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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1905
Page
5
An old insect powder advertisement touts chemical treatments for bugs and pests. It lists items such as Paris Green for potato bugs, Quassia for green lice, and bed bug cures, claiming reliable results and a loaded arsenal for pest control.
The forty fourth annual convention of the National Educational Association opens in Asbury Park New Jersey with Governor Stokes welcoming delegates. Albert G. Lane and Wm H Maxwell address the gathering as future speakers include W T Harris Francis B H Leupp Arch bishop Ryan and J Fitzgerald. President Roosevelt is expected to speak next Friday on key national issues.
J apan s Financial Agent Governor Takahashi returns to Japan from a long tour of Europe and the United States. He will report to the cabinet on the advisability of securing further large loans in foreign markets if peace holds. He notes Japan may need substantial funds after the war to boost industry and recovery.
Nestle's large condensed milk plant at Fulton, tied to a plan to quit the American field, will strand farmers and leave over two hundred workers unemployed. The move follows an agreement with Borden to abandon Europe, with Nestle claiming American sales satisfactory though rivals may gain.
Topeka reports First National Bank closed with Central National taking 300000 dollars in deposits to offset rum. First National owed depositors 1400000 dollars. In Brenmony Indiana on July 3 John Bowman cashier of the Commercial bank died by suicide.
John Hay body lies in state in the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce auditorium under guard until Wednesday morning. The funeral will proceed to Wade Chapel in Lake View Cemetery for the final services after the state viewing.
The union woodworkers of thirteen Bar and Office Fixtures Companies struck today demanding wage increases. About two thousand two hundred workers are involved in the action across the firms.
Ira Stalcup, a wealthy farmer near Stanford, Indiana, shot his wife and killed their infant before taking his own life at his home in the early hours. The tragedy is attributed to domestic troubles.
A blaze in Bimmincuwam Alabama's wholesale district killed two firefighters and injured four others. Property damage was estimated at 100000 dollars.
The cabinet led by Dr Kuyper resigned following the recent election. Weather report notes showers and thunderstorms this afternoon into the night in the north, with cooler conditions central and west. Tuesday forecast calls for generally fair and cooler weather.
In New CaIcAao dated July 3 the closing quotations show cattle volumes at 15,000 with gains of 10 to 16 cents, hogs at 80,000 with generally higher bids, and sheep at 15,000 with varied prices. Readings indicate ranges across quality grades and stock categories for cattle hogs and sheep.
Tomorrow at Globe Park a Chautauqua program features lectures and concerts by the jubilee singers and Globe band. A reception for Mrs John A Logan is planned by the G A R Co L and local citizens, with Mrs Levan speaking on Grant Sherman Sheridan and Logan. Strong turnout expected despite poor weather.
Adolph Damman sells lot 6 block 1 Waternam and Hyde addition to Geo. EB Taylor for 650 dollars. Amsey M. Resh buys front lots 3 and 4 block 1 Charles E. Meyer addition for 1400 dollars. An unrelated nostalgic ad promotes Rocky Mountain Tea and notes umbrella repairs and coverage at 87 Galena St.
Visitors flood Freeport for the fiftieth anniversary of the Freeport Saengerbund. Arion Society of Chicago arrives, serenades Mayor Dittmar, and preparations intensify for July Fourth events. Delegations from Dayrenport Elgin Dubuque Madison and others join crowds amid improving weather and planned concerts by Bach's Military Band, Henney, and Globe bands.
A sprawling Freeport celebration features two concert programs at Taylor's park with choirs, orchestras, and soloists from Freeport Saengerbund, Chicago and Milwaukee groups. Tomorrow's schedule includes a 2000-strong parade along with speeches, two baseball games, and a pyrotechnic display, led by marshal Fred C Held and aides.
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