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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1908
Page
4
The article argues that choosing the main road over shortcuts to wealth reduces risk in speculative ventures. It notes that while the main route may be dusty and plain, it is more reliable and prevents losses from stepping off course.
The Fifty-ninth series of stock in the Freeport Building and Loan Association is open for subscription. The Twelfth series has matured and been paid off with gratifying results to stockholders. All funds loaned on first mortgage on real estate with no chance of loss. C. F. Hildreth, Sec’y.
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Partly cloudy with possible showers and thunderstorms across Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin. Cooler air moves in tonight and Tuesday with cooler conditions in northern and central areas. Wisconsin southeast region expected to see showers, with cooler temperatures on Tuesday.
The King and Queen of England attended the Olympic opening in London with royalty present. Sullivan of the Irish American Athletic Club won the first heat of the 1500 metres, followed by Sheppard in the same club. Cattersby won the first heat of the 400 metres swimming event, with Foster taking the second heat. Heats included Hallow, Loney, Tait, Deaken, Wilson, and Crawford representing England or Canada in subsequent rounds.
Chicago July 13 hog market rose to its yearly peak with prime hogs selling at 7.05 dollars per hundred pounds. Traders cited corn scarcity driving higher prices and tighter hog supply.
In White Plains on July 13 the Thaw mental condition case was adjourned to the September term of the Westchester county supreme court. Thaw will remain jailed in Poughkeepsie until then.
John Worth Kern and W S Tiner, Indiana Democratic Central Committee chairmen, arrived to confer with Mr. Bryan. The same train brought Samuel Gompers, Frank Morrison, and James Duncan of the American Federation of Labor.
Hot Springs Va July 13 Mr Taft began drafting his acceptance speech and plans a clear statement on the injunction plank. The outline emphasizes how he will frame his position on the issue.
Ella and Dorothy Delhauer daughters of Joan L Delhauer a carpenter living at 26 Achison Street wandered away after an evening at Highland Park. The ten and sixteen year old sisters returned home after a storm and told how a girl friend accompanied them prompting a quiet police and community search.
Dr. L G Herbert urged continuation of the Chautauqua on Sunday noting it has been a losing proposition. The day featured addresses by Lou J Beauchamp and Miss Ben O Liel with her company, music by the Temple Lady quartette, and an upcoming lecture by Beauchamp on The Fifth of July.
Amity society schedules a picnic at Highland Park on Tuesday. The event invites members and families to gather for a community outing and outdoor activities.
Freeport council of the Knights of Columbus marked a red letter day with a degree ceremony for seventy two candidates and a banquet attended by five hundred. Grand Knight Frank T Roach led a flourishing council founded March 23 1902 now nearing 300 members. The Tarbox Block Chicago street council rooms are a centerpiece of activity as leaders Roach McMahon and McCarthy guided the order's growth.
Douglas Pattison, fresh from Denver and the Democratic national convention, heads a multi town swing to promote his candidacy for governor. He plans stops at De Kalb Sycamore Rock Island Moline Galesburg Lincoln Taylorville Springfield Litchfield Peoria, facing rivals Col. James Ham Lewis and John P. McGoorty. The Chicago Record-Herald notes Pattison delivered varied speeches at each stop after crossing the Mississippi River.
Charles L. Rogers and John P. Theiss filed a suit to restrain Golden Meadow Developing Co officers and directors from selling the property in a way harming their interests. Each plaintiff posted 800 bond. The sale was scheduled for tomorrow at the company grounds in La Fourche parish, with service timing in question due to distance from Thibodaux.
At a morning meeting, directors of the Freeport Business Men's association and Fred Held, representing John A. Davis post G A R, pledged support to secure the annual G A R state encampment for Freeport. Held outlined benefits to Freeport and a committee will accompany him to Chicago in August to present the invitation to the state council.
Wanted laborers for Stover Engine Works as prices are cut on Oxfords during a clearing sale. Local workers urged to apply at Stover & Co. availability noted with urgency and industrial job prospects.
Miss Bertha Rosetta Thiel age 23 died Sunday at St Francis hospital after brain fibrous tumor surgery. She was a cashier at Walton Nephews store six years and a member of English Lutheran church. Survived by parents Jacob and Mrs Thiel and siblings Raymond and Florence. Funeral Tuesday at 7:30 from 174 South Galena avenue with services in Amboy.
Mrs. Sara E. Fisher of 279 Douglas avenue and Miss R. M. Hunt of Walnut Street won $5 prizes for solving a prize mystery story in the Chicago Record-Herald.
The American Stars of Equity schedule a picnic and band tournament in Lena on Wednesday, July 15 featuring community bands and equity group activities. Community members invited to enjoy music, games, and food events.
Bee G Alfred Ruston enters the scene as a buyer or bidder related to a seeks The Merry Widow handkerchief item. The note references a playful or personal exchange about the handkerchief, suggesting a social or local interest item in the period.
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