Social Circles at Freeport Eagles Card Party
The first private party for Freeport Aerie of Eagles drew many members and ladies. Euchre was played with cut glass prizes awarded to Mrs. J. D. Lilley, Mrs. KF Smith, Miss Clara Young, Dr. L. H. Matter, John Hoebel, and J. D. Lilley. Refreshments were served and Mr. Lilley won an Master rabbit.
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Freeport Aerie of Eagles
J. D. Lilley
KF. Smith
Misa Clara Young
L. H. Matter
John Hoebel
J. JD. Lilley
Mr. Lilley
Debate on Missionary Doctrine at Trinity Church
A debate Tuesday evening March 24 in the basement of Trinity United Evangelical church addresses the question Resolved That an M. D. is of more importance in Missionary work than an L. T. D. Affirmative John Walters and O. M. Taylor oppose Alfred Wagner and Ralph Anangst. Refreshments and a dilver offering will be taken. All ages welcome.
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Trinity United Evangelical Church
John Walters
O. M. Taylor
Alfred Wagner
Ralph Anangst
Card Party and Prize Event at Lobe Hall Tonight
A card party will be held at Lobe Hall tonight with Haviland china prizes to be awarded. A second event at the BK. A. Blast ball is scheduled for Monday afternoon at 2 30 with Haviland china prizes again promised.
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Lobe Hall
Haviland China
BK. A
Saloon Keeper Bar Ney Coffer Acquitted in Sunday Closing Case
In Chicago on March 20 a jury acquitted Bar Ney Coffer, owner of a saloon at 6248 Talsted Street, of violating the Sunday closing law by keeping his tavern open on Sunday. A prior jury had disagreed on the charge.
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Chicago
Barney Coffer
Talsted Street
Hackenschmidt Dominates Bouts in Philadelphia Card
Russian wrestler George Hackenschmidt, called Speedy, fought in Philadelphia on March 26. He defeated Temil Stegemueller of Germany, Carl Darschu of Camden New Jersey, and Henry Paulson of Minneapolis in successive bouts, showcasing remarkable speed.
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Hackenschmidt
Philadelphia
George Hackenschmidt
Temil Stegemueller
Carl Darschu
Camden, N. Jo
Henry Paulson
Minnneapolis
Tool Company Fire Devastates Lowell Plant
The Fifield Tool company, a major maker of engine lathes and machinery, suffered a major blaze at its Lowell, Massachusetts shop on March 20. Loss is estimated at $100,000 and insurance coverage is only partial.
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Lowell
Mass
Fifield Tool Company
Rogers May Leave Y M C A Club Director Position
Frank C. Rogers, four years physical director of the local Y M C A, received a strong offer from Fond du Lac Wisconsin. A committee from Fond du Lac visited Freeport to present terms, and many friends expect him to accept. The Fond du Lac association recently completed a fine large building at substantial cost.
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Frank C. Rogers
Association
Fond du Lac
Wis
Freeport
Gymnasium Leader Cited for Freeport Move
The notice discusses Mr. Rogers likely leaving Freeport to supervise physical work for a major association in Fond du Lac. It praises his four years in Freeport, his gymnasium program, and the striking improvements in trainees. If he leaves, no replacement is yet found. Rogers may also oversee public school fitness work if he accepts.
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Milwaukee
Rogers
Fond du Lac
Co. E.W. ON. G
Mr. Rogers
Freeport
Princess Louise and Her Jewels in Brussels
Fragmentary report describes jewels once belonging to queen denvietta of Pelatuny owed by a princess foorese. The items were served for debt and later returned to the princess after a contested order at Camp Radede.
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Brussels
Mirrele
Denvietta
Pelatuny
Feta
Foorise
Dave
Weather Forecast Brews Uncertain Week in Pittsbure
In Pittsbure on March 20 the Weather Bureau issued cautious guidance about the coming week. The current trend suggests temperatures may dip and rain potential remains uncertain as a cold front approaches the region.
Ainds Describe Reflected Objects They Never Receive As
A cryptic note discusses ainds that resemble convex or concave mirrors, representing objects as they are received rather than as they exist. The speaker signs as Jonbert in a fragmentary reflection on perception and representation.
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Jonbert
Moll Explains State League Games Move to Milwaukee
Madison March 10 Charles Moll of Milwaukee in the Wisconsin Illinois baseball league outlines a plan to transfer a few state eagle games to Milwaukee on Sundays not more than four or five total with at most one from Madison if any. He stresses it is a business move to grow the league and profits without taking away from towns, citing Rockford’s support and aiming to boost attendance and revenue across the circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moll
Madison
Charles Moll
Milwaukee
Wieconsin-Illinoie Baseball League
Mr. Moll
Rockford
Freeport Signs Chicago Outfielder C P McNellis for Season
President Rodemeyer confirms contract with C. P. McNellis of Chicago to join Freeport as an outfielder. McNellis has played with Chicago semi professional teams for several seasons and is praised as a strong thrower and heavy hitter.
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Rodemeyer
C. P. McNellis
Chicago
Freeport
McNellis
Personal visits and calls in multiple towns
Ray E Gile of Rockford spent the day in Freeport. F J Hinkston of Moline was a business caller today. K C Miller of Shannon called on friends during the day. A J McNeil of Des Moines transacted business here today. C W Jackson of Plymouth Wisconsin is registered at the Brewster. Dr Judson and daughter of Polo called on friends in Freeport this afternoon.
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Ray E. Gile
Rockford
Freeport
F. J. Hinkston
Moline
K. C. Miller
Shannon
A.j.mcneil
Des Moines
C.W. Jackson
Plymouth
Wis
Brewster
Wesleyan President Resigns After Strain and Harvard Plan
Dr. Frank G. Barnes of Bloomington has tendered his resignation as president of Illinois Wesleyan University. He cites heavy financial strain and seeks to return to graduate work at Harvard with the aim of starting an independent correspondence school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Barnes
Bloomington
Freeport Y. M.C. A
Ilinois Wesleyan University
Barnes
Harvard University
Correspondence
Tax Agent Wetherby Tours Freeport for Railroad Tax Check
Tax Agent Wetherby of the Ili nois Central visited Freeport to inspect the railroad's tax records in the county. The visit focused on assessing property and business tax obligations and ensuring compliance with local assessments.
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Wetherby
Ilinois Central
Freeport
Market Close Report From Chicago and Union Stock Yards
The Associated Press notes closing quotes for May wheat at 95 3/4 to 97 1/2, May corn 66 1/2, May oats 65 3/4, May pork 12.42, May lard 7.92, and May ribs 6.52. Union Stock Yards cattle 2,000 strong with steers and cows trading. hogs 23,000 up. sheep 1,000 strong with bids around 4.25 to 3.6 for various classes.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
Er Rink
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Chicago Board of Trade
F.j.miner & Co
C. Anderson
Thunder and Lightning Rumblings Explained
A humorous clipping notes scientific commentary on thunder isolating that rumbling results from successive discharges and lightning flashes. It contrasts rapid-fire sounds with slower oscillations. A joke from Chicago Record-Herald about a novelist's subscription check closes the item.
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Thunter
Scientific American
Youngy
Chicago Record-Herald
Talk on Happiness by Dr Krebs at Y M C A
The Y M C A star course closes for the year as Dr Stanley L Krebs comes next Tuesday evening to present a lecture titled Bouncing the Blues. He argues happiness is a mental state and outlines how two men can have identical environments yet differ in joy based on their mindset. A ticket sale for Tuesday's lecture starts Saturday at the YMCA.
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Stanley L. Krebs
Adams Co
Mexico Urges War Readiness Over California Sale
GIVES MEXICO WARNING cites Tiempo editorial urging Mexico to prepare for war with the United States if the peninsula of Lower California and Magdalena Bay are sold without Mexican consent. The piece predicts a broader power clash and notes speculation on international reaction.
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City of Mexico
Tiempo
Republic of Mexico
New York
United States
Lower
California
Mexico
Peninsular
Magdalena Bay
Bryan speaks at Chicago on democracy and corruption
Chicago March 20 Decrying dominion of polities by favor seeking corporations William Jennings Bryan celebrated his forty eighth birthday anniversary by delivering a speech on national issues before a large mass meeting at the Seventh Regiment Armory on Sixteenth street He argued the greatest evil is corporate domination and praised the Democratic party as best qualified to correct it The address followed a briefing by Carter H W Harrison ex mayor of Chicago Bryan spoke alone to about 10 000 people as the program started late in the evening.
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Chicago
Democratic Party
J. Bryan
Seventh Regiment Armory
Sixteenth Street
Bryan
Roosevelt
Anghes
Taft
Carter H W. Harrison
Exmayor
Bryan League
Bank Robbery Report Near Muskogee Oklahoma
Two masked robbers believed to be from the Pyrocsan gang entered the Pyms Bank in Troffmian Oklahoma thirty miles southwest of Muskogee. They threatened officials with pistols, collected cash and fled on horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Okla
Senate Vote Adopts Initiative Referendum Amendment
A narrow senate decision adopts joint resolutions to submit a constitutional amendment establishing initiative and referendum in state legislation by a 100 to 16 margin. The measure would allow voters to approve or reject laws directly through referenda.
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Meureh
Fis
Senate
Ano
General helper job and repair ads in Wheeling area
Classified blurbs list a general housework helper wanted for Leadwood Ave near Prospect Terrace and a repair shop offering tire fitting, carpet sweepers, keys, and general repairs at 66 Washington St. Also advertised a Rockford gasoline traction engine and a new Academic press from Freeport under Henry Schmertman.
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Ave
Washington St
Rockford
Bell City Tregher
New Acmediay Press
Henry Schmertman
RLF
Freeport
China and Japan Progress Noted in Missionary Meeting
Vice President J D Coffman and treasurer Mr Robinson from Rockford led the session. The secretary remains appointed by the Women’s Foreign Missionary Board. Next year’s meeting site is undecided.
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J. D. Coffman
oOreasurer
Division Point at Byron Averts 30,000 Payroll Loss
Dubuque reports a workaround for freight operations under the sixteen hour law. Great Western creates Byron as a new division point to keep Dubuque crews employed, avoid Chicago detours, and preserve local payrolls. The plan, tried for days, appears to run smoothly with Byron gaining a small roundhouse and turntable, boosting local business.
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Dubuque
Great Western
Omaha
Fruhois
Chicago
Pearl City
Stockton
Dubuqtle
Byron
Birthday Note on John Franklin Fort as VP Candidate
John Franklin Fort of New Jersey, born March 20, 1852 in Pemberton, pursued law, served as Newark district court judge, later Essex Court of Common Pleas judge, then Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court, and Governor on the Republican ticket last year, with early political activity dating to 1872.
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John Franklin Fort
New Jersey
Pemberton
N. J
Mount Holly Institute
Pennington Seminary
Fort
New Jersey House of Assembly
Newark
District Court of
Garret A. Hobart
Griggs
Essex Court of Common Pleas
Voorhees
Supreme Court of
Supreme Bench
This Date in History Summary of 1418 to 1805 Events
The entry lists notable dates and deaths: King Henry IV of England dies in 1418 at Westminster. France declares war on England in 1744. Cardinal Meckey born in Brooklyn. References to Henrik Ibsen born 1828 and died 1906. Commodore David Conner linked to Vera Cruz landing. Various 1791 birth, 1871 French Assembly at Versailles, 1874 Fiji ceded to Britain, 1848 Irish rebellion leader John Mitchell died in Cork. Mentions Dakota floods around 1860s and Louis Kossuth death in Turin. Mining disasters at Evanston Wyoming in 1869 and Brockton Mass boiler explosion with 58 killed in 1905.
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Henry IV
England
Westminster
France
Cardinal Meckey
Brooklyn
New York City
Henrik Ibsen
Commodore David Conner
Gen. Scott
Vera Cruz
Philadelphia
Tarrisburg
Versailles
Fiji Islands
Great Britain
John Mitchell
Cork
County
Londonderry
L&e
Louis Kossuth
Turin
Hungary
Isun
Evanston
Wyo
Srockton
Mass
Stephenson county Woodview convention moved to April 1
The Stephenson County Woodview convention will be in Freeport on April 1 instead of April 5. Twenty camps will be represented and delegates will be chosen to attend the state camp meeting in East St. Louis.
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Stephenson County
Woodview
Freeport
East St. Louis
Daily eJournal Delivery At 10 Cents A Week
A notice states the Daily eJournal is delivered to any part of the city for ten cents weekly. The ad emphasizes broad distribution and low price to attract readers across districts.
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the Daily Journal
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F. A. Read
Eagles
Social and Debate
Eastern Star Party
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Social Notes
Emerick, Barrett & CO
Stephenson
Freeport, Illinois
Y. MC. A
Princess Louise and Her Jewels
Bengstons
Stephenson Street
Baseball News
Wesleyan
Today’s Market Report
DR. Kress
Uncle Sam
Ohio
Yoo
Stadeupfoal
Beekerstoi, Ve
Prospect Terrace
Leadw
China
Japan
Norway Fey
Scott
G. A. Rogers
Everwear
Gelens St
van Buren
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