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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1904
Page
1
Promises superior Cross Creek Lehigh coal, claiming it is harder and denser than other anthracite options, with high carbon content for strong heat and minimal ashes. Advertises exclusive agency in Freeport and urges readers to prepare for severe cold.
Freeport lists a main office exchange height and phone line seven with a branch office at 115 Mechanic Street and phone 42. The notice records contact details for Freeport locations.
The listing highlights blank books files memo books typewriting supplies Waterman and Remex fountain pens Parker Lucky Curve pens Washington cutlery and top pencils envelopes counter checks ink tags labels and more. Also offers a new copyright story at 50 cents and club magazine subscriptions with Chicago papers delivered citywide.
Dispatches report General Stoessel expressing confidence Port Arthur will hold until the Russian second Pacific squadron arrives. Skirmishes around Port Arthur continue with high casualties on Oct 26 and Nov 4. Also noted is the suicide of Sophia Olthof near Loran, a 48-year-old farmer’s daughter, after repeated threats to end her life.
Baron Von Sternberg the German ambassador to the United States will host a large embassy entertainment tonight honoring Lieutenant General Von Jowewenfeld Major Von Schmettan and Prince Hohenlohe-Uebringen in advance of the Frederick the Great statue unveiling Saturday. A luncheon for the guests of the Baron and Baroness Von Sternberg was held at the embassy today with ambassadors of the diplomatic corps and other officials in attendance.
Provrouncr Rhode Island Nov 17 Special The Rhode Island General Assembly began a new session seen as a continuation of the September adjournment after both houses adopted resolutions condemning Governor Garvin for calling an extra session. Garvin seeks three constitutional amendments including initiative, veto power, and voter registry allowance for city council elections.
Secretary of the Navy Paul Morton will be guest of honor at the International committee of the Y M C A annual dinner in New York. Other guests include Joseph Ramsey Jr of Wabash Railroad Brigadier General Fred D. Grant Rear Admiral Coghlan and Secretary W E B Tougee of the M C A.
A forest fire north of Prorta Hr has consumed hundreds of acres of timber and threatens several large farms. Farmers have united to fight the flames as the blaze covers about two miles of bottom lands. The daylong fire continues to spread with crews battling to contain it.
Frank J. Hecker resigned today as a member of the Panama Canal Commission citing the canal zone climate as unfavorably affecting his health. Hecker is from Michigan.
Dawaturk TL Nov 17 special fire follows boiler explosion in basement of the Ar gade building. Estimated damage reaches one hundred thousand dollars and three people are reported injured.
Harry Wilson of Park avenue and Benton street is critically ill. Mrs E L Stewart of this city, recently at Winslow, is reported very low and staying with her parents Mr and Mrs H C Taft. Harry Borehers of German Valley, injured by a horse, is improving.
In a suburb near Los Angeles on November 17, Humphrey Praed assistant general manager of the San Jacinto Land Co. was instantly killed. Miss Mina Rudolph leading lady in San Toy Opera Co. and chautiner Fry were seriously hurt.
Denver November 17 Special. Clement E. Clark is dead and three others are seriously injured when a fire destroyed the tar plant of the Denver Gas and Electric company. Property loss described as small.
We invite all interested in telegraphy or undecided about a profession to consult us. Our faculty ranks among the best and tuition terms are reasonable. Visit Rice Bridge Freeport, Ill. for details and to talk it over.
Generally fair tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures in the south region. The forecast notes a mild weather trend, suitable for outdoor plans. Local advisories reference a marketing blurb and unrelated quotes about cosmetics, which do not affect the forecast.
Closing quotations show Dec wheat at 1.103, pork at 12.02, lard 86.52, and vib s at 7.05. Union stock yards quotes list cattle steady at 15.55 for good to prime and hogs up, with mixed butchers at 4.70, sheep 3.00 to 5.00, while c LLC frank brokers report Chicago exchanges.
A last night board of education session reviewed plans for a new school and remodeling of the high school building. Reeves and Bailey of Peoria presented plans but no decision was reached yet. Voters may be asked to approve a relief plan soon. The piece also notes the upcoming International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago and its role in agricultural education.
Ten years of growth on the Mississippi region transforms land values from Dakota to eastern counties. The author notes land selling at $50 per acre recently, compares to $6 per acre in some local lands, and recommends high grade mortgage loans with absolute security and low interest over speculative investments.
Motto promises quick sales and small profits as the largest Freeport piano stock is offered at Christmas bargains. Genuine Chickering and 10 other makes priced from 125 dollars new, 75 and up for second-hand uprights, squares from 10 dollars, high-top and piano-case organs five dollars, with storage and flexible payments available.
John Hea advertises evening availability and flexible phone contact from 129 Stephenson Street Freeport. The firm, Jobdan, marks its establishment in 1807.
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