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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
5
A study notes Italians living in box cars while working on railroad sections, using mobile camps to move crews quickly. It cites lower costs for Italians who cook their own meals, send remittances home, and save more than other immigrants on rail construction sites. It includes figures on weekly spending, boarding costs, and remittance totals to Italy and other countries.
The Gollmar Bros American show arrives in Freeport on Monday May 18 with a circus museum menagerie and hip podrome. Promoted as larger than before the displays include a monster hippopotamus trained elephants and a rare black wark. Two performances are scheduled with doors at 1 and 7 pm and a free street parade at 10 am.
Letters from Mrs. M A Drake of Utica and others praise Hyomei for instant relief from catarrh bronchitis hay fever and asthma. They claim cures or strong improvements and note a money back guarantee. The ad mentions a pocket inhaler with a $1 outfit and extra bottles at 50 cents.
This date in history notes births of Robert C Winthrop Henry Cabot Lodge and Sir Charles Barry along with insurrection events in Paris and the Hotel de Ville attack. It mentions Napoleon’s remains debate, Chief Justice Chase lying in state, women gaining degrees at London University and Pennsylvania's 1966 press muzzle bill signing.
The notice claims climate impacts disease by altitude with fevers at high elevations and malaria at lower levels. It promotes Electric Bitters as the effective remedy for lassitude malaria jaundice biliousness fever and debility, calling it the great alterative and blood purifier. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Emimert's drug store for one dollar.
Preeport officials announce a July fourth business celebration led by local leaders to mark the holiday. The event aims to showcase community growth and entrepreneurial spirit with activities and remarks from prominent figures.
Sealed bids will be received until 2 p.m. May 16 by the committee on sewers at the City Engineer's Office for construction of all sewer connections for season tyus. A bond of 2000 dollars is required. Signed by the 5-Lidlw Committee on Sewers.
Peoria Elks prepare for the annual state association gathering May 19 to 21. Delegates from Freeport and Quincy will attend. sights include steamboat excursions, rituals, a grand smoker, business sessions, and a grand parade at Lake View park. Awards honor attendance, parade display, and ritual achievements.
The Press Agent hails The Widow McCarty as a witty musical con flection with seven pretty daughters and a chorus of life sized teddy bears. Mayme McParlin shines as comedienne, Russel Craner as O’Hooligan, and a fine chorus in extravagant costumes. Sixteen numbers propel the performance at the Grand Opera House for matinee and night on Saturday May 16.
Mime Johanna Gadski, famed Wagnerian soprano, appears at Grand Opera House Freeport Friday evening May 15. Accompanist is Frank La Forge. Her career blends concert and opera with a Met return thrilling New York fans. Engagement guided by Eleanor Markham Griffith.
Chicago theatregoers learn the famous George Barr McCutcheon tale Brewster's Millions returns to McVicker's theatre for an open run with the same cast and elaborate scenery from the original New York and Colonial Chicago productions. Edith Taliaferro leads as Peggy Gray with William B. Mack as Napper Warrison and Edward Abeles as Monty Brewster, supported by a noted company including Janis and Hovden in a springtime program.
Freeport undertakers and state association members receive notices for the annual Bloomington convention June 9 through 11, with a free embalming school preceding it. The state board of health meets for examinations of applicants for undertaker permits and assistants, and a debate on whether to end opening caskets at church funerals is expected to spark wide discussion.
The City cemetery mowing contracts were awarded late yesterday afternoon. W. H. Hennick will mow the old part and central row for 000, RK. J. Wilkenson covers blocks 2 3 4 6 and 6 in the cemetery addition for 600, and Fred Koller mows block 1 in the addition for 140.
Omega Ohio store owner and local telephone company president E Humphrey praises Dr King s New Discovery. He says it reached the cough spot and helped sore throat and chest when other remedies failed. Sold at Joseph Emmert s drug store with guarantee 50 cents and 1.00 trial bottle free.
William Alden Smith born Dowagine Michigan May 12 1850 son of poor parents grew up in Grand Rapids. He studied law admitted to bar in 1883 and built a railroad client practice. He served in Congress then as United States senator and influenced House leadership under Speaker Cannon.
Cedar View merchant B G Stewart claims customers receive gold weight value per box for constipation malaria or biliousness with Dr King’s New Life Pills. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmert’s drug store. 25c.
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery at 10 cents per week. The notice highlights affordable home access for readers and outlines service scope within the metropolitan area.
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