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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1907
Page
2
The Freeport Journal is issued by the International Typographical Union in recognition of employing Union labor in its mechanical departments.
A line arguing national self determination and protectionist sentiment as the speaker calls for groups to prioritize their own people and industries, invoking the idea that everyone should mind their own affairs and expertise.
Eugene E. Schmitz, the former mayor of San Francisco, receives a five year penitentiary sentence. The case marks a sharp end to his tenure as labor unions had backed his rise, now finding that boodling does not pay in the long run.
After August 1 recipients may write on the left side of the front of post cards or postal cards. Only two thirds of the front will be available for the address. This practice, common in foreign countries, will be permissible in the United States after that date.
Three southern newspapers the Nashville American, the Charlotte Observer, and the Macon Telegraph praise Lincoln's Gettysburg address as one of the finest pieces of English literature and urge readers to reread it, claiming it proves the war is over and the union remains in the hearts of people in both the South and North.
Prof. A. E. Parr of Iowa State College is named director of agriculture and animal industry for British India. He will earn $10,900 yearly for ten years and may retire with a lifelong pension of $5,000 annually. The note ends with a tongue in cheek remark on costly scientific advisers.
A school teacher in Evansville Indiana was dismissed for chronic lack of good nature. The superintendent says he urged a smile and sunshine but the morose attitude persisted. The board deemed such conduct inappropriate for a teacher in the classroom.
Bishop Famuckh Fallows of Chicago says no peace or international arbitration can end all war for generations. He speaks at Oshkosh dedication of the Ticks memorial to Wisconsin Civil War soldiers, cautions against naive peace dreams amid vast global ambitions.
Twenty three Toledo businessmen were sentenced by Judge Lindley W. Morris to six months in the workhouse and $1,000 fines each for violating the Valentine anti trust law. The lumber dealers brick manufacturers and bridge workers pleaded guilty two months prior and faced a dramatic sentence.
For the quarter ending June 30 1907 postoffice receipts exceed expenditures. It is likely the next fiscal year ending June 20 1908 will show a deficiency of six to twelve million dollars. The author argues against cutting mail services on unprofitable routes and urges continuing to provide the best postal service in the world.
A brief line notes that the people will willingly provide for any deficiency in annual expenses, indicating communal support and shared financial responsibility.
The text condemns the steel trust and high executive salaries, arguing tariffs allow a 20 percent price premium for U S consumers. It cites Horace Greeley and Henry Clay, insisting protectionists never endorsed higher prices for Americans than for foreigners. It calls for tariff revision and freeing goods sold cheaper abroad from duties.
Illinois Senator George D. Chaffee urged remembering Revolutionary War artifacts as priceless heirlooms. He spoke in Albion about swords, flintlock guns, capitol commissions, and canteens as enduring family treasures shaping future generations.
Senator John C. McKenzie of Elizabeth endorses Joe Cannon for President in Daviess county. He lauds Cannon as a strong, honest leader aligned with Roosevelt, arguing a square deal for all and a lean, conservative administration if nominated and elected. He urges unity among Republicans to secure Cannon's nomination at the next national convention.
The Pontiac Sentinel argues the country must avoid a new soup-house era by revising tariff schedules on Protection lines. It warns Republicans to pledge tariff reform or risk Democratic gains on Free Trade lines and renewed factory closures and unemployment. The piece condemns American manufacturers charging higher prices domestically than for foreign buyers.
The piece argues the Republican party should pledge to revise tariffs on Protection lines to avoid Democratic control and a drift to Free Trade policies. It warns that Democrats would revise tariffs on Free Trade lines, leading to Democratic hard times and loss of Republican prosperity.
The piece notes Deneen's likely primary path with supporters and appointees rallying across counties. Yates officials back Deneen, including C. M. Tinney as private secretary and W. Scott Cowan boosting petitions. Other politicians like Orville F. Berrs Congressman Rodenberg and Walter Reeves join the bandwagon as petitions circulate and names surface for secretary of state and possible governor. The April primary looms, with public interest muted for now.
The Kewanee Star Courier urges cutting the State from Chicago's influence by making Chicago a State to run its affairs independently. It argues this would curb corrupt politics, reduce legislative cost, and allow downstate interests to advance with decent state governance, as Chicago would no longer dictate statewide policy.
An editorial argues that large cities corrupt state politics and should be segregated to improve finances and morals for the downstate constituency, urging earlier action in Illinois to implement the plan.
A New York bank teller who stole funds spent the money on a woman who ultimately betrayed him. He appears to have learned the hard lesson that crime does not pay.
The article emphasizes that a truly good citizen is honest and fair in all dealings and that truthfulness underpins reliable statements. It warns that those who are not truthful are not only a nuisance but also dangerous to others.
A summer warning urges not to drink iced water when overheated. It claims cooling by parboiling is needed to reduce temperature, presenting a tongue in cheek tone about handling overheated beverages. The piece blends absurd caution with practical-sounding advice.
A sharp quip contrasts the ease of an airship’s overflight with the slower, harsher question of how quickly forts could destroy such a vessel, turning a boast into a theoretical challenge about aerial and fort defenses.
Senator Platt attacks President Roosevelt saying he has discovered the Ten Commandments, while the public savors a shift toward morality. Ingalls had earlier warned the decalogue and the golden rule have no place in parties, and the commentary notes a man who brings common morality into government is gaining appreciation.
Secretary of the Navy Metcalf said a fleet of twenty or more United States battleships would circumnavigate to Pacific waters next fall as part of a long planned foreign cruise. He stressed the move is not connected to the Japanese question.
A cautionary note warns of a false friend who feigns loyalty while secretly harming trust. It describes such a person as a ring to be shunned and compares them to a venomous viper ready to strike when you lower your guard. The passage urges vigilance against insincere allies and covert manipulation.
A state examiner reports Hamilton owes over 230000 in aggregate losses for the water works electric light and gas plants over the three years ending December 31 1905 after allowing for interest insurance depreciation losses and taxes.
A Milwaukee paper forecasts public opinion will force President Roosevelt to seek a new nomination for the presidency he holds. It notes he has said repeatedly he would not run again, but argues the unwritten rule against a third term could be overridden if he agreed to serve.
Former Representative Walter Mabry of Welleville allegedly injured by an “ore band” incident when reaching for objects on the floor. The bizarre claim notes a broken wishbone and unclear details about competence. The passage parodies domestic tasks and physical strain, mentioning a woman performing daily chores with one hand.
Quote urges readers to stop complaining about misfortune and compare themselves with tougher cases. It advises pushing first obstacle aside by any means and notes a second obstacle will seem easier once the first is cleared. Emphasizes mental balance and constructive effort.
A century ago Plymouth residents accuse a foreign figure of planning a celebration for the first shipment of anthracite coal from Plymouth to Coluvusbia. Jesse Fell of Wilkes-Barre discovered coal could burn intensely without an air blast, prompting demand and fueling Plymouth’s mining and shipping boom.
A Chicago era editorial praises the capable wife who keeps her own house as a partner and aid to her husband. It argues she sustains his progress, avoids becoming a burden, and embodies a practical, prosperous home life, potentially doing her own housework if needed.
The speaker contends a capable wife can direct servants effectively and expects learning and usefulness. The most pitiable woman is one who does nothing useful, refuses to learn, and remains a perpetual pensioner and burden to her husband.
The author argues that breaking up Standard Oil into many competitors would help consumers, preventing price rises or consolidations, and notes the company reduced oil price from 38 to under 19 cents per gallon, saving the public far more than dividends paid to stockholders.
Report notes a planned reunion of the four hundred who backed Gov Yates in 1904 at the State fair. Most delegates did not favor Yates, held by favors or appointments, with many secretly backing Frank Lowden. Without Yates withdrawing, Lowden might have won.
In Omaha discussions Republican figures led by Judge Selden P. Spencer Iowa Governor Cummins and Kansas Governor Hoch debate whether President Roosevelt will accept a possible nomination. Spencer claims the President will accede while Hoch Cummins insist a unanimous nomination could force him to stay.
The Davenport Democrat notes Des Moines receives more state aid than six similar cities, yet argues capitals may still lag in self-reliance. It cites that reliance on public funds can dampen energy, while independent cities show vigor through self-help and enterprise.
The passage argues that American wars and actions in the Mediterranean and the Americas were driven by mercenary motives, noting 1812 piracy suppression, the 1846 48 Mexican War land gains, Cuba and the Philippines campaigns, payments to Spain, and current management of Curba with intent to revert control to Cuban self rule. It critiques imperial actions and suggests a pattern of temporary control followed by return to locals.
Poem fragment praising Little Boy Jim sung as a heavenly child, tracing childhood innocence and loss. The verses weave imagery of angels, gold, and music while hinting at parting and tenderness.
A Chicago reader explains why many young women prefer employment to domestic service. She cites earning money and enjoying tasks like menu planning, ordering, and serving, noting prior shop work and long hours, including six days a week.
A historical notice asks for a private employer of housemaids willing to pay nine dollars weekly with four dollars cash and four for board and sixty cents for overtime for extra hours due to company or sickness. It seeks a pleasant room beyond the kitchen for socializing after work and notes the earning path from school, office, or shop experience to higher pay, requesting information on a similarly situated maid.
A wave of unrest spreads as unscrupulous demagogues incite labor against capital. They claim wealth is evil and misused, while painting luxury and hardship, but ignore that labor and capital support each other. The piece argues workers are well paid and educated today, a point these agitators overlook.
The Atlantic battleships will voyage to San Francisco primarily to safeguard American interests amid a perceived Japanese threat. The dispatch is not an unfriendly act or a move to dominance, but signals US resolve to protect rights anywhere. If Japan aims for war, that would be Japan's fault, not America's.
John B. Bruton, 101, travels from Tate Springs to London to meet his bride to be Miss Rose McGuire who has just turned 100. They will wed back in Tennessee in a ceremony before 135 youngsters. Their tale recalls Branden and McGuire who began courting in 1822 on adjoining farms, endured long separation, and finally reunited after Branden bought their farms and built a home for their return.
Wall Street Daily News notes agitation over railroads educates the country about railroading. It cites Governor Hughes, President Finley, and W J Murphy of Queen and Crescent Route arguing that receipts are misunderstood and that the freight rate debate lacks full knowledge. Murphy explains the line uses two engines per freight train, increasing costs compared with other roads.
The data show rising costs for labor and materials while freight and passenger receipts per mile fall. Most earnings are reinvested into extensions and improvements, not profits. The piece urges prominent coverage in newspapers nationwide to expose and correct any creeping evils, urging prompt American justice without political use of key industries.
Historic Starved Rock near Utica is dissolving as soft sandstone erodes from the Illinois River. A large chunk fell last spring and a cyclone last summer damaged pines and terrain. Once famed as Fort St. Louis and a landmark for Marquette and Tonti, its beauty fades though its history endures.
A fable compares a proud tall fir to a humble bramble emphasizing that public attention and wealth do not guarantee happiness. The bramble argues the woodman’s axe could humble the proud, while the humble remain at peace. Aesop’s tale underlines that self conceit is ridiculous.
A collage of humorous exchanges and comic remarks captures everyday life and attitudes. Jokes range from walking to work to conversations about thought and consent, with light banter about trains, meals, and travel. The snippets reveal social dynamics, character quirks, and playful misunderstandings in a breezy, old fashioned voice.
The ad asserts charm comes from health not perfection and claims Electric Bitters restore strength, nerves, and a bright complexion. It promotes Joseph Emmert's drugstore as the guaranteed seller for 50 cents.
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