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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
5
Bloomington hosts a massive revival led by Billy Sunday drawing thousands daily. The evangelist’s methods mirror a factory system with a structured staff, while saloon closures and revived morality reshape commerce and public life. Sunday recounts his Pacific Garden conversion and credits his broad appeal to genuine, businesslike leadership.
A historic notice states oey's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. signed by H. J. Moogk and Wim. F. Jungkuna.
A masquerade party on roller skates scheduled for Wednesday evening January 28 promotes good music and good order. The event invites everyone to attend the first of its kind in Freeport.
Buyers warned to check shoe prices at the E. and W. clearing sale, with emphasis on bargain footwear. Shoppers urged to verify tag amounts and compare styles as stocks move quickly.
The firm FL R Rick & Co invites poultry producers to bring fowl for the highest market price, signaling readiness to purchase at competitive rates. Local farmers are urged to deliver stock to capitalize on favorable terms.
Decatur Herald reports Rev Billy Sunday under a non union roof as Carpenters union members protest the tabernacle construction on West Eldorado Street. Union men say they were told Sunday favored union labor yet non union workers were employed, leaving them angry and labeling the project on the unfair list.
Wm. F. Jungkunz advertises D D D Prescription and oil of wintergreen as a cure for eczema and other skin troubles not present at birth. The ad asserts instant itch relief upon application and promotes D D D Soap, urging readers to visit 84 Stephenson Street to try the liquid.
An elderly philanthropist in Dwight Illinois plans to reduce his fortune and brighten the lives of town widows. Advertisements promise a donation on February 15 1908 to any widow within Dwight city limits who proves need by informing the cashier of the First National Bank with name and address before January 31. The donor remains unnamed. editors vouch for the offer as genuine.
An Em pire Georgia man praises Dr King s New Discovery as the best cough and cold remedy. He says it cures croup and throat and lung troubles, noting seven years of use and his children s susceptibility to croup. Sold at Joseph Emmert s drug store for 50 cents and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
A local ad notes Pattison and Kryder's offering a wide range of writing and art materials including composition books tablets notebooks pencils pens paints and related supplies at affordable prices.
Miss Emma Koe traveled to Freeport for a few days with relatives. Glenn King and Ned Hill visited Freeport and Lena. Mrs Samuel Rue came from Rockford to see her sister Mrs M E Rech. Miss Mildred Halladay and Hazel Schultz visited the county seat. Stella Townsend and Hose Townsend came from Stockton to visit and attend the fair. The Queen Esther circle met at the Loofbourrow sisters home, reporting a flourishing society and good work.
Smoot sparks response as he attacks Mormonism and calls seating of apostles a disqualifying plank. He warns any party backing Mormon leaders would lose every state except Utah, labeling Mormonism a shocking proposition and insult to American womanhood and wife.
Benoit Constant Coquelin born January 23 1841 in Boulogne rose from a plain appearance and rough voice to become France’s leading stage figure. He studied at the Paris Conservatoire, debuted at Theatre Francais in 1860, and gained fame across France England and America for his acting and writings on the stage.
1571 events note Queen Elizabeth opens the Royal Exchange in London marking a landmark in commerce. 1806 death of William Pitt the younger, famed statesman born 1769. Thanksgiving in New Orleans over Gen Jackson victory. 183d St Louis Castle Quebec fire. 1845 Congress fixes presidential election day. 1854 Stephen A Douglas introduces Kansas Nebraska bill. 1856 Steamer Pacific vanishes after Liverpool to New York voyage. 1866 Hood relieved of command at his own request. 1906 Steamer Valencia wreck near Vancouver Island with 117 lives lost.
Jackson ville visitors Frahlich and Gardt, saloon business figures from Galesburg, toured Jacksonville to gauge life without saloons. They praised the city’s appearance and brisk trade, noted potential similar outcomes in Galesburg and Jackson ville, and discussed a possible Kent McCarry cigar plant move with a $200 per employee bonus offer.
Clinton Maine physician Mr EE Chamberlain testifies the Bucklin’s Arica Salve “does the business” for piles chapped hands and old sores. Sold at Joseph Emmert’s drug store for 25 cents.
A brief ad notes second-hand school books in good as new condition sold cheaply through W J Young & Co opposite the German Bank. The terse line references a local bookseller offering affordable used texts.
Druggist Wm. F. Jungkunz promotes Hyomei as a quick cure for catarrh symptoms including nasal blockage throat discharge and poor breath with refund offered if not satisfied. The complete Hyomei outfit sells for $1 and is claimed to heal tissues without upsetting the stomach.
Last evening the Brotherhood of St. Paul of the First M. KF. church held a well attended meeting. After the business session remarks were given by J. M. Lapp F. S. Boyers and others. A stag lunch followed.
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