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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1905
Page
2
A label awarded to the Threeport Journal by the International Typographical Union recognizes its use of union labor in its mechanical departments.
In Dixon President Roosevelt thanked school teachers for patience constant care and intelligent consideration. He said teachers supplement the home work by shaping the right type of men and women, calling their efforts essential to national progress.
The Minneapolis Journal notes with irony that the New York Superintendent of Insurance reacts with amazement upon learning Alexander and Hyde draw $200,000 yearly each, Tarhett $60,000, and Arbell's stenographer $12,000, asking where he has been the last five or ten years.
The text discusses a surplus exceeding eighty million dollars held by Equitable Life policyholders with officers in dispute over its use. It calls for rate legislation on life insurance and railroads, noting excessive charges by old companies to fund large surpluses. It also cites President Roosevelt stating he will not seek re election and his insistence on railroad reform without compromise.
The Ottawa Republican Times notes local experience with bonus factories and adopts the Rock Island club’s view that a legitimate factory seeking better rotation need not receive a bonus. The Davenport Times and Freeport reports echo the idea, citing recent failures and citizen weariness with public bonuses for promised new factories.
Department Commander Lucas of the Indiana G A R cites statistics showing farmers formed more than three quarters of Indiana soldiers in the Civil War, with 46 074 farmers, 10 952 mechanics, 1 485 business men, 1 087 professional men, 333 printers, 2 453 laborers, and 1 450 miscellaneous. Farmers were the mainstay in peace and war, highlighting that many left the plow to defend the nation.
The text argues that revised tariff protection lines are needed as U.S. steel, delivered to London at 22 per ton by American manufacturers who charge 33 per ton to American buyers, shows the cost disparities and urges action to shield U.S. producers.
A political stance critiques current tariff policy, arguing states do not need protection and tariffs should align with foreign prices. It warns of a coming Bermarratic Congress if tariffs on protection lines fail to be revised, asserting Americans should not pay higher prices than foreign buyers for the same goods.
A civic voice extols Freeport as the city of churches and upright character. It asserts that wickedness exists but is less than in similar towns, urging ministers to lead through moral suasion, education, and Christianity to sustain Freeport’s high moral tone.
The 1836 Illinois legislature, paid three dollars per day, boasted an extraordinary roster. It included future leaders such as Orville Brown ing Robert K. McLaughlin Henry I. Mills William Thomas John Whiteside and John Wood in the Senate. In the House stood Edward D. Baker John Hogan Milton Veante Newton Cloud Richard N. Cullom John Dennis Dixon Stephen A. Douglas Jesse K. Dubois Richard Edwards Usher Bullet John A. Login John McClernand James Sengile John Moore and Abraham Lincoln among others. The body produced future U S presidents senators governors and judges, with eight future U S Senators and three future governors among its ranks. The piece argues low pay did not deter top talent and credits the 1836 group for exceptional ability and influence in Illinois and beyond.
President Wish of the Thinais Cen ter delivered the welcoming address to the International Milwhyr Congress, praising railways and global unity. Delegates from many nations attended as discussions covered early rail development and its impact on travel and trade, including mentions of Manchester to Liverpool and the first steam railway efforts.
Since 1850 the United States built more railways than France and Holland combined and has kept more rail lines than Europe since 1860. US lines are capitalized at low per mile costs, while Britain shows higher capitalization. Passenger and freight tonnages grew markedly, with US rates noted as lower than any other country, though concerns about rate discrimination persist.
A man seeks a railroad ticket with a $2 bill. MT demands $8 for the ticket. He pawns the $2 bill for $41.40, then on the way back meets a friend and sells the pawn ticket for $1.50. That leaves him $1. Now who bears the missing dollar?
A historic fragment stresses that a true gentleman is honest and honorable, prioritizing the rights and feelings of others. It asserts clothing or status do not define gentility, and that genuine manners come from inner refinement and consideration.
A historical fragment urges keen attention to organized government and public life. It emphasizes that politics in the United States is a serious undertaking and that every citizen should take an active interest in governance and related civic activities.
A garbled passage describes pressure on freight regulations as rail lines face shifts in rules and pricing. It mentions Mane Thalleys Hore water Wat and Urnimsporkinidntates in relation to government oversight, with Vie dyads seen as being extended.
Parher Walters presenting as Chicas a temperance advocate recounts a quirky exchange with a jatrishioner named Joan and a reverend named Sam. The dialogue centers on entering a place with the devil accompanying, and one man noting he can pay for only his own drink.
Judge Sherman addressed the House committee on the primary law, declaring his faith in the people. The remarks emphasized trust in public judgment and a belief in citizen involvement in primary processes.
Voters understand the intent of the primary law and feel competent to choose party candidates. Judge Sherman remains in close touch with public sentiment and speaks with authority on the issue.
Years ago PHIp Brooks recovered from an illness and refused visitors. Robert G. Ingersoll called on the bishop who welcomed him briefly. Ingersoll remarked on the irony of denial contrasted with hoping to see friends in the next world.
The father of M. Casimir-Porter found Corot painting a work described as a masterpiece. A patron agreed to buy it if he covered the longtime butcher and baker bills of Millet. The bills totaled nearly $6,000, unpaid for twelve years.
The excerpt notes a bygone custom where men offered to carry bundles for women as a courtesy, likened to a queen and her servant. It contrasts with modern behavior, where southern women and their northern counterparts now carry their own purchases home.
A reflection on health and appetite being the core value of wealth. The author argues that good health and a strong appetite enable most purchasing power, and that mass fortune awaits those who can obtain these without physical labor. The piece contends the system preserves equality by letting the poor gain advantage through such gains.
A Winslow Register editorial urges selecting virtuous company to improve character and describes organizing the upcoming soldiers reunion in Winslow. It calls for citizen involvement, proper preparation, and creating a grand, warm welcome for visiting veterans.
In Nish Servia a man named Stevan Zikitsch is said to be 417 years old and well preserved. He recounts fighting Turks in earlier wars and notes Lord Byron as a beloved young English figure whose death was mourned by Greeks during the insurrection.
Archison Globe recounts a scene from Atchisan homes where men endure long waits, keeping fires, caring for children, and guiding bedtime prayers while wives toil and endure late nights. The piece contrasts silent, steadfast husbands with worn routines and the nightly rhythm of domestic life.
The article warns that US railroad mileage could reach 100,600 miles in twenty hours, urging rapid expansion and signaling a surge in steel and iron demand. It notes New York’s early iron building era and the modern rise of large structures using girders and iron bets as example of construction ramping up with increased mileage.
The long network of railroads covers every county and state, backed by immense capital. Yet last week a death occurred at East Orange, marking a stark human note amid the vast industry.
An article discusses the evolution from early wooden rails to a nationwide steel network and argues that when the Interstate Commerce Commission rules against a railroad, the burden should fall on those seeking to overturn the decision. It endorses Roosevelt and urges Congress to empower quicker court reversals to stop railroad discrimination and ensure equal treatment for all shippers.
There are a few men in the world who are known and recognized as great simply because of their superior endowments and devotion to principle. Many are recognized as great because of skillful manipulation but the magnificent army of really great persons will never have a place in history. This is composed of the men and women who act well their part, who live honest, clean and noble lives of effort and self sacrifices, making those about them happy, doing well the work which their lands find to do and exerting a helpful influence over the lives of those with whom they come in contact. Every community possesses many such. They ask no recognition and usually receive but little but it is upon such as these that the real burdens of society rest and it is they who support its very foundations without even a word of complaint.
Mr Hull proposes using $1,000,000 in U S funds yearly to promote rifle practice for military age men a plan aimed at boosting county defense. The article argues long range marksmanship won battles from New Orleans to the Boer War and asserts universal training would deter invasions by arming all who may be needed in an emergency.
A civic exhortation praising immigrant participation in American society and crediting Republican policies for protection, stable money, and economic opportunity. It notes diverse nationalities in urban life and claims progress from protectionist policy while referencing the removal of Spanish rule and a rising flag of freedom.
Fragmentary verses recall hardship and patriotism, detailing a marching refrain then shifting to a reflection on enduring qualities. It notes a congregation member who once served as fleet engineer of Parraguit and compares ancient naval arms to modern ships, pondering national resolve in case of future conflict.
The quote invokes the spirit that drove Farragut and his men as they pressed forward to victory, underscoring a call to perseverance and steadfast resolve in the face of adversity.
A speculative report claims President Roosevelt has been offered and would accept the Harvard University presidency, assuming duties after his current term ends in 1909. The source notes Roosevelt’s liberal education energy and character would benefit American manhood and inspire those he leads, though no official confirmation has been made.
The 78 year old Hon. William Stewart departs Washington City bound for Tonopah Utah to start a new law practice and watch mineral development. Once a Nevada prospector during the gold boom he grew wealthy then lost much of it and now hopes to regain fortune through law and mining ventures. He served thirty years in the United States Senate and refused re election with his term ending March 4.
The discussion states that wage levels and hours are not the sole factors in labor strife. It argues that systemic issues like idle periods, high living costs, unequal taxation, capital seizures, and rising landlordism drive hardship. Strikes are deemed only to ease conditions, not solve the core problem, per Catholic Citizen.
Genoa reports reveal Christopher Columbus received only 300 dollars for discovering a new continent. The writer laments the 60 dollar a month rate as inadequate wages and compares Columbus to a hired servant, arguing a grand admiral would have better suited the historic task.
The piece argues that honesty, a timeless moral, should guide Missouri politics. It frames a political shift as a revolt against business bribery and freight-rate manipulation, praising Folk as a radical committed to reform. It notes his victory as Democratic governor hinges on honesty over entrenched interests.
A editorial meditation on medical jurisprudence argues that patient death after surgery is not proof of failure. It criticizes physician secrecy and blamed myths, noting errors often lie with druggists or patient conditions rather than the operation itself.
A fragmented tale mocks a boy named John Wanamaker who spent sixty dollars to advertise a dry goods shop in Philadelphia. The story contrasts his waste with rivals who avoid ads, noting his store growth and diminished time for study as a moral about imprudent spending on print advertising.
A quirky collage of exchanges from a period newspaper page depicting social misadventures. Characters discuss weddings, dramatic readings, dance invitations, vestry meetings, and a maid at a masquerade, revealing gossip and light domestic intrigue.
The piece warns that daily habits, good or bad, become like iron fetters. Once formed they require great effort to break, especially bad habits begun young such as smoking or drinking. It emphasizes the ease of saying no initially but the lasting struggle thereafter.
An old advertisement-style warning describes the decline of vitality from overwork and worry. It cites symptoms such as heat dizziness poor concentration blurred vision fatigue and irritability. The remedy offered is Dr Chase's Blood and Nerve Food priced at 50 cents and sold by Jos Emmert with a guarantee.
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