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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
3
The Freeport Journal receives a label from the International Typographical Union in recognition that it employs union labor in its mechanical departments. The badge marks acknowledgement of organized labor standards at the newspaper.
A historical note from Maryland records shows the state’s slate of electors casting two votes for Taft in the Electoral College amid early 20th century political alignments. The text reflects the era’s interstate influence and party ticket dynamics.
The Democratic stance on the mysterious figure lingering in the Republican column stirs questions across Missouri as party leaders weigh implications and public reaction grows.
A brief political reflection on the enduring authority of the people and curiosity about Mr. Bryan's current view on popular sovereignty.
Governor Cummins of Iowa is chosen as the United States Senate successor to Senator Allison and will be elected without opposition by the Iowa legislature.
Indiana backed Taft in a national contest but its legislature, controlled by Democrats, will elect the state’s United States Senator to succeed Hemenway. The probable choice is Kern, the Democratic candidate for Vice President.
The waterways amendment to the Illinois constitution was adopted in the latest election returns. The legislature next winter will begin work on a deep waterway connecting the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico.
The Taft administration is expected to maintain the Roosevelt square deal with a possibly more conservative tone. He may advance policy more slowly but steadily, aiming for consistent progress and few missteps.
Iowa congressman and author of the railway rate bill loses reelection and newspapers say he seeks a position in President Taft's cabinet. The era shows defeated lawmakers often pursuing high office or government posts rather than returning home.
State Senator Orville F. Berry of Hancock County loses the election, while Campbell who heads the senator ial combine in the Illinois legislature is named Postmaster in Chicago and Hank Evans of Aurora goes down in the primary. With Berry Campbell and Evans out, the famous combine appears badly weakened.
A movement to protect Starved Rock by converting the surrounding ground into a state park is praised as timely. The promontory marks Illinois first white settlement and hosted Fort St Louis, key to La Salle and Tonti’s early French era. Its history remains deeply woven into Illinois romance.
Congressman Charles N. Fowler of New Jersey, born in West Point township Illinois, announces his bid for Speaker of the House opposing Congressman Joseph G. Cannon of Danville. The piece notes Illinois members favor Cannon’s re election as Speaker.
The passage argues that justice should punish crimes by the offense rather than the offender’s standing. It notes that obscure killers often face penalties while wealthy individuals may trigger insanity defenses, urging that this double standard erodes respect for laws and courts.
The passage recalls Roosevelt urging honesty in business and politics for all citizens. It underscores a belief that future generations will value integrity in leadership and everyday dealings, emphasizing fair dealing and civic responsibility across society.
In dark days the men of the north and south fought for light and the readers are urged to keep that spirit alive. The call urges righteousness to exalt a nation and defeat greed and cunning.
The influence of President Roosevelt secured Taft the Republican nomination in Chicago and helped him win by a tremendous majority. Voters favored Roosevelt policies and demanded honesty in politics, business, and all relations, reflecting strong support for biblical values.
A monument to General George Rogers Clark, erected by the Daughters of the American Revolution, was dedicated at Fort Massac site in Metropolis Illinois on Thursday. The piece lauds Clark as a remarkable Revolutionary figure whose campaign in the Transylvania region is likened to Aladdin's lamp and hailed as a standout military achievement.
The piece lists likely Taft cabinet appointments with Elihu Root as Secretary of State, George Von L. Meyer as Treasury, Luke E. Wright as War, Frank H. Hitchcock as Postmaster General, William Loeb Jr as Navy, Frank B. Kellogg as Attorney General, James Wilson as Interior, Oscar S. Straus as Commerce and Labor, with March fourth as Taft’s statement date.
The article warns tuberculosis kills 23 people each hour and 548 daily, and is now known contagious. On November 15 an exhibit opens in New York City to display the disease, its ravages, and how to treat it. Fresh air is emphasized as the best preventive and curative measure, while urging intelligent global effort to educate and stamp out TB, aiming for control like smallpox.
The text argues that English and American women should gain the vote if they persist. It cites President Roosevelt praising organizations led by women and the improved status of working women, noting America’s favorable attitude toward women and self-government as a fundamental difference in their favor.
The article recalls Seward's 1867 purchase as derided but notes Alaska's value grows through seal fisheries and now coal. It states Alaska will produce coal for future years with mineral coal not yet fully estimated and exploration likely to expand estimates into hundreds of millions or billions of tons.
The piece reflects on Benjamin Harrison's presidency noting his cold temperament and delayed decisions in appointments. It recalls his defeat after a renomination at Minneapolis and points to Grover Cleveland's second administration that followed, contrasting prosperity and adversity in the era.
On October 27 a monument to President Harrison was dedicated in Indianapolis. Vice President Fairbanks praised his statesmanlike qualities and labor genius, noting his full knowledge, public confidence, and leadership in war, law, and statesmanship. He stressed Harrison’s respected soldierly traits and Senate leadership, and his presidency as among the nation’s best.
Governor Denecent is reelected Illinois Governor for four years. He carried Cook County by 114,562 previously, but lost it by 1,397 this year, a swing of 115,157. He secures an overall state plurality of about 25,000, larger than several past governors.
In the fifties Mr. Morris Watchman apprentice George W. Crofts joined us. He later studied for the ministry and became a distinguished pulpit orator. Now stationed at Weat Point Nebraska he sent a tribute written after reading our Rockford Lincoln Voters Club address. The Journal prints the tribute.
A poem praising General Smith D Atkins recited before the Lincoln Voters Club in Rockford. It honors Atkins as a gallant blue soldier, hero of many battles, who guided the nation with faith and courage. The piece compares him to historic leaders, notes peaceful later days, and ends with enduring reverence.
A man publically boasts his wife complements him perfectly yet issues a sharp complaint over how she makes pancakes, likening the dispute to a stubborn steer. The undercurrent shows a domestic spat surfacing from everyday cooking.
A reflection on how kindness outlasts intolerance and tyranny, noting the enduring value of humane conduct while warning that harsh rule exacts a heavy price on its enforcers. The piece frames kindness as the simplest yet strongest force guiding human relations.
A Tennessee congressman named Houston is described as contributing only $1 to a campaign fund while earning $22 per day plus mileage. The note expresses a request to the Tennessee legislature to change the congressman's name to improve campaign prospects.
The text notes Jacob Riis and Senator Lodge will not join Roosevelt on his planned African hunting expedition next year. Riis is described as an indifferent hunter, and Lodge is said to pursue intellect rather than field sports, having never speared a wild animal or shot an elephant.
An Ananias club member claims Roosevelt has been elected associate editor of the Outlook at a salary of 30,000 dollars a year. The text suggests he will dominate any undertaking, likening his influence to a shouting match in America and Africa.
President Roosevelt warned that the worst crime against the nation is dishonesty and urged Americans not to condone such deceit regardless of any other qualities linked to it.
A farmer near Goliad built a small barn using green willow posts at corners and walls. After a year the door near the ground rose three feet from the soil. The willow posts were not dead but alive, taking root and growing upward.
A Golad Texas Guard report describes a barn raised on nine foot stilts last spring with a new floor and surrounding siding making a two story structure. A nine inch space remains between floor and ground and the owner hopes for a three story barn in the future.
The Kenosha Courier reports a young woman placed gum on a table leg while enjoying ice cream. A misstep led the gum to stick to a man’s pants leg, who walked about town with it. The incident prompted warning to young ladies to be careful where they place gum.
A call to residents to always speak positively of their town whether at home or abroad. Highlight the town's beautiful homes, fine streets, and the enterprise of neighbors to foster unity and prosperity through thick and thin.
The speaker argues farmers and manufacturers both suffer when crops fail or prices fall, stating that harming one industry harms the other. He warns against anyone rocking the boat, whether a manufacturer, farmer, or political hopeful, as folly.
The passage urges self reliance and personal effort. It emphasizes not seeking favors, noting no one will help as you help yourself. It likens progress to climbing a mountain one step at a time, each carved step leading to the next demanding perseverance and self effort.
The American people, with advanced nations, learn the value of right living and that no man has a right to offend public sentiment or harm society through personal habit. As this idea spreads, reforming abuses and correcting evils becomes easier.
The text argues that cheerfulness grows through practice. Early attempts on a musical piece can be painful for beginners, but perseverance leads to perfection. With continued effort, practice enables not only inner melody but also a positive impact on others.
In a revival, Billy Sunday tells the loyal G A R to step aside for gray haired veterans of the sixties. He says his only jewelry is the bronze button of the Grand Army of the Republic.
A nostalgic verse notes children helping in the kitchen during autumn. It describes cooking tasks like slicing and chopping pickles, minding the kettle, and a seasonal mood that inspires bonus work for extra help around the house.
A pampered parrot escaped its gilded cage to seek a wild life in the cold woods and perished from cold and hunger. The tale is framed as a moral on contentment and enduring familiar comforts over unknown freedoms.
An Allen County Washington farmer marked a dollar ten years ago. The bill circulated through merchants and neighbors, returning to him four times in six years and three times to others. He sent it to a mail order house four years ago and has not seen it since. The note highlights lost utility for taxes and local needs.
Col Charles E Cox recalls crossing plains when a courier announced Lincolns nomination. He and a Chicago gentleman urged a rally that evening at the Black Hawk stamp mills. Majors and Russell were transporting the mill train of 25 wagons with six yokos of oxen along the sand road near Offalton's Bluff and Platte valley.
The Platte banded together at 4 PM camp with grass and water, then a bugle call at 8 PM gathered 500 to 600 men for speeches and songs until midnight. The ratification of Abraham Lincoln’s nomination drew high enthusiasm, described as unmatched.
A lament for the last rose left blooming as companions fade away. The speaker vows not to abandon the solitary flower, scattering leaves over the bed where its mates lie dead. He reflects on mortality and the desire not to live in a bleak world alone.
A brief anecdote from the Hampton Missouri Mercury contrasts literary taste with sensationalism. It argues newspapers succeed when they meet readers wishes, noting that grand sermons may be ignored by many, while gossip and sensational divorces attract vast attention.
A Monroe Journal editorial condemns those who fund votes and bribe representatives, and those who handle such funds, as deadly enemies of the republic. It argues greed and power above country, eroding faith in law and liberty, and warns that such actors would prefer a dynasty over defending popular government.
A reflective piece on how people borrow trouble from early childhood to old age. It contrasts constant worry with the appeal of cheerful, carefree individuals. Happiness remains elusive while trouble seems to approach easily, even as one notices neighbors and finances.
In September Atlantic James P. Munroe argues two forces reshaped the era: modern science and effective education. He credits malaria research, railroad and steamship expansion, the telephone, interurban trolleys, and cement production with modernizing rural life, while farmers learned to make farming pay through educated guidance.
An experienced farmer notes records show three of four years with May 20 to June 15 planting produce top yields. Benefits include thorough ground cultivation, warmer soil, and early weed control, with risks from late frost and pest problems. Overall weather favored ripening and a good crop despite late planting.
A remarkably self aware boy joins a shop and, distinguishing between his rights and others, leaves work exactly at quitting time. He does not linger to chat about a baseball game, choosing duty over distraction and ending his stint without conflict.
A Columbus State Journal piece tells of a young worker who asked for his rights but chose duty over complaint. He started in a Cleveland shop earning 91.50 a day, earned trust, rose to partnership, and now runs a great business with a fine home, high salary, and a loving family.
The Independent Brewing Company faces a crisis as dry laws spur near beer sales, wet territory demand lifts, and real beer declines. Directors split between retiring the temperance product and expanding it while two threaten resignations and a possible corporate reorganization.
The observer notes a drop in mail order trade as major houses face court actions for false catalog representations. Public scrutiny plus press exposure show consumers abandoning costly, inferior goods for dependable local dealers who honor quality. The $10,000,000 redirected from one mail order firm strengthens communities by boosting local schools churches and institutions.
The piece argues people buy stamps in tiny quantities for immediate needs, creating rural route inconveniences for carriers. It notes stamps as near money, urges bulk purchases, and describes government book formats of twelve, twenty four, and forty eight stamps with one cent protection fee.
Powell questions if money transmits disease while Powell insists he would have a fit if Jones pays him the $5 owed. The exchange centers on trust, debt, and consequences of lending.
A man testifies that his wife seeks a divorce on grounds of incompatibility, arguing that his income does not align with her notions of comfort. He attributes the split to financial mismatch rather than other fault.
A witty exchange follows as a guest teases the bride about her husband being a model. The next day she checks the dictionary and finds model defined as a small imitation of the real thing. The remark and lookup become a humorous anecdote.
A humorous exchange suggests a husband should quit cigars if his wife asks. He counters that if she loved him as she ought, she would demand the quit, then she would not ask. The dialogue hints at domestic power and affection.
A fragment recalls standing on a bridge, nearly falling, and stripping to dry off after getting soaked. The speaker describes his mother and older sister reacting to the incident while noting his wet clothes. The vivid scene centers on fear, improvisation, and a spontaneous clothing change.
A Woman's Christian Temperance Union member questions a lecture notice on demon rum. A heated exchange follows as the Hoitor denies implying the lecturer was overly absorbed, prompting a tense reply from the Temperance Union about the remark.
A dialogue shows Rastus asking about employment while boasting his wife is an art worker at the tub and earns good wages. He fears social peril if he does not hustle to avoid being labeled as poor. The exchange highlights race and class tensions in a Jim Crow era context.
Orangeville Courier outlines dates November 19 to 21 for the chrysanthemum show with acts including a Deestrick Skule revival, Chicago film and music features, color Passion Play screenings, a bazaar in the I O O F hall, and no admission for the main hall. Tickets available at Moore's drug store. committees named for plant transport and lunch help.
An ad arguing baldness is caused by a minute organism under the scalp. It claims Herpicide destroys the cause and restores hair health, removing dandruff. Samples offered for 10c. products sold by druggists. Detroit company and special agent names listed.
Mrs I Miese of 129 Oak street again presents her chrysanthemum display drawing notable attention. About 450 to 500 flowers are in full bloom with fifty to sixty varieties. The display is described as worthy of careful viewing by interested persons.
Mrs Mary Dowling of No 228 8th Ave San Francisco recommends Electric Bitters for stomach and liver troubles. She states it invigorates the system cleanses the blood and aids female weakness. 50c at Jos Emmerts drug store.
Old customers urged to visit the new Clark and Son blacksmith shop on Exchange Street. The business closes its current location November 1 and invites continued patronage from past customers along with new ones.
Fragments show a advertising note insisting on displaying genuine goods before promotion. The line stresses that claims alone are worthless without tangible inventory to back them up.
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