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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1907

Page

4

It's Economy It's Economy: Fourteen Patterns for You

Fourteen patterns offered for selection outline a practical approach to economy. The list presents design or textile options framed as economical choices with emphasis on variety and user choice.

Legislation Expands Rules on Parks and Highways in Springfield

Springfield May th The General Assembly passed a broad set of bills including a Cermak backed ban on signs within a park fringe in cities over 15000, a 25 foot train clearance rule, and creation of a three member state highway commission. Other measures cover school funding, crematories, historical papers, sanitation, and municipal water systems.

Springfield Chicago House Senate Anton J. Cermak Mr. Cermak Forty-Fifth Assembly Cook County Asylum For the Incurable Insane Illinois G General Hospital For Board of Charities State Highway Commission State Agricultural Experiment Station Miineulis National Guard Boos

Judge Clarity to Speak at Northeastern Illinois College of Law

Judge A J Clarity will deliver the keynote address at the commencement exercises of the Northern Illinois College of Law held in Dixory tonight.

A.J. Clarity Northern Illinois College of Law Dixory

New Life Pills Promise Gentle Relief for Digestion

Ad claims Dr King s New Life Pills keep bowels regular to prevent appendix issues. Endorsed by Joseph Emmert druggist, 25 cents. Guaranteed. Try them.

Pyon Dr. King Joseph Emmert

Again in the Toils John Beverley Faces Burglary Charge

John Beverley, once well behaved, is jailed after breaking into Otto Herbig’s east side home to steal flour and chickens. Seen by witnesses, he was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Dunlap and bound over to the grand jury on burglary charges with a $300 bond. If convicted, he could face one to five years in the penitentiary.

John Beverley Toial John Beverly William Milner Otto Herbig John Herbigs Dunlap

Culberson Seen Likely as Senate Minority Leader

Special to the Journal asserts Senator Charles A. Culberson, in his second Senate term since 1899, holds the best chance to be elected minority leader next December. He has long public service, headed Texas delegation at two national conventions, and surnames a political lineage from Texas. If chosen, he would use a long session before the presidential campaign to direct party focus.

Washington Charles A. Culberson Senate Culberson Texas Congress

May events listed for Shrine, church, YMCA and clubs

May calendar shows a Spring ceremonial session at Caper naum Shrine on May 1. A Settlement Home concert at Second Presbyterian on May 17. Passion Play pictures at the YMCA for afternoon and evening. Also May 17 a dance and card party by the Modern Brotherhood of America at K. Gi, halt.

Capernaum Shrine Second Presbyterian Church Modern Brotherhood of America K. Gi

Local Notices Listing May Events and Moving Pictures

May events include Spedden Page Co May 6 11 and Lyman J Howe moving pictures May 2 and May 4 Swanson moving pictures May 1 and May 21 district leader May 24 Humty Cumty and June 2 Lyman Hy Howes moving pictures Corner Grocery May b1.

Spedden Page Co Lyman J.howe

Dog Tax Collector to Begin June First

Officer William Figeley, the dog tax collector, will start rounds on June first. He asks owners with valuable pets to have their assessments ready and to bring stray or "worthless" dogs to the police station or leave word for him. A white bulldog and a black and white pointer remain at the police station, owners may reclaim by paying charges and proving ownership.

William Figeley Figeley

Music at Cost An Offer From Devore Piano Co

One year privilege to buy all sheet music at actual cost to the seller with registration in the music Directory. Smith Barnes Song Book free to callers. Devore Piano Co 76 78 Stephenson St Freeport TL registered offer details and contact for readers.

Smith & Barnes Devore Piand Co Stephenson St Freeport

Wanted Competent Ogres for General Housework

Classified ad snippet seeking aid for general housework addressed to Mrs. BF De Goriffith at 28 Pleagant St. in Dalw. includes damaged text and mispellings.

BF. de Goriffith Pleagant St

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