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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
2
The Daily Journal indicates mail service in Freeport Minnesota was designated as second class matter at the post office, confirming publication status and handling.
A fragment lists numerous names in odd formatting, including HOPKINS, OGLESBY, ROBB, DREW, WILLIAM H. STRAD, FRANK LOW, JOHN OG, GILLESPIE, RIGNEY, DUFFY, BUTTERFIELD and others, with scattered initials and surnames. The legible items show a collection of individuals likely from a historical notice or roster.
Charles Brown of Dixon visits Freeport friends while A C Travis of Dixon spends the day in Freeport. Numerous residents and visitors travel to or from Freeport for fairs and family visits, including Nellie Turner, Thad M. Graves, Mrs. Kleckner, and many others, with long-distance travel to Milwaukee, Rockford, Ames, and Chicago noted.
Frank J Cheney sworn as senior partner of F I Cheney Co Toledo promises a hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary public A W Gleason witnessed the oath on December 7. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous membranes. Testimonials available for a fee. Druggists in Toledo offer 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Chicago report notes Illinois parties set upcoming state conventions in Springfield and Peoria to nominate trustees for the University of Illinois and adopt platforms. Key figures include Bryan Kern Stevenson Shaw and Hughes possible. Dems meet at Peoria National Hotel Aug 8 and Republicans at Springfield Leland Hotel. Trustees nominations include Evans Lehman Meeker Grout. Maine campaign notes follow with Gore and Atwood among speakers.
Unhappiness dispelled as women cry and men complain of thin hair. Newbro's Herpicide is marketed as a scalp germicide and antiseptic that destroys the underlying microbes causing hair loss. Sold by druggists with sample offers and two sizes 60 cents and one dollar. Detroit based The Herpicide Co. agent Geo F Swarts.
Guyer, who recently bought the lot adjoining the Beale property on Lincoln Avenue, will within a few days commence the erection of a modern six room residence of the bungalow type. The construction material, wood or cement, has not yet been decided.
Jacob Meyer and his daughter Misa Sadie Meyer of Lena attend the county fair today, enjoying exhibits and events.
Miss Harriet Damert visits Florida then Chicago. Amity Lutheran women plan a meeting with Mrs. Kahl and Mr and Mrs Kipplinger. Carls in Minneapolis entering university. Mrs. Chas Lutz returns from Winslow. Mrs. Geo Barth back to St Louis from Peter Jerodat home. Martin Musser travels to Denver after visiting his mother. Landphatt and Rush guests of Mrs. James King. Mary Menlove visits the Boeshers. Gordon Mudd visits Whitewater and Willard. Lena residents attend the Freeport fair. FE Chamberlain returns to Freeport after visits to John Hoyman family. Mrs Geo Wingart leaves for Freeport.
Gilbert Fry, 40s, shot himself on the Job Alexander farm near Cherry Valley road with a .22 revolver. He was taken to St. Joseph's hospital in North Belvidere in stable condition, with authorities noting possible mental confusion but no clear intent. Mrs Fry heard the shot and aided, with Dr. Charles Scott attending.
A compact dated history noting Cromwell’s victory at Worcester in 1641, Carleton’s birth in 1724, the 1804 Versailles treaty, Preble’s 1847 Tripoli attack, Sperry’s birth, Harney’s Sioux victory, Georgia’s race seat rule, Cabul massacre, Gwin’s death, and Labor Day’s legal status in 1894 and a 1907 CP rail catastrophe with seven dead.
C P Guenther & Co at the corner of Galena avenue and street advertise Hindipo the new nerve tonic. It claims to cure nervous debility insomnia and restore vitality with a positive guarantee. They offer a full refund if it does not help with no charge to try it today.
A natural remedy listed as free to men and women offers K140 tablets for chronic constipation dizziness headache stomach trouble and nervousness. Distributed by A RADER General Distributor at 3017 Lisbon Ave Milwaukee.
The Daily Journal states city wide delivery for ten cents weekly, detailing service coverage and cost. The notice emphasizes affordable access across neighborhoods and urges readers to subscribe for home delivery.
State Superintendent F G Blair issues guidance to new teachers stressing mutual respect over idealized authority. Emphasizes understanding children, building trust with pupils and their parents, and avoiding pretension while upholding honesty, fairness, and focus on children's welfare.
The text notes a proposition to build with the board allowed to levy a 214 percent annual tax until funded. It also states that if a child resides in a school district, with someone responsible for them and the child of school age not educated elsewhere, that child has the right to attend public school. It mentions legal adoption as part of the context.
The American navy moves toward a green camouflage. The Yankee leaves Charlestown to test shades of green off Massachusetts coast to determine visibility at various weather, with plans to paint masts and ventilators above the waterline. Admiral Dewey chairs the War Board advising the study of concealment benefits.
Rev Charles E Dunn, formerly of SHirsat church in Freeport, leads Tioga Presbyterian Philadelphia toward its golden jubilee in January Yes five hundred new members since 1901 and a $16000 mortgage debt cleared with property improvements, extensive missions, and many active lay leaders noted in the New York Observer extract.
Chicago Sept. 38 Frank O Lowden in a national committee room balances dock job seekers with inventors of bright ideas to secure Taft support and urge Illinois Republicans to shake hands and unite. He notes money pressures and campaign delays while planning to spend much time in Illinois campaigning for a full Republican ticket.
Edward Thompson twelve says he was taken by three tramps near Dixon Illinois and jailed in an empty Chicago and Northwestern freight car. He was found at the Chicago passenger depot by Officer Knapp and is detained at the juvenile home as authorities investigate and notify his parents.
J C Goodwin of Reidsville North Carolina says Bucklen Arnica Salve is a strong ulcer knocker. A bad leg ulcer last summer was cured in a few rounds with no scar. Guaranteed for piles sores and burns. 25 cents at Jos Emmert’s drug store.
Rail workers on freight train No. 60 found a 70 year old man starving in a box car near Galen. They bought ham sandwiches and hot coffee, then took him to Breaport and he traveled on toward Dixon, restored by the kindness.
An elderly man at Reet Diehards faced a tense scene after offering a bottle and food in exchange for a safer place. A policeman told him that leaving would require reaching an agreement, and the man pressed for a resolution as the stalemate continued.
C B Wilkins of Freeport offers three unmounted photographs of Lincoln and Douglas and the Freeport debate site along with a boulder marking the place. Postpaid for 2.00 dollars, an excellent chance for schools to obtain fine images of the event and monument.
A clipped newspaper fragment quotes a business adage about advertising and goods, trailing mid thought and lacking concrete names, dates, or events.
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