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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1909
Page
4
A misprinted label is issued to the Freeport International Typo Union in recognition of its work employing union labor in its mechanical departments.
A note credits Hon. George C Rankin of Washington with a copy of his Holiday Greetings for 1908 1909. The message expresses sunshine and good cheer and wishes him long life to continue making the world happier and better.
Illinois leads with 46 122 844 97 in internal revenue, followed by New York 30 359 697 81 and Kentucky 25 874 585 54. Tax receipts mainly come from liquor beer and tobacco.
The piece argues farming is increasingly scientific, rewarding diligent farmers who stay on the land. It states proper methods can double present yields and that the nation is unlikely to face food scarcity in the next century, despite Malthus projections.
Theodore H. Burton, then a member of Congress, will take the Ohio Senate seat on March 4 as Foraker’s term expires. Foraker, once attorney for Standard Oil, was widely suspected of boodling, and the public mood demands his removal as a boodler. The present moment is deemed ill for boodlers or anyone the people suspect of boodling.
The text asserts that obeying court orders is foundational to civilized government and that individuals may not question a court's mandate. It argues that defying such orders is revolution regardless of backing by labor or capital.
A court rules that a man who buys a theatre ticket owns it and may sell it at any price or give it away. The decision ends strict laws against ticket scalping, signaling that theatre owners are effectively the scalpters and the public bears the cost. The remedy for moviegoers is to avoid theaters.
Germans can point with pride to Claus Spreckles who came to America with three dollars at eighteen and died leaving forty million. Death levels all people, rich or poor, and wealth cannot be taken to the grave.
The piece contrasts opportunities in Venezuela and the United States, noting that in Venezuela one could start as a cattle thief and end as president, with Castro and Gomez cited as examples. It argues that in the U.S. such a path would lead to penitentiary or vigilante punishment, and even reform would not easily yield political headway.
Lyman C. Cooley of Chicago addressed Janesville business leaders on Rock River navigation. He presented figures claiming 100,000 horsepower potential and $100,000,000 in power value, with land reclamation fisheries sanitation and factory growth benefits, estimating project cost at about $1,000,000 and predicting population gains in the Rock River valley.
A fragmentary report discusses Senator Matthew Stanley Quay in Pennsylvania and a harsh warning about contracts. It mentions a penitentiary outcome for those involved and names William L. as state treasurer in connection with the contract.
Auditor general during furnishings contract period and James M. Shumaker of Johnstown with Mathes on the state board of grounds and buildings supervised the let. John H. W. Sanderson of Philadelphia acted as contractor. Roodling failed to pay. Honest policies prevail.
The great factory regions of New England report fewer mill shutdowns this season due to large on hand orders. The pressure for delivery prevents the usual holiday break, promising a brisk spring opening and steady winter employment for workers.
Fr Charles Donohue editor was offered for sale for 2000 and bought by Krape. He adds a single deck type setting machine at 8615, new type around 1000. Total cost under 7115 but capitalized at 30000, a claim about value versus stock certificates and Rockefeller.
The Supreme Court denies certiorari in the Standard Oil matter. The ruling implies the prosecution cannot appeal in a criminal case and the case returns for a new trial. Judge Landis errored by ruling on an offense not committed. If retried, the possible fine drops from 29.4 million to 720 thousand, a sum unlikely to be collected until after the new trial.
Nathaniel Pope, a Territory of Illinois representative, pushed the line northward from the southern bend of Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River. This move gave Illinois Chicago and the state its best portion. Congress had the right to revise the boundary, and the decision stands unchallengeable.
President Lewis of the United Mine Workers argues that no man or organization can defy the law or the courts. He insists obedience is essential and that even during appeals, court orders must be followed or civilization would collapse.
In the January note from the Woman's Blame Companion editor, the writer reflects on President Roosevelt's final days in office. The piece notes he erred at times but credits him with sparking public discussion on moral questions and promoting common honesty in widely read papers and public discourse.
President Roosevelt has appointed a panel of distinguished civil engineers to visit Panama in January with President-elect Taft to decide if the canal can be completed under the present plan or must be abandoned. The group includes Arthur F P Davis chief engineer reclamation service Washington John R Freeman Allen Hazen of New York.
Dix Schuyler and Frederic P. Stearns discuss the Panama plan with Los Angeles and Boston affiliations. If all report practicable, work continues to completion. if all report abandonment, the project ends. A split verdict leaves outcome unresolved, with more details expected after Mr Taft and the engineers visit Panama.
The piece argues that no railroad or corporate stock should be issued without government consent and that every share should reflect actual cash paid. It notes Britain requires parliamentary approval for bonds and shares and posits that without cash backing, even a small company could issue misleading stock. It warns against dishonest issuances of water stock.
A letter extols Freeport as “The City of Churches” and lauds its Young Men’s Christian Association for doing more good for youths and the community than any single church. It highlights fellowship, homes for young men, and support from all denominations, urging residents to stand up for Freeport.
The Chicago Tribune argues the primary plan only works if results bind. Illinois Republicans expressed support for the sitting senator’s re‑election, urging the legislature to accept the people’s caucus outcome and prevent further contest in the upcoming session.
The article reports 25 Republicans bolting to back Shurtleff for Speaker, while 60 Democrats also vote for him. Regular Republicans opposed King, claiming Governor Deneen meddled in legislative matters. Democrats are described as exploiting the split for political gain.
The piece argues for adherence to party lines in choosing a Speaker, endorses Stephen Rigney, and cautions against bolters allied with Democrats. It discusses a possible recount of Governor Deneen’s election, a Stevenson challenge, and Hopkins for U.S. Senate, noting the legislature’s deadlock and uncertainty about future actions.
Philander C. Knox, named to the forthcoming cabinet, is under five feet six inches tall. He is nearly as diminutive in height as Mr. Taft, reflecting a surprisingly compact frame for a man about to hold a top diplomatic post.
A terse proverb warns that a young man who abandons restraint and indulges in wild oats will likely cause trouble for himself and his friends, framing risk as a social and personal hazard. The saying emphasizes consequences over motives.
If all distinguished statesmen listed as probable Taft cabinet members moved to Washington the city would see a remarkable population rise. Yet only nine can be chosen from the group.
The county local option law passed in a special session is now widely considered certain to be repealed. The Democratic majority elected in November is pledged to enact the repeal.
A compact aphorism on effort and value cites J G Holland noting God provides food for birds but not the nest. It argues that what you work for you value and thus you should be willing to work for what you value.
A female speaker at a Chicago women’s club created a sensation by asserting that women talk too much. The remark drew attention since the speaker was a woman, and the piece notes it is one thing to be charged with an offense and another to make a public confession.
The nine million dollars donated for San Francisco quake and fire relief exceeds needs by over three hundred thousand. The relief commission questions how to handle the surplus and considers donating the excess to Italy.
A night school exchange features a teacher quoting a line about ignorance being bliss and a pupil countering with a grim example. The pupil notes wild animals in Africa might be in bliss for not knowing what awaits them in roughly three months.
Four men stranded on a tiny Pacific island used a watch crystal to light fires and distilled seawater to obtain water. Their self reliance in harsh conditions highlights the strength of these remarkable people.
In a fragmentary rural anecdote a mother rabbit explains to her child that the father was accidentally killed by a gun mishap. A novice marksman was firing at another target when the weapon recoiled and struck the father.
The speaker condemns powerful financiers and corrupt politicians amid Pittsburgh grafts, arguing that high finance figures deserve punishment for bribery while poorer grafters are driven by poverty. The callism emphasizes prosecuting elites beyond petty offenders.
Voters voice bitter complaints at election time about candidates not meeting their approval. The public expresses belief that an external power influences candidate naming, leaving individuals with only the choice to vote or abstain. This represents a serious misgiving in the electoral process.
The text urges citizens to voice their ideas before city and town elections. It argues that representative government reflects those who express their wishes and emphasizes the importance of interest and effort in shaping political outcomes.
The piece notes a friendlier sentiment toward the steel trust than Standard 611. It cites Judge Gary, chairman of steel directors, who before the tariff committee favored publicity and government control over big corporations, suggesting John D. may have acquiesced if he remained the world’s richest man, implying more allies.
Miss Rodd tests Johnnie by asking what a taxidermist is. Johnnie offers a jokey taxi driver answer. Willie recalls a doctor guest who stuffed a turkey to prove the point, turning the exchange into a humorous misdefinition.
The column humorously advises writing resolutions in a blank book to remember good habits. It notes most readers may have none to correct, joking that being too virtuous means an early translation. The aside references the Widow Bedot and ends with a rueful self-deprecating line about all being poor critters.
The passage counsels embracing aging by improving character rather than lamenting wasted years. It urges using each moment for service and purpose, avoiding regret, and living bravely and nobly to harvest a year’s value. It emphasizes influence for good and productive living as time passes.
In early times the first day of the year sparked merriment across rural communities. Elders recall dances, quilting, wood saws, turkey shoots, spelling bees, and country dances. Weddings flourished, with many families tracing roots to simple log cabin ceremonies by tallow dip light, where Virginia reel and old fiddle music filled the night.
An eastern editor cites a man punished for marrying two wives while a western editor notes many lose by marrying one. A northern editor says friends faced trouble merely for promising to wed without acting, and a southern editor recalls a man troubled by being seen with another's wife. If these instances guide judgment, the matrimony stunt appears doomed no matter how you view it.
The announced plan by Mr. Gompers to suspend publishing the boycott list follows counsel advice and a legal stance against labor union publication under Sherman act anti trust provisions. They will seek congressional amendment to remove unions from the act, acknowledging the current law prohibits such publication.
A young merchant received a handsome piano lamp as a Christmas gift from his bride. She explains his request to name the lamp, noting its brass glow, handsome appearance, need for attention, brightness, occasional instability, risk of explosion when half full, flare ups, late hours, and tendency to smoke.
An ass carrying provisions stops to eat a thistle and muses that such bitter fare is tastier than any banquet. He reflects that each person should be satisfied with what suits him best and heed his own humor.
A reflective note argues against disputing tastes noting that what pleases one may displease another. It asserts that diversity in preference prevents universal satisfaction and highlights the idea that personal choice governs satisfaction.
A reflection on Abraham Lincoln's English prose, noting his limited formal schooling yet immense mastery. The piece highlights his Gettysburg Address, inaugurals, letters, and speeches as enduring masterpieces of American literature. It emphasizes Lincoln's cabin origins and backwoods upbringing shaping a monumental literary legacy.
Residents along the southern Italian coast believed the world was ending as the earth shook and waves surged through streets and beneath homes. Scientists and seasoned observers urge caution, noting past history provides a more measured explanation of the events.
The article discusses fears that low-lying areas in the region may disappear as a disaster believed to be the worst in two centuries threatens southern Italy. It notes ongoing tilting and sinking of the crust and questions whether further ground shifts could force changes to the regional map.
The Appellate court ruled that holding two elective offices is unconstitutional and a further appeal to the Supreme Court is planned. The case argues the constitution applies only to legislative offices. Twenty six members of the next general assembly hold minor offices, mostly from Cook County, who would have to vacate one if the decision is upheld.
Sir Robert Hart recalled a Pekin banquet of seventeen hours with 126 courses, while American envoy Ward recounted a feast lasting from noon one day to 6 pm the next, with 138 dishes noted though total courses are unspecified. The anecdotes illustrate extravagant imperial hospitality observed by Western observers in 19th century China.
An evangelist holding meetings in Ottawa Kansas asked all women to remove their hats at a service. He noted some wear false hair and said those with false hair should keep their hats on, while others would remove their hats. The remark led to every woman removing her hat.
A severe fire in Winthrop destroyed two hotels and seven houses within an hour. A concrete house under construction halted the blaze in one direction and remained uninjured, while granite curbing across the street split from the heat. The incident inspires Concrete, North Dakota residents to insist on concrete for future buildings, with lot sales conditioned on this requirement.
The author argues that despite severe earthquake damage in southern Italy, the population is unlikely to abandon their land. A favorable climate and fertile soil, along with long familiarity with such shocks, may lead residents to rebuild rather than flee. Even with disaster, southern Italy is expected to remain populated.
The piece questions whether political life is worth the expense and strain. It notes vast expense in campaigns and public offices, the loss of time and anxiety, and the disappointment of many who are ousted. It argues offices rarely advance a young man’s career and can ruin prospects who overcommit to public service.
W C Barber of the Anti Saloon League of Iowa quotes Senator A H B Cummins as endorsing an interstate commerce amendment barring liquor shipments to prohibition states. Barber says Iowa’s two senators and eleven congressmen back the measure and notes Kendall will introduce a bill restricting government licenses to operators complying with target states’ laws.
The push to involve Senator Hopkins in the Springfield speakership collapses as voters already endorsed him. Republicans in both chambers must elect him, with his decisive plurality showing the duty to ratify the choice.
The editors say the House should let the speakership settle itself and that Shurtleff and anti-Shurtleff Republicans alike owe votes to his unanimous nomination. The piece frames the choice as restoring party harmony and avoiding interference. It signals support for the incumbent and urges Republicans in Springfield to back him as an act of unity.
An uncle speaks to his Boston nephew on the nature of existence. The boy counters with a playful, skeptical reply about the indestructible ego and the phrase once there was a man. Uncle Peter, after a moment, shifts to another topic.
The St Paul road expects fuel savings over 200000 in operating the Pacific coast extension after discovering Bull Mountain coal fields in Yellowstone county Montana. President A J Barling verified the claim. The vein averages six and a quarter feet and yields 8000 tons per acre, with 6000 acres already secured and options on more to sustain fifty years of coast to Missouri river service.
Census figures show six million American women working outside the home while women file divorce actions at twice the rate of men, with 945,000 divorces filed by women in twenty years. The office holds broadened influence on men, sparking English suffrage turmoil and rising U S momentum. Women progress from chatteldom to peers and even superiors in some respects, aided by men’s chivalry.
The article notes signs that graft in public office is under threat as past cases from San Francisco to Pittsburgh show investigators pursuing and punishing offenders. It argues long blocked corruption is increasingly exposed and prosecuted, warning graft networks to reform or face severe penalties.
A compact retelling shows David urged home by his anxious mother then marching to the front with his brothers. He faces Goliath, deserts the fear of the Israelites, hurls four pebbles, and defeats the Philistine giant in a bold punchline-style victory.
A humorous dialogue fragment shows Mrs. Smith asking if her gloomy husband is a misanthrope. He replies he is a Bryan Democrat, prompting Mrs Henpeck to boast of reforming him and Mr Henpeck admitting success. The strip satirizes political preconceptions through a playful exchange.
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