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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1909
Page
5
A column urges direct, frank criticism of the newspaper and its editorials. It argues for reader editor exchange to avoid distorted feedback and to foster open discussion. The goal is to turn pages into a forum that helps reach better solutions and improve the world.
A dialogue between two glasses, wine and water, debates power and virtue. Wine boasts of ruin and conquest while Water claims to heal, uplift, and sustain people. The verse ends with both glasses empty and united in reflection, attributed to Kil a Wheeler Wilcox.
The Richmond News-Leader editorial denounces Senator Tillman as coarse and violent yet claims he had virtue and courage. It accuses him of accepting corporate favors as governor of South Carolina and links him to rebates, kickbacks, and patronage. It suggests Roosevelt knows the facts and criticizes efforts to push Wade Hampton allies from power.
An old advertisement claims free circulation in the lower bowel cures piles. It promotes Dr Leonhardt’s Hem-Roid as an internal tablet remedy with a 24 days treatment for $1, sold at Wm F Jungkunz in Freeport Illinois and backed by a booklet offer from Dr Leonhardt Co Station B Buffalo NY.
Notice of a mid February stock sale at Enterprise Livery on Pring Street. Horse stock including mares, colts or stallions and cattle such as fresh cows or calves should be listed by February 4 to be advertised. Contact barn or A. H. Miller to arrange.
Advertise for a skilled stenographer with neat handwriting. Steady position to the right party. References to “S” care Journal 1-26 dlw indicate space or date markings.
A brief item notes that flour brands like White Lily and Plymouth are popular with homemakers and encourages readers to ask their local dealer about these varieties. It mentions the Bermawite glad reference as part of the ad-like text and highlights consumer choice in staple baking products.
Special revival services to commence at First Methodist Episcopal Church of Freeport this Sabbath with the pastor delivering messages in morning and evening services. Evangelist of power reports unqualified success in meetings and Y. S. A. to supervise afternoon program.
The listing ranks twenty dioceses by membership totals. New York leads with 1 219 920, followed by Chicago 1 160 000, Boston 850 000, Brooklyn 700 000, Newark 865 000, Philadelphia 625 000, etc. Remaining entries include New Orleans, Pittsburg, St Louis, Hartford, Cleveland, Springfield, Detroit, Scranton, St Paul, Baltimore, San Francisco, Buffalo, Milwaukee, and Providence with populations ranging from about 223 000 to 1 219 920.
Early Monday the circus will begin to arrive if snow blocks trains and the great exhibition at the M C A opens that evening. The menagerie animals will be moved carefully by skilled trainers amid cold weather, while small boys and families plan to attend the opening performance Monday night.
The community hosts a revival week at the First M. E. church with Rev. W. J. Hyde of Chicago as evangelist. Evening services begin at 7 20 with a song service. Pastors urge all church members and Christian neighbors to attend nightly through the week including special sermons on conversion themes and a swimming motif.
The 1908 religious bodies in the United States show a net gain of 720,647 with a total membership of 34,282,642. Catholics lead with 12,394,731 adherents, followed by Methodists at 3,112,448 and Baptists at 2,054,301. Projections include Philippine and territorial Catholics totaling 22,474,440 under the U.S. flag.
Doors open 7 30 with sideshows at 7 45 and an two hour big show starting 8 15. Teddy the trained elephant will answer questions and perform tricks. Twenty acts, gymnastic displays, and a musical performance by Hans Spiegelmeier highlight the program. General Secretary Hamm attends to oversee the event, aiming for the largest indoor crowds yet.
The Y M C A Men's meeting shifts to First M E church for an opening campaign event. Rev L C Schmidt speaks on The Swimming Axe at 3 30 PM with F E Chaffee directing a male chorus. Admission is free and all men are welcome. Notes mention B S C meets at 2 30 PM with Harry Boeke speaking. Indoor circus closes gym classes Mon Tue Wed, Thu resume. Star course ends Tue Feb 9 with Frederick Warde presenting Shakespeare.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal healer, claiming it quickly relieves burns, scars, wounds, cuts, bruises, skin eruptions, old sores, boils, ulcers, felons, and pile issues. It promotes instant relief and a 25 cent price at Joseph Emmert's.
Ryan Galena 8 t 1 edit. Scissors and razors ground newing machines repaired in a compact notice.
L A Brigham Harlem town collector will be at the Sanford Hartman lumber office on Saturdays to collect taxes. This notice informs residents of the scheduled periods for tax payments.
A Citizens' Commercial Association dinner at the Troy cafe celebrated press support for Freeport. Directors and President W. T. Rawleigh and Secretary Herbert Shearer praised journalism’s role, outlined plans for factory site trusteeship, and urged broader advertising and industrial growth. Speakers stressed suburban circulation, local markets, and interurban expansion.
Alma Kunz spoke on parental control before a Woman's club in a Theosophical frame, warning of street dangers and emphasizing parental self mastery as the model for children. She argued aura science links thoughts to behavior, urging harmonious home life to foster purity and curb youth temptations.
A reflective call urges parents to model noble, pure behavior for youth. It laments broken promises by elders and society's layered polite pretenses, arguing that youth emulate adults. The piece stresses living with integrity to inspire desirable citizenship and virtue.
Minnie Kuhlemeier of Dakota township died at St Francis hospital at 6 30 this morning after a failed operation. Born April 11 1861 near Eleroy she married Fred Kuhlemeier in 1878. Surviving are her husband four children and several siblings. Funeral planned for Dakota township with church service and interment at Dakota cemetery.
Satirical ad copy touts Allen's Foot-Easen to let people wear smaller shoes and relieve pinching with Allen's Foot-Kase for dampened overshoes. Claims instant relief for dancing parties and new shoes and offers a free sample from Allen & Olmsted in LeRoy New York.
Frederick V. Bowers brings College Days to the Bijou with a seven member cast. A fast ninety minute vaudeville spoof of college life features songs like Long Ago and Howd You Like to Call Me Deake ie. The musical novelty is praised as tuneful and colorful with high-spirited college setting and lively performances.
Washington, N. C. resident W. R. Lipscomb praises Dr. King’s New Discovery as the cure for consumption and bronchial illnesses after six bottles. The advertisement claims relief from sore lungs hemorrhages and bronchial ailments, offering 50 cent and 1.00 trial bottles guaranteed by Joseph Emmert.
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