26 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1907
Page
1
Hardwood floors are praised as the most desirable feature in homes with modern manufacture bringing touring quality within reach for all households. This period invites planning for a new door to improve comfort, appeal, and up-to-date style. Talk with us to explore assistance.
Trade contact details list two addresses and phone extensions for Banfouda Zarman 60 Exchange Street and 15 Mechanic Street plus internal line 7 and 42 extensions.
No Guess Work Qur method of testing the eyes and fitting them with Glasses is modern up to date and scientific. It has brought relief where other methods have failed and can only be used successfully where the optician peo his testing room properly for it. If you have had trouble and dis satisfaction in the past don't be discouraged come to us and we will fix you up if it is possible to do so. If you are suffering from headache pain in eyes blurred vision or dizziness something is undoubtedly wrong with your eyes. If so Many an invalid has been restored to health or dull and backward child to brightness and activity because all they needed were Glasses properly fitted.
Justice Fitzgerald orders a commission in lunacy to assess whether Harry K. Thaw is sane enough to stand trial for murder. If found sane, trial resumes. if not, Thaw may be committed to an asylum. Commission members are Morgan J. O'Brien Peter E. Olney and Dr. Leopold Putzel. Mrs Thaw weeps as the decision is announced at the Tombs.
Four thousand peasants from Teleorman and Voashta join a march toward Bucharest. A minor state of siege is proclaimed and troops guard the capital to prevent an invasion. In Teheran serious disorders trigger Russian troop intervention at Sebzewar.
Wild excitement and extreme confusion prevailed in the stock market today as advances and declines showed no consistency with early London movement or within individual groups. Copper stocks remained demoralized.
In Cleveland on March 26 the Standard Oil Company raised prices on all grades of gasoline naphtha and refined oil by one quarter cent per gallon. The move affects sales in barrels and applies to all products in the line.
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of national banks as of the close of business March 22. Washington date cited March 26. The item notes a general banking statement, with emphasis on standard reporting requirements.
Notice lists a six room house for sale on the corner of Shawnee and Adams Streets. The short fragment mentions Peter Metzger and a date of April 1st 1907, with a note about union barber shops charging 15 cents a shave and no extra charge for shaving neck.
Confirmation suits in plain blacks and blues are offered alongside boys knee trouser and long trouser ensembles. Our “Lucky Bob” hats in soft and stiff shapes are now in. Prices range from 2.00 to 3.00 dollars from ROBERT LUECKE.
Congressman Frank O Lowden attends Fortieth annual meeting of Freeport Consistory as candidates begin the journey toward the thirty second degree. Large attendance and geographic spread from Maine to California mark the event with social and ceremonial programs at the Masonic temple.
Washington reports that under treasury directives collectors of customs must deposit receipts in regular depositories excluding subtreasury cities. Today the secretary enlarged these subtreasury cities so public deposits with national bank depositories in New York City will increase by about 15 million dollars from customs receipts.
General managers of western railroads meet with representatives of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors in Chicago on March 26 to seek an amicable settlement on demands for higher pay and a nine hour work day. Both sides express optimism as the conference opens.
Mrs. Lillian Avery, dying of cancer, shot her husband Sunday after recounting past abuse in Chicago. She died today praying for his husband’s recovery as he remains in precarious condition in Cleveland. Special report from March 26.
Illinois generally fair and continued warm tonight and Wednesday, probably colder Wednesday night. Sun rose at 5 52 a m and set at 6 19 p m.
Elgin March 25 butter held firm at 80 cents on the Elgin board with no sales or offerings. The weekly output reached 447000 pounds while prices remained unchanged from the prior week.
Freeport merchants report a strong spring trade with mild weather drawing large crowds. Clerks stay busy as shoppers flock to stores and one merchant says the outlook for a banner year has never been better.
Advertisement notes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea can revive a woman's appearance and vigor, claiming the woman becomes young again after use. Priced at 35 cents for tea or tablets, and attributed to Joseph Emmort.
Freeport mourns Arthur Morris a 38 year Illinois Central baggage man who fell ill after a fall at Sandoval Illinois and died at his sister Mrs Frank Trotnows home in Freeport. He had worked between Freeport and Centralia for decades and left a leg fracture from a train door mishap months earlier. He was never married and is survived by three sisters and his parents and siblings. Funeral arrangements are planned with Baptist and railroad lodge involvement.
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