03 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1897
Page
1
A 184 page compilation measuring 9 by 12 inches features full cloth binding with a gilt title. It includes over 175 half tone engravings of street views public buildings fine residences churches school houses prominent citizens manufacturing plants and other local landmarks.
This table of contents outlines Freeport history from its first settlement through 11 chapters. It covers public schools, village officers, banking, churches, the early and present bar, medical professionals, the first schoolhouse, manufacturing, mercantile interests, prominent citizens, and the town’s newspapers with portraits and biographical notes.
A brief notice urges immediate order for a scarce item priced at $1.25 with options to remit via postal order or Chicago draft. It stresses a limited quantity and requests prompt action to secure a copy.
Memphis April 3 flood crisis deepens from Austin Miss to Perthshire with levee breaches feared. Railways rush sand, boats and labor reinforce embankments while Helena and surrounding towns face rising waters. Cattle moved to safety as thousands work day and night. relief calls mount amid drought of communication in isolation zones.
News from St Paul reports the Mississippi reached seventeen feet three inches above danger mark, flooding west side flats and forcing residents to seek shelter in schools and other buildings. Across Minnesota and into South Dakota heavy snows fuelled floods, halting mail and business as trains stopped and towns faced losses. Chippewa Falls saw an ice jam flood River street, while St Louis anticipates levee breach with boats roosting on the levee and cellars already flooded.
Chicago April 3 Chief Consul Fred Patee of the Illinois division demanded President Potter suspend George K Barrett who issued a political circular pledging the wheelmen vote to Carter Harrison for mayor The L A W leaders met in executive session Barrett was present and the meeting was stormy All wheelmen present repudiated the Barrett circular
Senator Ernst G. Timme resigns from the Chickamauga commission in charge of soldiers monuments and Governor Scofield appoints Senator EH. C. Putnam of Green county to replace him. Timme will depart for Washington next week to begin new duties.
Abbreviated telegrams report Moody’s assertion that he believes the Bible from cover to cover at revival meetings in Chicago’s Auditorium. Obituaries list L L Colonel George Duryea near Glen Cove and Samuel P Williams of Liraa Indiana in Berkeley.
The Press, Chica, N.Y. profiles Alonzo Faulkner of North Brookfield New York, aged seventy three, recounting a long battle with rheumatism and erysipelas. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for restoring health after a year of illness and ongoing use to prevent relapse, and offers to share his views with any inquirer. Harriet Hartler of Hubbardsville also testifies to dramatic improvements in rheumatism and locomotor ataxia after taking Pink Pills, noting renewed mobility and vitality. Pink Pills are marketed as a comprehensive remedy for blood and nerve ailments, with dosage details and purchase options.
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