Freeport Defeats Old-Time Rivals in Tight Derby
Freeport high schools beat Rockford 40 to 39 in a closely fought first team game at the Y M C A after the second team rout. Luebbing and Hawke led Freeport with strong team play while Erwin converted 12 free throws. Rockford's defense and tenacious effort kept the score close until the final minute. Rockford challenged for a rematch in Rockford next Friday as both schools claim the Northwestern Illinois title.
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Freeport
Rockford High School
Rockford
Oak Park
Rockford Boys
McCann
Forest City School
Erwin
Hawke
Luebbing
Lucas
Tub” Erwin
Schmelzle
Hoefer
Loebbing
Northwestern
Illinois
Hefocals
Forest City
Freeport breezes past Rockford in 41 to 5 win
In a pre first-team contest, Freeport dom inated Rockford 41 to 5 with Chapman and Hime leading scorers. The first half ended 20 to 3 and Freeport extended the lead in the second half as Goddard and McCann contributed field goals while Rockford managed only free throws. Attendance noted as 00.
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Gane
Freeport
Rockford
Chapman
Goddard
Hime
Ali
McCann
Elis
Umpire
Rogers
Pereree Lucas
Trades and Labor Council Discuss Formation of Labor League
A large turnout of delegates met last night as the Trades and Labor council debated needs for a labor league led by John Aspegren of the Rockford labor paper. Progress was praised and work is set to continue at the next meeting. A central body uniting Freeport, Rockford, and Beloit councils was tabled as a special order due to late hour.
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Trades and Labor Council
John Aspegren
Rockford
Freeport
Beloit
Rev W A Sunday Set for Freeport Revival
Evangelist Rev W A Sunday, now in Austin Minnesota, will conduct revival meetings in Freeport on April 13 after a schedule change. The tabernacle is under construction and to be finished in time. H M Holbrook, Freeport Chautauqua manager who books the evangelist, says this is the biggest event Freeport has ever had and it will transform the town.
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W. A. Sunday
Freeport
Austin
Minn
H. M. Holbrook
Strong Lungs and Cures From Dr King’s New Discovery
The piece cites gorilla lungs as the strongest of its size and emphasizes lung health. It shares Mrs. Ora A. Stephens of Port Williams Ohio praising Dr King’s New Discovery for stopping a two year cough and alleged consumption, with trial bottle offered free and prices 50c and 1.00.
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Port Williams
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Socialists to Invite Mrs May Wood Simons for Lecture
The Socialists celebrate securing Mrs May Wood Simons to lecture Monday April 9. She previously gave the principal address on Labor Day, praised as best ever in Freeport. She studied in France and Belgium, did university work in Northwestern and Chicago, and currently teaches biology at the University of Chicago.
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May Wood Simons
Dr King’s New Life Pills Endorsed by Vermont Lawyer
W H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as the next best thing to a pension for health. He says they keep his family in splendid health and use them for quick relief from headache constipation and biliousness. 25 cents guaranteed at Joseph Emmert’s drug store.
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W. H. Brown
Pittsfield
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Knights of Pythias Meeting In Freeport Lodge
Freeport lodge No. 452 Knights of Pythias holds a Monday evening meeting in the castle hall for Esquire rank work. All Knights of Pythias are cordially invited to attend.
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Knights of Pythias
Freeport Lodge No. 452
Esquire
Best oil price at Burrell Bros Cash Grocers
Perfection Se oil offered at a competitive rate per gallon at Burrell Bros The Cash Grocers located at 119 Steppenson Street. Local shoppers are advised to compare prices and stock for household needs.
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at_ BURRELL BROS
Cash Grocers
Steppenson St
Early equinoctial storm forecast warns frost risk
A 1906 forecast from W. Foster predicts an overseas cold, wet pattern after a period of warmth. Disturbances cross the continent around March 20–25, with a severe equinoctial storm due, followed by cold, wet conditions and a late spring setback for tender plantings. Foster urges gardeners to delay outdoor seeding amid the unsettled, controversial solar-system theory notes.
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Foster
P. O. Box
Washington
D. C
Continent
Pacific Coast
Rockies
Great Central Valleys
Eastern States
Gardner
Solar System
Jupiter
Sun
Moon
Earth
This Date in History Compendium Highlights 1578 to 1905
The record lists births and deaths of artists poets and scientists, notable battles and political events, and major disasters from 1578 through 1905. Notable items include Francesco Albano born 1578, Queen Charlotte ship explosion 1800, Paris siege 1871, and Jules Ferry dying 1893.
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Francesco Albano
St. Germain
Canada
Nova Scotia
Thomas Randolph
Philip Massinger
Warwick
R. I
Gilbert Burnet
Samuel Patterson
Jean Baptiste Rousseau
Beeston
Ewbenezer Elliott
Battle of Linden
Thomas Jackson
Leghorn
David Dale
Charles IV
Sweden
Bernadotte
James Edward Smith
Bertin
William SI
Holland
Victor Emmanuel
Sardiana
Italy
Paris
Florence Dixie
Windsor
Princess Patricia
Connaught
Eutopia
Gibraltar Bay
Jules Ferry
French Senate
Gen
Linovitch
Europatkin
Manchuria
Coming events and theater schedule overview
March events list across venues including Masonic temple Lexington hall St Marys hall and First Presbyterian church with dates March 17 21 30 and April 16 20 plus Y M C A and Grand Opera House acts vaudeville moving pictures and biographical sketches featuring names such as Dr Willett Prof Dawson E M Cobo A H Wilson Chas EB Grapewin and L E B F shown in a local community calendar style with multiple dances parties card parties and social gatherings across March to April 28.
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L. A
D. R.G. Card
Masonic Temple
St. Mary’s Hall
K. of O
Joe Fifer
Lexington Hall
Willett
Christ
First Presbyterian Church
Prof. Dawson
Blust’s Hall
Dawson
Blust's Hall
Masonic Hall
L. EB
L. F
Aimity Society
Grand Opera House
A. H. Wilson
Buster Brown
Chas. EB. Grapewin
Ilryman Howe
Moving Pictures
Burrell Bros Reports Strong Demand for HGG-0-SEE Whole Wheat
Burrell Bros of Stephenson Street, a leading city grocer, says most customers are daily users of HGG-0-SEE and enthusiastic about the back to nature whole wheat product. He notes rising sales and repeated purchases as customers report improved health and well being.
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Burrell Bros
Stephenson Street
Real Daughter of Revolution Dead in Rockford Ill
Mrs. Phoebe Carpenter aged 10 years is reported dead in Rockford Illinois on March 16. She was a native of New Jersey and is regarded as a real daughter of the American Revolution.
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Rockford, Tll
Phoebe Carpenter
Newark State
Shamrocks From Ireland Parade Tradition Honored
Robert Casey recalls the Journal office receiving shamrocks from the old country. The annual custom, shared by the jovial captain, is warmly appreciated as a nod to heritage and Irish cheer.
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Robert Casey
Journal
Rin Gobraugh
Indigestion Hook promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a simple after meal aid that digests food, prevents belching and puffing, and leaves the stomach "sweet" with claims it stops indigestion. Sold by all druggists.
Tax Notice From Fane Town Events
Twill beat Bokemeier and Lapps shog store March 17 and 21 to receive taxes for the town of Fane to 3EQ MENBUNEAMP. Caster GEO MENBPN RANE.
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Twill
Bokemeier & Lapp
Fane
Menbuneamp
GEO
Money to Loan on Improved Real Estate in Freeport
Money to loan on improved real estate in Freeport in sums of $600 or more at current rates. Taylor & Frick advertise as Homeseekers with an excursion ticket sale to the Northwest West and Southwest via the North Western Line. Tickets, standard and tourist sleeping cars, free reclining chair cars, and the best of everything offered. For sale dates and full particulars apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents. Town board meeting set for March 17 at 7:30 p.m. to audit bills. submit bills to Town Work Thomas Lawless at once. Read the Journal's want column.
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Freeport
Taylor & Frick
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Lawless
Staver & Co Clearing Sale in Ladies Shoes
Sta ver and Co offers biggest bargains in ladies fine shoes with $4.00 and $3.50 grades now reduced to 2.48. The clearance sale focuses on quality footwear at deep discounts, inviting buyers to choose from a range of styles and sizes during the event.
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Staver & Co’s
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Northern Illinois
Tween
Port and Rockford High
Labor League
Austin, Minn
Meeting of Socialists
Ekare
Wheellag
Europe
Sight
With
Him
E. M. Cobo
Elgin
iChamberlain
Shamrocks
Ireland
Homeseekers
Want
Galena St
Galena Street
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