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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1908

Page

4

Unbiased Opinion on Prohibition Debate Delivered

The Rights and Liberty League presents an unfettered address refuting prohibition claims. Davenport of Brunswick-Balke-Collender argues against total bans, comparing alcohol controls to broader economic waste and asserting confiscation harms property values, jobs, and liberty. The piece cites hotel bars, liquor-related properties, and Missouri budget effects to warn of prohibition's costs.

The Rights and Liberty League H. F. Davenport Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company Manufacturers’ and Dealers’ Club Ilinois Chicago Davenport United States Lipton Pop Bato Salson Mrr. Davenport Freeport

Question of Confiscation and Property Rights Debate

A citizen raises a sharp critique of the Civic League’s push to seize others property without compensation. The piece argues that saloon and brewery licenses are legitimate property, citing licensing history and Lincoln era acts, urging adherence to constitutional rights and warning against anarchistic confiscation. The tone condemns the league as unjust and dangerous to legal order.

Civic Leaguers Civic Congress Abraham Lincoln Civic League Freeport Civic Leaguer Soli Cardina Richelieu United States

Graft Leader Machen to Be Freed After Three Years

Special to the Journal from Washington D C March 6 Augustus W Machen a ringleader in post office graft cases nearing release after three year sentence two terms of two years each at Moundsville West Virginia penitentiary His good behavior shortened the term He will join his family in Washington tomorrow and his prison record praises his conduct and reforms at the facility He never spent a night in a cell and studied French and German while confined

Washington D. C Augustus W. Machen Machen West Virginia Moundsville

Detroit Team Sets Spring Practice Trip Southward

Detroit, Mich March 6 Manager Jennings leads a majority of the champion Detroit AL team on a southward spring training trip. Headquarters will be Hot Springs Ark for about a week with exhibition games in Arkansas and nearby states. Practice matches in Pine Bluff Little Rock and Memphis precede a northward return through Louisville Terre Haute Indianapolis Toledo and Cincinnati.

Detroit Mich Jennings Hot Springs Ark Arkansas Pine Blut Little Rock Memphis Louisville Terre Tiaute Tondianapolis Toledo Cinetunati

No Use to Die Says Woman Praises New Discovery

Mrs. J. P. White of Rushboro Pa credits Tr King’s New Discovery with saving her life from lung trouble. She says it loosens a cough quickly and cures lung disease even after hopelessly pronounced. The remedy, sold at Joseph Emmmert’s drug store, comes with guarantee for 30 cents and 1 dollar. Trial bottle free.

Tr. King J. P. White Rushboro Joseph Emmmert

Shoes Go Fast at Schimide Wachlin Pfeilffer Store

In a busy sale, ie Bows shoes priced at 1.50 and 1.75 dollars sold out across most sizes at Schimide Wachlin Pfeilffer's, reflecting strong demand and limited stock. Store patrons reported rapid turnover and ongoing restock rumors.

Schimide Wachlin & Pfeilffer’s

Lancaster Republicans to Nominate Town Ship Ticket at Town House

Lancaster Republicans meet at the town house on Thursday in March to nominate a town ship ticket. Doors open from 2 to p m. James Reazner, Committeemair, 3 5d wed.

Lancaster James Reazner

Wanted feather beds bought at once in Freeport

Advertiser Simon Frank seeks old feathers and feather beds for payment at the highest price. Plans to stay one week in Freeport and invites responses via general delivery. Caller will be contacted. Weekend schedules indicate prompt pickup.

Freeport Simon Frank

Hickory Supply Tightens as Lumber Cut Surges

The lumber industry depends on hickory with no good substitutes for vehicle wheels and spokes. A 150 million feet cut last year suggests only about fifteen years of supply left at current rates, prompting calls to conserve and plant more hickory while seeking usable substitutes like Australian eucalyptus or crowfoot elm.

Allied Vehicle Industries Forest Service Washington United States Michigan Pyeiun Visandia Wisconsin New York Texas Arkansas Mississippi Louisiana Michizan Bouletanii Cult PSSU Pyau Horch Cmeuser Phil Bureau OF the Census Himber Forester U.S

This Date in History Isla Ahartin Van Buren Secretary of State

Fragmented text recalls dates and names from history including Isla Ahartin Van Buren as secretary of state and references to the Dred Scott decision and notable deaths. Content is garbled with multiple miswritten names and stray phrases, offering only scattered historical touchpoints rather than a coherent event.

Isla Ahartin van Buren New York Poronato Incorporated

Cautious Claim on Cough Syrup Guarantee

Fragmented OCR text appears to tout a beescative cough syrup with promised remedy. It mentions children friendly taste, alternative remedy claims, and ailments like whooping cough hoarseness and bronchial trouble. Mentions names J. Mouosk and Po Gteather in unclear context.

Ble J. Mouosk

Daily Journal Delivers Lode To Citywide Readers Weekly

The Daily Journal announces a weekly service delivering Lode to readers across the city, offering broad coverage and convenient access for all neighborhoods.

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