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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1907

Page

7

Elk Club Meeting Special Train Leaves Freeport to Bloomington

On account of the Annual Meeting of the Elks the special train will depart Freeport at 7 15 a m reach Bloomington at 11 15 a m returning leave Bloomington at 11 00 p m A round trip rate of 250 will be in effect good going and returning on this train only Tickets at one and one third fare will be sold for the meeting on May 20 21 22 and 23 good returning until May 24.

the Elks Freeport Bloomington

Farmer confidence and Canadian land sales rise in push for new homesteads

Secretary Wilson warns against universal crop failure and stock manipulation fears while Northwestern farmers move funds to Canada. Manitoba and Western Colonization Co. rep WM. Clement promotes WHEAT LANDS for sale with easy terms as 1998 immigration totals show significant movement from the US and UK to Canada. Excursions to inspect land offered every Tuesday.

Walltreet Wilson Northwestern Stili Canadna WM. Clement Freeport Manitoba and Western Colonization Co Canada Dakotas Minnesota British Isles Continental Europe United States

Memory as gospel mnemonics in a May Los Angeles sermon

A May 19 sermon uses memory imagery to urge gratitude for God's benefits. The pastor warns memory fades like fallen monuments, compares memory to a secretive castle, and urges deep, associative impressions and written reminders to retain divine mercies. He highlights David, Lincoln, and Blind Tom as memory lessons and calls youth to study Christ.

Los Angeles Cal Cliff Virginia Washington Commonwealth Westover William Byrd James River Colonel Byrd Singland David God Bathsheba Ile Nathan Dinacras Rhodes Diagoras Christ Tom Beethoven Liszt Chopin Tummel Toni Europe Redison Benjamin Franklin Tie Elow Win Louis Klopsch

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Ad

Old pharmacy ad states DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills give relief for weak kidneys backache and urinary troubles. Sold by Wm F Jungkunz druggist at 85 Stephenson Street.

DeWitt Wm. F. Jungkunz Stephenson Street

DeWit's Little Barly Risers Promotion by Jungkunz

William F Jungkunz druggist at 3 Stephenson Street advertises DeWit's Little Barly Risers and famous lute pills for sale.

DeWit Wm. F. Jungkunz Stephenson Street

Daily Journal Delivers Ne A Week Citywide

The Daily Journal announces delivery service to all city areas for a Ne a week period, expanding access and ensuring readers receive timely issues across the urban area.

the Daily Journal

Philadelphia's Negroes A Century Of Presence And Population

The Philadelphia Ledger notes that blacks have long been in the region since colonial times and cites early Pennsylvania laws mentioning black and white servants. It states Philadelphia’s 1900 census count at 62,013 with contemporary estimates near 80,000, about 5 percent of the city’s population and among the largest northern黒 populations.

Philadelphia Province of Pennsylvania William Penn Delaware New York Chicago Washington Baltimore New Orleans Philadelphia Ledger

Forty Pound Lapdog Causes Fare Dispute on Rail

A woman traveling from Pountingdon Street on the Reading line with a large water spaniel faced a conductor who denied dogs in the car. She was told to move the dog to the baggage car and pay 10 cents, claiming the fare to the terminal was only 5 cents for people but 10 cents for dogs. The passenger argued, then kept the dog on her lap to finish the journey. Philadelphia Record.

Pountingdon Street Reading Railway The Indy Milady Fido Mme,Philadelphiia

Utah's Natural Bridges Explored and Described

Reports detail six natural bridges in southeastern Utah identified by early explorers from Safe Lake City. The Autuusti bridge leads with an 820 foot span and 265 foot height, Caroline and Busin bridges follow for their spans or heights, while the third bridge features a massive span. The text notes curious Cypress knees and mentions their uncertain practical value.

Utah Virginia Pike’s Peak Ds Chau Mount Washington Safe Lake City Caroline

Cusca Sweet for Babies Ad, Teething Remedy

An advertisement promoting Cusca sweet as the best remedy for colic summer complaint diarrhoea and sour stomach. It claims efficacy during teething when irritation affects the stomach and intestines. Sold by Wm F Jung kunz druggist Stephenson street.

Wm. F. Jungkunz Stephenson Street

A Line on Her Age and Alterations in Brief Snippets

A woman faints upon receiving a telegram about her son in law while guests rush to help. A tailor jokes about adjusting prices, illustrating light social sketches. Vignettes reveal witty exchanges and domestic moments in period newspaper tone.

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Church fair notes reveal society styles and gowns

The society editor described Mrs Green wife of a prominent milk dealer as age appropriately gowned in watered silk at the church fair. The item captures local social detail and attire without broader events.

Banking names and capital in Freeport Illinois list

A catalog of Freeport Illinois banks with presidents cashiers and directors. It notes STATE BANK with capital 125000 and a savings department at GERMAN BANK with capital 150000, plus THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK with 150000 capital and THE SECOND NATIONAL BANK with 100000 capital and 20000 surplus. Interest is paid on time deposits and time certificates.

D.C. Stover H. H. Antrim F. Dorman Rags’t G. Shumway Henry Baker T. State Bank R. G. Shumway A. S. Held W. H. Holland En W. Hoefer H. Antrim Dr. J. Beet D Freeport Ill Cc. O. Collmann D. F. Graham B. Bidwell Wright A. Bidwell J. MM. Clark Ass’t Cashier John Burrell Joseph Emmert C. H. Little Wm. ‘O. Wight O. B. Minnell Boyd P. Hill Addison M. V. B. Elson Webster L. Z. Farwell THE Second National Bank Illinois M. V. B. Bison L. Farwel FI. S&s

East and West Bound Train Schedule and Connections

East bound trains No 200 through No 206 and No 21 run with varying services from 7:15 am to 9:40 pm, including buffet parlor car on No 200 and cafe or parlor services on others. West bound No 201 to No 209 offer coach and parlor car service, Sunday variations, and connections at Rockford for Beloit Janesville Milwaukee and Madison. John F. Daly, Agent.

East Bound C’ Cage West Bound C’cage Preep't Rockford Bayloft Janesville Milwaukee Madison Belvidere Sycamore DeKalb Beloit Harveard

Train Schedule Fragments for Rock Island Route

Intermittent listings show East Bound Westbound passenger and freight trains from Rock Island with times to Milwaukee Janesville Madison Omaha and Cedar Rapids. Agent J B Swehatt notes connections and daily departures including 7 35 am 1 45 pm 4 84 pm and 6 47 pm among others.

Arriva Dale Rock Island Fraight Assengers Freep Racine Paase'gers Mt. Carroll Davern Chicago Milwautew Ayd Milwaukee Janesville Madison Anaes Omaha Cedar Rapids Pokate North South Dakota J. B. Swehatt

Chicago Great Western Maple Leaf Route Trains</br>

Chicago Great Western schedules list multiple passenger trains from South Erport with numbers and routes to Chicago aiding connections to St Paul Minneapolis Waterloo Des Moines Omaha and Kansas City. Special express daily services run east and west with limited Sunday operation. Agent R Hulett and J P Almer note through checks and extra charges. Forrestor depot details include a daily Whalis exsept Sunday schedule.

New Dubuque St. Paul Minneapolis Waterloo Marshalltown Des Moines Omaha Kansas City St. Jesep Dubuqua Chicago Pal R. Hulett Agen J. P. Almer St. Paul Mian

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