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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
3
Dr. William B. Peck, a leading Freeport physician from Stephenson County, will depart for Europe next week to broaden surgical knowledge and observe European hospitals. He may not return to Freeport Council early next year after a successful local practice.
Dr Peck 34, Freeport physician, sails Saturday April 24 on Hamburg American liner President Lincoln for Hamburg Then Vienna for six months postgraduate and internal medicine studies at Vienna University He will visit London Paris Berlin and Zurich before returning to Freeport late fall or early next year He was born October 11 1872 son of William P Peck and Annette Peck A Republican coroner since 1900 He plans no reelection and deputy doctors will cover his practice while away
An insidious disease of the kidney can progress without warning until a fatal malady appears. Joles's Kidney Cure is advertised as correcting irregularities and preventing Bright's disease and diabetes. V1 J. Moogk and Wie bk Jungkune.
Special report surveys the two year aftermath of the 1906 quake and ensuing fire in San Francisco. It notes 52 lives lost and property damage surpassing 400 million dollars. The city’s business core was devastated, with most buildings destroyed or damaged beyond repair.
The advertisement touts Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for feminine disorders. It cites letters from Miss Abby F Barrows of Nelsonville Ohio and Miss Lillian Rossy of New York praising relief from headaches, back pain, and weakness, claiming renewed health and ability to work.
Testimony states all druggists may refund if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure cough or cold. It stops coughs, heals lungs, prevents pneumonia and consumption, with no opiates. Genuine yellow package. Refuse substitutes. Af. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
The new Catholic marriage law, effective tomorrow, bans civil marriages for Catholics and declares non Catholic unions invalid. Marriages must be performed by a priest with two witnesses and verified baptism records. Ceremonies occur in the bride’s parish or by delegation from that parish priest.
Foster presents April weather forecast noting a cool, wet week with frosts reaching south of normal in the central valleys and eastern states. He warns of price fluctuations tied to government actions and potential currency shifts, urging farmers to monitor weather and policy alike for prosperity. Next bulletin promises May weather forecasts and further economic observations.
A collection of upcoming happenings including dances, parties, and social gatherings at Masonic temple Grand Opera House Odd Fellows hall and St Marys venues. Entries mention dates in April and May such as April 21 22 27 and May 1 with groups like Slavin Skule Reatment and Madame Gadskti noted in terse notices.
Unclear fragmented report mentions Anpeblo Nip and Puck with Apriliv Psi HH and Howe. References Moy S Ralphistewart in Strom PHoart and Bo Bonfort in Antony and Chaprtran. Event and participants are not clearly identifiable from the readable text.
Beloit College defeated Knox in a unanimous decision at Beloit Wisconsin on April 17. Porter Beloit's third speaker delivered the standout speech guiding the victory while McClure Knox's strongest orator failed to overturn Beloit's lead. The pro position favored accepting only immigrants who can become a benefit to national life. A reception for both teams followed at Mimerson Hall.
Mr. S. L. Bowen from Wayne West Virginia describes severe kidney disease keeping him bedridden and unable to stand. After using Foley's Kidney Cure a full bottle plus part of a second cured him completely, with others claiming it works where alternatives fail.
Mrs Annie Sheel announces new dress parlors at the former City Drug Store corner Gazeta and Bitte streets. She invites all old customers and new clients to visit, with phone contact provided.
Notice advertising Armour's Star Skinned Hams for breakfast use and a sale on a Hudson River product. Includes references to Mebrook O'Brien and Chicago address details with sale dates and location hints.
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