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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1908
Page
8
F. A. Read promotes stockings in all lengths from three-quarter to opera, claiming they wear well and are among the best. They advertise a 25c grade and stock both men and women with models suitable for different tastes.
About forty Knights of the Key attended the Dixon gathering of Northwestern operators Saturday night. Chief Train Dispatcher E J Shaughnessy of the Galena division talked with O R T members on the new nine hour law. Members shared experiences and opinions as preparations for a larger summer meeting with delegates from railroad divisions nationwide.
The Boston Lunch Car, a new traveling lunch wagon, has appeared on Exchange Street near Chicago Street. Joe Fifer, formerly of the Horseshoe Cafe, is proprietor.
The W C T U of Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties will hold its annual institute at Calvary church in Davis on March 30 and 31. The program will feature lectures and devotional services conducted by invited speakers from the temperance movement.
The London Telegraph recalls a historic incident where Dughish sailors threatened mutiny for higher wages. In April 1797 they struck, later mutinied aboard the London after marines fired, leading to capture of Admiral Colpoys and his captain. A May 10 act granted increased pay and the king pardoned the mutineers.
The St Louis Globe Democrat notes birds use a transparent third eyelid to protect the eye and compare its function to humans. It cites the spectacled bear Ursus ornatus from Chile, describing its black fur and pale eye rings like goggles.
The report notes low average wind speeds of five to ten miles per hour in most areas, equating to wind pressures of two to eight ounces per square foot. However, many days include higher velocities during parts of the day, with brisk winds ranging from fifteen to twenty miles per hour around sunrise and sunset.
A tall young man with long hair questions a pretty girl about her father. She confirms she told him and he laughed, noting the father once said writing jokes is hard on the brain. The girl says the father never heard of her writing jokes.
A salesman boasts a literary staff with an Ode to Our Furniture Polish set to music by their own musician. Miss Peekay-Book questions the odd idea while a Chicago Tribune blurb jokes about trying it on a piano. The dialogue moves to vision versus sight as a pun. A professor notes oxygen’s essential role in life, asking what people did before its discovery a century ago.
The Daily Journal announces home delivery to every city area for a weekly rate of ten dollars, detailing service availability and terms.
Taxpayers' League lists opposition to prohibition arguing it would destroy saloon property value and cost innocent buyers $30,000. It presents a long roll of signatories and a "Declaration of Principles" urging licensed saloons to boost city welfare, streets, fire and police protection, and tax stability, warning prohibition would raise taxes, increase vacancies, and harm workers.
Fragmented listing of multiple properties including a 7 room house for sale on Clark Ave and several rental notices in Ottawa and nearby streets. Occasional phrases mention furnished rooms, a penorad house work, and contact details such as Mrs. J. Marks and Win. Pollock. Contains numerous misspellings and partial entries.
A list of community happenings from March through May includes a Masonic temple gathering by the Eastern Star, a teachers institute in Stephenson County, Germania dances and card parties, lectures by Dr Willett, and spring ceremonies. Also noted are Freeport Commandery inspections, bird lectures at the Woman's club, a Republican district convention, sock social at First M E Church, and several galas at the Masonic temple plus guild dances at St Margaret's. Notable entries include the O R O Sixteenth annual ball, Freeport Aerie ball, and a song recital by Madame Gaspi and Frank Ta Forge at the Grand Opera House.
A fragmented listing shows March events including Quincy Adams Sawyer and March 90, with Winninger Bros on March 90 later, Nip and Tuck on April 17, Lyman H. Howes moving pictures on April 1, Lion and the Mouse on April 2, and Strongheart on May 8, indicating a sequence of program dates and titled acts.
Fort Wayne Indiana March 23 two Anderson men C Blake and Orsel Reynolds were arrested on murder charges of Blake's mother. Blake confessed admitting drinking with Reynolds and a plan for money. He entered the kitchen as his mother cooked dinner and struck her with a hammer after an accusation of drinking. He fled with $160 and jewelry. Reynolds allegedly struck the mother as she moved. They spent the night carousing in Fort Wayne after the crime.
Washington March 238. A bill introduced by Coudrey Mo. requires express companies to settle all shipper claims for shortages breakups losses or injuries within ninety days after presenting proof of receipted shipments.
Governor Blanchard extends an invitation to Mrs. Roosevelt as she travels the Mississippi River aboard the Mayflower from Vicksburg to New Orleans. Baton Rouge is the sole state capital she will pass during the trip.
A sock social planned for tomorrow evening at the First Methodist Church, replacing the event from before last Tuesday. A good program will be presented and refreshments served. Any attendee lacking a sock will receive one at the door. All are welcome.
The Hlinda Rebekah lodge No. 269 held a regular meeting at their hall on Saturday evening. After an initiatory work luncheon served by Mesdames Frank Pencoff Geo Frasier and Miss Laura Faubel, members and families enjoyed a spelling match with honors awarded to Mrs. Rose Hoy and Ralph K Stein.
The Eastern Star will host a dance and card party tonight at the Masonic temple. All members and families are invited with music by Gibler's orchestra.
The Woman's Relief Corps will host a card party Tuesday afternoon at the G A R hall. Proceeds support relief work and community aid through the organization.
The engagement of Rip Van Winkle at the Grand Opera House tomorrow night is cancelled due to the serious illness of the daughter of Mr Colton who plays the leading role.
Edward Bickenbach is reported to be suffering from an attack of the grip. No further condition details are provided in the brief notice.
Ready to use tube applicator soothes heals reduces inflammation relieves soreness and itching price fifty cents sold by H J Moogh and C P Guenther.
Store room on corner of Galena St and Galena Ave measures 40 by 60, ideal for a business. Additional store room on S Galena Ave 24 by 40 suitable for small business. Several office suites for rent in the same building. On the 6th floor EF offers a 60 by 60 hall with ante-rooms kitchen and lodge suitability plus club rooms. First-class elevator steam heat and janitor service assured.
Madrid reports from El Mundo that Prince Manuel now King of Portugal sustained arm injuries in the assassination of King Carlos and the crown prince. Doctors say the wound has not healed and amputation is considered imperative by attending physicians.
Washington reports under the present interstate commerce act the United States government will spend $750,000 per year for supervising railroad accounts. The figure comes from a communication from the Interstate Commerce Commission to the House, transmitted by Secretary Cortelyou.
Harold M. Sewall of Bath announces candidacy for the Republican nomination to represent Maine's Second District in Congress to succeed Littlefield. Sewall previously served as United States minister to Hawaii.
Governor Hughes greeted as future president at a New York banquet. A $25,000 draft completes a $100,000 fund for the Democratic national convention. Illinois GOP meets to select delegates at large for Chicago. Bryan speaks in Cincinnati to a large audience. Rhode Island Democrats refuse to instruct for Bryan. Possible delegates include Low, Woodford, Schurman, and Black or Brackett. Cannon leads Eighteenth district GOP scene. Island of Albania mentioned as home to remains of a dwarf elephant with tiny skeletons found nearby.
An advertisement for ManZan Pile Remedy selling at 50 cents per unit. Claims ready-to-use package and one application provides prompt relief for all forms of piles. Soothes and heals, sold by H. Z. Moogh and C. P.
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