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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1906
Page
5
An hour with a veteran railroad conductor reveals a keen study of human nature. Conductors meet diverse passengers daily, endure persistent questions from women and children, enjoy pranks with newlyweds, and comfort travelers in grief. The job broadens, deepens, and teaches patience.
Denver hosts the Elks annual national convention as crowds flood the city. A grand electric arch greets arrivals, with 600 chorus voices and visiting bands scheduled for the opening program at the Tabor Grand Opera House. Governors Speer and McDonald deliver welcomes while Exalted Ruler Walter Collier presides.
In Beloit Wisconsin Rev Joseph Carden rector of St Pauls Episcopal preached at home plate during a Sunday baseball doubleheader to scold Mayor Cunningham for permitting the ban on Sunday games to be violated He urged enforcement of the law and opposed liquor sales on Sundays criticizing the meat trust and endorsing weekly cash paydays for workers The sermon aimed to uplift the working class and uphold state prohibitions.
A compact look at notable dates from 1546 to 1905. Anne Askew burned in London in 1546 and Stony Point taken by Americans in 1779. Morocco US peace treaty in 1786. Bank of US dividend 8 percent in 1829. Hahnemann died in 1843. Louis Kossuth ends exile in 1852. Shimonoseki naval clash 1868. Freedmen’s Bureau bill vetoed 1866. Mary Todd Lincoln dies 1882. Manchester ship canal opens 1891. Admiral Cervera prisoners arrive Annapolis 1894. US gains naval bases 1908. Peary sails 1905.
The village committee declares the property owners must cut all weeds in front of their lots. The notice names Joseph Emmert and cites the order as issued by the committee.
A fragment notes a clearance sale item priced at one dollar, specifically a Negligee shirt, listed in the E. & W. sale. No additional context available.
Lander Wyoming July 16 Special Registration began for the Shoshone Indian reservation opening next month. Prospective settlers may register at Thermopolis Shoshone and Wortland. 160 acre entries limit 5,167 entrants. 1,500,000 acres opened, about 400,000 irrigable with canals and private works. New rail lines improve access to the basin bordered by Big Horn river Owl creek Shoshone and the Rockies.
Waterbury notes on the formal organization of the Sons of Skidoo a group limited to citizens born on the twenty third day of any month. The plan includes a birthday dinner of twenty three courses at twenty three tables and invites from across the state. City Clerk William H. Sandland born July 23 1868 spearheads with Sheriff M J Smith. aims to abolish foolish superstitions and promote the Skidoo name.
A river dyke breach shows neglect can ruin a province as a man from Vanceboro Me narrowly avoids death from lung inflammation after a neglected cold. He credits Dr King's New Discovery, touted as best cough and cold cure sold by Jos Em merts drug store with trial bottles free.
The Daily Journal announces delivery available citywide for ten cents per week, promoting affordable access to its news.
Simon Brinkbock a Stover foundry molder suffered a broken right forearm during a Sunday morning baseball game in a Third ward vacant lot. While tagging a runner at second he collided with the baserunner, played nine innings, then doctors found a four inch fracture above the wrist. He will be out for several weeks.
An earnest spoof extols hardware stores as summer refuges when heat rises above 90 degrees. It jokes about city life, urges readers to consult local store lists, tour large hardware shops, and imagine a future where stores offer cooling, rides, and novelty counters for families.
Chicago Chronicle reports John Alexander Dowie confessed at Shiloh house that Zion’s wealth was built with his funds. He admitted spending 100000 on Shiloh house but claimed a right to do so. He outlined a plan to move Zion’s base from Cook to Lake County to dodge taxes, saving over 200000, and criticized overseers who opposed him. David Bryant now edits Leaves and Healing from Zion.
Excursion tickets will be sold at reduced rates July 23 and 24 for trips to Monona Lake Assembly at Madison Wisconsin via the North Western line and return valid until August 6. Other sale dates on certificate plan. Apply to agents Chicago Northwestern Ry.
Tickets from Chicago to Duluth Minnesota and Superior Wisconsin priced at 16 dollars with return by late July or August. Sales begin July 23 and August 18 with limited return options. Additional 16.60 dollar tickets available August 11 12 and 13. Contact any Great Western agent or publisher for details.
The city council convenes this evening with no major items listed on the agenda. Officials planned a routine session, with no debated resolutions or public hearings anticipated.
Miss Helen A Taggart advertises private instruction in all high school branches except the sciences and in college Latin and Greek. Rates are ten cents an hour with location at 60 Broadway. Phoene black 638.
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