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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1907

Page

7

Illinois rivers around FS carp form major NY shipments

The Illinois fish commission reports annual catches near 26 million pounds with the Illinois River shipping about 20 million pounds to New York. Carp dominate seven eighths of shipments, with catfish and other varieties following. tank car shipping and winter fishing rules are noted. Descriptions of carp impacts on native species, prices, and regional consumption are included.

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Plan to unite 7000 independent phone firms in a merger

A Chicago convention of 1000 managers and presidents from 30 states will plan a merger of about 7000 independent telephone companies into a single organization. The move aims to build long distance lines and provide unified toll service to over 3 million users, with Ohio and Indiana leading state involvement.

United States Canada Chicago International Independent Telephone Association Auditorium Hotel Ohio Indiana Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maine Minnesota Michigan Missouri Nebraska New York North Carolina South Dakota Oregon Pennsylvania Texas New Hampshire Virginia Washington West Virginia Tennessee Vermont

Dr Kings New Discovery Praised By Fort Edward Resident

My Best Friend Alexander Benton of Rural Route 1 Fort Edward N Y says Dr Kings New Discovery cured his asthma six years ago and also cured his son's wife incipient consumption. The remedy ends coughing and other symptoms, with a full guarantee by Jas Fimmert druggist. 50 cents and 1 dollar, trial bottle free.

Alexander Benton Fort Edward N. Y Jas Fimmert

La Belle Oxfords for Ladies at BE&W Sale

Footwear offer for ladies priced at two dollars in all feather and style variations at the BE and W store. The notice highlights a sale event likely dated in May.

Notice to Contractors for New Church Building Bids

Sealed proposals invited for material and labor to erect a new church building. Bids due by 5 p m May 29 1907. Plans and specifications from Rev L C Schmidt 109 Oak Street Freeport TH. Proposals sealed and addressed to Rev L Schmidt by order Building Committee.

Prinity Chearch L. C. Schmidt Rev. L. ©. Schmidt Oak Street Freeport

Illinois ships Lincoln exhibit to Jamestown fair

Illinois shipped a historical display to the Jamestown exposition including twenty five cases of Lincolnia and fourteen cases of general history along with a historical map and Illinois views. Mrs Jessie Palmer Weber librarian and secretary to the state historical library will supervise placing the exhibit and is to be away about a week. The map and portraits of Virginian ancestry figures feature prominent Illinois personalities from Springfield.

Illinois Jamestown State of Illinois Jessie Palmer Weber State Historical Library Historical Lbrary Richard Yates Charles Dresser Abraham LinesIn Miss Todd Charles Lanphier Abraham Lincoln Robert Todd Charles Matheny John M. Palmer John T. Stuart

Chicago vies for 1908 party conventions backing

Chicago commercial interests push to host the 1908 Republican and Democratic conventions. Charles A. Stevens leads the convention bureau as Illinois national committeemen receive assurances of moral and financial support. Democratic and Republican leaders acknowledge a broad field and timing debates, with a December Democratic meeting planned.

Commercial Association Chicago Illinois Charles A. Stevens The Roger C. Sullivan Frank O. Lowden Republican National Committee Curt M. Treat Convention Bureau Stevens National Sullivan Democratic National Committee Lowden

Wonderful Eczema Cure Reported by Pa Family

A Henriettta Pennsylvania family credits Electric Bitters with curing their five year eczema case in their boy after doctors failed. They praise the tonic as the best blood medicine and bodybuilding health aid. Guaranteed at Joseph Emmerts' drug store 50c. The Daily Journal delivers citywide for 10c a week.

N. A. Adams Henrietta Joseph Emmerts

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