Durand Clipper editor explains abrupt departure from town paper
An distressed notice from the Durand Clipper owner cites hostile business climate and dwindling local advertising. He laments lack of home merchant support, fierce local antagonism, and personal strain while announcing intent to quit journalism for more lucrative fields.
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Elf
Nembara
Treasuirer
Aland
Durand
Marshall, Field & Co
Chicago
Clpper
Railroads and finance push expansion across the Midwest and South
The Southwestern Telephone and Telegraph increases capital stock from 5 million to 20 million to fund southwest service growth. The Colorado and Southern Railway expands to 2,242 miles by January 1. A census shows U S lumber and timber products worth 700 million dollars, up about 150 million in five years. Canada’s Northern Railway orders 2 975 million dollars in rolling stock. Rails orders exceed 1 million tons for 1907 delivery. A Lake Superior Development Company forms for lead and zinc exploration in Wisconsin. Virginia North Carolina and New York plan a water powered paper and pulp mill on the Roanoke near Weldon North Carolina. A Great Northern through train Chicago to the Pacific is discussed, challenging St Paul Minnesota’s eastern gateway role. Eastern capital may fund a coal carrier linking Frisco near Salem Illinois to Rock Island at Peoria.
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The
Southwestern
Telephone & Telegraph
Texas
Arkansas
Southwest
Colorado & Southern Railway
United States
Canadian Northern Railway
Canada
Lake -Superior
Weldon
N. C
Great Northern Road
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Burlington
St. Paul
Minnesota
Great Northern Eastern
Frisco
Rock Island
Salem
Peoria
Minois
Doctor quotes Postum coffee substitute promotion
A physician argues in favor of Postum Food Coffee noting health benefits and heart trouble cures from substituting Postum for coffee. He cites family use, urges a ten day trial, and references the Postum Co. and the booklet Fire Road to Wellville from Battle Creek Michigan.
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United States
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Postum
Wellville
Help Wanted Housekeeper For Small Family
Job listing offering four dollars weekly for a capable steady housekeeper. Duties include planning and completing all chores plus washing and ironing for a small family. Good home and fair treatment assured. Apply at Anzieger office. 6-8dlw.
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Anzieger Office
Meat Market Sold to Geo Ichtenberger and Son
Notice that the meat market has been sold to Geo Ichtenberger and Son and requests all outstanding bills be paid by July 1. Any unpaid accounts after that date will be turned over for collection.
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Geo,ichtenberger& Son
Coleee
Schubert
Umbrellas Repaired at Galena Street Shop
Repair shop at 8 Galena Street offers umbrella mending and recovery services. Contact 5S Ryan for orders and dollmeyer style tuning.
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Ryan
Galena Street
Mayor adores Billy Sunday after initial doubt
The mayor, J. Dittmar, praised Evangelist Billy Sunday after attending tabernacle services. He cited Sunday’s truthful preaching on the booze issue and said his view shifted from skepticism to endorsement, noting Sunday’s influence on locals and the city’s moral stance.
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J. Dittmar
William.a. Sunday
Sunday
Billy Sunday
Tefl
Dittmar
Tabernacle
Mr. Sunday
Bryan Boom
Constable and pugilist in grave scrappy charge
A local pugilist and a constable clashed on Saturday night leading to the pugilist’s arrest on three counts: abandoning his wife resisting an officer and disturbing the peace. The fight injured the officer’s thumb and the suspect was taken before Justice Goddard on $500 bonds for a hearing in thirty days. The couple reportedly reconciled and will live together again.
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Constabulary
Goddard
Hagenbeck's Three-Ring Circus Arrives in Freeport
Hagenbeck's big three-ring circus comes to East Freeport tomorrow with two exhibitions at the circus grounds, afternoon and evening. The show boasts features never before shown locally, promising high class entertainment. A parade will precede the performances along the principal streets in the morning.
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Hagenbeck
Freeport
Illinois Civil Service exams announced for storekeepers and more
The Illinois Civil Service Commission announces examinations for storekeepers purchasing clerks bookkeepers and other positions starting at 9 am at East St Louis Rockford Quincy on June 25 and Marion Chicago Springfield on June 26. Applications must be filed by June 22 with Joseph C Mason secretary in Springfield.
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Illinois Civil Service Commission
East St. Louis
Rockford
Quincy
Marion
Chicago
Springfield
Joseph C. Mason
Springeld
Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Turcough Syrup Ad
An old advertisement promotes Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Turcough syrup for constipation. It claims no opiates and lists druggists as sellers.
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Kennedy
Beloit Labor Day Plans Clarified After Rumor
Beloit Trades and Labor council and Freeport delegates reported Labor Day events will be hosted in Beloit with Rockford and Freeport unions in attendance. A rumor that Beloit celebration was moved to Rockford proved false as Beloit merchants support a Beloit Labor Day celebration.
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Life City
Freeport
Intersta Trades and
Labgf
Beloit
Weld
Rockford
F. J. Glenn
Freeport Trades and Labor Council
W. H. McCall
Geo. W. Dippell
Zimmerman
Beloit Trades and Labor Council
Freeport Council
Notable historical milestones from 1631 to 1905
A compact list highlights treaties battles deaths births and political events across centuries. Entries include Gustavus treaty with Brandenberg 1631 William and Mary coronation 1689 Napoleon defeats Malta 1798 and more noting leaders explorers diplomats and key wartime moments.
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Gustavus
Bradenburg
William ‘Th
Mary II
England
George T
George TI
Breslau
Join Constable
Malta
Napoleon
Great Britain
Prussia
Daniel D. Tompkins
United States
James B. Pond
Lyceum
John Franklin
Ancona
Prince Metternich
Napoleon III
Trevillian Station
U. S
Abner McKinley
McKinley
Russia
Japan
Portsmouth
N. H
Hats on sale at Miss Summers at 108 Stephenson Street
A display of 400 beautiful hats offered at greatly reduced prices at Miss Summers shop located on Stephenson Street. The event highlights large quantity and bargain pricing to attract customers.
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Stephenson St
Excursion to Cemetery Bus Schedule Published
The Oakland Cemetery association offers a weekday cemetery excursion by auto from the courthouse starting June 11 with pickups at 9 00 and 9 30 a m and 10 00 and 10 30 a m plus 1 30 p m 2 00 p m 4 00 p m and 4 30 p m Tickets round trip 20 cents from Owen T Smith secretary at Freeport Water Company office near First National Bank Return trips begin 9 30 a m 10 00 a m 10 30 11 00 2 00 2 30 5 00
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Oakland Cemetery Association
Oakland Cemetery
Court House Pollowat
Wiyudaes
Owen T. Smith
Freeport Water Company
First National Bank
North Western Line Low Excursion Fares to California
Excursion rates from all stations run June 25 to July 7 for first class round trips to San Francisco and Los Angeles. The Overland Limited, less than three days to San Francisco, and the Los Angeles Limited electric lighted with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars operate daily via the Salt Lake Route. The China & Japan Fast Mail also offers drawing room and tourist sleeping cars to both cities. For itineraries and full information contact Chicago & North Western Railway agents.
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San Franisco
Los Angeles
Willy Be
California
Overland Limited
San Francisco
Los ‘Angeles
Salt’ Lake
China
Japan
Chicago
Big bargain on watch through W Ford & Son
Young buyer secures a two size watch at 812 50 from AG W Ford and Son. This compact sale note records a bargain in a local jewelry deal.
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AG W. Ford & Son
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Aes &Dollmeyer
Evangelist
Eis
Taberndcle
Mer
Circus
Joma
Lake Geneva, Wis
VIA
John F. Daly
Agt
Buster Brown
Buster Grown Co Chicacy
Panama
Inn
Wiltons
Body and Tapestry
Brussels
Nottinghams
Cable
Kuehner Bros
Peter
Cchmidt, Tatloring
Freeport Gas Light
Roth
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