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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
2
A mother describes severe infant eczema affecting her baby's face and hands. After failing with doctors, she tried Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment following an advertisement and reports complete relief in three months. The child now has clear skin and the mother endorses the products.
Advertising copy claims Cuticura cleanses, soothes, and nourishes the scalp to prevent dandruff and hair loss. It lists Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent pills as a complete treatment for skin and hair issues, sold by Potter Drug & Chem Corp with mail order booklets.
A century celebration at St Patrick’s Cathedral gathers archbishops and bishops from the United States and Ireland. Cardinal Gibbons and Cardinal Logue headlining events with masses, vespers, and a weekend parade of Catholic societies slated amid solemn pontifical services and festive ecclesiastical decorations.
H9TH ANNIVERSARY Tuesday evening, April 28, the Seth anniversary of the founding of Oddfelowship in America will be commemorated by the fraternity in Freeport. All Oddfellows and their families are invited to be present. The arrangements will be in charge of Winneshiek Lodge No. 80 and Western Star Encampment No. 25, with other bodies participating. The program includes introductions, prayers, histories, vocal and instrumental performances, and addresses by various officers and dignitaries.
An advertisement proclaims Gey's Kidney Cure stops irregularities and cures kidney and bladder trouble beyond medicine. Presented by H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz in a May interest notice.
A dated recap noting births and deaths of Edward I and Torquato Tasso, Princess Alice, and other historical markers. It mentions 1648 antinomians condemned, 1836 New Orleans occupation, and 1840 Mexican hostilities start. Contains scattered misprints and unclear items about Montreale Parliament, Dr Willard Parker, and a Chilean warship torpedo loss.
A cordial invitation extends to Republicans and others interested in the nomination and election of Richard Yates for governor of Illinois. A meeting will be held at the Republican club room this evening at 7:80 sharp. T. Oo Shatter, Secretary Yates club.
Advertisement offers home treatment for hemorrhoids promising immediate relief and permanent care via a new absorption method. Readers are urged to send address for instructions and free trial samples, with local references available upon request. Mail to Mes Summers Box P Notre Pine, Pen?
Knorr a prominent Freeport insurance agent and general agent for Stephenson in Daviess Owen and Carroll counties heads to Baltimore with 130 Maryland Casualty general agents. Fare lodging and elaborate entertainment provided by the company for a two day visit featuring receptions, prize announcements, sightseeing including Annapolis harbor and Chesapeake voyage, finishing with a banquet. Also testimonial for Foley's Kidney Cure by S L Bowen of Wayne West Virginia.
Dr George Rose Van de Water completes his twentieth year as rector of St Andrew's Episcopal Church in New York City. Born in Flushing, New York on April 25, 1845, he studied at Flushing Institute, Cornell, and General Theological Seminary. He has served as Columbia University chaplain, grand chaplain of New York Masons, and chaplain to National Guard units. He served in the Cuban campaign including Las Piñas and San Juan battles.
Dr J Sheldon Clark specializes in diseases of the eye ear nose and throat and maintains offices at the Hettinger Building 78 Stephenson Street Freeport Illinois. Telephone Roth 158.
Fragmentary note describes a meeting of a local group named Easy Bee Side WHHL collective starting at Ti80 and aiming to heighten activity. Details on date location or outcomes are unreadable.
Notice states Foley's Howes and Par for coughs colds and lame troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Act and contains no opiates or narcotics. Recommends it as a safe remedy for children and adults. HW J Moogk and Win FP Jungkuna.
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