Texas crop prospects in Rio Grande valley praised by trip
Editor writes from the lower Rio Grande valley praising Texas climate and crops. Cotton yields a bale per acre, fruit groves expand in Raymondville, sugar is a growing staple, and irrigation via artesian wells supports new orchards. Land costs range 15 to 125 per acre as developers buy up parcels while rail access and labor conditions shape investment.
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Freeport Journal
Rio Grande Valley
Gulf Coast
Texas
Les
Miami
Florida
Raymondville
United States
St. Louis
Sicily
California
Cameron County
Old Mexico
Letter From Mr Williford Sights Holly Mistletoe Leaves
Freeport January 1 editor journal prints a letter describing a sample of holly mistletoe and magnolia leaves obtained on a trip through Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi and Alabama with notes on the collection experience.
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Freeport
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Elgin Mayor Price Declares Sobriety Public Promise
Elgin Oregon January 3 Arwin Price the eccentric mayor and legislature member says he has taken his last drink amid temperance efforts by city societies. He credits his wife for departure from alcohol while banqueting with political friends vows to practice local option himself.
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Elgin
Arwin
Price
Blue Ribbon
Springfield
Fourteenth District
John S. Mann
Corporation Counsel
L. A. Lindquist
Batavia
President Helps Orphans at Macon Home
A Macon Georgia industrial and orphan home president reports Electric Bitters has aided hundreds of orphans for nine years. The medicine is praised for stomach liver and kidney support, blood purification, digestion, appetite, and its strength for weak or run-down people and female complaints. Sold at Joseph Emmert's for 50 cents.
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Industrial and Orphan's Home
Macon
Joseph Emmert’s
Poultry sale notice at Galena Street storefront
Read the Journal's want column for details on a poultry sale offering dressed chickens ducks and peece at the lowest prices at the Galena Street location. Sale dated December.
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Galena St
Farmers Institute to Host Sessions in Freeport and Lena
The Stephenson County Farmers institute announces a two day program on January 13 and 14 at Freeport Court House and Lena Opera House. University of Illinois professors will assist local speakers on dairy, milk production, swine care, clothing, poultry, and household science. Prizes will be awarded for corn exhibited in Freeport.
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Stephenson County Farmers’ Institute
Court House
Freeport
Opera House
Lena
Domestic Science Association
Farmers’ Inattitute
Theodore F. Ellis
Winslow
R. F. Dameler
Stephen Rigney
Red Oak
Thirteenth Congressional District
A. N. Abbott
Morrison
A. V. Sheetz
G. W. Shippy
H. Li’ Moore
Theo.f. Ellis
W. J. Fraser
University of Illinois
A. N. Johnson
State Highway Commission
Springfield
John W. Cook
de Kalb
Northern
Ilinois State
Cyrus Grove
County Superintendent of Schools
Geers House
Wena
University of
Andrees
William Dietrich
Urbana
Martin
Lyles
Lovington
Gordon Bennett
Lynn Bennett
Shippy
3B. Kostenbader
FE. Kostenbader
M. Agney
Charlotte M. Gibbs
M. Russell
Clara Phillips
M. Kostenbader
Rigney
John Banischer, Jr
E. Best
Z. T. Turner
Westenbader
J. Et. Martin. Morrison
W. Gardner
Iebedls
North Dixon to Get Modern Illinois Central Depot
Dixon, Jan. 4. It is said North Dixon will soon receive a new Illinois Central depot with plans in the hands of Supt. E. Dailey of Freeport. Weather permitting, work will start soon. The North Side has long urged a modern station as crowds at the assembly increased transit needs. Officials expect completion and dedication before the assembly opens this year.
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Dailey
Dixon
North Dixon
Illinois Central
Chautauqua
Insane Man Disrupts Billy Sunday Revival in Spokane
Frank Mays, 26, a laborer, went berserk at Billy Sunday’s Spokane meeting dramatic scene. He tore off clothes and tried to mount the pulpit to preach on The Devil. Ushers fought him until security restrained him and he was jailed, claiming he was an angel then shouting he was the devil. He wrapped in a blanket sung hymns and declaredSunday’s work ended.
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Billy
Spokane
Wash
Frank Mays
Ushers
God
Carlson case moved to Spokane for trial
Rockford boy Henning Carlson, jailed on a charge of obtaining a money order under false pretenses at Spokane, must be tried in Spokane by order of Judge Landis. An attempt to hold the trial at Freeport failed, with the judge ruling the trial must occur where the crime was committed. Carlson is expected to be taken to Spokane next week.
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Rockford
Landis
Federal Court
Chicago
Henning Carlson
Spokane
Wash
Freeport
Carlson
Resolutions of Respect for Brother Brady by Rebekah Lodge
The Illinois Rebekah Lodge No 269 issues resolutions mourning the death of Brother W W Brady a devoted member and supportive husband and father. The lodge drapes its charter for thirty days and presents copies of the resolutions to Sister Brady and to the family expressing sympathy and honoring his memory.
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W.W. Brady
Odd Fellowship
Brady
Illinois Rebekah Lodge
Hlinds Rebekah Lodge
Sister Brady
Mary A Wise
Jennie V
Manchester
Mary FE
Mckxtar
Advertised Letter List and Divorce Ad Notice
Weekly advertised letters ending Jan 2 include ladies and gentlemen names such as Miss Carrie Musser Miss Harriet Frey Mrs Louisa Oonner Mrs Nellie Lance Miss Lillian Workinger Mrs Miller Mrs Wille Young Miss Josephine GENTLEMEN Booth Arthur Moas Herbie Boyer James Moss Harvey Gross A W Moynihan John Wohnes etc Postmaster note for Jan 4 190 AT Pb ATKING Dont Get a Divorce Western judge grants divorce due to ill temper and bad breath Dr Kings New Life Pills claimed to prevent it cures constipation and liver trouble 25 cents at Joseph Emmerts
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Wawger
Carrie Musser
Harriet Frey
Louisa Oonner
Nellie Lance
Lillian Workinger
Mrs. Miller
Wille Young
Josephine
Booth
Arthur Moas
Herbie Boyer
James Moss
Harvey Gross
A. W. Moynihan
John Wohnes
Hed. Obrten
Michael Flayes
J. M
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Public pardon request heard for Frank W Harris in 1909
At the January 1909 meeting of Illinois Board of Pardons an application will be made for the pardon of Frank W Harris sentenced in September 1895 by the Circuit Court of Stephenson County for murder. His sentence was commuted by the Governor to life imprisonment. Douglas Parrison, attorney.
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Board of Pardons
State of
Ilinois
Frank W. Harris
Verin
Stephenson County
Ullinois
Douglas Parrison
Lincoln Centenary Observance Proposed by Grand Army of the Republic
National G A R commander proposes a Lincoln centennial program for February 12, 1909. The plan urges presidential and gubernatorial participation, united posts, school and religious involvement, and a gift medal from headquarters. The outline includes invocations, songs, a Lincoln life sketch, Gettysburg address, and education department participation.
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John A. Davis
Grand Army of the Republic
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Woman’s Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
Keller
Lincoln
J. G. Whittler
J. K. Paine
America
National Headquarters
Glee Club
Gettysburg Addret Nearer My God tolh the Audience
A brief note from Gettysburg describes a musical program featuring Nearer My God to Thee and Benediction performances. The audience is noted as attentive and respectful, with emphasis on solemn pauses and reverent reception. The report highlights the event’s moral tone and community interest.
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Gettysburg
Addret
My God
Estate for Freeport Seeks Probate Action
Charles Mellnick, a confectioner of Gated Street, will probate the will of his wife’s aunt and represent Freeport heirs in a possibly valuable estate believed to be worth about $100,000. The probate proceeding aims to settle bequests to his children and finalize fees for local heirs.
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Charles Mellnick
Catekiil
Taba
Melnick
Dixon Alderman Resignation Reported in Dixon
Dixon city council received the resignation of Frin Downing, recently elected state senator, after Judge Chrys tra us ruling that holding two offices was illegal. Downing’s move follows a legal finding tied to Homer K. Galpin’s case.
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Dixon, T
Frin Downing
Dixon
Chystraus
Homer K. Galpin
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Sold At Joseph Emmert's
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal healer for burns cuts wounds boils ulcers and skin eruptions claiming instant relief and noting it is sold for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's.
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Earth
Cowie
Joseph Emmert
Francis Schlatter Healer Demonstrations in Denver
The Phenomenal Healer of Denver Colorado is in the city and will remain for a time. If you are afflicted visit this wonderful man at 181 Exchange St. Public demonstrations and lectures daily at 3 p.m. at the corner of Stephenson and Mechanic streets. Contributions received. Psychology according to key note.
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Denver
Colo
Exchange St
Stephenson and
Mechanic Streets
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