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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1908
Page
3
The article extols the up to date farmer who blends books, college knowledge, and practical experience. He values updated implements, soil fertility, timely debt handling, and proper labor management while balancing forage, dairy sales, and crop rotations. The piece also discusses chives as a hardy, versatile onion family herb and its simple cultivation.
The cankerworm, the pest that devastated elm and apple trees in Connecticut a decade ago, returns. It works quickly but has a short life, allowing partial foliage recovery. Arsenical sprays can kill young worms on apples, while trunk banding with germicides proves most effective. Reports from the state agricultural experiment station show wide variations among towns, with some severely affected and others largely pest free.
The note stresses kitchen garden importance and mustard as a pest. It describes spraying fields with a selective solution, advocates true economy, and cites Dutch rotation of fertilizers and crops. It notes high land value at $1,000 per acre and urges learning from experienced farmers.
A 30 days trial of Pineules promises kidney relief for backache and rheumatic pains. The pills claim to purify the blood and cleanse the system, with first dose relief. Sold by H Moogh and C. P. Guenther for $1.00 and guaranteed.
Freeport officials announce a large Independence Day celebration on July 4 with parades, fireworks, and community events. Local organizations are coordinating vendors and activities to mark the holiday.
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery for a ten cent weekly period, offering affordable access to readers across all neighborhoods. The notice highlights extended service to every part of the city and emphasizes the low weekly cost. It frames the offer as a convenient option for link readers to stay informed.
Ducky Holmes outlines how to stay in shape for baseball stressing rest and moderation. He warns against excess training and alcohol, urges gradual weight management, and highlights brains and timing, citing a long career from knee pants to 1907 ownership as proof of his method.
Captain Walter Remy Dray of the Yale track team established a world pole vault mark at the A A U games in Danbury Connecticut with a vault of 12 feet 9 3/4 inches on his first attempt. The feat surpasses A C Gilbert’s Yale Olympic trials record of 12 feet 7 1/4 inches. Dray had unofficially cleared 12 feet 8 inches earlier at Yale Field the day prior.
Thomas C Bradley and Rudolph H Yeatman named receivers for the Washington Union league baseball club after Hick man and White filed a DC district court petition alleging $257 owed. Judgment for the sum plus costs was recovered in the circuit court on the confession of William F Hart, club president.
The Boston National League club announces a pitcher trade sending Irving Young to Pittsburg in exchange for pitchers McCarthy and Young. The move reshapes the pitching staff ahead of the season.
A New York American note discusses solar diameter changes over time. It states today’s sun is 60,000 miles wide, with past differences of 40 to 400 miles per millennium, suggesting a future shrink of 10,000 miles would be hardly noticeable to observers.
Baseball notes compare the top AL starters with Ed Walsh of Chicago Addie Joss of the Naps and Wild Bill Donovan. Walsh leads in wins with 12 in 15 starts while Joss has 10 wins in 15 and Donovan 1 with three games. Dineen and Manuel have won all their starts Bailey shines for St Louis. Joss and Walsh both show strong form with high run support and occasional relief work. Joss edges Walsh in some stats. Joss bats .195 to Walsh .136, aiding the Naps in four victories.
Case Patten, former Washington pitcher, released after move from Boston to the New York Highlanders. Patten had been involved in a waiver dispute and joined Clark Griffith’s side. He pitched briefly in Chicago with a poor showing before Griffith’s evaluation.
The New York American notes the Chicago hitless wonders remain first in the American League due to fast fielding and aggressive baserunning. It says Chicago is the weakest hitting team yet leads, while ranking near the top in club fielding.
Frank Chance claims umpires are biased against the Chicago Cubs and warns there will be no runaway National League race this season as he observes close decisions against his team.
Many suffer from backache and related ailments not realizing they stem from kidney trouble. Pinc ules for the kidneys claim to act directly on the kidneys, offering quick relief. An 80 days' trial costs $1.00 with guarantee or money back. Sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.
Readers who do not receive their newspaper regularly are asked to inform the office. The notice requests timely reporting to ensure delivery and resolve any service gaps.
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