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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
2
The Freeport Journal is honored by the International Typo graphical Union with a Piton fee label, recognizing that its mechanical departments employ union labor. The award highlights the paper's commitment to labor standards and fair practices within its production workflow.
A stream of short notices lists Roy Dawes visiting Polo, Oscar Hill and George Schmid on business in Evarts and Rockford, J J Beaver calling in Freeport, and many others including Miss Ella Dunkin, Miss Clara Crow, Mrs. Amos Jenkins, Mrs. B S Davis, and Mrs. S L Heard traveling to Chicago, Kansas, and Texas, with returns home to Polo and Rochester. Several locals visit relatives, attend brief visits, or embark on trips to the Dakotas, southern Missouri, and Minnesota.
Frank H Mealiff transfers part of section 83 in West Point to Charles Palker. The deal value is 44000 dollars. Edmund Burt transfers lot 1 in West addition Florence to Graham Brothers Company for 81800 dollars.
Nathan Yount of 45 South Galena avenue is reported on the sick list.
If you don t nobody will. It is your business to keep out of all the trouble you can and you can and will keep out of liver and bowel trouble if you take Dr. King s New Life Pills. They keep biliousness malaria and jaundice out of your system. 25c at Jon Emmert s drug store.
The Up-to-Date Tailor JOHN S. HARPSTER announces a ten percent markdown on all suits and overcoats to reduce unusually large stock. Promotion runs for the next ten days at 189 Stephenson Route 1. Lidw.
Charles Ed Smith, YMCA physical director, outlines a program for lasting health emphasizing pure air and water, balanced diet, thorough chewing, and regular exercise. He argues health serves God and community, warns against stimulants, and urges individualized plans, adequate rest, and cheerful lifestyle for stronger nerves and better living.
Mrs BE M Bailey, a Freeport deaconess, returns from Westfield after attending her father David Bacon's funeral. The 80 year old farmer was struck and killed by a westbound Nickel Plate freight engine while crossing tracks near Mittens Crossing on Oct 20. Survived by wife, two sons Ernest and Eugene, and two daughters Addie Mills and Bailey. He was a prominent farmer, speaker, author, and staunch Democrat.
An advertisement extols Parisian Sage as a hair tonic for women, claiming to soften and brighten hair in a week while stopping dandruff and itching in two weeks. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. Maud Hagar and notes availability from Wim. I. Jungkunz in New York and Giroux Mfg. Co. Buffalo.
Dedicatory events for the First English Reformed Church at South Galena Avenue and Carroll Street unfold Sunday November 29. Rev C M Rohrbaugh leads as pastor and treasurer. Rev D S Fouse presides. Prominent churchmen attend. Heidelberg University president Rev C E Miller preaches. Programs include morning services, noon lectures, and afternoon fraternal meetings with Y M C A and public school references. Luncheon served. free will offering supports church furnishings by Ladies Aid society.
The ad promotes Father William Indian Tablets as a popular remedy for women hardships, claiming it calms nerves, increases flesh and strength, brightens eyes, and clears complexions. Available as tea or tablets for 20 cents through Co. P. Guenther & Co. Also notes fall tulips and chrysanthemums at Lewis Bauscher, 678 Adams St. Tel 406.
The well known spirit medium Mada i Brunswick will be in Freeport at 11 Chicago Street until Saturday November 14. The event invites locals to consult the medium through the stated address and dates.
H. R. Nelson offers a wagon shop for rent in Lena MI. Good opportunity for the right party. ll dd2w
Chicago delegates at the national Baptist congress unanimously adopted steps to unite Disciples and Free Baptists with Baptists in a shared national annual congress. The Disciples and Free Baptists were invited to participate in the three day program, with delegates from nearly all states represented.
A compact proverb notes that negative impressions about Chicago can be balanced by recognizing favorable aspects, suggesting a stance of perspective and fairness in evaluating the city.
In New Location Halse DreyER announces closing of his blacksmith shop on Exchange Street Novem ber first. He will be identified with Clark and Son and solicits old patrons and welcomes new customers.
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