Coming Events Calendar Dates Noted for Local Societies
July 12 Knights of Columbus to initiate large class July 1w Stephenson County Medical Society annual meeting July 10 19 Missionary conference at Trinity church Aug % Sixtieth anniversary at St Johns church Aug 18 23 meeting at Oakdale park Aug 13 23 Methodist camp meeting at LenI.
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Knights of Columbus
Stephenson County Medical Society
the Trinity Church
St. John's Church
Oakdale Park
Leni
Ambition transforms a butcher's boy into a college-bound architect
The piece recounts Louis Vosburg, once a $12 monthly butcher's helper living in Andes alley Cleveland, whose life changed after Superintendent E R Wharton urged him to aspire. He now plans night study, saves money, and eyes college next fall, aiming to become an architect aided by a divine discontent and inner drive.
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E. R. Wharton
Friendly Inn
Cleveland
Louis Vosburg
Vosburg
Tie
Mr. Wharton
Young Vosburg
Andes Alley
Ife
Ponce de Leon Remains Sought for Burial in Puerto Rico
Florida citizens seek burial of the explorer in the lands he searched. The ex explorer lies in the Church of San Jose in San Juan Puerto Rico. The effort aims to place his remains in his quest, the fountain of youth.
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Ponce de Leon
Church of San Jose
San Juan
Porto Rico
Florida
Tor
Fountain of Youth
Fakirs in Freeport Show Tricks and Street Entertainers
A long report details fakirs in Freeport selling various trinkets with crowd psychology. It explains preparations, methods to entice buyers, and tricks like the disappearing penny and color-changing cards. It notes some profits and different sales personalities, plus historic fake schemes and current rigors.
The Best Sleep and Its Struggles
The article argues that the healthiest sleep is the unavoidable kind tied to fatigue, noting that waking with renewed energy negates a need for further sleep. It advises rising at first sleep and avoiding daytime naps, explains dangers of half waking, and cites Home Notes on the hypnotic state and the risks of insomnia.
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Home
Fleeting street vendors and backroom trades described
The passage portrays itinerant merchants and street corner sellers as merchants by other means. It notes the legitimacy of back operations is debated and stresses the need for psychological insight to handle unfamiliar people. Chicago is cited as a hub for Western fakirs with Freeport as a transit point for buyers and sellers of varied goods.
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Chicago
Freeport
Personal Record: Various visitors in Freeport today
Fr RB Minor from Nora spent the day in the city. J W Bell from Decatur was a Freeport caller. D P Bagie from Pana and H S Hall from Peoria were business callers. R G Bowman from Mt Carroll spent the day in Freeport. H E Cunningham and G C Buffington from Lanark called on friends in Freeport today. Mr and Mrs D W Baxter and Mrs Steele of Rochelle were Freeport callers during the day. The trip was made in an automobile.
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Fr. RB. Minor
Nora
J. W. Bell
Decatur
Freeport
D. P. Bagie
Pana
H.S. Hall
Peoria
R. G. Bowman
Mt. Carroll
H. E. Cunningham
GC. G. Buffington
Lanark
D. W. Baxter
Second Presbyterians Triumph In Twilight League Battle
A standout Twilight League game last night saw Second Presbyterian defeat St John 7 to 3. The scoreless start broke in the fifth inning, with Schmelzle and Voss of the winners matching Wurtzel and Wurtzel of the runners-up in a pitching duel before the Second Presbyterian offense surged.
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Second Presbyterian
St. John
Second Presbyterians
Schmelzle and Voss
Wurtzel
Special Train to Lena Picnic Leaves Dixon at 7:30 A M
Illinois Central runs a special Dixon to Lena picnic train next Wednesday leaving Dixon at 7 30 am passing Freeport at about 9 00 am to pick up riders from here and other points.
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Stars of Equity
Lena
Illinois Central
Dixon
Freeport
Glycerine based tonic praised for medicinal roots use
An early 20th century advertorial extols a glyceryne containing remedy by Dr. Pierce. It claims enhanced extraction from native roots, antiseptic and nutritive qualities, and strong cough and digestion benefits. It promises blood purification and skin healing with no alcohol, urging readers to request a free booklet.
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Pierce
Finley Ellingwood
Benhet Med. College
Chicago
Golden
R. Y. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Freeport Knights of Columbus to Confer Three Degrees
The Freeport Council Knights of Columbus holds a big ceremonial tomorrow with three degrees starting at 1 PM at Lexington hall. A large number of visitors are expected and a banquet will be served to 500 at Masorie temple banquet hall in the evening.
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Freeport Council Knights of Columbus
Lexington Hall
Masorie Temple
Gentlemen Angled at Sunfish Lake Yesterday
The party included Dr. Meidigh, Dr. Place, Jacob Sanderson, Rev. W A Beynon, H S Frey, and Homer Sheetz who spent part of yesterday fishing for the finny tribe at Sunfish lake.
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Sunfish Lake
Dr. Meidigh
Dr. Place
Jacob Sanderson
W. A. Beynon
H.S. Frey
Homer Sheetz
Local Families Welcome New Babies This Week
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walton of 56 Stephenson Street are delighted by the birth of a baby girl. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McCullough of 301 Fifth Avenue announce the arrival of a fine baby boy.
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Thomas Walton
Stephenson Street
Gladden
Geo. McCullough
Fifth Ave
Card and sewing party raises funds for orphanage
A St. Pius hall event held yesterday afternoon drew a large crowd for a card and sewing benefit for the orphanage. Prizes were awarded to Miss Ella Stack, Mrs. Marvin, and Mrs. J. B. J. DuFour for cards and to Mrs. M. Scheidt and Mrs. George Schmich for sewing.
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St. Pius Hall
Ella Stack
Marvin
J. B. J. DuFour
M. Scheidt
George Schmich
Ordinance Repeals Galena Avenue Improvement
A measure repealing an ordinance for the improvement of portions of Galena Avenue has been filed with the county clerk.
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Galena Avenue
Belvidere Couple Ties The Knot This Noon
Miss Rose Niebuler and Cland Mc Cord of Belvidere were married in the city at noon by Judge Clarity of the county court.
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Belvidere
Rose Niebuler
Cland McCord
Clarity
County Court
Picnic at Country Club by Reading Club Members
Seventeen members of the Reading club enjoyed a picnic last night at the country club and returned on the 10 30 war. The guests were the Reading club members who are also members of the Country club.
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Reading Club
Card party at St. Marys hall invites ladies Wednesday
The W. C. O. F. will hold a card party Wednesday afternoon at St. Marys hall to which the ladies are invited. Admission is 15 cents. Mrs. Malcolm Pierce entertained at her Park avenue home yesterday afternoon, hosting Mrs. George Nichol Mrs. Alfred Kauffman of Chicago Miss Dickey of Winona Mrs. Taylor Mrs. Haeni and Mrs. T. M. Kauffman of Freeport.
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St.ary’s Hall
Malcolm Pierce
George Nichol
Alfred Kauffman
Chicago
Dickey
Winona
Taylor
Haeni
T. M. Kauffman
Freeport
Park Avenue
Pretty Warm Today Weather Report
The day reached as high as 95 degrees in several thermometers. The forecast for tomorrow calls for cooler conditions with relief from the heat.
Park Club House Opens At Taylor's Park
The club house at Taylor's Park opens for the season with Ernest Saenger in charge guiding activities and oversight of opening events.
Licensed to Wed Claud McCord Belvidere Rose Niebuler
A brief marriage license notice lists Claud McCord of Belvidere and Rose Niebuler as being licensed to wed with the ceremony likely in the local jurisdiction. The fragment notes indicate formalities completed for nuptial plans.
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Claud McCord
Belvidere
Rose Niebuler
Same
Eee
Market Closing Quotes From Chicago Board of Trade
Today's market report lists closing quotes for Sept wheat 90 cents, Sept corn 7.434?, Sept oats 417, Sept pork 1646, Sept lard 9.66, Sept ribs 9.10. Union stock yards prices show cattle steady at 5.00 to 8.25, stockers and feeders 4.60 to 4.90, cows 6.20, hogs 6.25 to 6.90, rough 6.26 to 6.56, bulk sales 6.60 to 6.80, sheep 2.75 to 1.60. Quotations provided by F J Miner & Co in Rice Building.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Trav
Union Stock Yards
Chicago Board of C. D
F.j.miner &Co
Rice Building
Trade Anderson
Wrights July sale offers men's patent and dull leather oxfords
Wm C Wright & Co. announces a July special sale featuring men's patent and dull leather oxfords priced at 2905 dollars. FaLaite.
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Wm. C. Wright & Cos
Bucklen Arnica Salve Endorsed by Local Resident
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best in the world. He claims it cured a felon on his thumb and always heals sores burns and wounds. Available for 25 cents at Jos Emmert's drug store.
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J. W. Jenkins
Chapel Hil
N.gc
Jos. Emmert’s
Shetland Ponies and Carriage Stock For Sale
Shetland ponies closing out part of a fine herd at reasonable prices. Fine carriage teams and gentle riders for ladies and children. Sold over a dozen in Freeport and vicinity. Inquiries to W. T. Rawleigh Ex Sheriff McCool or Mr. Wieman. Parties may return same day and train meets. Located Maryland one half mile Haldane two miles. Polo R F D No 5 Ogly Co. Bell phones. J B Corrman.
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Tom
Freeport
W. T. Rawleigh
McCool
Mr. Wieman
Maryland
Haldane
Polo R. F. D
Ogly Co
Bell
J.B. Corrman
Notice of Address Change Procedures for THE JOURNAL
THE JOURNAL will be mailed upon request to subscribers leaving the city during the summer months. Changes of address will be made as frequently as desired. Notices should give both the old and new addresses. Address or telephone THE JOURNAL, 97 Chicago Street.
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Journal
THE
Chicago Street
Lena hosts friendly gathering on July 15
A note invites friends to meet at Lena on July 15. The message mentions an Equity picnic and frames the event as a good time for socializing among attendees.
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Lena
Equity
Tll
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