its regular run next Monday morning after a prolonged delay caused by a broken part ordered from Omaha. During the outage a passenger train operated in its stead, maintaining service for local riders.

Madison Omaha

Simple Remedy for La Grippe

A health card extols Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy that stops coughing and strengthens the lungs to prevent pneumonia. It emphasizes the product contains no harmful drugs and notes the genuine version comes in a yellow package.

H J. Moogk Wm. F Jungkuna

Misstatements Addressed By Freeport Figure Trickett

The Vie League receives a letter from Mr Trickett responding to claims that Kansas paid him for time and expenses in Freeport. He denies a salary attached to his office and says he ignores newspaper statements, noting there is no salary for the position and questioning expense payments.

Vie League Trickett Freeport Kansas

Keeping Open House With Digestion Pills

A local ad invites all to feel good by maintaining healthy digestion. Dr King's New Life Pills regulate stomach liver and bowels so users feel better. Available for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.

Dr. King Joseph Emmert

Early Spring Suits at Freeport Store

Freeport's sole agents for Isteton Clothes offer a large stock of spring suits. Pricing spans 15, 18, 26, and 28. Schmitt Wachlin & Pfeiffer promote the promotion with new arrivals arriving soon.

Freeport Istetson Sehmitt, Wachlin & Pfeiffer

Brewers Reply to Prohibition Arguments Sparks Slugfest

Rudolph Brand for the Brewers of Illinois rebuts Methodist ministers in Chicago Record Herald defense of liquor interests. He argues figures show beer and distilleries boost farmers and economy, cites tax and horse costs, and attacks prohibitionists as biased. He defends Cardinal Gibbons against local option critics and warns against intolerance amid public debate.

Rights and Liberty Chicago Record-Herald Rudolph Brand Illinois Brand United States Throuhout

Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed by Memphis Editor

The Times editor in Memphis Tennessee endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for coughs colds and throat irritation based on personal experience and claims numerous permanent cures. The ad urges refusing any but the genuine in the yellow package and lists H J Moogk and Win F Jungkunz as endorsers.

Memphis, Tenn Times Poley Foley H J. Moogk Win. F. Jungkunz

Bishop Anderson to Confirm Class at Grace and Emmanuel

The Rt Rev C P Anderson will visit Freeport churches Grace and Emmanuel Rockford for confirmation services on Sunday with a morning service at Grace and an evening class at Emmanuel. The bishop will also deliver a sermon after confirmations and the rector will speak on Lenten opportunities. Ash Wednesday and other Lenten services are scheduled with Holy Communion and addresses through Friday. Frederick J. Bate Rector.

C. P. Anderson D. D Grace Church Emmanuel Church Rockford Anderson Frederick J. Bate

Installation Service for New Pastor at First English Lutheran

Tomorrow’s full day service marks the installation of Rev. BP. Tom Mullen at the First English Lutheran Church. Morning address by Rev. C. A. Galwicks of Rockford. evening charge by Rev. H. M. Bannen, D D of Rockford. Miss Vollrath to sing. chorus choir to provide special music. all members and friends urged to attend.

Engglish Lutheran Church BP. T.mo Mullen C. A. Galwicks Rockford C Galwicks Miss Vollrath H. M. Bannen D. D

Temperance Day Program by Salem and Oak Street Churches

Tomorrow the Young People's Alliance of Salem and Oak Street churches observe a tempered day program including bone service voluntary pipe organ, chorus choir selections, scripture reading, renditions recitations and solos. AUMUYeSs by HO Representative and chorus, a silver collection for city improvement, and congregational song conclude the service.

Young People’s Alliance of Salem Oak Street Ehode

Sabbath Announcements From Local Churches

Oak Street Evangelical church led by Pastor Klingbeil holds Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. with George Enuenga as superintendent, preaching at 10 a.m. Mission Band meets at 2 p.m. Union temperance meeting by Salem and Oak Street churches aims to form annual temperance day for the YWP. Trinity United Evangelical hosts morning service at 11 a.m. The Little Foxes and The Treasures of the Snow are set for evening services.

Oak Street Neering Trinity United Evangelical Church Corner Union Pleasant Streets L. C

Commission OKs Motor Car Service Amid Opposition

The commission endorses motor car service after reviewing opposition linked to railway travel fears. A medical expert warned rail travel could cause delirium furiosum and urged fences along tracks. The panel dismissed complaints except for Sunday service, concluding motor car operation under described conditions provides adequate service. The Daily Journal costs 10 cents weekly.

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