Reductions On High Class Organdies For Sale
Retail notices offer reductions on organdies priced up to nine cents per yard. Customers urged to view the stock and compare the twenty five cent quality reduction before purchasing.
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1907
Page
4
The Thirty Five and Thirty Seven Cent Grades
A brief item notes the existence of thirty five and thirty seven cent grades, detailing their use or context in the period. The fragment identifies price marks or postage equivalents relevant to the era, without broader narrative.
Coal unloading under way at central yards in Waterloo
Hundreds of tons of coal are unloaded daily by the Illinois Central. a Freeport engine handles the hoisting while switch engine 280 rapidly moves cars. The project aims to deposit 30 000 to 40 000 tons to guard against winter coal famine. Dixon Telegraph notes 1517 sold and moved to Heesnor then Indianapolis. 131 moved from Freeport to reclaim the relic, with 1517 and 1617 engines retired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Hees Nore
Indianapolis
Ind
Tninois Central
Dixon Yards
Somme
Freeport
Henry Davis
Tudianapolis
Local social notes from Freeport area
Mr and Mrs Berhenke of Lena were Freeport callers today. B P Hill was at Everts this morning transacting business. Sam Grim has joined the cooking force of Barnum and Bailey's circus. Mrs Towne of Rockford is spending the day with Mrs Cobb Prospect Terrace. Dr and Mrs Arthur Flachtemeier of DeKalb are in the city visiting the mother. J EB Yohn connected with the Milwaukee road at Savanna spent the day here. Mr Yohn a former Freeport resident. Mr and Mrs Frank Rhomberg and children of Dubuque Iowa returned home after a week with George Leithner and family. Captain Carl F Crain of the United States army, stationed at Havana, Cuba, is visiting his parents and is en route with his wife to Fort Leavenworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berhenke
Lena
Freeport
B. P. Hill
Everts
Sam Grim
Barnum & Bailey's
Circus
Towne
Rockford
Cobb
Prospect Terrace
Arthur Flachtemeier
DeKalb
J. EB. Yohn
Milwaukee Road
Savanna
Yohn
Frank Rhomberg
Dubuque
Iowa
George Leithner
Carl F. Crain
United States Army
Havana
Cuba
J. A. Crain
Crain
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Schmidt Wachlin Pfeiffer sale offers oxford bids
Ladies shoes sold at clear ing sale with prices 2 650 and 2 25 bids labeled Pat ent Oxfords. Items offered at 1 55 in the Schmidt Wachlin Pfeiffer sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt, Wachlin & Pfeiffer
Shoe bar gains at E and W clearing sale draw crowds
The report notes strong turnout and brisk buying at the E and W clearing sale where buyers of all ages found bargains on footwear and related goods. Local merchants report steady demand and quick turnover of stock amid favorable prices.
Daily Journal delivery details announced
The Daily Journal notes city wide delivery available for 10 cents per week confirming its service area and pricing for readers.
County Cullings from Our Own Correspondent
Scioto Mills on July 22 notes visits by the Misses Nicodemus of Chicago and a raffled watch won by Charles Koltman. Charles Stanton and wife drove to Monroe last Saturday. A lightning strike damaged Tom Cockrell’s building Sunday night. he remains very ill in St. Francis hospital. A Saturday ice cream gathering featured music. Damascus Creamery unloading two cars of coal, Bennetham loading walnut lumber for shipment to Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scioto Mills
Nicodemus
Chicago
Charles Koltman
Charles Stanton
Monroe
Tom Cockrell
St. Francis Hospital
Damascus Creamery Co
Bennetham
Indiana
Local notices from Waddams Center on July activity
From Our Own Correspondent Waddams Center July 23 Clarence Schulz visited with his parents last Sunday Mrs Albert Mantzke and children of Red Oak visited Mr and Mrs George Hardel last Monday Mabel Robinson broke her leg while playing last Saturday Dr Rober of McConnell attending her Frank Beck of Winslow was a caller here last week People from here attended the basket festival at Damascus last Thursday Julius Hardell and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Frank Scheider Amelia Meyers visiting Mrs Panska and family Farmers in the area have begun haying
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waddams Center
Clarence Schulz
Albert Mantzke
Red Oak
George Hardel
Mabel Robinson
Dr. Rober
McConnell
Frank Beck
Winslow
Damascus
Julius Hardell
Frank Scheider
Amelia Meyers
Panska
Snake Stone of India and the Indian snake charmer
An explorer describes the snake stone or anti venom jewel said to absorb poison from bites, notes belief in its curative powers, and details Indian snake charmers. He argues the cobras are trained, fangs removed, and that dime museum shows may offer clearer displays than real Indian performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Adam
Calcutta
Sioux City Journal
A Man Eating Canal
A historical note recalls a canal project started in 1825 that spanned twenty three miles, eighty feet wide and twelve feet deep. Construction completed in six weeks with twenty thousand four hundred workers, but seven thousand died from fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ching
A Careful Official Protects City From Fever
A physician recalls a past precaution in a southern city where health authorities feared yellow fever spreading from Cuba. To prevent infection, the health board officer ordered disinfection of all telegrams received from Havana, illustrating extreme vigilance by local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Hovany
Teachers Win Traveling Prizes for Coupon Savings
Mrs. Linnis Schofield a seventh grade teacher at First ward school wins 110 prize from Pawnee Cereal company New York while Miss Clara Kion a fourth grade teacher at the same building gains 86 prize from the same firm. Mrs. Schofield now in Lincoln Neb will depart from there for Yellowstone Park. Pupils who helped collect coupons will be pleased by the news of their success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linnis Schofield
First Ward
Pawnee Cereal Company
New York
Clara Kion
Comany
Schofield
Lincoln
Neb
Yellowstone Park
Funeral for Mrs. Rebecca M. Ballenger Held in Winslow
The remains of Mrs. Rebecca M. Ballenger who died Wednesday in Dixon were taken to Winslow for burial today. Services were at the U B church at 10:80 this morning conducted by Rev. Mr. Aningst. A daughter Mrs. Emima Divan of Riddick Tl and son Rev. G. W. Ballenger of Tremont IL are among the surviving relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballenger
Rebecca M. Ballenger
Dixon
Winslow
U. B
Mr. Aningst
Emima Divan
Riddick
G. W. Ballenger
Tremont
Christian Stewardship Address Praised At First Baptist
Mr. John Rinewalt of Mt. Carroll spoke at the First Baptist church last evening, presenting a well received address on Christian stewardship. The audience praised his sound judgment, preparation, and hope for a future return to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rinewalt
Mt. Carroll
First Baptist Church
Rinewalt
Board of Review Pursues Evening Sessions to Meet Tax Hearings
The Board of Review announced many notices sent to taxpayers asked to appear before the board. A member suggested night sessions may be needed to finish by September, indicating a crowded schedule and extended hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
Saengerbund Picnic at Forest Park This Sunday
Saengerbund invites friends to a Sunday picnic at Forest park featuring a mixed chorus and a musical program with several songs performed by the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saengerbund
The
Forest Park
Society
Licensed to Wed in Freeport for Rykert and Rhode
A marriage license appears issued for William C. Rykert and Olive M. Rhode, both of Freeport, indicating formal authorization to wed. The record confirms names and shared residence but lacks additional dates or ceremony details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Rykert
Freeport
Olive M. Rhode
Same
Css Ene
Pauper's 20 Mark Gift Plan for Bismarck Birthday
A Cologne workman on parish relief signed a 20 mark subscription to buy a gift for Prince Bismarck. When questioned by the parish overseer he admitted no payment and proposed evading the fund by taking jail days. Police court methods failed to deter his plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
Bismarcek
Prince Bismarck
Jal
The Evolution of the Sideboard and Its History
A historical overview traces the sideboard from a kitchen table and serving rack to a combined credence with canopy, noting its emergence in the eighteenth century and earlier uses. It also explains the term sideboard appearing on tables as early as the sixteenth century. A separate anecdote recounts a Michigan egg raiser who sells setting eggs and mocks buying hatching eggs from grocers, noting how eat ing eggs are boiled to kill germs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Ike
Coptic Superstition and Ancient Menthe Legend
A fragmentary note links Coptic beliefs about Christmas Eve taming wild beasts and harmlessness of venomous reptiles with a tale of four young Greek women transformed into the mint plant by a hostile goddess. The piece also references Menthe as a source of a widely used herb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Italy
Ovid
Menthe
Cafe Impresario
Wanted Delivery Boy for Laundry Job
Advertises a delivery position at Kint zle's laundry between Lovust and 8t Plus' ball. Mentions a lost watch and a reward for returning the item to the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kintzle‘s
Lady's
M.A
Coming Events Preview for July and August
A list of upcoming events includes Capernaum Shrine pieenie at Highland Park in July, Osperhaum Shrine puiente at August, H. Barnum and Batley’s circus on August 16, Camp meetings at Lenn and Oakdale parks August 16 to 25 and August 17 respectively, Minors Central employees picnic at Dixon August 9 to 5, Temperance chautauqua August 9 to September 1, and a Riverside Park camp meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capernaum Shrine
Pienie
Highland Park
Osperhaum
Puiente
Barnum & Batley's Circus
Lenn
Oakdale Park
Central Employes
Dixon
Temperance Chautauqua
Riverside Park
Aug. 8 to Sept. 26 Minstrel and theater listings
A historical program page lists performances from Aug 8 through Sept 26 including Trust Busters Uncle Si Haskins Missouri Girl Si Plunkara Tempest and Sunshine Time the Place and the Girl A Poor Relation The Cow Puncher Thoroughbred Tramp Sex Against Sex The Royal Chef As Told in the Hills Choir Singer Volunteer Organist Toyland Country Ed Berry's Minstrels Under Southern Skies Our New Minister Nettie the Waif My Wife's Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trust Busters
Si Haskins
Missouri
Si Plunkara
Berry
Nettie the Waif
Local births report varied infant weights in area
The community notes an increase in population with several newborns. Mr and Mrs Oscar Trunck welcomed a baby boy tipping the scale at 125 pounds, a baby girl arrived to Mr and Mrs William Peterson, Henry Bardell and wife of Gund avenue welcomed an 18 pound daughter, and Mr and Mrs L Mintz of Jackson street reported a 12 pound baby girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Trunck
William Peterson
Henry Bardell
Gund Avenue
L Mintz
Jackson Street
Serges Clarence Caskey and Mort Miller Join Reg Infantry
Sergeants Clarence Caskey and Mort Miller of Co. K 83d Infantry left yesterday for Freeport where they joined the 6th regular infantry and will camp with the 4th regular United States infantry. They depart July 28 for Fort Thomas Kentucky en route to the Philippine Islands. William Candedo and Bert Dobson of Co. K will go as privates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford Star
Clarence Caskey
Mort Miller
Co. K
Freeport
Regular Infantry
United States Infantry
Fort Thomas
Philippine Islands
William Candedo
Bert Dobson
Game This Evening at Taylor's Park Clash
A baseball game is scheduled this evening at Taylor's park between teams from St John and Second Presbyterian churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor's Park
St. John
Second Presbyterian
Vinol Promises Relief For Weak Stomachs In Warm Weather
In warm weather Vinol is described as delicious and soothing for irritable stomachs. It supposedly restores appetite, aids digestion, and builds strength for the weak and run-down, especially delicate women and children and those with pulmonary troubles. Money back if unsatisfied. Joseph Emmert Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Emmert
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North Pole
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Kryderellow
Stephenson St
Jre Mlag
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Railroad Notes
the Daily Journal
Burchard
E. L. Burchard
Lincoln Avenue
Water Tower
Ask Ridgway
T. S. Ryan
Standard and Ruby
Gislena St
Casa
Ircay
Citles
Snake Stone OF
Tarsaly
Grand
Opera House
Candover, Mason
the Cable Co. Pianos
Galena St
Geo. A. Stemm
Kimonas
Majestic Theatre
Comfortabe
Waterman’s Ideal Fountain Pens
Itto Wagner
Brown & Dollmeyer
Galena Bt
WM. Koenig
Stephenson St. Undertaking
C.W. Harden
Distribut
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