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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
7
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson reports strong western crop yields with large home demand and export surplus. He says farmers have paid off mortgages, hold crops for favorable markets, and credit Republicans under Taft for steady prosperity. forests and water concerns need action to sustain resources.
N H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont uses Dr King's New Life Pills for years and reports relief for stomach liver and bowels. Store guarantee from Jos Emmert's drug store in Pittsfield noted.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway advertises daily low rates from September 1 to October 31 to California and Pacific Northwest points. It lists $38 one way second class to cities like San Francisco and Seattle, plus $7 for a tourist sleeper berth Chicago to Pacific coast.
Missed delivery notice requests patrons who do not receive their paper regularly to inform the office for correction and ensure continued service.
At Chicago's MGA Auditorium Prof Willett defended biblical authority amid controversy over his remarks. The session featured Rev William Thompson condemning biblical criticism while Prof Willett urged faith in scripture against modern doubt. J I Gunn noted Illinois has about 100000 church members across 800 churches and 400 ministers.
Distillers Woolner & Company Corning & Company and Clarke & Company seek an injunction to stop P J Rennick at Peoria from labeling whisky not aged as imitation whisky. Judge Humphrey heard arguments all day and will rule after deliberation.
The sun crosses the sky to mark autumn on September 23 at 6 a m. The full moon near that date, the September 10 full moon, is the harvest moon. For several days around the date the moon rises about the same hour each night, giving unusually bright evenings for harvest. English farmers believed the phenomenon designed to aid harvest.
P J Daly of 1247 W Congress street Chicago recounts his mother’s gains from Electric Bitters. He notes improved flesh, resolved insomnia, and steady strength. claims it remedies stomach, liver and kidney complaints. Sold with guarantee at Jos Embert's drug store for 50 cents.
The Dixon Telegraph editor recalls the Freeport anniversary, rebukes W. T. Davidson for praising Stephen A. Douglas, and argues Douglas betrayed the South while Lincoln championed liberty. He contrasts Douglas as a self serving politician with Lincoln as a true lover of freedom.
Patton the comedian decides the title The Blockhead after a Windsor Beach mishap where a mother striking him with an umbrella muttered You, Blockhead. He recalls the moment with humor, claiming the insult inspired his best play title while appearing at the Grand Opera house next Tuesday night.
The moving pictures at the Bijou change with today’s performances and feature some of the best subjects.
The Bijou in Freeport enjoys strong patronage as management vows to maintain a strictly high class playhouse and continue its refined program for patrons.
Mr John White of 38 Highland avenue Houston Maine reports a winter cough relief after using Dr Kings New Discovery purchased from Jos Emmert drug store. He notes the cough vanishes after a few doses and praises the remedy as the best cough and lung product. Trial bottle offered free at the store.
Public notice states that T. A. Secker has purchased J B J DuFour's interest in the DuFour and Secker insurance agency and will operate alone. Secker will collect all accounts and pay all liabilities of the firm moving forward.
Town board holds a regular meeting on Friday September 4 at 7 30 p m to audit town bills. Citizens with claims should present them at the town clerk’s office at once. City drug store corner Galena and Van Buren.
Classified notice selling two thousand loads of dirt with immediate delivery. Contact by phone at 08 or visit Jacob Prender's store to place orders. Post date 8-23.
The Daily Journal announces delivery to any part of the city for ten cents per week, outlining affordable access for readers and confirming service area.
The marriage of Lawrence Alberta and Miss Katie Shaw of Rockton ended in separation. Alberta, a motorman on the Interurban, remained in Rockford while Shaw left for Chicago taking Mrs. Alberta to the city. A diamond ring claimed before marriage sparked dispute as Alberta sought reconciliation after returning from Chicago.
The article estimates global newspaper circulation reaching 12 billion copies annually. It compares this to 10,460 square miles of paper area, 781,260 tons of paper used, and a time estimate of 100,000 years spent reading annually. It notes the vast scale and invites readers to consult the Journal's want column.
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