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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
7
A Retail Coalman reprint analyzes coal prices and dealer margins, arguing that high costs to consumers come from freight and mine profits. The piece highlights a $140,000 yearly coal bill, with $4,000 in discounts unused, and urges prompt purchases and disclosure of true costs to curb profits.
Notices call all holders of numbers in the distribution of his goods to attend a drawing tonight at the Fraden Council hall at 8 p.m. The event is organized by the committee handling his estate.
A nostalgic reflection on how the family Bible once dominated the parlor, used for devotion and memory keeping, but has faded from the home. The piece notes autographs, clippings, and keepsakes once tucked inside, and laments the rise of smaller personal scriptures supplants the grand octavo Bible in many households.
Mrs BE R Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa praises Dr Kings New Discovery as a remedy that cures long standing throat and lung trouble others only relieve temporarily. The cough and cold healer is sold at Jos Emmerts drug store for 50c and 1 00 with a trial bottle free.
Patrick Henry Houlahan, longtime railway official, becomes general manager of the Chicago & Alton and Toledo, St. Louis & Western systems with headquarters in Chicago. Born 1855 in Ottawa Illinois, he started as a water boy in 1870 and rose through roles including track hand, baggageman, conductor, trainmaster, and superintendent before taking on the top post in 1908.
Nothing compares to Father William's Indian Herb Tablets for liver kidney stomach and bowel health. It promotes liver action aids digestion regular bowels cleanses kidneys and purifies blood. Priced at 20 cents with money back if not satisfied. Sold by C P Guenthe & Co druggists at the Galena corner.
Special report recalls Democratic conventions from 1832 to 1884, noting the party’s long history, the two thirds rule, key nominees such as Jackson, Polk, Buchanan, Lincoln, McClellan, Greeley, Tilden, and Cleveland, and the Charleston split that shaped the 1860 race.
J Bryan received his first nomination in Chicago and a second time in Kansas City. In St Louis 1904 the Parker and Davis ticket was named, marking a notable slate in the era's political events.
Miss Jane Addams denounces immigrant children’ s education in public schools urging teachers to study tenement life and culture to foster respect for the homeland. Lorenzo Dow Harvey elected National Education Association president at a secret nominating session. Twelve vice presidents and other officers named.
July 12 marks an initiation drive by the Knights of Columbus with a large class expected. July 16 features a missionary conference at Trinity Church drawing attendees from the community and local faith groups.
J. W. Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina declares Bucklen's Arnica Salve the best salve in the world. He says it cured a felon on his thumb and reliably heals sore, burn or wound. Available for 25 cents at Jos Emmert's drug store.
Chronology of notable dates from 1644 Marston Moor to 1907 events including Cromwell’s victory, independence resolution, fort Stanwix, Sir Charles Tupper, Sir Robert Peel, Northern Pacific charter, Bartholdi statue, rail strike injunction, and a Moroccan bodyguard capture.
An advertisement announces town lots to be sold in Griffin Bowman county North Dakota on Thursday July 9. The sale notes Griffin lies on the Pacific Coast extension of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway and promises a rapid settlement of surrounding country. Prices range from 100 to 500 dollars with openings for various lines of business. Local agents provide complete sale terms and country information.
The funeral of the late Frank Ellis was held from the family residence at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Rev Fr J Bate officiated and interment was at the city cemetery. Five nephews and Charles Ganter of Rock Island acted as pallbearers: Leo Ellis James Ellis Francis Ellis Wesley Bushelle and Ed Bushelle. Among those from out of town to attend were Miss Henrietta Bures.
Mrs Bennish and her daughter Blanche of Cedar Rapids Iowa are listed in a local notice detailing a family or residence related item. The fragment confirms family presence in Cedar Rapids and ties to an Iowa location.
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