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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1907
Page
8
A vintage advertisement touts Zoa-Phora as a narcotic-free women’s medicine by Dr. Pengelly. It cites medical authorities and patient testimonials, claiming relief for menstrual, uterine, and nervous female ailments. Bottles sold for one dollar with instructions and a booklet included.
A summer scene on a copper beech porch features a couple where a man kisses a sleeping girl in a hammock twice and awakens her with a third kiss. They discuss engagement and conclude with a proposal to marry if she doubts the kiss. The dialogue contrasts moonlit romance with social propriety.
DeWitt kidney and bladder pills advertised as best for backache and weak kidneys. Sold by Win F Jungkunz at 85 Stephenson Street in DeWitt.
Laura Burt and Henry Stanford to open in September in Dorothy Vernon. Plans for an American tour of Julia Neilson and Fred Terry in The Scarlet Pimpernelle. The Part of Missing Men by Edward Rose gets an early New York opening. Widespread casting for upcoming shows includes Peter's Mother and Wearing of the Green with Parnell as center. Ada Lewis, famed for eccentric roles, shines as Winnie Wiggles in Fascinating Flora.
Danbury Connecticut produces over a tenth of all stiff hats in the nation. Barcelona with about 760000 residents stands as Spain’s key commercial center. Pretoria seeks social prominence as parliament sits. Vienna may reach 4000000 by 1950 and plans forested city outskirts to preserve open spaces.
The report notes that possession of tools for jail breaking does not prove an attempt in State versus Trurley. It cites Astote Light and Traction Company versus Oller holding the streetcar firm liable to regulate speed to avoid endangering standing passengers. It also cites Clemmons versus Meadows ruling a private monopoly agreement between hotel proprietors contrary to public policy and void.
A London page notes Emperor Wilhelm playing tennis with girls near Kiel. Madrid rumors claim Carlos of Portugal may abdicate for either his brother the Duke of Oporto or his son the Duke of Braganza. Romania’s queen promotes a city for the blind, named Vatra Luminosa, while a Japanese gatekeeper denies access to a household director lacking a pass.
The piece surveys global missionary work and church distribution, noting 5440 foreign missionaries without salary, one church per 100000 in England, 55 churches per similar population in Russia, and about 10000 Wesleyan chapels in Great Britain serving over 2 million. It cites John Carroll as first apostolic vicar and archbishop, and lists English archbishop salaries from Canterbury to York.
The article notes that stopping an express train uses about twice the power required to start it. It cites the Port Rush line in Ane trim Drelund as the first third rail installation. In South Australia railways spend about $580,000 yearly to remove vegetation on permanent ways, and overall project costs reach around $250,000 including cars, track, and power house.
The Daily Journal announces new home delivery across the city for Vigya week. Subscribers will receive the paper daily with doorstep service and weekend editions available.
A Civil War clash features General Hunkins, a political general, and Colonel Reckling, a bold, able rider. Reckling leads a dangerous reconnaissance toward enemy lines, driving Hunkins to follow. Reckling’s daring solo finish wins respect from both sides, while Hunkins resigns and later returns to command.
Small Pills offered by William F. Jungkuuz claim to ease discomfort and avoid upsetting stomachs. The notice markets the product as simple to take and non gippy, suggesting consumer-friendly dosing.
Pearson's Weekly describes early lamp clocks including a seventeenth century design with a damp burner under a glass receptacle showing hours from 4 PM to 7 AM as the level fell. It also notes a later nineteenth century type using two oil chambers and a float mechanism to move the dial and mark time.
A concise piece extols pure water as the unchanging beverage amid changing foods and drink formulas. It argues water remains the healthiest option, while other drinks are chemically treated and altered across generations.
Prior to 258, Caledonia refers to the Gaels in Ireland and Scotland. Caledonians inhabit highlands with dun meaning hill or fort. Scots are invaders from Scotia who took Hebrides and western isles. Lowlanders hailed as Picts meaning painted men per Romans.
A historic note cites M A Monte and M Bouyer describing Emperor Nero’s meticulous voice care. He rested on his back at night with a chest wrap, avoided fruits and harsh foods, spoke only with an official present who limited his voice and even used a napkin to cover his mouth if he ignored warnings.
An authority asserts that ptuinias are widely eaten and versatile in use from eating raw to baking bread and pies. They are praised as palatable, nutritious, and capable of producing beer oil sugar and fibers, with broad appeal but limited regional cultivation.
In a brief Philadelphia Ledger excerpt, Mrs Housekeep orders Bridget to hurry outside and flip the door mat so the opposite side with no greeting faces the street as Mrs Gud arrives.
The dialogue presents Tommy asking if taking all the medicine at once matters and the mother reacting with horror. Tommy claims it has not made a difference, while a satirical voice from Punch and a Juvenal remark criticize reliance on protecting deities and emphasize prudence.
Notice to subscribers explains paper forwarding while away. Readers may leave address at the office. changes can be made at no extra charge. Daily Journal costs 10 cents per week for city delivery and can be delivered anywhere in the city.
The Stiltwater Gazette notes that advertising fuels business growth and cites examples from Chicago and England. It mentions a soap maker spending 15 million dollars on ads and argues advertising pays, urging owners to advertise before their business declines.
Japanese dentists historically pulled teeth by hand but recently began widespread use of forceps and instruments. This shift marks a move toward more standardized dental practices and improved patient care as professional tools become common in clinics.
D C Stover pres F H Antrim cash r G Shumway first vice pres Henry Baker second vice pres STATH BANK FREEPORT capital stock 126000 directors R G Shumway A S Held W H Holland Fred W Hoefer H H Antrim Dr J Aenees D Co Stover Fred Dorman Wagner Henry Baler Homer F Aspinwall Also Savings Department.
Capital at 150000 dollars. Officers include D B Schulte president J 8 Collmann vice president and W Trembor August Bergman W N Cronkrite D Sungkunz R Rawleigh as directors. D J Collmann is listed as cashier and assistant cashiers. Interest paid on time deposits noted.
Train schedule listings for Illinois Central R R showing east and west bound departures and arrivals. Key services include Dubuque Omaha Sioux City and St Paul lines with times for daily trains and exceptions such as Sundays and local freight services. Includes specific train numbers and station stops with morning and evening windows.
Rail timetable lists eastbound and westbound train numbers with arrival and departure times between Chicago and Freeport and other stops. Notes on train equipment include buffet parlor cars on Nos 200 202 204 206 and Sunday services. Connections at Rockford Belvidere and Belvidere for Beloit Sycamore DeKalb and Madison and other points. John F Daly Agent.
The notice lists train numbers and times for passenger and freight services on the Rock Island and Davenport routes. It mentions connections to Chicago Milwaukee Janesville Madison Kansas City Omaha Cedar Rapids and Dakota points with agents identified as J. B. Swratt.
Timetables show eastbound No 4 Chicago Express daily except Sunday and westbound express routes to Dubuque St Paul Minneapolis Waterloo Des Moines Omaha and Kansas City. No 18 Dubuque Passenger daily except Sunday and stopping notes. Stage departures from Brewster House and baggage through to destination. Agent and G P A listed for Forreston.
Patrons unable to receive their newspaper regularly request the office to investigate and ensure timely delivery. The note asks for action to restore service and prevent further missing issues.
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