Long Range Weather Forecast Contest Opens 1908
Washington May 30 1908 W T Foster reports the contest between long range forecasts and the U S Weather Bureau will begin in June The article notes predicted disturbances warm and cool waves across the continent from May 26 to June 16 with severe storms and drought in parts of the corn region and a generally above normal rainfall east of meridian 90 The Weather Bureau enters the field and Chief Moore becomes a long range forecaster
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W. T. Foster
Washington, D. C
Pacific Coast
Pacific Slope
Great Central Valleys
Eastern States
Mississippi
Missouri
Burlington
Iowa
Florida
New England
Canada
Middle Southwest
U. S. Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
Moore
Perfect hatch of fifteen Bull Cochins by Blondie Jacobs
Carl Jacobs known as Blondie of Freeport displays a perfect hatch of fifteen Bull Cochin chicks from fifteen eggs. He has long operated in poultry, claiming no equal in the center of the industry and noting his record as among the era's best hatches.
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Carl Jacobs
Socialists Pick Delegates at Local Convention
Socialists in this district met at the Trades and Labor hall this afternoon to select senatorial and congressional delegates and to arrange for the primaries.
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Trades and Labor Hall
Death of Daniel D Wareham Belvidere Resident
Daniel D Wareham 75 of Belvidere died in Fire Station No 1 after experiencing chest pains while walking on North State Street. He was treated at the scene, later died from angina pectoris chronic heart trouble. Coroner Hawkey led an inquest with verdict attributing death to heart trouble. Relatives live in Freeport and Iowa. brother in Freeport notified.
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Belvidere
Daniel D. Wareham
Freeport
Dan Wareham
North State Street
Winne’s
Sam Adris
Wareham
Central
Hawkey
Ian
State Street Bridge
Iowa
F. B. Johnston
John Kreiger
Arthur Humphrey
Alvin Church
Samuel Ardis
James C. Carney
Frank Park
Remains of Mr Wareham Brought to Freeport
The remains of Mr Wareham were brought to Freeport last evening by John Wareham a nephew and were taken to the home of David Wareham 87 Walnut street Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 o'clock the Rev W H Beynon pastor of the First Baptist church to officiate Burial will be at Oakland The pall bearers will be Messen Crip Washburn J N Galloway Elmer G Pratt George Long James Kramer and Henry Hillmer Decedent was born in Pennsylvania Aug 1 1938 He came to Illinois in 1857 and a year later to Freeport where he was engaged in the occupation of well driller Fifteen years ago he moved to Belvidere The surviving relatives are his brother David and two sisters Mrs Ad Kauffman and Mrs John Yordy.
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Wareham
Freeport
John Wareham
David Wareham
Walnut Street
W.H. Beynon
First Baptist Church
Oakland
Messen Crip Washburn
J. N. Galloway
Elmer G. Pratt
George
Politicians and delegates shape party politics nationwide
The article surveys Democratic and Republican conventions with details on Alaska delegates for Bryan, Missouri leaders, Kentucky plans, Tammany Hall, and expected speakers. It notes decoration plans in Denver, costs, and the shift away from portraits at Chicago. It also discusses farmer literature and satirical views on rural reading habits.
Ministering circle of King's Daughters to meet Monday
The Ministering circle of King's Daughters will meet Monday afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs. L L Munn, 263 Stephenson street. A large attendance of members is expected.
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King's Daughters
L. L. Munn
Stephenson Street
Reading for the Farmers
Readable fragments discuss farmers and newspaper consumption. It notes many farmers borrow or own papers, with about half near the post office receiving tri weekly or daily papers and a portion reading magazines such as Cosmopolitan or Mc Clure's. The tone suggests survey style observations on reader habits.
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Cosmopolitan
McClure’s
Notice to Gur Customers About Foley Hughes Honey and Tar
Notice proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy not regulated by National Pure Food and Drug law. It claims no opiates or harmful drugs and recommends it as a safe remedy for children and adults. Signed by H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Freeport to Celebrate July 4th Big Event
F J Burdett piano tuner orders with Brown and Dollmeyer’s for phone 38A0. Vader reminds that Freeport will have a big celebration on July 4th.
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F. J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmeyer
Freeport
Freeport Churches Plan Sabbath Services Across Town
A slate of Freeport religious gatherings outlines Sunday and weekday services at First Church of Christ Scientist, Christian Church, First English Evangelical Lutheran, Caled Evangelical, Oak Street Evangelical, Embury Methodist, Second Presbyterian, First Presbyterian, First Baptist, First U B Church, English Reformed and more. Activities include sermons on necromancy, lilies of life, modern evils, and Sunday school, with times ranging from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and dozens of pastors inviting all residents.
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Freeport
Freeport Theosophical Society
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Stephenson Street
Christian Church
F. W. Emerson
Masonic Temple
Mise Nettie Jordan
Christian Training School
First
English Evangelical Lutheran
Philip H. R. Mullen
Pleasant Streets
L. C. Schmidt
Oak St
Margaret Engle
Oak Street
Young People's Alliance
J. G. Schwab
Embury Methodist Episcopal
Ray Clarkson Harker
D. D
Epworth League
Second Presbyterian
C. Swanzey
Christian Endeavor
Alaska For Christ
Ida Bastian
First Presbyterian Church
H. L. Moore
Flist Baptist
Stephenson St. Rey
William H. Beynon
U. B
F. M. Davis
Sheridan Garman
English Reformed
Galena Ave
Pleasant St
M. Rohrbaugh
Local Visitors and Calls From Freeport Burgh
Jay W Hyatt of Belvit and C Thomas of Elgin visited Freeport while F H Wheeler of Joliet called on business. A F Mann of Rockford called on friends. William Angelos of Elgin was a day visitor. R B McIntyre of Charles City Iowa visits locals. Sadie Fehr, stenographer, visits Chicago. John Stemm of Cassopolis Michigan visits his brother George and mother Mrs David Klinger. Mrs W J Snyder travels to Evanston for Northwestern University graduation on June 4.
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Jay W. Hyatt
Belvit
Freeport
C. Thomas
Elgin
F. H. Wheeler
Joliet
A. F. Mann
Rockford
William Angelos
R. B. McIntyre
Charles City
Towa
Sadie Fehr
Freeport Business Men's Association
Chicago
John Stemm
Cassopolis
Mich
George Stemm
David Klinger
Stemm
W. J. Snyder
Evanston
Helen Louige
College of Liberal Arts
Northwestern University
Social on Church Lawn by Second Presbyterian June 3
The I H M elags of the Second Presbyterian church led by Mrs S E Raines will host a social on the church lawn on June 3. Ice cream and cake will be served. All are invited to attend.
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I. H. M. Elasg
Second Presbyterian Church
S. E. Raines
Artistic Taste and Temperament Shape Fashion Abroad
The article argues temperament drives artistic taste in fashion, praising French dainty designs and Irish artistry while claiming Germans lag. It notes American shoppers now lead world fashion, with Paris and London designs shaping importers’ offerings as U.S. society dictates trends and embraces refined models from Paris each season.
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Paris
London
America
Colonies
Millinery Trade Review
France
Mine Timbers Eight Cents Added to Anthracite Cost
The cost of each ton of anthracite rises eight cents due to mine timbers. The Vegetarian Magazine notes supplying timbers consumes about 150000 acres of forest yearly. Timber serves cross ties, rollers, and props on tramways and haulage.
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Vegetarian Magazine
Phrase about oils or salts extends service length in oils treatment
Fragment discusses giving them a treatment in oils or chemical salts to materially increase length of service. It mentions emphasis on longevity and care, though the passage is incomplete and lacks clear subjects or actions.
The Marble and the Pencil Illusion
A St. Louis Republic item explains classic tactile tricks such as feeling a marble split in two when crossed fingers are used, and a pencil appearing as parallel bars. It notes a double nose illusion when the forefinger crosses the little finger and touches the sleeve, attributed to edge perception with two fingers.
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St. Louis Republic
Young man seeks Bobby's sister's approval on visit
A young man hoping to win Bobby's sister's favor confronts Bobby on the street. Bobby confirms the sister heard positive remarks about a recent call, saying she was glad her mother shared that Mr Brown had called.
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Bobby
Brown
What’s the Use of Wealth in a Kansas City Journal line
A Kansas City Journal quip ponders wealth and real enjoyment. It notes limits on food, clothing, music taste, and even trivial pleasures like a cast iron dog on the lawn, reflecting a humorous social take on money and preference.
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Kansas City Journal
An Incredible Accusation in a Restaurant Exchange
A customer finds two mistakes in his bill one in his favor and one against him. The waiter asks where the favorable error occurred as the exchange plays out in a Lustige Blatter style moment.
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Lustige
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Foster
Issippi Valley
U. S. Government
Socialists In Convention
Daniel Wareham
Alaska
Denver
Bryan
Minnesota
Folk
Stone
Reed
Kansas City
Francis
P. J. Muldoon
Roman Catholic Church
Brand Whitlock
Toledo
Ohio
William J. Bryan
Kentucky
Lexington
Tammany Hall
Mark Hanna
Wisconsin
la Follette
J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Fairbanks
Robert S. Murphy
Pennsylvania
Knox
Alton B. Parker
Congress
General Weaver
Greenbackers
New York
United States
State Departments of Agriculture
State Department of Agriculture
John Boroughs
Thoreau, Bailey
Burbank
The
Journal
Cardus
Sallie H. Blair
Johnson City
Tenn
Medici
Hattanooga, Tenn
Frank
Milwaukee
L. Frank & Son Company
Highland Park
Henney Band
R. Mansfield
Galena Street
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