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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1906
Page
1
Report from West Report on April 26 describes early sowing of cabbage tomato and celery plants at Burchard's garden. The item notes garden readiness and emphasis on early planting.
Persons wishing privileges for Woodmen on June day may secure them at the secretary office 110 Galena St over Otto Wagners book bindery subscribers may remit at his face where they will be. Faced ted a ers pis Bauscuer Secretary. Brlod lw.
Burdett, noted pianist, places orders at Brown and Dolmeyers for phonograph tesdtt records and related piano accessories. Confirmation of availability and delivery timing expected.
Riley & Wheat advertise ladies and children's knit underwear and vests. The C M and St Paul railroad offers excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo for 24.40 round trip from July 10 to 15, with limit August 8 due to the Elks annual meeting. Sweat agent.
Rome reports renewed push to canonize Christopher Columbus on the 400th anniversary of his death. Petitioners from many nations press the sacred college, while details of the lengthy beatification process and required miracles show why sainthood may take centuries.
Winslow and Co offers up to date shoes at lowest prices and claims to meet and outrun all competitors with reliable service and strong value.
A well attended Trades and Labor Council meeting rejected a labor paper advertising scheme aimed at merchants, citing risks of “fleece” to business. The council praised its stance defending business principles, noting similar rejections in the past six months. The item cites broader union activity including eight hour days, new unions, and labor growth across the country.
A sunrise enthusiasm spreads as residents join an early rising habit. Neighbors rise before dawn to tend gardens and homes, asserting the joy and vigor of mornings. The piece celebrates the fresh air and productive start to the day, noting renewed energy and communal spirit.
A compact list notes historic dates: 1217 Battle of Lincoln, 1242 Henry II sails for France, 1535 Cartier voyage, 1536 Anne Boleyn executed, 1622 Osman I killed, 1643 New England formed, 1676 Turners Falls battle, 1689 Connecticut charter removal, 1715 Halifax dies, 1785 John Wilson born, 1795 Boswell dies, 1798 Fitzgerald arrested, 1847 Carrick disaster, 1862 Butler order rescinded, 1868 Vicksburg assault, 1864 Hawthorne dies, 1865 Jefferson Davis at Fortress Monroe, 1868 hail in San Antonio, 1875 Lincoln widow to sanitarium, 1878 Calcutta theatre fire, 1884 Kishm earthquake, 1887 Chinese railroad opening, 1893 Murdoch dies, 1895 Hovas defeated, 1905 Bluebeard Hoch death sentence.
Forecasts warn of a coming dreath in June affecting corn oats and grass with storms and temperature swings across the continent. Weather charts and forecasts emphasize severe disturbances and rainfall changes through late May and June with focus on Pacific coast central valleys and eastern states. The author proposes a $100000 appropriation to study earthquakes and expand a continental disturbance record.
The piece notes women are busy and lack time for beauty routines and promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea priced at 35 cents for Tea or Tablets by Joseph Emmert.
May 1810 social schedule lists a Masonic temple convention on May 1, Prof Dawson dances May 1 and May 5, a St Pius hall dance May 2 with card party and another May 2 dance, May 24 ceremonial at Masonic temple plus a Roof P daily party by Woodmen and Royal Neighbors. June 1 marks the last Dawson social for the season.
Weekly list shows names including Miss Mildred Latham Miss Carrie Orenler Mrs Mathis Miss Kimma Daley Mrs Kit Wetzell and Mr Armstrong R M Buneher Joh Murphy G Mayer Salisbury Death Fred Rodgers and others. Postmaster Smith D Atkins notes Winslow & Co have sold Comfort slippers at 25 cents per pair for years and the price remains unchanged.
The 4th Series matured May 1 and the 41st Series is now open for subscription. The building and loan system offers security and a strong return on investment. Subscriptions invited with monthly payments at 50 cents per share. C. F. Hilpreth, Secretary.
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