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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1906

Page

7

Fragmentary timetable fragment with scattered times

A damaged OCR style entry lists various times across a day with entries like 10:25 am 12:45 pm 5:00 pm 8:45 pm and 11:50 am 2:45 pm 7:45 pro. The text includes stray words and unclear names such as Freepor and Sunday 6,0wy.

So & Fast Mail Fort Bass Express Dubuane Omehs Paul Lim Omaha-St P Dabuane Express South Bound Outhern, Express Decatur Freepor

Berger Triumphs Over O'Brien in Quakertown Bout

California heavyweight Ari Berger rises to fame by defeating Philadelphia Jack O'Brien from start to finish. Berger dominated all rounds and delivered a crushing right fist in the sixth, sending O'Brien to his knees as the bout ended.

Ari Berger California Philadelphia Jack” O'Brien Quakertown Berger O'Brien Jack

Heavyweight clash ends in bell ringing drama at arena

The bout sees Berger press the attack as O'Brien smothers blows and holds on. The fight ends hot, with Berger a rising factor in championship talk though not on par with James J. Jeffries. A German Baseball Convention follows, noting Emperor William’s cable to Manager Chance urging two more Germans, plus a reshaped roster including Kling Mueller Reulbach Wicker Pfeister Braun Chance Tinker Steinfeldt Hofman Sheckard Knolls Slagle Behulte Schmidt. Ireland’s Tara’s hall echoes in the hotel corner as Moran Noonan face German rivals.

Berger O’brien Jeffries James J William of Germany Chance Chicago Edward Reulbach Robert Wicker Johann Pfeister Mordecni Brown Braun Frank Chance Joe Tinker Henry Steinfeldt Arthur Hofman James Erin Ireland

Druhot Makes Good With St Louis Cardinals

Baseball observers hail Httle Carl Druhot as he shines for the St Louis Cardinals after leaving the Cincinnati Reds. He has beaten both the New York Giants and the Chicago Nationals, underscoring his value. The note also observes that many Reds alums have thrived elsewhere, while Ned Hanlon seeks pitchers after releasing Druhot and Overall.

Httle Carl Druhot St. Louis Cardinals Druhot Clincinnati Reds St. Louis New York Giants Chicago Nationals Cincinnati Joe Kelley Foxy Ned Hanlon Ned

Higher powered motors shift demand for rural trade

Manufacturers push up to thirty five to forty horsepower as demand grows. Rural car trade gains visibility alongside cities, with top dealers expanding efforts to serve and develop it.

Brood Mare Aunt Alice Bred to Expedition in 2:15 Rule

The brood mare Aunt Alice a prominent breeder, sire C W Williams and lineage Baron Williis Steinway and Ned, dam of six trotters, has been bred to Expedition 2 15. The mating aims for a fast trotting foal from a distinguished line.

Aunt Alice C. W. Williams Eputeed Baron Williis Steinway Old Ned Expedition

Automobile touring to grow as travel mode in US

At current pace, automobile touring will soon be an important and integral part of passenger travel in the United States.

United States

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for teething relief

An old advertising note claims 90 percent of infant troubles stem from stomach or bowels and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a quick cure. It alleges digestion of curdled milk, breath sweetening, fever reduction, and pain relief. Sold by druggists at 50 cents and 1 dollar with money back if it fails.

Burdett Piano Tuner Accepts Orders at Brown & Dollmeyer

F. J. Burdett, a piano tuner, invites customers to place orders at Brown & Dollmeyer's or by calling the shop at phone 5.

F. J. Burdett Brown & Dollmeyer’s

Cuticura Heals Child After Severe Skin Sores

A mother recounts her one and a half year old son’s sores spreading over his body. After two months on Cuticura Soap and Ointment the sores dried and vanished, leaving him strong and healthy. She credits the remedies with saving his life and notes she used one cake of Soap and three boxes of Ointment.

Egbert Sheldon Woodville Conn Resolvent, Inc Potter Drug & Chem, Corp. Props Boston

Circus in town sparks school closure debate in New York Sun

The New York Sun laments the circus during schooling hours, noting the mayor of Raverhill favors closing public schools to allow the show’s parade and chariot display. It mocks reformers and cites Thelans like G. Stanley Hall, arguing education should not pause for entertainments.

Raverhill Stanley Hall Wooset Lunkers New York Sun

Fell Nead. Heart Trouble Prompt Cure Aids City

A Chicago man dies from heart trouble blamed on indigestion. The ad claims nine of ten heart failures come from digestive issues and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a quick cure. Sold by druggists 50c and 1.00 with money back guarantee.

Chicago

Moral squeezed from a pig theft tale told by Rev. Alexander

An old colored man steals a pig and prays through the night for forgiveness. His wife wakes to him kneeling in prayer and asks him to sleep. He insists the moral remains clear that the more he tries to explain to the Lord, the worse he seems to get.

Sinclair hopes to start home colony near New York

People of the Day notes that Upton Sinclair, socialist author of The Jungle, shows deep interest in a home colony scheme to be established near New York City. Details on the colony plan are explained.

Sinclair Tpton Sinclair New York City

Digestive Cure Promoted by Amherst Professor

Professor Tyler of Amherst College says a man can live without brains but not without a digestive system. He urges daily care of digestion and endorses Kodol For Dyspepsia as a corrective that digests what you eat, sold by all druggists.

Prof. Tyler Amherst College

Iceland Drama A Young Lady Succeeds In Melodrama

A young woman in Iceland completes a four act melodrama titled Irifjfjerirjdr Wyyjfjafordrajosl. The piece demonstrates local dramatic talent and signals a notable performance in Icelandic theater.

Iceland

Simple Vaseline Method For Ink Stain Removal

A simple home remedy uses vaseline rubbed into ink stained fingers then wiped with soft paper before washing with soap to leave hands clean.

Keep Your Stomach In Tune For Better Work

A health advisory urges balanced eating to improve mind and body. It promotes Kodo for dyspepsia after meals and claims a healthy gut boosts disposition, work, and citizenship while discouraging morbid blues and overindulgence.

Upton Sinclairs Co operative Colony Plan Outlined

UPTON SINCLAIR by Mr Sinclair outlines a cooperative colony with children raised on a community plan in a purpose built facility. Details to be decided democratically by majority vote with fifty thousand dollars estimated to start and ten dollar entrance fees for each family. Women to have equal rights. cooperation to govern meals housework supplies and housing. Also includes a Harpers Weekly anecdote about Governor Folk sizing up visitors with a joke about favors.

Sinclair New York

Wit of Edward’s Family noted for quick remark

Queen Maud of Norway and her sisters amused by a reporter at a public function. Maud wrote a note and feigned offering it to a sister, prompting the reporter to pick it up and read the dull line My new boots pinch me horribly.

Edward Queen Maud Norway Tidward London Tatler

Blackburn Named Likely Next Kentucky Governor Hopeful

The article notes Senator Joe C S Blackburn as a strong Democratic hopeful to become Kentucky governor amid opposition to Governor Beckham’s machine administration. It highlights Beckham's bid for the United States Senate to replace J B McCreary and mentions growing defection within the Democratic party.

Joe C. S. Blackburn Kentucky Beckham United States Senate J. B. McCreary

Kentucky Senator Blackburn Returns to Anti Beckham Movement

In Kentucky, Senator Blackburn, once beaten by the Beckham machine, now leads the anti Beckham forces. He first came to Washington 30 years ago as a representative and is now in his third Senate term, set to expire next March at age sixty eight.

Kentucky Blackburn Beckham United States Senate Washington House of Representatives Senate

Why does the sun burn and mosquitoes sting

An ad copy explains that DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures common summer ills and urges buyers to look for the genuine name on the box. It claims the product relieves sunburn, insect stings, and unhappiness in the good old summer time and notes druggists carry it.

DeWitt

Low Rates to Minneapolis via Great Western Ry

Great Western Railway offers low fares to Minneapolis via Chicago for G A A encampment from August 13 to 18. Tickets go on sale after August 11. For information contact any Great Western agent or J F P Elmer G P A St Paul Minn.

Chicago Great Western Railway Maple Leaf Bouth Hieet Ling Oor Wes Dubuque St. Paul Gallows Waterloo Marshalltown den Moines Omaha Kansas City Bally Minneapolis Minneapolis, Svaterson, Marshalltown, Des Moines St Joseph Font Dodge Kansasity Brewster House Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin Colorado Utah Wyomings Michigan J. Imer P.A St Paul Minn Chicago Great Western Ry Great Western J. FP. Elmer Minn Homeseeker Northeastern R’v. Wedd Wa South Dakota Milwaukee, & St. Paul

William Dunlap Enters Sheriff Race for Democratic Primary

IT announces candidacy for sheriff pending Democratic Party decision. William Dunlap declares intent to seek the office, signaling his bid within party processes.

Puieies Illiam Dunlap

Legislature Candidate Announcement by Leta W. H. Shons

A candidate declares intention to run for the Legislature subject to Republican primaries Leta W H Shons announces candidacy in a brief party primary led statement seeking the legislative seat.

Leta Wtt W. H. Shons

County Superintendent decision referenced in college paper note

County Superintendent of Schools subject to pred wt decision as discussed in the archival note. Names appear in abbreviated form and the context implies a mid era administrative action affecting the school system. Further details are unclear due to OCR fragmentation but the core subject is a supervisory decision impacting district schooling.

General Assembly Illinois Republican Party William W. Era Schooleh Hilaman

County Clerk Candidate Announces Run

A local notice declares the author as a Republican candidate for county clerk, stating intent to seek the office subject to party designation and election processes.

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