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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1906
Page
5
A historic essay argues education reshapes farming by pairing colleges with farms. It notes growing state investments, practical teaching, and more graduates returning to agriculture. It credits farm life for discipline and opportunity beyond farming, urging early countryward training and stronger college farm ties.
A physician warns that ice water and excessive cooling during hot weather cause many summer illnesses. Overheating and rapid thirst lead to dangerous bowel troubles. avoid cold drinks. Cool with wrist baths and sip tepid water, eat fresh young cucumbers, and beware unripe or overripe fruit.
Treasury officials say denatured alcohol cannot enter commerce before October 1 at the earliest. No distilleries may operate under the new free alcohol law until regulations are issued and the distillery setup bond survey warehouse duties and other rules are in place. Denatured alcohol withdrawn free of tax must be non beverage use and not for medicines.
A neglected leak in a great North Sea dyke nearly caused ruin across Hol land after a child’s finger could have stopped it. Kenneth Meyer of Vanceboro Maine recalls a close call with a cold that was saved by Dr King’s New Discovery. Three doctors had given up, but the remedy saved his life. Available at Jos Hmert’s drug store, 50 cents and 1 dollar. trial bottle free.
The Daily Journal announces delivery to any city part for a weekly 10 cent charge, outlining convenience and broad coverage.
The Sixth Infantry under Colonel Edward Kittilson arrives at Springfield after the Eighth regiment departs. Details of Saturday drills, appointments, and staff are listed, including Freeport Company L soldiers, and tensions with Oak Park banker John Farson amid an incident at Pleasant Home involving Farson’s chauffeur Eugene Smith and six bulldogs. Police and militia regulations are cited, with Farson defending his grounds and gates against arresting troops.
The United Spanish War Veterans encampment in Galesburg for two days named Aurora the next meeting place. Major James H. Stansfield of Chicago elected department commander and Capt. F. W. Latimer of Galesburg senior vice president. Resolutions favored equal rights for veterans with Grand Army of the Republic and opposed a decorated army. Delegates to the Washington national encampment were chosen and officers appointed for future leadership.
The Emma Kling auxiliary of United Spanish War Veterans in Freeport had two members chosen as officers for the state encampment, which concluded meetings in Galesburg. Julia Yount elected department inspector and Grace A. Shouer named council of administration member, with a complete officer list including Mrs. A. F. W. Siebel of Chicago as department president and other officials from Chicago Elgin Rockford Bloomington Rock Island.
A compact list of historic milestones including Godfrey de Bouillon crowned in 1099 forming the Kingdom of Jerusalem, 1378 death of St Bridget of Sweden, 1794 execution of Vicomte de Beauharnais, 1803 Kilwarden murder, Cushman birth 1816, 1842 Bunker Hill monument completion, 1851 Amelia Bloomer’s Bloomer dress debut, 1866 Hyde Park riot, 1878 Minnie Warren’s death, 1885 Grant’s death, 1886 Steve Brodie Brooklyn Bridge jump claim, 1892 Frick attacked, 1894 Gorman attack on Cleveland, 1897 Dingley tariff, 1901 Peter Jackson’s death.
Mrs BE H Brunson of Dublin Georgia, aged 82, praises Electric Bitters claiming it keeps the old young and strengthens the weak. The tonic is said to cure dyspepsia liver trouble kidneys and constipation after a reasonable time. Sold by Jos Emmert druggist at 60 cents.
Illinois Central Railroad offers round trip fares from Rock River Assembly in Dixon Illinois with a July 30 to 31 return window and August 4 to 6 as a one fare option. An August 11 to 18 return applies plus a certificate plan rate of one and a third fare for the balance of the meeting.
Eight dollars for a round trip to St Paul via Chicago Great Western rail way. Tickets on sale July 25 with return limit July 31. Other low rates offered July 24 and 26. For details contact any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P Ay St Paul Minn.
Lucian Auman born in Kent Stephenson County Illinois December 81 1862 died in Kent near his birth July 16 1906 aged 538 years 6 months 16 days. He died when a buggy was struck by a No 8 train while crossing near the house traveling with others to market. He married Addie J Smith February 18 1881 and they had son Arthur now twenty two. Survived by brothers and sisters including David Todville Iowa Edward Firth Nebraska and others. He joined the United Brethren Church as a youth and remained faithful. The family owned a well improved farm near Kent and a village home and business building. Burial at German Brethren church cemetery near Yellow Creek. Rev J Groff and local pastors conducted services. Card of thanks from Mrs Addie J Auman Arthur D Auman.
Kewanee Illinois July 21. Mrs William Strahan aged 52 testified at an experience meeting in the Church of the Nazarene and shouted Glory glory glory then collapsed in the aisle and died. She had a history of heart trouble though not recently.
A fragmentary verse by Joseph Emmert contrasts generosity to the poor with the rest given away. The speaker bids rulers to live for others and mentions Rocky Mountain Tea as part of the charitable or personal ethos. The tone is reflective and devotional.
The Freeport town highway commissioners invite bids to scrape and paint the Hancock avenue bridge with two coats of good paint. Bids must be sent to Aug Rampenthal, Chairman, 12 Clinton Street, by July 30, 1906, at 6 p.m. The board may reject any or all bids. Signed by Commissioners Korhler, Righter, Rampenth, with Clerk M. C. Steffen.
Event at Dixon WV Sunday July 3 features trains from Freeport and a full program with trained birds and dogs, concert by the Doubt Family and Smith's Juvenile Band, WCTU institute led by Marie C. Brehm, soloists Andonette Hunka and Wm. Petrie Christes, plus games and running races. Children under sixteen admitted free. special train from Freeport leaves 9 10 a m with round trip $1 for adults and 50 cents for under 12. half fare for some. return times 5 26 and 6 60 p m.
An advertisement invites readers to prosper by using new towns along the Chicago Great Western Railway with openings across many business lines and directions to request information and the pamphlet Town Talk from E B Magill in Omaha. Also notes rail fare deals for the National Encampment of the G A R in Minneapolis Saint Paul with Illinois Central tickets at 6 65 round trip on select sale dates in August 1906.
Excursion tickets to Monona Lake Renly at Madison will be sold at reduced rates July 23 and 24 via the North Western line. Return allowed until August, inclusive. Other sale dates require a certificate law. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry.
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