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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1907
Page
4
July 16 afternoon card party at St. Mary's hall. July 17 Trinity Sunday school picnic at Bailey's park. July 19 card party and piene at St. Vincent's Orphans. Aug. 11 Barnum and Bailey's circus. Aug. 1 25 camp meeting at Lenn. Aug. Toe Tanonae at Oakdale park. Aug. 22 Sept. Ra camp meeting at Riverside park.
A compact chronology notes key dates and deaths: Anne Askew burned in London in 1546. Anne of Cleves dies in 1557. Lotivois dies in 1691. poet J. P. de Beranger dies born 1780. abolition of Scheldt dues in 1868. Prussians occupy Frankort in 1866. Don Carlos re-enters Spain in 1873. Egypt steamer burned at sea in 1899. Alabama miners killed by strikers in 1894. Brooklyn Rapid Transit strike begins in 1899. Kishineff petition refused by Russia in 1903. Peary sails from New York for the North Pole in 1905.
Mrs George Foss and her young daughter and Miss Stratte have traveled to Amboy and Sterling for a visit. The party is exploring sights and calling on relatives during the trip.
The piece argues charm comes from neatness and health rather than form. It promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for weak women, promising strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth skin and a beautiful complexion, sold by Joseph Emmert's drugstore for 50 cents.
Alderman McGovern denounces accusations of anarchism amid fiery council session over a proposed race meeting endorsed by ministers. Debate touches on gambling, pools, Sunday amusements, and ministerial influence as officials seek compromise while residents demand lawful conduct and business interests.
Report on a major league deal for pitcher Jack Warhop is denied by Freeport club officers. A ten day option exists with a major club, but if sold he remains with his current team for the season. Also note Baptist church Women’s Society social at Highland Park Wednesday at 2 with men invited. Rain plan moves event to Mrs Price’s home.
Beginning Thursday July 11 and every Thursday until August 15 the Rockford and Interurban Ry runs special mid week excursions to Harlem Park Rockford at 50 cents round trip including streetcar fare to and from park Tickets sold for any car Good returning on date of sale only
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