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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1905
Page
2
A recognition label issued to the Freeport Journal by the International Type Fraphical Union for employing union labor in its mechanical departments. The label signals labor union adherence and industry standards within the newspaper's production operations.
Visiting friends and business trips fill the day as residents of Amboy and nearby communities return from travels. Several locals, including Geo. Rohde, J. H. Snyder, and Charles Langenstein, report back from Chicago, Lennon, Orangeville, and Rockford while others plan trips to Aberdeen, Portland, and Apple River.
Local notes report Freeport Camp No 3440 M W A to meet in the evening and W R G card party tomorrow afternoon at I A Hall. Stephenson Lodge of Mutual Protection meets tonight. Freeport Tribunal 80 Fraternal Tribunes meets Friday at 8 pm over State Bank. C A Moers toured Guthman Carpenter Telling shoe factory in Chicago and Holland, praising shoes and Lake Michigan breezes.
A detailed history of the Union Printers Home near Pike's Peak, funded by gifts from George W Childs and A J Drexel, opened 1892. It chronicles fundraising, land donations, construction of a $50,000 building, dedication ceremonies, hospital annex added by 1898, and ongoing care for aged and ill printers with a dedicated cemetery and floral memorials.
Judge Bethea in United States District Court imposes new bankruptcy rules to cut attorney fees by eliminating receiver counsel. Notice to bankrupts becomes required in most receivership actions, potentially delaying estates by 30 to 60 days but protecting creditors. Supporters argue fast disposals may allow immediate sale in urgent markets. opponents warn of delays and losses on falling markets.
In the August issue of Success Magazine the second installment of Alfred Henry Lewis’s detective series Inspector Val’s Adventures titled The Man That Flew offers unusual and exciting fiction. EH M Ashe provides striking illustrations. The issue also includes Submitted on the Facets by Frederick Prevoy Hill and Morgan’s Invention by Hartley Davis.
An 19th century style advertisement claiming beauty follows usage of Hollister's Rocky Mountain Vea. It touts bright eyes and red cheeks as results and lists price of 86 cents. Mentions names Joseph Emmert and F. J. Burdett, with ordering options at Brown & Dolhneyers or by phone.
Freeport pitcher allowed ten hits as Green Bay defeated Freeport 6 to 1 in Green Bay Wisconsin on July 26. Schulkowsky pitched well for Green Bay while Freeport committed one error to Green Bay's five. La Crosse lost to Wausau and Oshkosh fell to Becket.
GAMES ELSEWHERE Wausau Wisconsin July 26 Wausau defeats La Crosse 6 to 4. both teams commit errors, humorous miscues noted. Intricate scoring lines show La Crosse held 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 while Wausau adds four runs in final innings. Hatteries Tones Dedee Dade Gasper Oo Brien contribute in brief action.
Green Bay officials plan strict rules to curb offensive remarks by fans during the Freeport series and beyond. Officers will eject offenders, while critics stress the need to preserve good-natured banter. Players praise visiting crowds in La Crosse and Beloit for respectful treatment.
Beckwith players on the tour concede Green Bay now fields the strongest team in the state league, signaling a shift in regional power.
Burdetts host Pecatonica Maroons in a Sunday baseball game at Maylors Park. Wallack will pitch for Burdetts with Mertz behind the plate, while Palmer of La Crosse eyes Burdetts’ wagon tongues. Pecatonica plays strong as a recent football win over Burdetts is fresh. Admission 25 cents, under16 10 cents.
The Illinois Central Ricl Ron company shows increasing earnings with estimates around 50 million for the current year, up from 46 million in 1901. Despite larger capital stock now at 60 million, an extra 0.5 percent dividend is declared, and the firm has funded expansion from earnings including double tracking Chicago to New Orleans, more equipment, and higher traffic, while maintaining a cash surplus of 3 to 4 million and paying 6 percent annual dividends.
The Chicago Amusement Enterprise presents nine shows at Taylor's Park led by Lew Nichols. The program includes a clean lineup with balloon ascensions nightly at 7 and a 100 foot high dive into a three foot deep tank starting tomorrow afternoon, plus a high diving dog and high perch act.
The LaSalle County Civic Federation accuses two Ottawa pool hall figures of violating pool selling laws. Warrants issued for W. J. Sinon and J. E. Carew, Ottawa Driving Park secretary, after governor's telegrams. Sheriff Trambo arrested them. bonds set for tomorrow as races continue. Secretary and treasurer had resigned. federation failed to suppress pool selling at Mendota, LaSalle, and is unlikely to succeed here.
In demand medicine meets modern needs for a blood and system cleanser. Dr Kings New Life Pills claim to cure stomach and liver troubles. Available at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 25 cents with guarantee.
Six privates from Freeport and one from Kewanee of Company L and K respectively were arrested at Camp Lincoln Springfield following a race war incident sparked by loitering and food complaints. Seven Sixth Regiment privates face summary court martial. Maj Lowery injured in a mishap. weekend field meet planned with Dixon and Kewanee athletes. governor's day events slated with Woops review and a governor-hosted dinner.
Stockton residents witnessed a brisk runaway Saturday morning as Rev Marshall and Elder Unangst arrived at the telephone office. The horse, left in charge, bolted down the street after Jack the horse owner entered the office. The animal, previously considered safe by women and children to drive, appeared frightened, but no serious damage occurred to the rig or its occupants.
A delegation of Elks will travel to Rockford tomorrow to attend the Rockford lodge annual picnic. The river trip boat will depart the landing promptly at 1 o clock.
See it exterminate the poison and revitalize the blood bringing back a happy joyous feeling of bygone days. 35 cents a tea or tablets, Joseph Emmert.
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