Taft Taft Taft issue framed as plain people choice
The piece defends William Howard Taft against Democratic charges amid Chicago nomination rhetoric. It argues Roosevelt did not push congress to act and asserts the plain people will judge in the election, dismissing Democratic insinuations as political play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tration
William Howard Taft
Chicago
Clayton
Theodore Roosevelt
Congress
The
United States
Taft
Hopkins as Resolutions Chairman Praised by National Tribune
The National Tribune lauds Senator Albert J. Hopkins of Illinois as a safe and sane choice for the Committee on Resolutions chair. A longtime Republican counselor, Hopkins served in the House and Senate, with early career as Kane County state's attorney and ties to Blaine and Logan electors in 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Tribune
Washington, D. C
A. J. Hopkins
Albert J. Hopkins
Illinois
Sanerman
Hopkins
Ilinois
Michigan
Kane County
Blaine and
Logan
United States Senate
William Mason
For Hopkins over Foss in Illinois Senate battle
The Star-Courier endorsement argues against ousting Senator Hopkins for Foss, praising Hopkins as proven in the upper house and essential for Illinois. It notes opposition by embittered enemies, cites trust from Roosevelt and Taft, and urges continued public service over personal gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minois
Foss
Senate
Illinois
Hopkins
Congress
Star-Courier
Roosevelt
Taft
Kewanee Star-Courier
Jokes and asides from a lively parlor conversation
A string of humorous exchanges at a social gathering features Mrs Chugwater asking about infernal machines, a pineapple layer cake remark, Casey the best man with black eyes, a baby needing a rattle, a frugal father quip, a clerk's ambition, a scolded suitor, reading Scott novels, a convict’s court reply, a Dr and a professor quip, a landlady advertising fishing, and the hotel owner defending advertised catches.
Just Exactly Right New Life Pills Endorsement
Mr 4 A Felton of Harrisville New York says the Dr King's New Life Pills are just exactly right. The remedy relieves constipation biliousness and malaria without legst discomfort. 25c at Jog Emmert's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
4. A. Felton
Harrisville
N. Y
Emmert's
Pitcher Rouse Shines but Receives Poor Support
Hitle ss Wonders blank Fond Ou Lac Rouse pitches well but 18 runs allowed. Madison-Oshkosh leads twelve innings as Watnsau HolDs holds Whitewash Rockford. details indicate strong pitching overshadowed by defense and offense gaps.
Underdog Wins Extend Scoreless Streak Across Cities
In twelve innings Fond du Lac tied Freeport at zero before Freeport edged Fond du Lac 1-0. Wausau defeated Madison 3-2 after a lengthy extra frame. Oshkosh shutout Rockford 4-0 and Green Bay beat La Crosse 5-0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. P.C Wausau
Eenenee Ees
Freeport
la Crosse
Adison
Fond du Dac
Green Bees
Oshkos Toer
Fond du Lac
Wausau
Madison
Oshkosh
Rockford
Green Bay
Freeport edges Fond du Lac 1 0 in pitchers duel
Freeport defeated Fond du Lac 1 to 0 after a sixth inning error by Parish and McDonald on third base. Parish pitched well despite losing. Rouse allowed only two hits for Fond du Lac, while Freeport totalled seven. The Champs faced a tough day at the plate with many infield contact outs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Fond du Lac
Parish
McDonald
Freeporters
Fond du Lac Bunch
Rouse
Fondy
Champs
la Crosse
R. H. Po
A. B. Treland
O Ives
Fisk
Barlow
Harrod
Stark
Schoonhoven
Lannon
EB. Kroy
Lynch
Zackert
Crockett
Wisser
Ie Wees
Stang
Busch
Wausau Beats Madison In Twelve Inning Tilt
Wausau won 3 to 2 over Madison in twelve innings as Brady reached on an error and followed with a hit. Shaw pitched well with strong support from his defense in a tight Midwest baseball game. Batteries Dunbar and Wrickson for Wausau and Shaw and Smith for Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wausau
Wis
Madison
Brady
Shaw
Tha Eanwar
R. H. BB. Wausau
Dunbar and Wrickson Shaw and Smith
Wausau Herald Praises Visit To Freeport And Zeros Dropped
The Wausau Record-Herald reports a celebrated trip over Freeport with dramatic praise for the event. The piece likens the occasion to ancient sailors and notes a symbolic kernel of zeros dropped over Wausau, prompting local business speculation and interest from the John Smith & Company firm and C. N. W. Ry. Co. officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wausau
Express
Ashland
Wausau Gains Split as Freeport Drops Pair in League Standings
Wausau won two games yesterday while Freeport lost two, giving Waugatt a commanding 60 point lead in the percentage table. The once threatening northern Tilinofsa team has fallen, and the home squad rides a strong lead to keep the top spot with loyal fans backing the best national game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Wausau
Freeport
Waugatt
Tilinofsa
Prohibition
Porkers
Sherman
Protest Over Balk Play In Pro Baseball Game
The Wausau Record-Herald reports a protest on a July 8 game. At 4-4 in the seventh, Ireland reached third after a balk call and a passed ball allowed Fisk to reach first. The umpire ruled Ireland advanced, Fisk to first, then Ireland later scored on Rovse’s hit. In the eighth Wauson tied 6-6 and Freeport won 8-6. The protest centered on whether the balk should have counted as a fourth ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wausau Record-Herald
Ireland
Fisk
Lang
Wausau
Schoonhoven
Honen
Moll
Cubs and Canners Clash In League Park Battle
Fans predict a Cubs win as Freeport faces Rockford in a two team showdown at league park. The Cubs seek a four game streak after a double header loss to Oshkosh and a setback to Rockford, hoping to dampen Freeport’s hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Freeport
League Park
Oshkosh
Rockford
G Cubs
Fond du Lac Commonwealth
George Disch Likely to Return for Home Series
George Disch, sidelined for weeks, is expected to play in the upcoming series at home. He visited the park yesterday afternoon and showed more use of his hand than anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Disch
Scribner's Fiction Number previews four act drama and multiple stories
Dr Henry van Dyke revises a four act drama The House of Rimmon for Scribner's Fiction Number with two parts in August and two in September. L Allen-Harker narrates Paul and Fiammetta linked to Pike County Ballads as Famos. F Hopkinson Smith tours Europe and contributes Forty Minutes Late. Edith Wharton writes a college town romance. James B Connolly's Olympic Games tale includes Castaigne illustrations. Connolly attends the London Games. he won first prize in 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry van Dyke
Damascus
Rimmon
Scribner’s
Septemer
L. Allen-Harker
Paul and
Fiammetta
Scribner
Paul
John Hay
Pike County
F. Hopkinson Smith
Europe
New England
Edith Wharton
Clubic
Henry J. Peck
N. C. Wyeth
Lves
Philadelphia
Scribner's
James B. Connolly
Castaigne
Connolly
London
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed by J W Jenkins
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best salve in the world for healing sores burns and wounds. He notes it cured a felon on his thumb and always heals his injuries. Available for 25 cents at Jos Emmert’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
J. W. Jenkins
Chapel Hill
N. C
Jos. Emmert
Regular transport to Oakland cemetery from White school house
Beginning Saturday afternoon June 27 transportation will run from White school house to Oakland cemetery Wednesday and Saturday afternoons each week until further notice. Round trip tickets from White school house cost 16 cents, obtainable from a river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surrey
Oakland
White School House
Oakland Cemetery
Camp Meeting at Oakdale Park August 13 23
The United Evangelical church Freeport district holds its annual camp meeting at Oakdale park August 13 23 directed by Rev. William Caton with Bishop W F Heil and Rev. H V Summers preaching daily in the first and second halves. A Bible Institute will run mornings with Eva Guiley leading training classes and a full daily program lists seminars prayers services and lot drawings for tent sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Evangelical Church
Freeport District
Oakdale Park
William Caton
Illinois Conference Bible Institute
W. F. Heil
Highland Park
Ill
H. V. Summers
D. E. Thomas
Western Union College
K. L. CG
Eva Guiley
Moody Institute
Wm. Caton
North Ave
Aurora
I. C. Schmidt
Freeport
Amos Yordy
Shannon
Charles’ Joss
Cedarville
Messrs
S. K. Yeakel
Polo
Henry Kahley
W. F. Berge
J. W. Michael
Hull House Receptions Reflect Jane Addams Broad Vision
The Delineator describes Hull House gatherings in Chicago as a social force drawing varied classes to Jane Addams. It notes her direct simplicity and self control, shaping visitors with an atmosphere like a Corot landscape and provoking reflection and conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Addams
Hull House
Chicago
Miss Addams
Flaherty
Lake Shore Drive
Ewing Street
Corot
Winters
Ecru
Boys Civil War Soldiers Were Mostly Teen Enlistees
A Sun letter claims J C Rock as the youngest Civil War veteran but records show many underage enlistees. Official counts reveal thousands of young men served, with 25 under ten, 225 under twelve, 1 523 under fourteen, and 844 891 under sixteen, while 1 151 488 were eighteen or younger and 2 159 798 were twenty one or under. The World notes the Union army included many teens and that only about 21 percent were twenty two or older.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Rock
Washington
the Sun
Vermont Volunteers
Freedmen’'s Bureau
Joseph Guy
Justice Barnard
New York
Northern Army
New York World
The Head of Owls Accused of Mail Fraud
Federal warrants issued for J. T. Talbot of South Bend supreme president of the order of Owls charging fraudulent use of the mails. He allegedly sent letters nationwide asking for support while planning against his Knoxville convention challenge and signed names of lodge secretaries. Also accused of emailing western lodges after Louisville to deny a split, forging signatures of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Talbot
South Bend
Ind
Chattanooga
Tenn
The
Order of Owls
Talbot
Knoxville, Tenn
Chicago
Milwaukee
West
Louisville
Save Boy From Drowning in Delavan Lake
In Delavan Wisconsin on July 17 Harry Brinks of Oak Park a Chicago commission man's son narrowly escaped drowning. G M Davis of Austin who lived near the Brinks cottage dived into the lake after the boy sank three times and brought him to the surface. The unconscious boy was resuscitated after three and a half hours of rubbing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delavan
Wis
Harry Brinks
Oak Park
Chicago Commission
G. M. Davis
Austin
Mr. Davis
Brinks
Stevenson in the race for Illinois governor
Bloomington Ill July 17 Former Vice President Adlai F Stevenson will announce next week his decision to enter the Democratic race for governor His name tops the primary ballot August % alongside Colonel J Hamilton Lewis James Monroe Douglas Pattison John P McGoorty and others An effort will seek to unite opponents of Pattison behind Stevenson following his acceptance of the Denver platform
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ill
Adlai F. Stevenson
J. Hamilton Lewis
James ©. Monroe
Douglas Pattison
John P. McGoorty
Stevenson
Denver
Pattison
Canddate
Advertising the Goods The Need for Effective Promotion
A proverb emphasizes that quality alone fails without advertising and advertising alone is ineffective without real products. It underscores the synergy between product merit and promotion.
Weather Trends Foretold By Foster On July Climate
Weather forecast note from 1908 by W T Foster in Washington details a sequence of disturbances from July 15 to month end. It predicts hot waves across the continent, cooling by late July with showers. Mentions Garriott system and credit to Tice for early long range forecasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Foster
Washington, D. C
Pacific Coast
Pacific Slope
Great Central Valleys
Eastern States
Great Central
North Atlantic
North Pacific
Garriott
Weather Bureau
St. Louis
Thce
Tice
Irl R. Hicks
Socialist Meeting Seeks Referendum Vote at Trades Hall
Socialists plan a Sunday afternoon meeting at 8 in the Trades and Labor hall 157 Stephenson street to vote on state secretary and adoption of the platform from the Chicago convention. All Socialists and interested persons urged to attend for discussion and platform readings by sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades and Labor Hall
Stephenson Street
Chicago
Chafin Nominated Prohibition Candidate Visits Freeport
Eugenes W. Chafin of Chicago, nominated for president by the Prohibition party at Columbia, Ohio, has visited Freeport several times to promote the movement. He spoke at temperance chautauquas and was present during the focal option campaign last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenes W. Chafin
Chicago
Columbia
Mr. Chafin
Fourth Chautauqua Assembly Closes Tomorrow
Senator Burkett of Nebraska will headline the afternoon as the assembly ends its fourth year. The event features the Roney's Boys Concert company offering a sacred prelude Sunday morning and afternoon, followed by a full evening concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Burkett
Nebraska
Roney's Boys Concert Company
Wedding Rumor Swirls Around Miss Emma Grothe
Stenographer Emma H Grothe of the Superintendent Dailey office is on vacation in Saint Paul. Office chatter suggests she may wed Boacey upon return from Saint Paul, though details remain unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma H. Grothe
Dailey
St. Paul
Boacey
Sbé
Mens shoe sale ends with deep price cuts at gallery
End lines announce Patent and Gun Metal Oxfords priced from 8.00 to 3.50 reduced to 1.98. Schmidt Wachlin Pleiffer Tlidlw runs the sale at the gallery offering significant savings on men’s dress footwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt, Wachlin & Pleiffer
Prices Reduced on All Oxfords at Staver and Co
Oxfords cut price across the entire stock at Staver and Co as sales drive clears inventory. Storewide reductions emphasize footwear deals for all customers during the clearance event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staver & Co's
Ialee
Reunion of Forty sixth regiment set for Freeport August
The Forty sixth regiment reunion is planned for Freeport on August 28. The event will open with a morning business meeting at city hall and a evening program at headquarters. Many Stephenson county volunteers helped form the regiment and organizers aim to attract the largest turnout yet, with speakers to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tli
Il.nois
Mernday
Freeport
Pampfire
Stephenson County
Old Settlers
Cedarville
Social notes of Freeport residents and visitors
A compilation of personal visits and travels from Freeport and nearby towns. Names include A S Held in Lansing, Miss Helen Haley in Dixon, Walter J Nodler in city on business, and many others visiting Chicago, Milwaukee, Peoria, Lake Waubesa, Lake Chetek, Warren, and Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Nodler
Keokuk
W. W. Hinterlong
Peoria
Freeport
Charles D. Wilbur
Waukegaes
D. T. Wheeler
H. W. McKee
Decatur
E. A. Bowser
J.J. Silberman
Pearl City
W. H. Colburn
DeKalb
J. L. Zugsworth
Polo
C. J. Mogie
Lake Waubesa
Louis McGovern
Milwaukee
F. J. Nelson
Louis Smith
Edith Sanborn
Chicago
L. W. Colson
Warren
Olive D. Webster
Quincy
Clara Rideout
Elta
Flora Moore
Lake Chetek
B. Kersby
A&re
Frank Gartman
City
Hindipo Nerve Tonic Advertised With Guarantee
C P Guenther & Co advertise Hindipo, the new nerve tonic and restorer, claiming it cures kidney troubles and nervous disorders with a money back guarantee. A 60 cent Blue Label box and a $1.00 extra strength box are mailed with positive assurance of satisfaction or risk on the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Guenther & Co
Galens Avenue
Galena Street
Free Port Post Office Weekly Mail for July 18 1908
The list of names includes Mrs Alvina Behring Miss Whey Brown J W Morey Adelig Chrysler J H Phipps Milas M 3 Albert 7 0 Reitlay Mise it Me HAL Grace Westfall Mrs Leslie Miss Gertrude Willian Mien Wise Mrs GENTLEMEN Beirma T Mackey Chag Glute Ray V Miller Thea Doyle Chas Miller J Dunham Harry Modica Georgie Halon Wm Moore Victor Hewitt Geo Masher Mfg Oa Kellner Ernst Norland Walger EB Klinkenberg Wm Pratt H H Labornu L A Punnell W T Lee Art Smith Jeffery Swania H W. Postmaster notice calls for the above to advertise by July 18 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Post Office
Behring
Alvina MilHer
Whey Brown
J. W. Morey
Adelig
Chrysler
J. H. Phipps
Milas J
Aibert
Reitlay
Me. Hal
Grace Westfall
Leslie
Gertrude
Willian
Mien Wise
Gentlemen
Beirma
T. Mackey
Chag
Glute
Ray V. . Miller
Thea
Doyle
Chas
Miller
J. Dunham
Harry Modica
Georgie Halon
Wm. Moore
Victer Hewitt
Geo
Masher
Mfg
Kellner
Ernst Norland
Walger
EB. Klinkenberg
Wm, Pratt
H. H. Labornu
L.A. Punnell
W. T. Lee
Art Smith
Jeffery Swan
Dentist D J Pollock Moves Office to Galena Street
Notice states Dr D J Pollock relocates dental office from Wilkeyes block to 135 Galena Street near Schoeffel's Grocery Store. Primary ballots colors announced for August 8 1908 election by Republican Pettis and Socialist parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Pollock
Wilkeyes
Galena Street
Evar Schoeffel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rodney
Sniffkins
Watnsau
Ford
Rockford Today
R. H. E. Oshkosh
Pinkney and White, Smith, Palmer and Otis
R. H. B. Green Bay
Johnson
Baillies
Killian
Yellow-Cracker Town
Disch
United Evangelical
W. F. Heis
Elder Caton
H. Messner
J. J. Vogelgesang
W. Caton
L. C. Schmidt
T. R. Smith
J. F. van Evera
D. J. Klopp
J. W. Davis
H. Kahley
Isaac Folgate
Henry Lower
E. Y. Knapp
Buttsfield
Workers’ Conference
W. H
I. Missionary Society
K. L. Cc. EE
Workers
Welsh
H. E. Schumacher
J. F. Vankvera
H C. Stephan
LW. Martin
J. G. Finkbeiner
W. M.S
Ellen W. Yeakel
Josie McLean
Anna Kable
W. C. Heyl
W. BP. Berge
A. C. Lindenmeyer
KE. Y. Knapp
Edwin Swengel
L. Schmidt
Baileyville
Fhreeport
Boys Civil War Soldiers
Head OF Owls
Boy
Delavan Lake
Says MR. Foster
Ture
Chafin
A. S. Held
Lansing, Mich
Helen Haley
Dixon
Jennie Glennan
Leta Best
Mrs.f. Bu
H. E. Kimmel
DuQuois
C. A. LaShelle
Mendota
Anna Fox
Lena
Miss Price
Henry
O. D. Emerick
al Eisenhauer
Lockhaven
A. P. Kauffman
TF. M. Kauffman
Bessie Emerson
Kewanea
F. W. Emerson
Suite Nively Erebeed
Ac “Madee's
Galena and
van Buren
Etreats
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