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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1908

Page

3

Stevenson’s Wrong Records Highlight Director List

Inspector Dickinson’s report to State Auditor McCullough shows Adiat FE Stevenson as a director of the Inter State Building and Loan Association of Bloomington. The by‑laws required stock ownership, yet officers and directors largely disregarded this, with Stevenson’s stock history and a public resignation cited amid concerns over gratuities and settlements.

Interstate Building and Loan Association Ofdal Adiat Stevenson Ories Mia Inter State Bond Fog and Loan Association of Bloomington C. J. Dickinson McCullough Inter State Building and Loan Association Dickinson We. Dickinson Association Mr. Stevenson Lst Lfe Dilek- Ingon

Political faction aims to defeat Sullivan in diary section

The memo suggests Wise andancunts try to recall it to ensure Sullivan is defeated. It argues fusing the election is better than winning to let Sullivan triumph. With governorship at Sullivan’s disposal, his crowd could push wheels in the party and nesting could prevail against them after Stevenson’s defeat.

Sullivan Dheels Stevenson Bullivan

Insomnia Remedies and Beneficial Influences

A fragment discusses that once physical causes of sleeplessness are removed and external disturbances are excluded, there is no reason for insomnia. It suggests that certain factors, possibly including beneficial influences, can attract sleep, though details are incomplete.

Democratic harmony and Sullivan influence in Chicago politics

The article discusses Roger C. Sullivan as a key Democratic organizer in Chicago and Illinois, detailing his dominance over city and state machinery, his role in deposing rivals, and opposition from Springfield figures. It cites Bryan’s 1906 remark criticizing Sullivan as tied to corporate favors, urging Democrats to oppose him in Illinois politics.

Roger C. Sullivan Carter Harrison Edward Dunne Bobbie Burke Chicago H. W. Cleudennin Alfred Orendorff Reddick Ridgeley Dick Kinesella Springfield Owen P. Thompson M. F. Dindap Jacksonville Roger Sullivan Uinois Democrata Sullivan

Democrat All His Life Opposes Stevenson and Bryan

Pana resident FW A Simpson says he has been a Democrat all his life but will not vote for Stevenson and does not want Bryan to win Illinois. The Spring Geld News notes many state Democrats share this view and says the party is badly divided. It cites Roger Sullivan as a potential power broker in a Stevenson administration and suggests Sullivan interests back Stevenson, sidelining traditional Democrats.

Mir Dickinson A. F E. Stevenson L. B. Thomas Board of Five Stevenson Try Chicago Thon Dodete Association Bualhiruce and Toan Association Bloomington Vantagraph St. Louis Ewing Usses Pmacs FW. A. Simpson Pana Bryan Tinois Mr. Simpson Roger Sullvan Roger Sullivan King Bee Sullivan

The Gibson Figure and the Modern Woman

A nostalgic analysis of the Gibson girl as the idealized feminine figure. It discusses measurements, proportions, and the fashion zeitgeist, tracing how the tall, refined silhouette emerged from evolution in art and dressmaking. The piece links Gibson’s art to changing taste and corseting norms shaping women’s bodies.

Charles Dana Gibson

The Sleepless Woman Adopts Sleep Wellness Tips

An article advises sleepless women on bedtime habits to improve rest. It suggests avoiding tea or coffee at night, spending time outdoors, avoiding thrilling stories before bed, and cultivating a calm attitude toward sleep. It emphasizes that rest is the primary goal of going to bed and offers practical, nondramatic coping steps.

Umiec Samuel McComb

Domestic tips and a tale of diplomacy in old press

A miscellany of household instructions covers cleaning with ammonia water and borax, cooking leftovers croquettes from mashed potatoes, parboiling liver, and keeping a refrigerator tidy. A brief humor piece recounts a magician-like dinner scene and a New York Press note ends with Br Bryan’s past stance on government ownership of railroads.

Sarey of Boulder County Farmers Start Story Told

A long oral tale describes Sarey, a county woman who built up her farm by convincing two suitors to outdo each other in plowing and labor. After a series of trials and a poisoning twist, she remains unmarried, managing a prosperous, well-kept farm now forty years old, with neighbors and widowers still curious about her.

Areeul New York Press Agsa- Cin Boo Sane Pistourod Struger Vivian Surrey Sarey Boulder County Sarrey Jake Zeb Willi Laley Satrey Lahey Lairey Tie O Zeb Mower Jake Marks

Pure Food Law applied to medicines in ads

The U S government does not endorse any preparation under the Pure Food Law and ads must reflect compliance. Medicines must label included drugs, and Kiys Cream Balm, a family remedy for cold in head hay fever and nasal catarrh, is stated to contain no injurious drug and to meet all law requirements.

Tme Kiy

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