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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1908
Page
5
The speaker praised the pastor for his vision in planning a new church. He recalled the early push for construction, lauding the parishioners' generosity and hard work, including contributions from children. He contrasted Christian outreach past and present and urged sacrifice to fulfill two millennia of mission.
Lena March 16 The Epworth league invites all to a photograph social at the Methodist parsonage tomorrow evening. Local news notes Arthur Skeels and family visiting, Silver Gishwiller from Chicago visiting relatives, and the funerals. Milton Kinser and Deborah Alexander deaths are reported. Reverend Derr of Indianapolis was called to Amity church pastorate.
A Freeport Illinois druggist touts Vinol cod liver extract as a superior spring medicine. The ad claims Vinol purifies blood builds strength and appetite without oil, using a scientific extractive process. Testimonials from Mrs Rose Lavigne and local customers support the claim with a money back guarantee if not beneficial.
Rev BP Starbird of Raymond Maine touts Bucklin's Arnica Salve as the best healer for wounds and obstinate sores, saying it helps in his veterinary work as well. Sold at Joseph Emmert's drug store for one price.
Ready for orders at t0 Galena St next to the laundry. New phone 3-110dIw. W R Manspield operates the shop and offers repairs of all kinds with job work a specialty.
We are prepared to receive orders for ice including natural and artificial varieties. The message mentions handling all ice needs and references a contact person J. Rosmuph, though the text is garbled.
A citizen argues against the local option liquor law in Freeport, contending enforcing laws rests with Civic Leaguers. He attacks crusader rhetoric, questions financial impacts, defense needs, and calls for reform of existing ordinances rather than new prohibitions.
W A C meets tomorrow while Culture Club hosts Mrs Kettle on Black Hawk Street. Several guilds meet midweek at residences and churches, with missionary programs, tea, and socials. Easter luncheon plans, paper collection, and a missionary address by Mrs Olen H Caty are announced for Embury and First Presbyterian venues.
The article explains how October 1582 briefly had only nineteen days after the calendar reform begun by Gregory XIII. It details Caesar's calendar, the Julian to Gregorian switch, and the spread of the reform across European states, noting papal bulls, leap year rules, and the resistance in Protestant regions.
An early 20th century ad promotes Spring Winds for chapped skin, and Pinesalve Carbolized as a poultice for cuts sores and burns. Sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Gruenther.
Special Tax Notice states the tax collector’s office will close March 21 and turn books over to the county treasurer. Li urges all parties owing improvement tax to call the office, settle assessments, and avoid having names placed on the delinquent list.
The note highlights Peerin gloves as leading in the marker trade with prices around $2.40, amid small-market adjustments. The fragment references a price point near $2.40 and a seller labeled W. 3-134 1w.
An old advertisement touts a laxative cough syrup for coughs cold and bronchial troubles, claiming it is pleasant to take and suitable for children aged three and up. It guarantees relief and is endorsed by H. J. Moogk and J. P. Guenther.
Cleared items include men's work shoes from Staver and Co at 82.50 with address details and sale notes. Limited readable text references a clearing sale at the LS location.
Music lovers urged to attend a Wednesday evening concert at the Baptist church featuring The Rose Maiden sung by the chorus choir. Described as one of the prettiest cantatas heard in Chicago and other large cities this winter, the performance promises brilliant and artistic music and favorable reception everywhere. Admission Bloc.
Noted musician and composer Frank Slade Olver has been engaged as musical director and to compose all music for the ballet ensembles and tuneful features of the twenty sixth edition of Everlasting Devil's Auction. The event is set for the Grand Opera House on Wednesday March 18.
Chicago March 16 The closing board of trade quotations show May wheat at 9 1/4? May corn 6 54? May oats 5? May pork 112 27 380 May lard 7.95 and May ribs 6.10 The Onion stock yards market lists Cattle 25 000 steady Beeves 81 2 Stockers feeders 3 000 5 00 Hogs 4 000 5 lower Light 4 4 0 0 4 4 7 Mixed 4 0 0 0 4 7 2 Heavy 4.0 0 0 4 7 2 Rough 4 0 0 4 0 0 Bulk Sales 4 60s 4 05 Sheep 15 000 strong Fisher 50
CG Guenther & Co advertise Hindipo as a remedy for Bright's disease diabetes rheumatism gout gravel dropsy bladder inflammation bad blood and nervous troubles caused by sick kidneys. They offer mail delivery prepaid with a 60 cent sample and six boxes for 2.50 under a positive guarantee.
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