Damascus Picnic Celebrates Community Spirit At Rural Grounds
A large crowd enjoys the Farmers' picnic at Damascus with cool weather and green fields. Rev. F W Emerson of Freeport delivers a masterful talk on internal dangers, war anxieties, and moral issues, followed by athletic events and a Lena Imperial Band program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascaus
J. W. Stocks
M. M. Baumgartner
Howard C. Allman
Cedarville
Rev
F. W. Emerson
Christian Church of Freeport
Japan
Emerson
Pleasant Hill
Red Oak
News Of Day Tersely Told
Clyde Williford recently joined the regular army was seriously ill in Chicago and operated on for appendicitis. He will not recover soon and will remain at the hospital. George W. Schoeffel, confined to his room with rheumatism, shows slow improvement. Ralph Burt at the sanatorium continues to improve. Mazabeth Thro, ill with diphtheria, is convalescing satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Williford
Chicago
George W. Schoeffel
Ralph Burt
Mazabeth Thro
Mighty Fisherman Trainmaster Duckwitz Fishing in Wisconsin
Trainmaster Duckwitz, likened to a modern Isaak Walton, fishes in northern Wisconsin and sends a basket of fine picker to friends in the Illinois Central office. Another fisher in the same district reports black bass diving and wall eyed pike warned of trouble today, hinting at Uncle Ike's fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duckwitz
Isaak Walton
Wisconsin
Illinois Central
Freeport
Tke
Wife of Noted Doctor Visits Chicago Sister
Mrs. G. Frank Lydston of Chicago, wife of famed surgeon Dr. Lydston, is in the city visiting her sister Mrs. C. D. Anderson on Chicago street. The physician's practice is among the largest in Chicago and he is frequently called to consult in major cases demanding his expertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Frank Lydston
Chicago
C. D. Anderson
Blazing the Way for Doug Pattison Tour
Mayor Dittmar and editor Poffenberger with T A Secker and Oscar agner left this morning on a campaign tour through northern Illinois to prep the ground for Douglas Pattison, Democratic governor candidate. They called at Forreston Mt. Morris Sterling Leaf River and Byron in Henry Baier’s car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dittmar
Poffenberger T.A. Secker
Oscar Agner
Illinois
Douglas Pattison
Forreston
Mt. Morris
Sterling
Leaf River
Byron
Henry Baier
Council Meeting Not Held Due to Absence
The city council postponed consideration of the appropriation ordinance again as the special meeting for last night was called off because City Attorney Mitchell was in Michigan and did not return to Freeport until late. The mayor is away and the timing of the next meeting is unclear.
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Walter Ascher
Freeport
Harold Hinds
Lena
Roy Kohl
Steve Rigney, Jr
Harald Hinds
H. Tarbox
Clarence Stiffler
McConnell
Kearne Kloch
Tarbox
Lena Imperial Band
Mitchell
Michigan
Highland Park Popular Place Delights Afternoon Visitors
Highland Park draws many visitors who enjoy afternoons and evenings there. Picnic parties occur daily and the park’s closeness to the street car line aids access. A band concert is scheduled for this evening and Sunday rides on the roller coaster will cost 6 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Park
Snyder Returns to Freeport After Fifteen Years
G. F. Snyder, formerly of Freeport, now in the coal business in San Antonio, visits his brother Dr. C. L. Snyder. He notes many changes and improvements in Freeport since his last visit.
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Freeport
G. F. Snyder
San Antonio
C. L. Snyder
Snyder
Mrs Hughes and party plan July Yellowstone trip
Mrs Carrie Hughes with her daughter Ruth and companions Miss Myrtle Clark and Miss Bessie Roden will depart July 4 for a two week journey through Yellowstone Park, Salt Lake City area, and Colorado Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone
Carrie Hughes
Ruth
Myrtle Clark
Bessie Rodenbough
Yellowstone Park
Salt Lake
Colorado Springs
Deneen Orders Mourning for Grover Cleveland
Governor Deneen issued a proclamation directing state flags to be displayed at half mast for thirty days in Illinois to honor the memory of Grover Cleveland. The order was sent to all state departments and institutions across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Cgovernor
Deneen
Grover Cleveland
Illinois
In Honor of Cleveland Market Closes Early Across Nation
As a mark of respect to the late Grover Cleveland the stock exchanges nationwide closed at 1 o'clock New York time and grain exchanges at noon Chicago time today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
New York
Chicago
Fined for Assault in Justice Court
William Terry was fined $38 and costs for assault and battery in Justice of the Peace Vincent's court. The charge was preferred by H. Hollis, an Illinois Central engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Terry
Justice of the Peace
Vincent’s Court
H. Hollis
Linois
Beehive Swarm Draws Crowd in City Center Intersection
Bees swarmed this afternoon at the Stephenson and Chicago streets intersection in the central business district. A large crowd gathered to observe the event as workers and bystanders watched the buzzing spectacle from nearby sidewalks and storefronts.
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Stephenson and
Chicago Streets
Returned From Iowa
Walter B. Effert of Williams burg City Fire Insurance Company has returned from a trip through Iowa in the interests of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter B. Effert
Williamsburg City Fire Insurance Company
Iowa
Picnic at Dryers Landing Draws Plumbers and Timers
A small town affair planned for tomorrow gathers plumbers and timers for a picnic at Dryers Landing, a picturesque spot along the Pecatonica river. The event aims to foster community spirit and enjoy the scenic riverside setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dryer’s Landing
Pecatonica
Masonic Meeting in Special Session Tonight
Excelsior lodge of Masons will hold a special communication this evening to confer the E. A. degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Lodge of Masons
Anh
Test of Local Option Law In Belvidere
Clarence Davis was arrested for drunkenness at a Belvidere restaurant. In court he pleaded not guilty and mocked the witnesses. He sought money to pay a fine and, failing to obtain it, ended in jail amid rumors of liquor sales probes tied to the local option test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvidere
Clarence Davis
Davie
Licensed to Wed Frank Breen and Nora Giles
Marriage notice lists Frank L Breen and Nora Giles of Carbondale Pennsylvania as licensed to wed. The document cites the couple and location with a dated entry indicating a marriage intention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Breen
Nora
Flora G. Giles
Carbondale
Best Pills Ever Sold By Doctor’s Pills Sold Locally
This reader testimonial from Ingleside North Carolina praises Dr King’s New Life Pills after 14 years of indigestion and spending over two hundred dollars. The product is sold with a guarantee at Jos Emmert’s drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
B. F. Ayscue
Ingleside
N. C
Jos. Emmert
Burdett Piano Gunner Orders St Brown Dé Dollmeyer
Burdett, identified as a piano gunner, gives orders regarding St Brown and Dé Dollmeyer in a brief, fragmentary note. The readable text centers on names and a request related to a telephone topic, with no further context available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdett
Brown Dé Dollmeyer
Advertising Pioneer Fuller Retires From Chicago Firm
Charles Hous ton Fuller, founder and longtime president of the Charles H. Fuller Company, disposes of his interest and retires. Lucius C. Fuller and Henry Decker exit. Floyd R. Perkins becomes president with J. H. Starr as vice president. The firm keeps its name as leadership shifts to new officers. Fuller, born 1843 in Rome Pennsylvania, helped connect US and British advertising worlds and influenced international practices. He resides in Evanston with wife Alice and son Lucius C. Fuller.
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C. H. Fuller
Chicago
Charles Houston Fuller
Charles H. Fuller
Lucius C. Fuller
Henry Decker
New York
Floyd R. Perkins
Fuller Firm
J. H. Starr
George H. Ly
Fuller
United States
Europe
Rome
Illinois
Belvidere
Center
Old
Daily Mail
Chicago Daily News
Great Britain
London
Luller
Chicago Athletic
Union League
Atlas
Asbury Avenue
Evanston
Alice Doolittle
OLD ROMAN BATHS AND THEIR SPLENDID STRUCTURES
The ancient Romans loved baths and built nearly 900 public establishments in Rome. Diocletian’s baths covered half a square mile with basins libraries halls feast rooms and promenades. Even emperors bathed publicly. houses rarely housed baths. Greeks influenced the bath luxury long before.
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Rome
Diocletian
Greece
Akbar's Black Throne At De wha i Khas Terrace
The De wha i Khas terrace features two thrones. The brick throne facing the river was carved from a single stone slab in 1603 by Akbar to honor his son’s claim to the empire. Jehangir watched wild-animal fights from it. A crack is linked to Lord Lake’s 1803 attack, though legends tie it to the Jat king of Bharatpur and later to Lord Ellenborough during the 1842 Kabul war.
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Akbar
Jehangir
Lord Lake
Bharatpur
Lord Ellenborough
Kabul
Twain Reply to Young Author On Fish Diet For Brains
Mark Twain quotes a reply to a young author about Agassiz’s fish diet claim. He jokes about dietary phosphorus boosting brains and humorously estimates the amount of fish or even whales needed for the author.
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Mark Twain
Agassiz
Disappointed Mother and Daughter Debate Eccentricity
A dismayed mother laments a splendid offer while her daughter notes the man’s shabby dress. They discuss whether his eccentricity is the cause and how it shapes expectations. The exchange reveals tensions over appearances and social judgments.
Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription Ad
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription as potent blood purifiers and invigorating tonics. It claims they aid mucous membranes, support weak, overworked women, regulate female functions, and restore vigor. The copy touts non alcohol content, no secret ingredients, and notes pellets for stomach and bowel regulation.
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Pierce
Canners Are Hitless Wonders Shine for Rockford Reds
Baseball news from Rockford reports the Reds as the league’s best hitters after a strengthening move. In ten games they totaled 92 safe hits, ahead of Green Bay and Wausau at 79. Rockford averages 9.2 hits per game, with rivals at 7.9. Freeport earns the dubious label hitless wonders amid league standings.
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Canners
Rockford
Rockford Reds
Green Bay
Wausau
Green Bay Wausan
Oshkosh
la Crease
Madison
Fond du Lac
Ocean Aeceesees
Freeport
Personal Mentions Across Several Cities
A string of brief notes records visits and movements of residents and nonresidents. Floyd Yoder went to Dubuque today while Homer F Aspinwall spent the day in Chicago. W C Rouland of Polo visited Freeport. Ralph Waterberry returned to Polo this morning. C R Terry of Plano visits friends here. Mr and Mrs A C Weise spent Thursday in Madison. A V Garrettson returns from Galesburg this evening. E T Lawler of Dubuque was a business caller today. Mr O R Zipf trips to Hamilton Ontario. E E Eells of Winslow called on Freeport friends. Mrs P H Leslie is visiting her brother A V Sheetz from Elgin. F J Karlen of Monroe was a guest last evening. Miss Eda Atkins leaves for two weeks in Rock Island. Mrs Sophia Clair and grandchild visit Mt Clemens and return to Michigan. Amelia Voigt and the Misses Tillie and Ida Voigt expect to return home tonight from Batavia for a family wedding. C W Townley of Casper Wyoming, visiting Aunt Mrs Martin Kelley, leaves for Madigan Wisconsin to visit grandparents, then will return to Oregon Illinois to wed Grace Cartwright on July 11.
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Homer F. Aspinwall
Chicago
W.C. Rouland
Polo
Freeport
Ralph Waterberry
C. R. Terry
Plano
A. C. Weise
Madison
A. V. Garrettson
Galesburg
E. T. Lawler
Dubuque
O. R. Zipf
Hamilton
Ontario
E. E. Eells
Winslow
P. H. Leslie
Elgin
A. V. Sheetz
F. J. Karlen
Monroe
Eda Atkins
Rock Island
Sophia Clair
Amelia Voigt
Tillie
Ida Voigt
Batavia
Hilda Knecht
C. W. Townley
Casper
Wyoming
Martin Kelley
Madigan
Wis
McDonald
Oregon
Ill
Grace Cartwright
Judge Cartwright
Yen Students Take Teachers Examination At County Office
Students from Yen attended the teachers' examination today held at the offices of the county superintendent.
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Yen
Upcoming Events and Community Meetings Schedule
A list of social gatherings and meetings including Velerins event at K of Jone Marmaret’s dance in June. Freeport business group rounds up a round of meetings. The Colampnard Initiate alliance announces a rally and conference at the pinity church with Attlataui participation.
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Velerins
Jone
Marmaret
Freeport
Mons Association Faly
Eee Aniants
Colampnard
End Goms
Pinity Church
Hindipo Nerve Tonic Ad From Guenther Co.
Guenther Co druggists at Galena avenue offer Hindipo nerve tonic with a bold guarantee. It promises to cure kidney troubles and nervous disorders or money back. Blue Label 60 cent or $1.00 extra strength sent by mail under guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Guenther & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Town Board Meeting to Audit Bills
The town board will hold a regular meeting on Friday evening July 3 at 7 30 p m to audit bills. All persons with town bills should present them at the town clerk Michael Steffen's office at once City Drug Store corner Galena and Van Buren streets.
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City Drug Store
Galena and
van Buren
Michael Steffen
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Crex
W.j.young & Co
Opp
Freeport Loan
Stephenson Street
Damascus
FW. Emilr
Ing Athletic Vents
Cleveland
The
Journal
Went
Baseball News
Escee
Eure Eeae
Floyd Yoder
Iit
Burrell’s
Krest
Noebhildren
Edw. Allington
Freeport, Ti
Harry Moogk
Adams Street
3D Ward
Hednef
Epair
H.a.rotzler
Jeweler & Optician
Chicago St
Freeport, Ill
Idhn
Hermsmeier
Galena St
Lennox Soap
Heinz Small
California
Ile
Northwest Soap
Hackney
Freeport Post
Leipzig
Germany
Sherwin-Williams
Demeter & Seitz
Stephenson St
Otto Wagner
Wm Walton Neph Clothing Department
Deliv
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