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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1907

Page

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Heat Spell Nears End and Midwest to Feel More

Washington July 13 Last bulletin forecasts disturbance to cross continent with warm and cool waves. Heat wave may bring highest temperatures of the month. ten days of drought possible in Missouri and middle Mississippi valleys. Great hot wave likely to hit the middle west more than eastern states. August rain may be light around Washington.

Washington, D.C Continent Pacific Coast Rockies Country Great Central Valleys Eastern States Rockies Pettetoes Missouri Middle Mississio Middle West Maryland Virginia Washington Jamestown Exposition Jamestown Norfolk Chicago

Tricks of the Great Speculators Warn of Market Drops

The speaker warns that following advice from great speculators will trigger sudden drops and losses. Holding actual coin is advised to endure fluctuations caused by speculator rings. The common dealer faces no safety as markets are loaded with manipulation, more deserving of prosecutions than trusts.

Col John Jacob Astor a Notable Mil­lionaire Biography

Col John Jacob Astor born July 18 1864 at Rhinebeck New York is great grandson of the American Astor founder and Harvard trained. He aided the Astor battery in the Spanish American War and manages vast New York real estate while pursuing science and invention including a street cleaner. He married Ava Willing in Philadelphia in 1891, a noted horsewoman and golfer.

Col John Jacob Astor Rhinebeck N. Y Astor America Harvard University Spain New York City Col. Astor Philadelphia Ava Willing Quaker City

Through Cars to Freeport on Belvidere Line

Three new electric cars on the Belvidere line promise through service from Chicago to Janesville and Freeport within months. Supt Faber of the Elgin Belvidere Electric Co says after vacation traffic passes, Belvidere line cars will run on Freeport and Rockford lines. The cars, modeled after the Chicago line, feature high speed motors and leather cushions. They were placed in service July 4 to handle crowds and three switches allow passage to Freeport and Janesville lines.

Belvidere Chicago Janesville Freeport Faber Elgin-Belvidere Electric Company Rockford

Advertised Letter List for Freeport July 1 1907

The Freeport post office lists letters remaining unclaimed for the week ending July 1 1907. Addressees include Miss Eva Jamison Rosemeade Cromwell Miss Mae May Mrs I M Shean Miss Nannie Healy Mrs J Gentlmen and others. Persons calling for these letters should state advertised July 14 1907. Swim ATKINS Postmaster.

Freeport Bargett Bryant Peterson Bedell H. R. Rahn Oscar Red Roberts J. J. Men's Lodge Ross Cronin James Spencer Wm. Fank C. Stass E Hilley Wm. Stine Chas. Lott W.W. Witthome Bert Marks J. G Atkins

Ermine Oxford cleaner for sale at Rohit Wachlin & Pfeiffer's

An advertisement notes Ermine white canvas oxford cleaner in a 10c box capable of at least 650 shoe cleans, offered for sale by Rohit Wachlin and Pfeiffer's.

Rohit Wachlin & Pfeiffer's

Advertising Tactics From A 19th Century Market Note

A seller outlines bold ad strategies to stand out, using illustrated inserts, exclusive cuts, and a keyed ad method to track advertising value. He describes a 52 week schedule, an ad scrapbook, and passive promotion through unique displays while encouraging constant newspaper presence and repeated messaging. He cites dog soap as a case study.

Jungkunz Jugskung

Bain and Long Set Sunday Lecture at Freeport Chautauqua

Col George W Bain of Kentucky and Sylvester A Long will lecture Sunday afternoon and evening at Freeport Chautauqua. Bain, dubbed the silver tongued orator, headlines the afternoon, with Long as the evening speaker. The program also includes a morning sermon by Buckner of the Dixies and concerts by the same aggregation.

Sylvester A. Long Long George W. Bain Kentucky Freeport Chautauqua Bain Manager Buckner Dixies

Chautauqua Day Delights Crowd with Magic Show

Friday session drew a large crowd as Miss Amacker impressed in the morning and Dr. Adams delivered a great address in the afternoon. Edwin Brush’s magic display closed with an evening performance using costly, state of the art apparatus. The Dixies offered brief programs and the event drew praise for its artistry and charm for both adults and children.

Chautauqua Miss Amacker Dr. Adams Edwin Brush Dixies Freeport Chauttauqtta Assembly Magician Brush Brush

A Notre Dame Lady Offers Free Home Treatment

A claim from Mrs. M. Summers of Notre Dame Ind promises a free home remedy that supposedly cures rheumatism sciatic and joint pains lumbago and related ailments by removing uric acid and purifying blood. Recipients are invited to write for proof at Box R Notre Dame Ind.

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Drouth Foster Letin Conyright W.T. Foster P.O Box XI Washington, D. C Elgin Line William F. Jungkunz INTER Ilus Geo.w.bain Silver Tongued Orator Carine Notre Dame Lady's Schram New York van Buren St Galena St Tam Kingsford Oswego Kingaford T. Kingsford & Son N.Y National Starch Company Sherrsoors Hoosier Chmidt Wwachlin & Jcfeiffer BB Clothier Stephenson St Frefport Exchange Stephenson J T Gchmidt, Yvachein & Pfeieper Seis
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