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The notice frames money as ongoing work and promises dividends from thrift. It urges readers to start a savings account to earn interest on a next dividend day.
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
1
The notice frames money as ongoing work and promises dividends from thrift. It urges readers to start a savings account to earn interest on a next dividend day.
The Associated Press report from Chicago dated June 6 notes Illinois will see increasing cloudiness with showers Saturday or possibly late tonight and warmer in the far north. Iowa will have showers and likely thunderstorms tonight or Saturday. Wisconsin expects increasing cloudiness with showers Saturday and in the western areas tonight.
Raymond Hitchcock the comedian was committed to the Tombs without bail after his trial on charges by three girls began today. The judge ruled the proceedings adjourned until next Monday after Hitchcock's counsel met privately with Justice Goff following the first juror's selection.
The Associated Press reports President Roosevelt has admitted definite plans to depart for Africa with his son Kermit in April for a year of big game hunting, a move seen as signaling his stance against a third term and shaping the final drive of his presidency.
New York June 5. The verdict against Walter R. Gillette a former vice president of Mutual Life Insurance convicted of perjury in the life insurance investigation was set aside today by the supreme court.
The Republican National Committee met in Chicago at 11 o clock to hear contests. Nearly all national committees attended. Alabama faced the first hearing as the delegation was challenged.
Unofficial returns show Joseph M. Brown defeats Hoke Smith for governor in yesterday's Democratic primaries by a majority of 14,000. Atlanta, Georgia, June 5. The result marks Brown's victory in the race for the state's executive office.
June 5 dispatch reports Helena and Butte Montana nearly isolated as rains continue across the region. Heavy precipitation disrupts rail traffic with delays expected for several days.
London June 6 The Oaks was won by the Italian filly Signorinetta. Thirteen horses raced including Richard Croker's Rhodore. Signorinetta previously won the Derby adding a notable double.
The funeral for the late S. S. Wilson will be held at 4 pm Sunday from the family home at 35 Madison Street. The remains depart that evening on the 6 o'clock train to Elvaston. Rev. Ray C. Harker officiates. Masons in Freeport and Elvaston oversee arrangements. pallbearers drawn from the order.
A meeting of Center County Picnic Association members is set for this evening in the county courthouse to discuss arrangements for the first annual picnic.
Home-killed spring lamb by the quarter at Lichtenberger Bros with prices and bids noted. Oxfords on sale for 1.88 dollars. Read the Journal avant column by Schmidt Wachlin Pfelffer from Salw, urging quick action.
On the Hamburg American steamer President Lincoln at Hoboken a bronze tablet with Gettysburg address was unveiled. Speeches by Warren Lee Goss and Charles Burrows praised Lincoln’s heroism and urged enduring patriotism and cross nation friendship between the United States and Germany.
The Summer Ceremonial of Caper Naum Shrine No 4 White Shrine of Jerusalem will be at Masonic temple on June 18. A business session and petitions for degrees are planned with a banquet at 6 pm and a ceremonial session at 7 30 pm. Two candidates will receive the M M degree at Excelsior lodge. A special communication convenes at 6 pm. The Masonic club of Freeport hosts a smoker at the temple with cards as diversions.
The Journal misinformed yesterday about the Schulz versus Reichert civil suit. The case is continued to June 9 for hearing in Justice Geib's court. A related criminal action will be heard on June 1. Schulz asserts he was to receive high grade bacon and that portions were sour, while he repurchased and refunded buyers after discovering the issue.
Kenry Young, 78, a 44 year Stephenson County resident, died this afternoon at 15 minutes after two at the Ridott home of William Krackenberg. Born in Germany, he came to the United States about 1865, lived near Ridott, later retired from farming, and belonged to the German Reformed church of Freeport. His wife had died years ago. he leaves a brother Jacob Young in Freeport and a niece Mrs. William Krackenberg.
Supt Grove and Principal Fulwider lead graduates from Freeport High School at the Interior academy of Dakota. The ceremony was held Thursday evening. There were two members in the graduating class.
Deputy Sheriff T A Saul returns from Savanna to Lena to chase a death by own action hoax around I I Shank. Shank, a Lena stock buyer, is believed to have fled to Omaha after changing clothes, buying a ticket, and overdrawing banks in Orangeville and Lena. His wife consults an attorney as investigators piece together a likely pretense to mislead relatives while he vanishes.
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