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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1908

Page

6

Prominent Defections From Bryan Continue Across States

The piece reports a wave of Democratic defections from Bryan to Taft and Sherman, highlighting Chicago figure William Prentiss shifting support to Catt and Stevenson, and listing Maryland leaders like Meo W A Garrett and John L. Semmes. It notes attitudes in Baltimore, Maryland, and New York publishers, with several prominent lawmakers and business leaders endorsing Taft.

Bryan Taft Sherman Redmond Baltimore Chicago William Prentiss Catt Brean Deneeu Itestead Stevenson Mae Prentiss Maides Dunne Atr Roosevelt Bevan Lo As Macks Murpoye McGraws Laggarts Sullivans Joe Baileys George R. Willis Police Board of Old School Whhea Pal Willis Ryan Meo W A. Garrett Garrett S Eathern Alabama Falt John L. Semmes Beard Eigh Bonsul Democratic Party Bopagl Marsland Bonsal Richard M. Venable Baltimore Park Board Maryland Major Venable Dryan Waldo Newcomer National Exchange Bank of Baltimore Newcomer Denver Mer. Brynto Vattino Frederic H. Coudert New York Athaca Chronicle Democratic Hughes

Taft's Labor Service Ends Old Union Conspiracy Myth

The Emory Iowa Gazette notes that William Howard Taft reshaped US labor law by rejecting the England derived view that union labor is a conspiracy. His rulings secured workers’ rights to move between jobs, earning praise from both sides as fair and just.

Mmporia Raw Williau Fs. Taft England Taub United States Taft

Lincoln Ancestral Anecdotes Show Calm and Command

The reminiscence recalls Lincoln calm under pressure and decisive with messengers and telegrams. Abr. Frederick describes Lincoln’s firm stance with Secretary Stanton over military telegrams and gate guards during the Civil War. General BooSickies notes Lincoln’s tears at Gettysburg and his sense of helplessness before a crisis.

Phoet Stanton Abr Frederick Lincoln Daniel BooSickies Washington Gettystang Linceoln Julia le Sid Phen le Junto Uy Ogyu Roou

I Fateful Prayer Foretells Grant Victory at Vicksburg

In a dramatic exchange from the New York Sun, Sickles prays for guidance as he concedes the weight of leadership and trusts in Grant's imminent western triumph. The President maintains hopeful talk of renewed health and a pivotal, hopeful outcome for the Union.

Touento Dhild Owas Gattysbure Grant Vicksburg Trottysburg Tam Sickles New York Sun

Gleanings of international mischief and oddities

Russia faces famine cycles every ten to twelve years and France depends heavily on U S tobacco. Victoria issues government stamps up to 500. A Chicago girl spurns a Pittsburo nun over a mustache. A Danish expedition seeks to teach Eskimos profitable fishing. An Italian nobleman builds a seven tower castle in memory of seven wives.

Russia France United States Victoria Australia Chicago Pittsburo Creenland Biarritz

Italian journals claim cost to modernize army

The Art of War notes Italy would need about 200 million dollars to upgrade its army. Two French army dogs reportedly hauled eight ambulances for 375 miles without breakdown, illustrating wartime utility. Paul Mauser in Germany unveils a twenty five shot automatic cartridge feeder rifle, only a few ounces heavier than the German service rifle.

Paul Mauser Germany

Proverb Collection of Caution and Wisdom

A compact set of proverbs from various cultures. Greek warns precaution over repentance. Spanish suggests going to bed hungry rather than rising in debt. Danish notes difficulty before ease. Italian cautions about following a strong tide. Chinese mentions short-sighted foresight that could yield gain for eternity.

Techniques for linoleum and pie preventing overflow

A historical passage describes making linoleum from tussels carpet by applying multiple coats of paint on a door surface for a durable finish. It also explains preventing pie juice overflow by placing a clean strip of damp cloth around the edge before baking to improve the pie.

Home remedy for drawing out boils with beeswax paste

A historic kitchen cure describes melting beeswax with sugar, lumudgy soap, and cold cream to form a paste. The mixture is spread on cloth and applied to boils each morning to draw out the core.

Legally Dead in a Mexican Revolution Tale

A melodramatic tale unfolds during Mexico’s revolutionary era. Dona Marina loves Philippe Mendoza, fears a rival hacienda owner Bustamente, and a web of guards and executions ensues. Mendoza is declared legally dead after a firing squad, revives, and returns to haunt justice while a new brutal leader rises, promising amnesty for malefactors. Marina’s loyalties and fate intertwine with empire upheaval.

Mexico Terrero Dona Marina Herrera Sienor Juat Bustamente Bustamente Mendonet Maria Mendoza Marhan Puerreras Marina Philippe Mendoza Klin Clit Mendoza Republic of Mexico Signor Bustimenute Cerrera Elis Tyrval Dam Mendoga Berrera Huchendat

Wood's Liver Medicine for malaria and fever

An old advertisement touts Wood's Liver Medicine liquid for malaria chills fever and biliousness. It claims quick relief affecting the liver kidneys and bladder with relief from sick headache constipation and related ailments. The $1 bottle contains 2% times the quantity of the 60c size. Sold by H J Moogk and C P Guenther.

Wood H. J. Moogk C. P. Guenther

Suits Nicely Pressed at Malle's in Galena Street

Pressed suit items found at Malle's on Galena and Van Buren streets. The brief note marks June 30 as a date of interest for customers seeking pressed clothing.

Malle's Galena van Buren

The Daily Journel delivers city editions for ten cents weekly

A brief notice notes that The Daily Journel is delivered to any part of the city for 10 cents per week. The item emphasizes affordable local newspaper access and widespread distribution.

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