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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1905
Page
2
The Freeport Journal receives a union label from the International Typographical Union in recognition of employing union labor in its mechanical departments. The badge highlights commitment to union standards and skilled, board-approved production practices.
A long list details many residents undertook trips to Chicago Milwaukee Moline Rockford Elmwood Park Des Moines Waterloo Cassells Colorado and New York along with visits to Madison Argyllis Decatur and Petoskey. Several returned from visits to relatives and friends while others departed for upcoming vacations or family visits.
Local and otherwise items list a meeting of Anchor alleiel this evening and a Freeport Commandery gathering at 7 30 PM A National Union meeting is set for EB Bengston’s Jewelry Store Emma Peterson takes a job at Mellnick’s confectionery The purse found by Mrs Wm Brew may be claimed Owner can recover it A White Ribbon Band Club meeting at Embury church lecture room at 8 PM Merlin Flint and Misa Jane Edwards wed at Albany Wis Justice W F Goddard conducted A VP group from St John’s church plans a river outing with boat departure Cedarvalle bridge between 7 80 and 7 46 with good time and refreshments
The Ben Greet company staged As You Like It and Midsummer Night's Dream at Batley’s park to two large, discerning Freeport audiences. Adelaide Alexander led Rosalind and other principals earned praise for their interpretations, while Mr Greet and cast charmed with Bottom and demure officiary turns. The Shakespeare society’s work drew civic support despite modest ticket sales, earning lasting gratitude from the city’s refined audience.
The Shakespeare society’s presence in Freeport is welcomed as a cultural asset. It reflects well on the city as a social center and suggests future attractions will meet warm citizen support and heightened interest in the group’s efforts.
A night in Clifton leads to questions of drunkenness and possible concealment of money. A Chicago salesman named R. C. Monsy was found asleep in an alley by hotel on Chicago Street. He carried $65 and a gold watch, later claiming $75 and a three stone diamond ring worth $200. He paid a $1 fine and costs, then recounted a blank memory of events.
The verse sketches several girls in a home setting as Maude tends flowers Grace rests in a hammock Kate by the brookside Nel naps in the parlor Eva flirts on the porch Fansine to the orchard May in the gnords and a mother cooks by a red hot stove, evoking domestic calm.
Capernaum Shrine No 4 holds its regular monthly business meeting this Thursday evening July 20. Petitions for membership will be received.
The fragmentary passage outlines an elaborate funerary menu with roles like superintendent of provisions and baking, listing offerings such as ten cooked meats, five game birds, sixteen breads and cakes, six wines, eleven fruit varieties, and many sweets, aimed at the deceased's nourishment in the afterlife.
Miss Cayenne replies to a Washington Star quotation advising caution before social ascent. The exchange frames embarrassment from aiming high as a swimmer’s risk, urging self‑assessment before pursuing elite circles.
The speaker expresses amusement at progress in their son's violin practice. They note a clearer distinction between tuning and playing, suggesting improved musical focus and technique since beginning lessons.
La Crosse and Beloit lead the standings as Green Bay, Freeport, Beloit, and Wausau split results. The Malven squad, damaged but in good spirits, plans trials for Pattison and Killen after Clickety Klock sold to Wisconsin club. Umpire Fay suspended after a clash, while Easton shone in yesterday’s La Crosse game.
In social circles a lawn social by the boys department of the Y.M.C.A. will be held at Geo Ennenga's home on Stephen son Street Friday evening. The organizing team consists of boys recently returned from camp. A card party proceeds go to the new orphan home on Jefferson Street for the orphans.
A surprise farewell lawn party in the district honored Miss Olive M Barber, a Ber din school teacher for two years. Hosted at Mrs S W Johnsons home, the event drew a large crowd of district residents who enjoyed games croquet and dainty refreshments amid warm goodbyes and thanks to hosts.
July 6 report from Sharon, Wisconsin notes Beloit lost to Green Bay in a league contest. Batteries listed include Inhsir and Linkwalters for Beloit with Belueckowskoi and Contuoars for Green Bay. Other scattered lines mention Freeport, Oshkosh, Wausau, and teams like Mauston and Kacwell with unclear scores.
Harriet Howard of New York recounts years of salt rheum and eczema until Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed her skin. It is advertised as a quick, sure remedy for cuts, burns, and sores priced at 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
Closing board quotes show September wheat at 43, corn 474, oats 294, pork 12.95, lard 7.26 27, ribs 7.02 05. Union Stock Yards totals: cattle 10,600 steady. good to prime 6.40 6.90. stockers 2.40 4.26. feeders 5.70 6.16. heavy weights up to 16.10, light cattle around 5. sows 1744, sheep 5,000 steady around 4.50. Also advertising filler and a medical ad for King’s New Discovery for Consumption, with testimonial from F. G. Huntley.
A plea for farm families to take summer vacations. The piece argues vacations refresh body and mind, reduce burnout, and boost long term productivity. It stresses that vacations need not be costly, should involve all or most family members, and particularly highlights the farmer's wife as deserving a break. It suggests farming communities embrace downtime to attract youth and improve morale.
Greatly in demand medicine promises to cleanse blood and system for modern needs. Dr Kings New Life Pills endorsed for stomach and liver troubles. Available at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 25 cents with guaranteed quality. Sealed bids sought by M B Humphrey for Old Settler's meeting privileges at Cedarville on August 30 with bid deadline August 6. Inquiries to M B Humphrey Cedarville Illinois rural route 1 phone 7108 independent line.
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