Sidestep Exhibition Games Stir Wisconsin Illinois League
Freeport directors urged avoiding exhibition games as fans favor the pennant race. Rockford Oshkosh and Brandon squads plan pre season showings. Rockford and Oshkosh to bolster interest with daily scrimmages. Brandon to report April 15 at Riverside diamond with extra grounds use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Oshkosh
Brandon
Manitoba
Madison
Freeport
The
Journal
Oshkogh
Oshkoshi
Clinton
Iowa
Dubuque
Gophers
Minneapolis
O'Day
Riverside
Greenlee Grounds
Wisconsin-Illinois League Eyes Class C Admission
The Wisconsin-Illinois League aims for Class C status by meeting a 200,000 population threshold among its eight cities. Rockford LaCrosse Freeport and others have grown since 1900, with 45,000 for Rockford and over 31,000 for LaCrosse. If census rules block government data, Milwaukee might join to reach the needed total, though obstacles remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Crosse
Wis
National Association
Charles Moll
Milwaukee
South
League
Moll
Farrell
National Commission
Rockford
Ciebt
LaCrosse
Freeport
American Association
Havenor
Brewers
Shurtleff Withdraws From Governor Race
Chicago March 1 Edward D Shurtleff formally withdrew his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor to back ex Governor Yates under party harmony aims The message states that with Yates still a candidate and under the direct primary law it is impossible for the party to elect without a majority backing in the primary He thanks supporters and notes Governor Deneen will continue as a candidate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Shurtleff
Richard Yates
Cook County
Yates
Deneen
Republican Party
Edward D. Shurtleff
Senator Allison Reaches Eightieth Year In Senate Record
Special to the Journal Washington D C March 2 Senator William Boyd Allison of Iowa marks his eightieth birthday today receiving warm notices from lawmakers of both parties He has served longer in the Senate than any other American and is the oldest member except Whyte of Maryland If he outlives his current term he will have forty four years in Congress eight in the House and thirty six in the Senate rivaling Morrill’s record though two year gap exists between Allison’s house and senate service He remains a force on national finance and led the Deland Allison Silver Act He could have pursued a cabinet post but continues active service in the Senate through health that remains sound His career began in Ohio and Iowa with Civil War service and later terms in Congress through 1909
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
William Boyd Allison
Iowa
Congress
Allison
United States Senate
Whyte
Maryland
Morgai and Pettus
Alabama
Cullom
Nllinois
House
Senate
Senator Morrill
Vermont
Morrill
Governoriankins
Washington
Iown
Biid
Perry
Ohio
Trish
Wooster Academy
Allegheny College
Dubuque
Lincoln
Cave Kirkwood
I. SS. Senate
James Harlan
Wayne County
Academy of Wooster
Western Reserve College
Wooster
Justin S. Morrill
Rosmersholm at Grand Opera House Opens Mrs Fiske Season
Mrs Fiske and her company present Ibsen's Rosmersholm at the Grand Opera House tonight. The New York Herald praises the performance as excellent with Rebecca West crafted as a vivid human character. Also featured are Al Field’s Minstrels with the Five Musical Marines and novel nautical and musical novelties including aluminum harp and anchored bells. Field's Minstrels appear again Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tbsen
Tople
Rosmersholm
Mrs. Fiske
Rebecca Weat
al. G. Field
Field
Grand Opera House
McGoorty Plans Democratic Governor Bid for Illinois
John P. McGoorty yesterday declared his intention to seek the Democratic nomination for governor at the direct primary, with a formal declaration at a dinner hosted by Illinois Democratic legislators. Colonel James Hamilton Lewis also expected to announce this week, following his Jacksonville Bryan banquet debut. Douglas Pattison of Freeport, Democratic house leader, appears to be avoiding a run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John P. McGoorty
McGoorty
Thellinois
James Hamilton Lewis
Lewis
Jacksonville
Jacksonville Bryan Banquet Recently. Douglas Pattison
Freeport
Reading Romance From Syracuse Man Experience
A Syracuse man recalls severe lung trouble four years ago and doctors in Utica gave up hope. After taking Vinol he gained from 68 pounds to 157, credits the tonic with saving his life. Vinol blends cod liver oil and peptonate of iron, without oil, to aid digestion and build strength. Freeport customers can try it risk free if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Brown
N. Y
Foxton Hospital
Utica
Vinci
Freeporters Open New Picture Show in Clinton Town
George W. Graham and Al Moogk from this city opened a new picture show house at Clinton Town last Saturday afternoon. Moogk will manage the place and Foster, formerly of the Majestic here, will operate the projector. The location is favorable and the initial success suggests good attendance ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Graham
al Moogk
Clinton
Town
Moogk
Foster
Majestic
Passed Examination Dixon March 2
A. We. O'Hay of this city passed the Freeport examination to become an operator and was approved. He will work on the line between Freeport and hi Cala.
Meeting of Division 93 Telegraphers on Finis Central Road
The Order of Railway Telegraphers Division 93 will meet at Freeport on Friday March 6. The meeting, postponed from February 21 due to the storm, resumes agenda and local matters for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division 93
Finis Central Road
Freeport
The Lucky Quarter Promises Health Use Dr King Pills
An advertisement promises health from Dr King’s New Life Pills with a refund at Joseph Emmert's drug store if not satisfied. It claims relief for headache biliousness constipation and other ailments in a period voice style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
No Case on Record About Foley Honey and Tar
An advertisement asserts there is no case of record of a cough or cold resiling in pneumonia or consumption after Foley's Honey and Tar. It claims the remedy stops coughs and breaks up colds quickly and warns to refuse any but the genuine product in a yellow package. Mentioned names are H. J. Moogk and Win. F. Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Win. F. Jungkunz
Spring Suits Arrive At Freeport Retailers
Freeport dealers showcase an early spring suit assortment with stacks of styles and new stock rolling in. Stetson Clothes is billed as a top hit, with prices listed as 315, 15, 20, and 22. Schimitt Wach lin Pfeiffer at 227dlw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schimitt
Wachlin & Pfeiffer
This Date in History Moments Across Centuries
This date marks notable events from 1776 to 1895, including American actions in Boston, Blanchard’s balloon ascent from Paris, Crownhinshield becoming Navy Secretary, Jackson’s tariff and force bills, Texas independence, Lois Philippe’s escape, Grant’s appointment, Johnson vetoes, and the loss of the Spanish battleship Reine Regente with all hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Blanchard
Paris
Jacob Crownhinshield
Massachusetts
U. S. Navy
William Boyd Allison
U. S
Town
Ohio
Jackson
Tsso
Texas
Mexico
Lois Philippe
France
England
Ulysses S. Grant
Johnson
Bis
Congress
Lowden for Committeeman and Union County Endorsement
The Republican central committee of Union county endorsed Governor Deneen for renomination. Speaker Cannon for president and Lowden for national committeeman as announced Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowden
Republican Central Committee
Union County
Deneen
Speaker Cannon
No Use to Die and the Remarkable Remedy
An old advert claims a cough medicine guards against death from illness and promises a miraculous cure for coughs colds lagrippe asthma bronchitis and hoarseness. Sold with guarantee at Joseph Pinwert’s drug store for one dollar, with a free trial bottle offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Gw
Abel
Rushboro
Pao
Joseph Piniwert
Wanted feather beds at once in Freeport
Short notice advertisement by Simon Frank seeks two feather beds and old feathers, offering payment. States will stay one week in Freeport and can be reached by general delivery and will call. Contact details imply prompt response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirhese
Freeport
Simon Frank
Rights and Liberty League voices temperance stance
The group argues that banning licenses does not advance temperance or morality. They claim prohibition policies fail to curb abuse, noting that responsible citizens and even brewers and saloon keepers are not criminals. They urge focus on stopping stimulant abuse rather than wholesale prohibition.
Francis Murphy on temperance and mercy in prohibition
Francis Murphy warns against dictatorial methods to curb vice arguing mercy is the only saving force. He says laws cannot control appetite and legislative acts cannot reform a person, echoing that Christ did not pursue individuals with law enforcement. Local option and high license debates are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Murphy
Mr. Murphy
Christ
Electric Bitters Endorsed by SF Architect Coulter
Prominent architect Norman R. Coulter of the Delbert Building in San Francisco fully endorses Electric Bitters as a universal tonic. He says it remedies stomach liver and kidney disorders quickly and strengthens the system, praising it as the best spring medicine and blood purifier available over the counter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman R. Coulter
Delbert
San Francisco
Joseph Sdmmert
Tailoring Dept Debuts Spring Styles at Schmitt Wachlin
Our tailoring department presents new spring styles and invites customers to pick patterns early. Schmitt Wachlin Preiffer. 2 z7diw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmitt. Wachlin & Preiffer
Shoes Selling Out At Century Discount
Local store Schmidt Wachlin and Pfeiffer offers boys shoes originally priced at 1.60 and 1.75 dollars, all sizes sold out at 98 cents each. Case details list 235 TL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt Wachlin & Pfeiffer’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
WHS
TION
Nant Race—League
Elliott
Albert J. Mack
Sioux City
Himmelstein
Biff Himmelstein
Quins
Harry Stout
Stout
Tional Brody
Cullom Close
Pss
Joseph Banmert
the Majestic
Snre
Hhe
Opera House
Trickett
Kansas City
Charley” Widmayer
Owen
Civic League OF Freeport O
Rights and Liberty League
Delmore and
Darrell
Vaudeville
the Hartes
William B. Allison
Uty
Kuehner Bros
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!