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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1906
Page
5
The Bloomington Pantagraph notes voters are curbing party zeal, judging leaders by conduct and fairness. Citizens weigh officials and measures, ready to replace leaders who act beyond their office, while staying loyal to convictions. The piece stresses upright conduct as essential for Republican or Democratic security.
A New York Tribune summary argues that critics misread 1906-07 appropriations. It notes post office costs, Panama Canal funding shifted to bonds, and that net federal obligations run about 577.5 million after set offs. It praises thoughtful budgeting by Congress and cautions against absolutist foreign policy.
The review praises Mr Bryan's July London address and contrasts its measured tone with the outspoken stance of former supporters who urged withdrawal from the Philippines in 1898. It questions whether Bryan's widened view reflects real growth in insight and judgment. The piece notes the burden of the white man and the call for patient, self sacrificing duty.
Alvina Witte died yesterday at 5 PM at Globe hospital after a three month illness from Bright's disease. She was 48, a native of the city, and survived by her father H. G. Witte, five sisters, and two brothers. Funeral Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock from the family home 159 Pleasant Street, with interment in the city cemetery. Rev. F Holke to officiate.
Lena July 194 Mrs Klapp and Grace of Chicago arrive and stay with Geo Claywell. Funeral for Laura Richards set at brother John Richards home tomorrow at 2 30. Jennie McGurk visits Warren relatives. Will Reardon family return from Amboy trip. Nellie Snider visits relatives. John Metz healing from bicycle accident. Rebecca Sawyer travels to Chicago for two weeks. Mrs Carrie Diestelmeier rides Freeport train. Mahlon Nuss visits Polo to see daughters Mrs Byers and Mrs Dennis.
A dramatic warning piece cites a North Sea dyke leak caused by watchman neglect that ruined a Dutch province, and parallels it with Kenneth Mc Iver of Vanceboro Maine who neared death from a neglected cold before Dr. King's New Discovery saved him. It touts the cough and cold remedy at Jos Emmert's drug store with 50c and 1 trial bottle free.
The Winslow Register notes nearly a hundred locals joined the Forepaugh Sells circus group in Freeport last Friday. McConnell sent a big delegation and the train carried many standing passengers as seats were crowded, with praise for unusually good coach availability on a busy day.
Members of the pastor's Bible class at First U. B. church enjoyed a delightful outing at Globe park last evening. Luncheon was served and social games followed by a boating excursion on the creek. The evening was ideal with large attendance and a happy time together.
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea offers instant relief from pains with tea or tablets priced at 35 cents. Advertised by Joseph Emmert, the remedy promises prompt relief without discomfort.
Persons leaving home for the summer or a brief period can have The Daily Journal mailed anywhere in the United States at 10 cents a week. The post office address will be changed as often as desired without extra charge. The home paper is better than a letter, and everyone should have it.
In a Quincy Herald styled vignette the Rockford Republic portrays Gene Browne editor of the Quincy Herald. The piece calls him a great benefactor of the nation with a fortune inherited at twenty one and details his genial nature, civic works, and lifelong media career. It notes a train arrival in Quincy where authorities offered escort to Hannibal but he stayed, preserving Freeport’s map status.
A party of five Freeport residents arrived in Rockford yesterday afternoon in a newly built touring car from the Shoemaker company of Freeport. The car was shown to several residents, praised, and the round trip enjoyed by all.
Mayor G W McCaskrin and six police officers were bound over to the grand jury for tearing up Davenport Rock Island and Northwestern tracks on June 26 and obstructing trains on Milwaukee and Burlington routes. Rail service was disrupted and bonds were set. Local notices remind West Freeport property owners to cut weeds in front of their lots.
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