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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
3
A moral reflection contrasts the tortured path of dishonesty with the dignity of honesty. It laments the shadow over the dishonest man and notes that courts deny mercy as prison looms, urging virtue as the final appeal against crime.
William E. Curtis argues that even with a Democratic presidential victory and party gains in the House, the Senate will remain hostile to Democratic policies. He notes 60 Republicans and 32 Democrats now, with many seats up for renewal in 1910 and 1911 likely to stay Republican, ensuring GOP leverage in the chamber.
Fifty years back a Van Buren farmer paid $2.60 for an English made axe with eggs at 2 cents a dozen. The same farmer now can exchange six dozen eggs for a US made axe as tariffs are debated. The piece argues tariffs help American workers and criticizes free trade proposals, citing historical egg payments and economic shifts.
The Whiteside Bulletin notes Yates struggles in Whiteside, especially southern Whiteside, as Deneen gains. It cites campaign line choices, press criticism, and Democratic support boosting Deneen’s appeal while Republicans waver on renomination.
Representative Pattison of Freeport announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor. The Ottawa Republican Times notes his strong legislative record, including support for non-partisan bills and a primary election measure, and suggests he could be a major Democratic contender in the August 8, 1908 primaries.
Mr Stephen Rigney a genial legislative candidate from Stephenson county visits the district building a broad base of followers. A practical progressive farmer he once chaired the Stephenson County Farmers Institute and now serves as treasurer. He acts with care vigor and dispatch and is under forty.
The Mt Carroll Mirror extols Mr. Rigney as an ideal candidate for the legislature. Born near Red Oak, Stephenson County, he has long served as county supervisor school director and board clerk. Described as honest, public spirited, and loyal, he is praised for experience, education, and a strong record of duty and improvement for the district.
Poem celebrates immigrant soldiers and their families arriving in the land of the tree and Old Glory. It extols their courage, heritage, and loyalty, praising their memories of the Rhine and their ties to homeland while pledging devotion to the United States. George W. Crofts of West Point, Nebraska, is named.
A collection of quips and gags unfolds from a humor page featuring a judge, a boy, and various punchlines. Dialogue riffs include competition in a family, a snake bite joke, pride in rising from nothing, and a boy’s wish to invent a portable knothole.
A fond mother praises Edmund as the smartest child and keen as a razor. A grumpy grandfather agrees, adds he reminds him of a razor, and explains the boy needs strapping.
A farmer notes photographers’ convenience for summer boarders, hoping they look pleasant in pictures as mosquitoes stay away. Rufus Choate once pressed a witness for absent mindedness, and a wary reply described a man who checked his watch while thinking of hum to go hum.
Frank Conlan of New York commends Electric Bitters for dyspepsia and liver issues, claiming it helps lame backs and weak kidneys. The tonic regulates digestion, purifies blood, and renews vigor. Available under guarantee at Jos. Emmert's drug store for 50 cents.
The graduation events at St Marys and St Josephs parochial schools are noted with Rev Father Croke present for St Marys. The St Marys class of 1908 includes 23 graduates led by diplomas conferred by Rev Father Leyden, while St Josephs plans a June 24 25 program with music recitations and diplomas presented by Rev Father Kalvelage.
Eighty seven pupils from Ste phenson county rural schools received diplomas at the Freeport High school building. The ceremony featured recitations and music with Rev. W. D. Marburger delivering the address and presenting the diplomas. The program included solos and readings by Miss Alice Scheider Miss Raleigh Leck Miss Margaret Witte Miss Nellie Schmitt Miss Mathilda Brown Miss Eva Price and Miss Maude Zimmerman among others.
In Lena on June 20, Mrs I A Barr of Winslow spent days with W G Benfer. G S Roush returned from Mudlavia Springs Indiana for rheumatism treatment. Joseph Snyder Sr visited his sister in Shannon. Fayne Clay visited friends in Dodgeville Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs W H Barr of Red Oak Ta toured Reuben Lowers then went to Dakota. Joseph Kappes family rode from Stockton to Freeport by train. Rural graduation exercises drew many Lena residents. Lloyd Kiplinger joined Horseshoe cafe staff. H V Wales health improves enough to resume shop work. Mrs A A Stamm traveled to Freeport to see daughter Mrs Harry Dunning. Mrs Wm Eder hosts dinner on South High Street.
Notice of public sale to the highest bidder at 10 oclock forenoon on Wednesday July 1 1908 at 304 Wilcoxon building Freeport Illinois for the personal effects of T A Berg and Felix Carato both deceased. Dated June 19 1908 M M Baumgartner Deputy Coroner. Read the Journal s Went column.
Gil Wadsworth Barnard renowned Masonic official and author died at 3359 Calumet Ave after a long illness. Funeral at Medinah Temple in Chicago will be attended by Masons from across Illinois and the nation with elaborate rites and numerous pallbearers. He joined Masonry in 1864, rose to the 33rd degree, and led as a key ruler of the western craft. Anna Kolb is survivei ng daughter. Mary Dooling his late wife.
Washington June 20. Last forecast outlined disturbances from June 11 to 21 and 21 to 25 across the Pacific coast and central valleys with warm and cool waves reaching the eastern states by late June. A severe, destructive storm system is predicted to cross the continent, with dire weather and potential loss of life and property.
Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Ga reports a bad instep sore healed after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He bought less than half of a 25 cent box at Jos Emmert's drug store under a guarantee, claiming a perfect cure.
Beginning Saturday the entire stock recently purchased of Pattison Kryder will be sold regardless of cost. Some excellent bargains. D-Lydit tutoring offered in all elementary and high school branches and shorthand. Jane M. Goddard, 293 Stephenson Street.
Memorial services will be held tomorrow with lodge committees meeting at the city cemetery at 9 am to decorate graves. Lodges assemble at 1:30 pm, depart at 2 pm from court house square to the Grand Opera house for a program including music, prayers by Rev Harker, addresses by J J Cunningham and JL Burrell, and a procession through Stephenson Adams Galena streets. A Patriarchs Militant delegation from Rockford will escort. Chief marshal is Frank Lohr. Evening service at Embury church. All Odd Fellows and Rebekahs urged to attend OOF hall 7 pm and depart 7:15 pm. Visiting members invited.
Last night four Ringling Brothers circus trains totaling eighty seven cars passed through Freeport. They were en route from Rockford to Dubuque heading toward performances in next cities.
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine writes that Dr King's New Discovery saved his life after years of using it for coughs and colds. The advertisement touts forty years of throat and lung relief, claims pneumonia prevention and weak lung healing, with a guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store and a trial bottle free.
Ink and blank books stall at Pattison Kryder's old stand on North Galena Ave offers sacrifice prices to clear stock. Store opens Saturday with choice bargains for early buyers. Mr G B Kurtz joins as meat cutter after new meat market opening behind C Becker & Co. Call new phone 457.
The Journal will be mailed to subscribers who leave the city in summer. Changes of address may be made as desired, and notices should include both old and new addresses. Send notices to THE JOURNAL at 97 Chicago Street.
Governor Frank Hanly of Indiana to speak. Robert Forbes of Philadelphia among notables attending Old Soldiers Day on August 21. The Lena campmeeting schedule runs August 13 to 18 with sermons, lectures, music, prayers, Epworth League events, and multiple speakers including Rev. W. K. Loofbourrow, Rev. Gilbert D. Cleworth, Rev. A. D. Klontz, Rev. R. Ty Griffin, Rev. J. C. Jones, and Rev. George Gable, plus Dr. Robert Forbes Day activities and a grand north leagues rally.
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