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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
8
Illinois Workers Average Wages Kept Low by Census Bulletin
A Census Bureau bulletin shows Illinois average weekly earnings at 11.55 with 125703 establishments and 207,889 employees. Nationally, Montana leads at 19.19 and North and South Carolina have the lowest at 4.90 and 4.68. Diamond cutters top paid workers at 21.08 weekly. watchmakers also high. Western region averages 13.65 while small plants under ten workers average 9.83.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
Linois
Jhinois
Montana
Nevada
Arizona
Wyoming
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
North
South Carolina
Western
North Central
North Atlantic
South Central
South Atlantic
Unmanageable horse spurs quick aid from unknown man
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. M. E. Johnson of South Carroll Street faced a runaway horse. The animal became uncontrollable until an unknown man intervened, preventing serious harm. Mrs Johnson, too excited to thank him then, expresses her appreciation through this note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Johnson
South Carroll Street
Hollister elected trustee at Shoemaker creditors meeting
At a meeting of the creditors of C. Shoemaker held at Stearns and Zipf offices, Thomas H. Hollister was elected trustee. The firm’s accounts were reviewed and discussed. creditors were well represented, with attendees from St. Louis and Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. ©. Shoemaker
Stearns & Zipf
Thomas H. Hollister
St. Louis
Kansas City
Real Estate Transfers From Local Listings
John Lehman transfers parcel lot 7 Winneshiek addition to Charles Kasten for 220 dollars. Adam Griffith transfers lot 10 block 2 Lincoln Boulevard subdivision to Minnie Flachtemeier for 1 400 dollars. Otto Schmidt transfers lots 185 154 and 1sd Cedarville to John GC Pepper man by master’s deed for 325 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lehman
Charles Kasten
Winneshiek Addition
Adam
Griffith
Mre
Minnie Flachtemeier
Lincoln Boulevard
Otto Schmidt
John GC
Pepperman
Cedarville
Another Alderman Fined in Rockford Bribery Case
Otto W. Paulson the third Rockford alderman to plead guilty to accepting a bribe was fined 500 dollars plus costs in Winnebago County circuit court Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto W. Paulson
Rockford
Costa
Winnebago County
Chadski La Marge Recital Seats Go On Sale Monday
Monday morning reserved seats for the Chadski La Marge recital will be placed on sale at the Guen ther drag store.
Local Meetings Scheduled For Monday Evening
The Eastern Star will hold a business Nesting Monday evening. The board of directors of the King's Daughters Settlement Home will meet Monday afternoon at 8 o'clock. The Kreeport Shakespeare society will meet Monday evening with Miss Hettinger for the election of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
King’s Daughters, Settlement Home
Kreeport Shakespeare Society
Miss Hettinger
Guenther & Co Promotes Hindipo Nerve Tonic
The-drugstore at the corner of Galena avenue and Galena street offers Hindipo the new nerve tonic and restorer with a guarantee. A 50 cent Blue Label extra strength box and a one dollar box are mailed with a positive satisfaction guarantee. The store claims to cover risk of failure and promises refunds if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RP. Guenther & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Death of Lena Woman at 47 After Tumor Surgery Abortive
Mrs Louisa Heidenrich of Lena died at home at five yesterday afternoon after months of poor health and a tumor. An operation was planned but the patient weakened too much for surgery. She was 47, survived by husband Louis Heidenrich, son Carl, siblings, stepchildren, and other relatives. Funeral plans uncertain. services likely Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Louisa Heidenrich
Stealy
Miss Leseman
Louis Heidenrich
Heidenrich
Tmmanuel Lutheran Church
Carl
J. Hofmeister
Palatine
III
Chas. Gassman
Til
Chas
Fred Leseman
Julius Menage
Towa
Laura
Edna
Theodore
South Dakota
Will Heidenrich
Nebraska
Louis Altenbern
Illinois
Margaret Welty
Nora
Catherine Taylor
Chas. O. Piper
Rockford
Globe Hall
George van Epps
Freeport
Byron Sweat
Finn Swanson
Aurora
Neb
Mildred Hinds
Samuel Taylor
Kent
Mildred Halladay
Cora Doll
Exclusive Berlin Society Faces New Kaiser's Taste
In Paris, Prince Nashimoto, cousin to the Japanese emperor, begins a two to three year stay to study military affairs. Princess Clementina, King Leopold's youngest daughter, loves animents and owns a vast tropical bird collection with twenty Havana griffon dogs. In Budapest, a man trailing Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria was detained on suspicion of plotting bombs, but the parcel contained smoked herrings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Berlin
Nashimoto
Japan
Paris
Clementina
Leopold
Havana
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Budapest
The Bells Revival and Broadway Openings Report
Thomas E Sheats plans a revival of The Bells. Marguerite Sylva debuts in grand opera in Switzerland with Faust. The Marys Lain chorus features performers from Ireland Germany Italy France and Belgium. Charles Frohman to produce Henry Arthur Jones comedy at Hudson Theatre in New York early in September. Beatrice Neves to debut soon in Molly Bawn Duchess writer once popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Sheats
Marguerite Sylva
Switzerand
Ireland
Germany
Italy
France
Belgium
Pointed Paragraphs About Life and Habits
A short editorial quoted from the Boston Globe discusses personal responsibility and self-control. It argues that every man bears responsibility for his life choices and actions, warning against letting ambition or anger derail wiser priorities.
Physicians more prone to illness says British Medical Journal
The British Medical Journal notes doctors as a class are more susceptible to illness than the general population. It cites anxiety from heavy duties and long hours as undermining health, with factors like irregular work, exposure to infection, and scant rest. A statisticians’ comparison shows doctors averaging fifty seven at death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gdds
Ian O
Weather Forecast Predictions And Farmer Focus
W T Foster argues long range forecasts aid crop timing, noting disturbances May 9 to 21 across the Pacific coast to the eastern states. He predicts cool spells, frost risk near mid May, and rainfall shifts in the Ohio valley and western regions, urging farmers to judge forecasts by accuracy relative to normals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.T. Foster
Washington, D. C
Pacific Coast
Pacific Slope
Great Central Valleys
Eastern States
Canada
Ohio Valleys
Southeastern States
Red River
Ohio
Gulf
Pearl City Semi-Pro To Play Local Team Sunday
Pearl City News reports Mertz's Semi-Pro aggregation of Freeport will bat against the local team Sunday May 10 at Eby's ball park in Pearl City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mertz
Freeport
Eby's Ball Park
Pearl City News
County court names Cramer as conservator for feeble minded Dorothy Winning
In county court this morning C. F. Cramer was appointed conservator for Dorothy Winning who was found by a jury to be in a feeble minded and distracted condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Fp. Cramer
Dorothy Winning
Teachers Elected at Damascus and Gilman Schools
Jacob Kiontz is re-elected as teacher at Damascus school and James Kiontz is re-engaged to teach at Gilman school in Kent township, reflecting continued staff stability in local education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Kiontz
Damascus
James Kiontz
Gilman
Kent Township
May concert and dances announced at local venues
Coming events list several performances and socials. On May 1 a quartet recital at Grace Church is scheduled. May 14 features Madame Gadski and Frank Ta Forge in a song recital at the Grand Opera House. May 16 Prof. Dawson hosts a social dance at Lexington Hall, with another Dawson dance on May 22. A Gerimania dance and card party rounds out the month at Lexington Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenmpl
Grace Church
Madame Gadski
Frank Ta Forge
Grand Opert House
Prof. Dawson
Fa Lexington Hall
Lexington Hall
Gerimania
Thanking neighbors for help after bereavement
Damman and family express gratitude to neighbors and friends for assistance during their loss and for the floral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freep Damman
Bucklen Arnica Salve Praised by Tracy Man
Charles I Budahn of Tracy California calls Bucklen’s Arnica Salve the luckiest buy of his life. He says two 25 cent boxes cured years of itching piles after other treatments failed. Available under guarantee at Joseph Emmert’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Charles I. Budahn
Tracy
California
Guranatee
Joseph Emmert
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Mrs. Gordon
the Ladies’ Home
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Galena St
the Daily Journal
Cording
Reau Bulletin
Employes
Diamond Cutters
Harn
Industries
the Royal Box
Ft Boetines
Aoman
Atehi Son Globe
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Brown
Sterion
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Foster
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Pearl City
Troy Cafe 2Ic
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Lincoln School
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Oscar Taylor
Des Carroll
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AL H. Eisenhower
Bordoer
Clark Ave
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Ae—Diood
Cornelius
Brewster Hotel
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South
Galera
John Kareher
Carroll St
Newnes
Olds, Inal
Douglas Pattison
Ilinois
Calume Baki Powter Searlis
Facelsior Lodge
A. F
A. M
Cheracoen Lodge
BR. A. M
Freeport Council
I. M
Freeport Commandery No
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Automobiles
J Machinery
W. R
Idawly
T. B. Jones
Ateki
Minots
P. S
Edw. Allington, Jr
Allington
Koenig Furniture Co. House Furnishers
Koenig Furniture Co
Stephenson St
Wears E. &W
Cravenette
Geo. Ennenga Prop
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