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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1905
Page
7
The piece argues buying land at lower prices with time payments can build equity as land values rise with development. It praises debt discipline, personal improvement, and family stability, and includes a long anecdote about a temperance speaker illustrating social uplift through sobriety and responsibility.
In a charged moment, fifty-eight men surged onto the platform, seized the pen as if it were iron, and signed with determination. A speaker urges discipline and pride as Dick and Tom are called, echoing a call to follow a strong example.
Freeport Saengerbund plans a large attendance at Taylor's Park Monday night to raise funds for Jubilee deficit. The program features the Jubilee Chorus, Grand Band of sixty under Robert Gibler, and Freeport Concert Orchestra under George Mannon, with rehearsals at Globe Hall at 4 p.m.
Dixon Sun notes Labor Day is six weeks away and local unions may join Freeport’s Sept 4 celebration. Secretary E C Mathews reports invitations from Freeport council with Rockford and Beloit unions considering participation. Sterling’s plans are undecided. some members may travel to Freeport if Sterling does not organize an event.
Oculist Dr. Goodrich visits Chicago and Elkhart to ride as an engineer aboard the Twentieth Century Limited to test vision with actual signals. The Lake Shore engineers seek a practical standard, hoping rides will revise rules for eye-sight accuracy and keenness.
General Freight Agent J R Koontz of the Santa Fe estimates the Kansas wheat crop for the year at least 82,500,000 bushels and is distributing cars across the state on that basis. He says reports show the wheat thrashing out exceedingly well.
Ad copy praises bright eyes and a handsome face, touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for bright eyes. Product costs 35 cents for four tablets. Joseph Emmert listed in the want column of the JopRnar.
Renovations at Embury Methodist church complete interior upgrades from lecture rooms to gallery. Tomorrow reopen with open services and a Sunday evening program featuring Dudley Buck cantata and Miss Ada Porter solos. Other churches list sermons and events for Sunday services across Freeport.
The schedule notes an event at 7 30 in the evening titled The Heroic in the Christian Life of Today. Bible school at B Y P B meets at 6230. The Freeport Theosophical Society holds meetings at 7 p m each Tuesday in room 412 Wilcoxon block inviting the public.
Miss Lillian Calvert Van Osten, ornate convent bearing bohemian life, acts as special representative and only female advance agent for Pawnee Bill's Wild West show. Former singer at National Conservatory New York, Carnegie Hall performer, studied under Alice Nielsen. Wrote for New York Herald and others, part of literary circle near Miami. Now travels coast to coast promoting the show and finding happiness in a varied life.
Jesse Taylor and Alva McClure eloped from Tampico Whiteside County after a sudden disappearance. Police traced their route through Peoria, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Kalamazoo to Otsego Michigan where they were arrested and will be returned to Illinois. Taylor, of Kalamazoo, knew the girl about a month and faced parental opposition due to the age difference.
Louis McElroy of Belvidere becomes general road master for Union Pacific from Kansas City to Junction City Kansas. He will oversee 500 miles of track with headquarters at Kansas City starting next Monday. Former Chicago & Northwestern executive, he is regarded as one of the best in the business by railroaders.
Mr and Mrs Rogers and Mr and Mrs Geo A Rogers show marked improvement after being poisoned by cannied beef Thursday night in a case noted as improving today with medical care and attention ongoing.
A vintage advertisement touts a “catarrh cure” claiming constitutional disease cure via a two-remedy blend. It asserts direct action on the blood and surfaces, recommends doctor endorsements, and lists Toledo distributors with pricing and retail phrasing. The copy cites MO Abdo, Pree. PI. Citasey & Co as suppliers.
Regular Journal readers changing their address for the samemex can hire mail delivery to any U S post office at no extra charge. Addresses can be changed as often as needed. The Journal will ensure prompt regular delivery through the summer months wherever subscribers are.
Green Bay defeated Freeport 8 to 6 in a rough exhibition at Wisconsin town, with Meade Sullivan and Holmes delivering timely hits for Green Bay while Flynn struggled on the mound. Freeport staged a late rally, pulling even briefly, but Green Bay pulled ahead in the ninth as Sullivan and Medwisky sparked a homeward swing to seal the win.
The report covers stray plays and players from a recent La Crosse game with notes on strikeouts and hits by players such as Grive and Pease. It previews La Crosse hosting opponent matches, mentions Freeport and New Drexels as upcoming visitors, and notes Freeport leading the local standings before facing La Crosse.
In LaCrosse Wisconsin on July 14 an eighth inning error by Voigt salvaged Wonsau from a shutout while LaCrosse coasted to victory amid poor fielding. The final tally showed LaCrosse ahead as Dodge Gisper and Latrog contributed to the loss and Wins Batterie Mott earned the win.
Galena Independents shut out Pecatonica Maroons 9 to 0 as locals showcase fast fielding and three base hits by O Day with bases loaded. Strong pitching from both sides noted despite lopsided score.
Miss Anna Propp Miss Ana Har lacher Miss Clara Secker and Miss Ruth Reed attended a Ladies Aid Society social at the U B church in Fleroy held in a new round barn owned by J Miller about 400 people attended Lena orchestra provided music and refreshments. A separate St John’s church social at Fred Dorman’s home on North Gajana Avenue featured Japanese lanterns and cream and cake. A surprise party for Miss Ida Meyers and her sister Miss Blanche Meyers of Chicago took place at Union street home with games and refreshments. Florence Youngs hosted the Clams at her home with about a dozen youths. Stephenson Tribunes Card Party No 168 awarded prizes to Mrs Yoder J C Froning Mrs Aua and Mrs Froning.
F.M. Gund traveled to Chicago this morning. Due to small turnout the gun club did not hold its weekly shoot. George Straub caught a ten pound catfish at Smoky Hollow yesterday. Mrs. Culver assists at Fords jewelry during the absence of Mr. and Mrs. George Ford. Freeport Council No 48 Knights of Columbus and ladies plan a picnic at Forest Park tomorrow. Florence Marr fills in at Dr Firestones olive while Bertha Lakemacher is on vacation. John A. Davie post No 98 G A R members urged to attend Tuesday evening July 8 meeting. matters of importance on the agenda. Admission to the ball game between Freeport Burdets and New Drexels of Rockford is 23 cents, grand stand free. Children under five admitted free. Game called at 3 oclock. Lloyd R Harkicher, a University of Wisconsin graduate, is employed by the Oliver Iron Mining Co surveying for new iron mines at Boyer Minn.
Movements of Freeport people and friends fill the column. Many travelers head to Chicago for visits and vacations, including Miss Sarah Bengston, Miss Helen Adamson, and Miss Rose Higley. Others return from trips to Mendota Princeton Ogle County Cedarville and Nebraska while relatives and neighbors plan weekend visits.
Harriet Howard of New York recalls skin trouble lasting years. She finally found relief with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, marketed as a quick healer for cuts, burns and sores. Available for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s drug store.
F. J. Biardatt listed as piano tuner for hire with an order place at Brown and Dollmeyers or via the phonograph service. This brief notices a local tradesman offering tuning services and contact route in the downtown listings.
A noted English company presents a sequence of performances at the Grand Opera House. Special service and artistic works feature prominent dancers and musicians, with the show titled Beautiful Limelight Effects. The listing notes a 748 sequence or program element.
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