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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1908

Page

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Deaths and Social News From Cedarville Illinois

Cedarville IH September 21 report notes dry weather harming pasture and corn frost risk. Local deaths and personals include Mrs Christiana Fehr stroke and Tra Taft stroke recovery. Visitors: Miriam Richart from Mexico City, Palmer Clingman, George Bruce, and others. Public events feature an Anti-Saloon League meeting with Rev Michaels and speaker Samuel Fickel. Numerous travels and visits across towns, with a ball game Thursday as a local highlight.

Cedarville Christiana Fehr Tra B. Taft J. Logan Richart Miriam Mexico City Mexico Henry Richart Chicago M. B. Humphrey Warren Zeb Pepperman Palmer Clingman Roaul H. Taft Bride Emma Catskill Mountains New York George Bruce William Bruce Anti-Saloon League C. Hall Union C. E. Society C. E W. Michaels O.A. Fackter O. A. Fackter Samuel Fickel Illinois Mike Voseberg Freeport Charles Martin Evelyn James Nate Samuel A. Pifer Pearl City Alfred Keen Millheim Curtis R. Snook Elery H. Soliday Fairchild Wis Luther Angle Fred Angle Belvidere

Florence News in Brief from Our Own Correspondent

Miss Alice Amlesberg on the sick list shows improvement while teachers Hershey Ryan and Mensenkamp visited Freeport. A well attended dance occurred Thursday night. Mrs. E L Otto and Lulu Petermeier traveled to Freeport due to their mother’s illness. Several locals visited Lena, others returned from Lena. Capt Schradermeier works on telephone at the poor farm. Travels include OiLhelms to Minnesota and Otto party to Kansas. Ben Leopold and wife welcome a baby boy. Rumors hint at upcoming weddings in the locality.

Florence Station Alice Amlesberg Hershey Ryan Mensenkamp Freeport E. L. Otto Lulu Petermeier Zelma Eells Mae Wall May Agnes

Rock City to Host Lanark in Strong Baseball Duel

Rock City invites fans to a Thursday baseball game at the park south of town. Rock City versus Lanark is promoted as the strongest opponent this season. First pitch at 2 o’clock, return trip planned for 4 05. Admission 15 cents.

Rock City Lanark Irvin BE. Schoch Chadwick J. H. Graham Durand Geo. Montague New York City F. H. Thoren Jtreeport M. I G. R. Lashelle Chicago D. G. Lashelle Henry Mullarky Pecatonica Vernon Foster Dakota Frank Webb Bros C. Logan A. B. Price C. Hughes’ Foundry Graham Brog Elia Bokhof Dixon Ag Pauke Ig

Fire destroys elevator. townsfolk defend with water wagon

Baileyville notes a large crowd aided by Andrew Myer’s water wagon as B. P. Hill’s elevator burned on the roof. Albert Roskan Jr. oversaw the fire, saving gasoline and books, while residences of Mrs. Lob and A. A. Geiger suffered minor damage. Several locals visited relatives, shopped, and attended a sale near Harper.

Baileyville Henry Drake Forreston Fred Wagner Little Son Freeport Albert Roskam, Jr Mae V Alma Janssen Iowa Falls Ollie Husinga Loh Minnie Dunmire Metz Iowa R. Schonhoven John H. Janssen The Wear Rueben Fry B. O. Nesham John van Deest Wm. Ruben Maryland Rudolph Greenfield Andrew Myer Lob A. A. Geiger Jacob Schonhoven

Shannon Notes and Local Social Activity

From Our Own Correspondent Shannon September 22 Miss Ida Miller visits Shirland for weeks A boy nine pounds born to Nelson Gsell J W Donnell of Freeport visits Shannon Bethel Evangelical YPM S group travels to Forrest for a visit Mrs D S Shore and Ida Babb visit Clyde Boyle family Lanark Miss Minnie Bender travels to Lanark Ed Burt visits Freeport A Young and son Cregg return from Rockford Sadie and Gladys Messner visit Chicago Ida Johann spends Sunday at home Pearl Landis of Milledgeville curbed list of local social notes.

Shannon Ida Miller Shirland Stork Nelson Gsell J. C. Hoffman Buffalo N. Y J. W. Donnell Freeport Bethel Evangelical Church Forrest D. S. Shore Ida Babb Clyde Boyle Lanark Minnie Bender Ed. Burt Young and Son Cregg Rockford Sadie Gladys Messner Chicago Ida Johann Pearl Landis Milledgeville

Local notes from Eleroy and nearby towns

From Our Own Correspondent Eleroy Sept 21 Mrs Wim Eltzroth of Freeport visited E Hawke. Mrs F H Biesemeier traveled to Lena. Mrs A Winters and Violet spent Saturday in Freeport. L Wehmeier added cement walks. F C Bacon visiting Elkhorn Wisconsin this week. L R Wagner and Walter Seidel showed poultry at the Warren fair. Miss Matilda Stacks stayed home Sunday. E Biesemeier attended the Warren fair Brocken family visiting Mrs Winning.

Eleroy Wim Eltzroth Freeport E. Hawke F. H. Biesemeier Lena A. Winters Violet L. Wehmeier F. C. Bacon Elkhorn Wis L. R. Wagner Walter Seidel Matilda Stacks E. Biesemeier Brocken Mrs. Winning

Harlem social notes from Sept 21 visit requests

Harlem Corners reports several visitors and local social updates. Rayfield and a Scioto companion visited Thomas Hutmacher. Buss and Kottmann hauled clover. Miss Skeeles of Freeport stayed with Mrs. Samuel Albright. Mrs. I B Shoch and family visited William Wagner. Mr Malnix and wife, Edward Swartz and Miss Mabel Wagner visited Freeport. George Harris of Lena visited Frank Harris and family.

Harlem Corners Mr. Rayfield Friend Scioto Thomas Hutmacher Buss and Kottmann Miss Skeeles Freeport Samuel Albright I. B. Shoch Wiliam Wagner Mr. Malnix Edward Swartz Mabel Wagner George Harris Lena Frank Harris

How to Avoid Appendicitis

An old advertisement notes most appendicitis victims are constipated. Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup claims to cure chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels and says it does not nauseate or gripe. It urges refusing substitutes and is credited to H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.

H. J. Moogk Wm. F. Jungkunz

Mutually Appreciative Keep Up The Pace Banter

Billings calls Baxter a bore as he hurries along to avoid being overtaken by Staggs. Baxter speeds to stay ahead while Staggs lumbers behind, each avoiding the other’s company in a comic street scene.

Billings Baxter Tello Staggs Stags Ffello

Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Quick Kidney Relief

Of Interest to Many. Foley's Kidney Cure will cure any case of kidney or bladder trouble that is beyond the reach of medicine. No medicine can do more. H. J. Moogk, Wm, PF. Jungkunz.

Foley H. J. Moogk PF. Jungkunz

The Magic Whirlpool and Camphor Shavings

A described device uses an eggless tumbler with water to scatter camphor shavings on the surface. The shavings begin a progressive rotating motion, continuing for a considerable time, unless the water is touched by a greasy substance which causes the particles to dart apart and lose motion.

Chicago Board of Trade Quotations and Livestock Summary

Chicago market notes show Wheat, Corn, Oats futures with Sept and May figures. Pork and other live stock prices listed. East Buffalo reports steady cattle prices, steady hog market, and lamb receipts with best lambs around six dollars.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Ceenvey Ilinois Indiana Wisconsin East Buffalo Ikust Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission

When Trouble Knocks at Tribulation Town Door

A note from the Atlanta Constitution on a scene where a resident dances more to keep trouble at bay as unrest looms, illustrating local reactions to looming tribulations with a rhythmic cadence.

Atlanta Constitution

A Man's Love

A wry quip from the St Paul Pioneer Press observes a man rebuffing a maidens puppy theme claiming his is not about such affection. The line plays on romantic affection and loyalty with a dog motif. The brief joke reflects light entertainment style of the era.

St. Paul Mioneer Press

Office Seeking in Philadelphia Priss Era

A fragmentary editorial note argues the office should seek the man, while implying candidates must prove they can hustle. The text hints at political maneuvering and platform credibility in a Philadelphia context.

Philadelphia

Social Blunder at Funeral Widows Anger Shocks Tribe

Judith reports Binks widow felt indignation after members of his volunteer lose company sent a floral wreath with a missing or garbled extio guisher, indicating a misread or misplaced tribute during the funeral. The incident hints at miscommunication and the strain on community volunteers during a sad ceremony.

Binks

Rough on Her Complexion in the Quarter City

A fragment notes a social confrontation with Abdi admonishing Gatani. The lines imply a tense scene where one character scolds another for misbehavior, mentioning a shove as implied consequence. The readable text is limited and lacks clear dates or locations.

Thes Abdi Gatani

John D Rockefeller Writes Autobiographical Reveals

New York news reports John D Rockefeller feller writing a World’s Work essay series on Some random reminiscences of men and events. He defends his methods at Standard Oil, notes aides who helped him, and argues against harsh portrayals of his business tactics.

New York John D. Roackefeller Rockefallen Muyself

No Water for the Octopus in Rockefeller’s Oil View

Rockefeller recalls early oil industry hazards and defends Standard Oil against claims it crushed rivals. He argues the industry relies on many capable competitors, not a single royal road to supremacy, and praises corporations as a necessary force. He urges fair treatment of foreign investment and prudent management.

Rockefeller Foris Stud Dumarter

Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold

Batesville Indiana resident A J Nusbaum recounts suffering three months last summer with a cold and hay fever like symptoms. He tried multiple medicines before finding relief with Foley's Honey and Tar and notes Ortho Laxative Fruit Syrup for its mild action.

A. J. Nusbaum Batesville Indiana Foley H. J. Moogk Wm. F. Jungkunz

GOOREES ON THE BALL FIELDS AT NEW YORK CHICAGO

Baseball scores from multiple matchups list runs hits and errors for clubs including New York Chicago Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston St Louis Pittsburgh and Detroit Minor inconsistencies noted in OCR style with batter and pitcher names. Highlights include Cincinnati beating Philadelphia and St Louis defeating Boston in separate games with varied box results.

New York Chicago Pfister Kling Mathewson Bresnahan Brooklyn Fittsburg Pittsburg Tirrors Selffield Gibson Wilhelm Dunn Philladelphia Cincinnati Philadelphia Rowan McLean Covaleski Doom Boston St. Louis Raymond Moran Sindaman Graham Toston Friars Datteries Iegenbotham Buss Flaherty Donovan Chicrigo Mater Lapp Smith and Sullivan Shaay Cleveland Rrors Arternees National Wwt. P.C Philadelpha American Pr. P.C Bein Ale AB Detroit Rigs Washington

Kidney Cure Claims Health Through Filtration Mastery

An advertisement asserts that healthy kidneys filter impurities from blood and that Foley's Kidney Cure can restore kidney function and cure all forms of kidney and bladder disease. It claims overall system strengthening and credits H. J. as the source.

Foley H. J. Moogk Wm. F. Jungkunz

Mule Memory Tales From Tampa Horse Story

A Buffalo Horse World anecdote recounts a mule that memorably waited two months after a beating by a negro teamster. When the former driver returned, the mule knocked him down with both heels, killing him, while sparing a fellow bystander who had not mistreated it.

Tampa Buffalo Horse World

What is a cold in the head Ely Cream Balm ad

An old advertising notice explains a cold in the head can turn into catarrh if neglected. It promotes Ely's Cream Balm as a prompt remedy and urges prevention with early use. The ad cites price 50 cents and offers mailing from Ely Bros, 56 Warren Street, New York, 1914.

Ely Ely Bros Warren Street New York

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Portant Main Street Chas. Neuschwander J. C. Weimer A. BE. Price Poynette Bryan Brinkerhoff W. Updegraff C. A. Myers Bessie Trivoli Chas. Burt Tower City N. D B. E. Boyle LaMoin Jennie Franks Savanna Ethel Hicks Chicago Grain Washburn Crosbys Medam 'Rou John D Oil Trust Oil Standard OY Company Ayer Iisa Davenport Savings Bank South West Corner 2D and Main Sts Davenport Wo. O. Schumipt Henry C. Struck Louis Hauirr W.H. Witson Union Loan and Building Association Freeport, Il S. Galena Ave Rice Rosebud Rosebud Reservation Tripp County South Dakota Chamberlain Presto Milwaukee & St. Paul Tripp Co F. A. Miller General Haynes Marquette Guilding
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