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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1907

Page

7

New Warehouse Receipts Law Tightens Stakes for Shippers

Governor Deneen signed a sweeping warehouse receipts law effective July 1, tightening rules for warehousemen. It requires detailed terms, negotiable and non negotiable classifications, marking of duplicates, and penalties for false or fraudulent issuance. The act imposes heavy liability for failures to deliver, misstatements, and improper receipts, with specific provisions for perishable goods and lien enforcement. It aims to protect depositors and ensure clear ownership and accountability across grain storage and related transactions.

Deneen State Commission On Uniform Laws

John W. Riddle Life and Public Service Milestones

John W. Riddle, born in Philadelphia on July 12, 1864, rose to be United States ambassador to Russia. He prepared at a private school, graduated from Harvard in 1887, then studied international law and diplomacy at Columbia and in Paris. He entered the diplomatic service from Minnesota in 1892 with his first post as secretary.

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New Discovery Cures Coughs and Col ds claims

In America the slogan Long live Dr Kings New Discovery voices a strong belief its remedy cures coughs and lung throat ailments after others fail. Mrs Julia Ryder Paine of Truro Mass says it gives immediate relief and Jos Emmert druggist offers 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles with a free trial.

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Basket Festival At Damascus Church

Young people of the Damascus church host a basket festival at the school house Thursday evening. July 18 features ice cream and refreshments, a musical program, and a general invitation to the public. The Daily Journal costs 10 cents weekly.

Damascus Church

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