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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1908
Page
5
Series of losses for the Lumberjacks and Cummings raises bids for a better league standing. The streak drops Kreepers into a run for a higher percentage as other results ripple through the league, altering standings and potential tiebreaks.
In a rainy game Freeport defeated Wausau 8 to 2 as Cum mings allowed nine hits but the Freeport bats produced the decisive runs. Early reports had Wausau up 2 to 0 after five, then Freeport surged with runs in the first, sixth, and late frames led by Erickson two hits and Cummings steady on the mound.
Fond du Lac defeated Madison 4 to 1 in the third game of a series. Lynch starred with strong batting as Fond du Lac built an early lead. Batteries for Fond du Lac were Reilly Benalda Wol ford Piddington with Watson Nolden and Smith catching for Madison. In Green Bay Rockford won 5 to 1, extending their series lead as Thacanna contributed for Rockford.
Oshkosh May 25 The locals game with La Crosse was prevented by rain delaying action as Lezie La Belle and Johnson were notable figures in the lineup.
George Ives is bought back by Freeport from South Bend, a move fans welcomed as his absence harmed the club this season. President Rodemeyer confirmed the sale with no details on a potential release. Ives previously advised the team, and his return could keep Freeport near the top. the dispatch also notes Gene Curtis sold to Rockford.
Changes on Freeport include first baseman Crockett from Clinton signed and slated for today’s Fond du Lac game. A new catcher will report soon, and George Ives left Freeport, indicating a substantial roster shakeup. Crockett played 100+ games last season with a .987 fielding average and is described as a heavy hitter.
Rockford notes consolation in seeing Wausau blank Freeport in consecutive games. The report highlights back to back shutouts and the ongoing rivalry shaping local standings. The brief mentions fan reaction and upcoming schedule implications.
The Me league baseball standings are listed with national and American sections, including teams like Philadelphia Brooklyn St. Louis and Chicago New York. Notable results show Philadelphia 10 1 St Louis and Cincinnati beating Pittsburgh. various boxouts and typos appear but names and scores indicate a lively league update with multiple games and pitchers mentioned among the few clear facts.
The Horseshoe cafe will be closed tomorrow morning for a number of days for extensive repairs and decorating. Announcement of opening will be made later. tf.
We invite you to judge for yourself by inspecting the goods and prices. Visit anytime and compare quality and service. After you decide if it pays to trade here, we will abide by your decision without complaint.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers debates permanent headquarters as Cleveland Indianapolis and Hot Springs vie for the 1907 convention site. A home for the aged and disabled, run with a 25 cent annual member assessment, may be placed with joint trustees from three brotherhoods. John OKeefe promotes Highlands near Chicago as a base.
A testimonial from Dr. Philip Z. Hart claims Hyomei cured his severe catarrh and night coughing. The ad asserts thousands of testimonials, promises refunds if ineffective, and lists a Hyomei outfit at 1.00 with 0.50 per bottle for subsequent treatment, offered by Wm. F. Jungkunz.
The June American Boy issue features the front cover batter and catcher, ongoing serials like Bred in the Bone and Four Boys on the Mississippi, and Jimmy Jones Pirate’s conclusion. It includes short stories Bolus the Wolf-dog Play ing the Game and Pierson's Protege, with articles on education Shakespearean comparisons and youth topics. Over 70 illustrations, $1.00 yearly from Sprague Publishing Co., Detroit.
Brights Disease diabetes rheumatism gout gravel dropsy and bladder inflammation are blamed on sick kidneys. Guenther druggists advertise Hindipo to cure kidney and nervous troubles with a prepaid mail offer. Six boxes cost 2.50 under a positive guarantee and at risk to the buyer.
Elgin May 25 heavy outside buying lifts butter on the board of trade to 23 cents, up from last week and with New York and Chicago at 24 as speculators seek investment. Local output climbs to 783 400 pounds this week, while pasturage favors dairy butter, hinting at a further price pressure ahead.
Omega Ohio merchant and telephone company president E Humphrey credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life during a severe cough. He notes it reached the cough spot when other remedies failed and mentions its throat and chest healing claims. Sold at Joseph Emmert’s drug store for 50 cents and $1.00 with a trial bottle free.
Edward Livingston of Louisiana born in 178? secretary of state under Andrew Jackson. French decree bans Louis Philippe and family. Gen Richard Oglesby nominated Illinois governor. 1847 Princess of Wales born. Emperor Nicholas II crowned at Moscow in 1905. Baron Alphonse de Rothschild died.
The writer, credited with twenty-nine works, shows a history of diverse output. He exhibited in Paris in 188% and then moved to New York to pursue magazine illustration and a career in writing. He gained early popularity with histories and romances and later produced novels set in New York Life, plus magazine stories and a drama performed by Ada Rehan.
The piece notes fevers on high elevations and malaria at lower levels, tied to altitude. It touts Hilectrie Bitters as the most effective remedy to counter climate affections lassitude malaria jaundice biliousness fever and ague and general debility. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store. Price 50c.
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