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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
7
The Rockford Gazette weighs in on Mr. Yates after his convention loss praising loyalty to the party. It argues he should have addressed supporters on the floor and endorsed the ticket to gain greater respect and future standing in Illinois politics.
Personal mentions show Mrs. C. W. Mahley and RE P. Fisher with families visiting this city, plus multiple residents traveling to Chicago, Dixon, Polo, and Davenport for business, visits with friends, or to spend Sundays with relatives.
An advertorial copy claims dandruff is caused by a parasite at the hair root and promotes Newbro's Herpicide as a unique destroyer. It touts scalp relief, thinning hair prevention, and urges readers to order samples and products from Detroit based Herpicide Co and Geo. F. Swarts as special agent.
Sweeney's orchestra has been engaged to furnish music for a series of six dances to be held at Argyle Wisconsin during the coming winter.
L A Bartlet of Rural Route 1 Guilford Maine says the family has stayed healthy for three years since using Dr King's New Life Pills. The product is marketed as a gentle cleanser and tonic and is available at Jos Emmert's drug store.
More women turn to the E and W as their preferred shoe source seeking better values and proper fitting shoes, shifting shopping habits away from traditional outlets. The trend highlights demand for comfort and affordability, with retailers adapting to the growing customer emphasis on fit and price.
A Democratic fund appeal in Freeport led by EB G Parkheiser of Chicago urged support for Bryan’s campaign. The talk criticized Republicans for money power and injunctions, and explained a 1908 railroad pamphlet praising Taft in labor cases.
Dr. M. Gray of the First Presbyterian Church warned of Christian Science as an ancient heresy dressed in attractiveness. He argued it denies matter and God’s person, rejects the divinity of Christ, and undermines core biblical tenets while urging believers to seek true spiritual life in Christ.
Rev. J. B. Norvill and family will arrive in Freeport to lead the First Baptist Church. The arrival marks the start of his pastoral duties with the church and the community awaiting his arrival.
City Drug Store reports an immense invoice for over a hundred distinct Freeport view postcards just received, offering a wide selection for collectors and locals.
The diary entry describes a July voyage from Ottawa to the Starved Rock area on the Illinois River. It notes landscape features, native and animal life, crops, and road conditions, with reflections on soil, season, and travel wagons. It also covers illness, deaths, and local people, plus Allen's employment and plans.
The board met in the public library last evening at 7 20 PM with President Bergman presiding. Absent were Hawke McNamara and Farwell. Benjamin Clark resigned as janitor of the Third ward school and Louis Meier was elected in his place at the same salary.
An advertisement promotes Father William's Indian Herb Tablets for liver, kidney, stomach, and bowels, claiming quick digestion and cleansing effects. It costs 20 cents with a money back guarantee if not satisfied, sold by C. P. Guenthe & Co. at the Galena avenue and street corner.
Edward Dickinson, former Illinois Central conductor, arrives with his family from Pocatello Idaho and stays with J. H. Reece at 187 Jefferson Street. He is well known locally for years as a south end conductor and now works as a conductor on the Oregon Short Line from Pocatello to Glens Ferry.
Mrs. Harriet Maine of Carroll Street sails into Los Angeles for a California winter with her daughter Mrs. W. S. Jenkins. Her other daughter Mrs. J. W. Howard of Chicago, who has been visiting, plans to return home Monday.
W A Floyd of Rural Route 2 Em pire Ga says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured two worst leg sores. He values it highly and would mortgage the farm to obtain it. Price is 21 5e at Jos Emmert's drug store.
For sale a 165 acre farm near the county line in Winnebago County about 43 miles from the railroad station. It features a good well and cistern, a fair house, a large bank barn and other outbuildings. Easy terms. Contact R. Eckert, Freeport, Illinois.
After a two month summer break the Toastmasters club resumes with the first meeting set for Wednesday evening October 14. Officers will be elected and a short program presented featuring talks on the election and voting. The club counts many leading businessmen among its members and plans monthly Wednesday gatherings with supper at 6 30 and the program to follow.
The readable text mentions a city plan for this fall with events and offices to fill. It references an upcoming Tig project and new officers, but details are unclear and names are incomplete.
Mrs Ada L Croom of Vaughn Missouri praises Dr King’s New Discovery for a long cough and consumption, saying two bottles cured her. The remedy is advertised as a world wide throat healer, sold at Jos Emmert’s drug store with trial bottles free.
The business reports relocating its stock to the Brown & Shaner Building across the street from the previous address. Both phones listed as 119. The note is signed by F. Pffender & Son.
Advertisers promote durable E. & W. V. furious toot form shoes for laborers who stand all day, urging purchase in Knox at 83 50 1N-AIE.
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