Political figures and campaign moves across states
Texas attorney Charles W Ogden is the GOP gubernatorial frontrunner while Missouri Democrat James Lloyd plans to open his committee HQ in Chicago by August 15. Michigan hopeful Dr James B Bradley campaigns, Oklahoma holds its August primary with about 350000 ballots, Debs tours by train with the Socialist party, Taft speeches in Texas, four Independence nominees compete, and Maine Governor candidate Bert M Fernold is a wealthy canning magnate. The Independence convention in Chicago aims to finish in two days with platform adoption and nomination of President and Vice President.
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Charles W. Ogden
San Antonio
Texas
James Lloyd
Missouri
Democratic Congressional Committee
Chicago
James B. Bradley
Haton Rapids
Michigan
Barratt O'Hara
Debs
Cecil Lyon
Republican Party
Taft
Independence Party
Thomas L. Hisgen
Massachusetts
Charles A. Walsh
Iowa
N. W. Howard
Alabama
Howard 8. Taylor
Ilinois
Bert M. Fernold
Maine
United States
Do Watches Ever Agree On Time Standards
The article explores accuracy in timepieces from pocket watches to public clocks. It notes crowds flash many watches, rail workers rely on precise time, and electric central station clocks are deemed most reliable. It warns about risks from faulty watches affecting railroad safety and daily scheduling.
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Chicago
Government Observatory
Dancing in the Barn Party for Miss Wiegand in Decatur
Mr Ed Cox hosted a delightful party last night in a barn setting at Dr R J Burns Prospect Terrace. Miss Wiegand of Decatur Il visiting Miss Seefelder attended as guests and about sight couples danced on the second floor amid informal revelry.
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Ed. Cox
Demurrer Overruled By Circuit Court Judge Heard
The demurrer in the case Free port A vlophoric company v e A Neu sus et al was overruled yesterday afternoon in circuit court by Judge Heard.
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Freeport
Ve A
Neusus Et al
Circuit Court
Heard
Farmer Suspect in Assault Case
Loyal Gates, a 14 year old, was beaten Sunday night with a hospital ward of bruises and semi conscious. The assailant is a named farmer suspected but not yet arrested. Walter Edmunds, father of the girl who escorted Gates home, faces possible civil suit. attorneys Eaton and Turnbaugh retained. The case hinges on Gates’s testimony when able to testify.
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Mt. Carroll
Loyal Gates
Walter Edmunds
Young Gates
Eaton
Turnbaugh
Stuart
Gates
Farm beard scorched by kerosene bug bath
Sterling July 24 local farmer nicknamed the district’s best beard owner burned his facial hair while burning chicken lice from his beard with kerosene. A flash while lighting a cigar burned a middle section away, leaving a cropped beard and a safer warning against kerosene use.
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Sterling
Jordan
Ed Staas Sends City Crews On Ten Days Camp Out
Ed Staas arranging a ten days outing for concrete crews working on Ascher city contracts. The men will spend the period at Madison lakes with all expenses paid. Work crews are currently caught up and a week to ten days pass before further tasks open. Staas chose camping to retain his workforce rather than hiring them out.
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Ed Staas
Ascher City
Lakes of
Madison
Mr. Staas
Old Baseball Player Doug Behel Noted in Freeport
Doug Behel of Rockford called on Freeport acquaintances today. He is remembered by the baseball public as a player on Freeport's independent team many seasons ago and remains keenly interested in the national sport despite no longer wearing the uniform.
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Doug Behel
Rockford
Freeport
Doug
Leonard Stoskopf’s Condition Remains Unchanged
A St Francis Hospital report states Leonard Stoskopf’s condition is about the same as yesterday. No deterioration or clear improvement is noted, with no decisive change for the better.
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St. Francis Hospital
Leonard Stoskopf
John G Shortall Dies Founder of Humane Society
Chicago notes the death of John G Shortall at Winnetka home after weeks of illness. Born in Dublin in 1833 he helped found the Illinois Humane Society and organized the National Society. He served on the Chicago Public Library board and as an appraiser for the school board. His son John L Shortall now leads the organization he founded.
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Chicago
Illnois Humane Society
Shortall
National Organization
Humane Congress
Title Guarantee and Trust Company
Chicago Title and Trust Company
Chicago Club
Chicago Literary Club
John G. Shortall
The
Illinois Humane Society
Public Library
Winnetka
Dearborn Park
S. G. McCracken
Mr. Shortall
Ireland
Dublin
Illinois
Family Picnic at Highland Park
The Bellows Hufford Becker and Stoessinger families held a family piano gathering this afternoon at Highland Park. The event brought relatives together for a casual afternoon of music and fellowship.
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Highland
Bellows
Hufford
Becker and Stoessinger
Highland Park
Market closes mix on wheat corn and hogs at Chicago
Closing board of trade quotes show Sept wheat 9 3 4 14, Sept corn 7 6 3, Sept oats 4 5 3, Sept pork 16 30, Sept lard 9 20, Sept ribs 5 70. Union stock yards: cattle 3 000 steady, beef cows 4 68 to 6 00, hogs 15 000 strong to higher, light 6 77 to 6 87, mixed 6 62 to 6 87, heavy 6 25 to 6 87, bulk laker 6 50 to 6 70, sheep 1 000 steady 2 60 to 4 65. Rice building quotations follow from C D Anderson. Mystic Workers promotion widens. White side, nine counties under new district manager W E Rose begins Aug.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Sterling Standard
W. E. Rose
Mystic Workers
Whiteside, Lee
Bureau
DeKalb
Ogle
Winnebago
Stephenson
Jo Daviess
Carroll
Dessert Instructions for JELL O Molded Treat
Dissolve one package of JELL O in one pint of boiling water. When partly congealed beat until light add one cup whipped cream and six crushed macarons. Whip thoroughly and pour into a mold. When cool it will jell and may be served with whipped cream or pudding sauce. JELL O costs low per package and can be found at grocers.
Social Circle Notes From Freeport Visitors and Local Calls
Local residents and visitors frequent Freeport with reports of callers and travels. Notables include B B Pratt from Urbana J A Garns Orangeville Tom Jones Madison F Dutcher Whitewater and Dr Allen Salter Lena among others. Several attended funerals in Dixon and Rockford while others head to Mt Vernon Rock City Lake Geneva and Polo for visits and trips.
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B. B. Pratt
Urbana
Freeport
J. A. Garns
Orangeville
Tom Jones
Madison
F. Dutcher
Whitewater
Dr. Allen Salter
Lena
O. H. Conrad
Racine
M. M. Alfers
Forreston
W. 4. Taylor
Oregon
J. M. Fulton
Janesville
J.H. Coon
Dubuque
W.C. Rouland
Polo
Friend
F. J. Hinkston
Moline
Tn Freeport
William Whitman
Warren
B. G. Cooper
Milford
Neb
Judge Heard
William Barge
Dixon
O. E. Heard
N. B. Cronkrite
Rockford
Miasea Vida Graham
Bessie Stewart
Rock City
A. W. B. Johnson
Boston
Mt. Vernon
Antlered tribe plans Beloit visit by interurban car
About thirty members of the ant lered tribe left this morning at 8 30 on a special interurban car for Beloit. The car was due to arrive at the Wisconsin city shortly after 10 o'clock. A clam bake and a game of baseball are scheduled to take up the time of the visitors and the Beloit Elks.
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Beloit
Wisconsin City
Remains of Charles Staver Expected in Freeport Soon
The body of Charles Staver, who died in California, is due to arrive in Freeport tomorrow or Sunday. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Charles Staver
California
Freeport
An Apt Pupil Fable of the Look It Up Motto
A professor laments a pupil’s failure to answer a simple question and rebukes him for ignorance. The student retorts that if asked the same, he would adopt the professor’s habit and tell the pupil to look it up. The exchange mocks rote authority and the value of independent inquiry.
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Jones
No Procrastination Prompts a Marriage Proposal
In a London Tit Rite note, a man named Charles asks Ethel to marry him with a playful ultimatum. Ethel replies uncertainly but promises to send word once she decides. He departs for Mabel Hicks' and sets a 10 o'clock deadline for her reply.
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Ethel
Charles
Mabel Hicks
London
Simplicity as a life pursuit echoed by Thoreau
A Thoreau inspired reflection argues that living simply is not hardship but a pastime, achievable through faith and experience. It compares earthly living to the practices of simpler nations and the restraint of modern artificial pursuits.
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Thoreau
Garb Question Mixed with Pun in Tribune Quote
A Minneapolis Tribune quip questions surgeon attire for surgery with the punchline a cutaway. The brief joke notes a play on words about clothing and medical action.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Confucius Quote on Self-Wocus and Ability
A reflective line attributed to Confucius expresses that concern lies not in men’s awareness but in one’s own lack of ability. It emphasizes internal competence over external recognition.
For Sale and Rent Classified Teaser
See page seven for additional Peoples Column advertisements. FOR SALE Walgut and mahogany pine furniture old style Must be set by Aug 1 3 Galens Bt Blast building Teddy RENT Horse 62 Nursery Bt.Phoue Tob yer T20lw
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Peoples
Walgut
Coming Events July 28 Fort Wayne Area Listings
July 28 United States Senator A J Hopkins speaks at Grand Opera House Aug 1-60th anniversary St Johns church Aug 12 Soldiers and Sailors reunion at Winslow Aug 18-28 Campmeeting Oakdale Park Aug 13-23 Methodist campmeeting Lena Aug 29 Biennial reunion Forty sixth Illinois regiment Aug 27- Homecoming Old settlers reunion Cedarville Aug 27 Fiftieth Lincoln Douglas debate anniversary events listed.
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A. J. Hopkins
Grand Opera House
St. John's Church
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Winslow
Oakdale Park
Lena
Forty-sixth
Tinois Regiment
Ile
Old Settlers
Cedarville
Lincoln- Douglas
Verse Tribute to a Departed Loved One in Faith
Poem lamenting a bereaved family for Bertha with lines of memory and hope. It recalls missing her at home and longs for reunion beyond death. The piece emphasizes comfort in faith and submission to divine will amidst sorrow.
Mothers' club meeting at Settlement home enjoyed by members
The Mothers' club met yesterday afternoon at the Settlement home. Mrs KE. Lb. Burchard and Mrs. O.T. Smith lead the group, with Misa Pratt delivering the Sunday school lesson. Milverstadt sang two solos and Pettepiece read several pieces, followed by eight refreshments and a lively social hour. The club remains active in July as in December.
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Mothers’ Club
Misa Pratt
Congregational Society
East Freeport
O.T. Smith
The Scapegoat Umpire Tribute
A compact verse laments the umpire as martyr and scapegoat of baseball, questioning what the game would be without them. It portrays umpire judgment as costly, inviting doubt and reproach while acknowledging their core role and intent.
New Colorado Special Electric Lighted Train Service
The New Colorado Special Electric Lighted leaves Chicago daily at 10:00 am for Denver via Union Pacific and North Western line. One night en route with Pullman drawing room sleeping cars free reclining chairs and observation parlor cars. Dining cars offer a la carte meals. Round trip from Chicago to Denver and Pueblo priced at $30.00, daily until September 30. Two trains daily. Corresponding low rates from all points. For full particulars contact any agent.
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Chicago
Denver
Pullman
Colorado
Pringa
Pueblo
Union Pacific
North Western
North Western Line
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Kayser’s
F. A. Read
Canadian West
William Clement
WM. Clement
Little’s Crockery Store
Hettinger Block
Sss
Fresport Loan Co
Stephenson Street
Tion
Fle
National Humane Society
Chicago Board of ‘Trade
F.j.miner &Co
Rice Building
C. D. Anderson
DeGau
Journal
Wwe
J. A. Crain
Gharet
Second National Bank
Raymond Kennedy
Princeton, Ill
J. H. Staver
B. C. Stibgen
Lake Kegonna
Margaret Cox
Rose Baumgarten
Eddie Barth
Philip Strate
Oscar W. Dorman
Dorman
Alice B. Cummisford
Milwaukee
Lake Okauchee
John Barrett, Jr
Max Antrim
Flora Guiteau
Lake Geneva
McDoel
James I. Neff
Elks
Confucius
Bertha
Earth
Jesus
Be, B
Mothers’ Club Meeting
Edmund Vance Cooke
Success Magazine
Umopire
Kallyhooley
Fliuoflant
Mutfengrabbit
Hotel Metropole
Hildreth
NiggerMitts
Are the
Brat
Allington, Jr
Ili
Phonograhs Records
Needles Sheet Music
the Cable Co
Geo. A. Stemm
Galena St. Opp. N. Y. House
Paul
Herald of the Cross
Kingsley
Rose of the River
Wiggin
Lin McLean
Owen Wister
Williamson
John Chapman— Hillis
W.j.young & Co
Opp
Win Walton Neph Clothing Department
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