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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1909
Page
2
Regular meetings of Freeport Funet No. 157 United Commercial Travelers are held on the first and third Saturdays in Fry's block. Five candidates will be initiated tonight followed by a business session, a lunch, and a smoker. The column includes poems and notes on the UCT and a Stock ton conference encounter.
A list of salesmen including C W Liebhart E O Gugger Ward Yount and many others who called on merchants across towns such as Polo Pearl City Kent Stockton Woodbine Plum River Winslow Freeport Mont Carroll and Elizabeth. The Payne tariff bill sparks a tea price concern as grocers report a run on tea items amid proposed duties.
The article discusses proposed national and state inheritance taxes as a revenue source, tracing precedents from 1862 1907 and 1898, and comparing U S and British tax systems. It weighs constitutional conflicts between federal and state powers and argues double taxation must be avoided. It outlines Illinois rates and the practical effects of inheritance taxation on property and public finances.
Mia M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers a free home treatment for bed wetting. The method claims to cure children and adults with urine difficulties without charges or money required. She urges mothers not to blame the child and promises full instructions by mail.
This date history notes Georgia’s 1804 governorship, Jersey City’s founding in 1804, John McCloskey born 1802 and later first American cardinal, 1824 Franklin Institute charter, 1836 first Philadelphia Public Ledger issue, 1856 naval officer David Connor’s steamship use, 1863 Burnside named head of Ohio Department, 1865 Sherman’s raid in southwest Virginia, 1891 actor Lawrence Barrett’s death, 1895 Georgia tornado damage, 1897 Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling hanged for Pearl Bryan murder.
F O Benson born March 20 1858 in Santa Clara California. He later moved to Roseburg Oregon taught school while studying law and was elected secretary of state two years prior. When Governor Chamberlain resigned Benson became governor as Oregon has no lieutenant governor.
Grand opera house presents for the first time in this city the clever show The Ducklings with The Girl in Blue. A musical program from start to finish features twenty five singers dancers and comedians providing continuous entertainment.
An advertisement proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick cough remedy that strengthens lungs and expels colds. It urges purchase of the genuine product in a yellow package and lists H. OJ. Moogk and Wm F Jungkunz as sellers or endorsers.
Forecaster Foster issues April weather guidance for farmers and planters. March ends with frost in southern states and a rolling storm pattern across the continent. Forecasts predict multiple waves, central valleys warming, and potential downward price pressures if markets allow.
An ad from RB. B. Dye Works highlights rain coats cravenettes spring jackets and similar apparel cleaned by their French Dry Cleaning System. Read the Journal's want column for details and offerings.
The Becker-Hazelton Co emerges as the tied firm name after amendments to C. H. Becker Co and the addition of S. H. Hazelton to the title. The Dubuque business, started twenty one years ago, reports continued growth and expansion into new territory while Becker and Hazelton retain leadership roles.
Local clothier Joan 8. Harpster announces a full line of spring suitings now in stock. He urges customers to inspect the assortment before it sells out, promising quality and fair prices at 134 Stephenson Street.
The Special Tax Collector E Dittmar Griffin states the office will close March 30 and that all parties owing improvement tax should settle, or their names will be turned over to the county treasurer, with delinquent lists likely to be published.
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