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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1905
Page
6
Advert asks if readers will continue using cosmetic products or fix the root causes by improving internal health. It touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a regulator of digestion and claims cures for complexion issues if stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels are in good order. It notes local druggists and distributors.
Long dispatch on status of peace talks recounts Russian refusal to discuss indemnity or cession, De Witte pressing for publicity while Japanese seek a quick settlement. Attendants attend religious services in Tokyo and Portland as diplomatic tensions echo through stalled negotiations.
A Japanese authority cites Cassini to argue secrecy is essential for the conference in the United States. He notes U S public hostility to Russia would leak proceedings, referencing precedent from the Pirin peace conference. De Witte says he learned of secrecy only at the plenipotentiaries meeting and would publish everything if the Japanese agree.
Russian and Japanese peace mission delegates attended services at churches in the area yesterday, with the Sussians in the morning and the Japanese in the evening. Le Witte and Saturday joked about not wanting a session of the Conference tomorrow morning, saying they are Christians who wish to observe the Sabbath.
Baseball scores from multiple leagues and cities dated Aug 14. Highlights include Chicago 10 over Brooklyn and Chicago 2 over St. Louis in various games, plus Brooklyn 2 over Chicago in a second game. other results feature Cincinnati, New York, Detroit, Philadelphia, and St. Louis across Saturday and Sunday as lists of scores and splits appear.
An ad proclaims that severe headaches plague 80 women and claims male impact would halt business. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery, offering $500 to any cured case of leucorrhea, female weakness, prolapse, or falling womb. Includes testimonials and offers a free medical adviser book with stamps.
A fragmented column offers shoe care tips urging thorough cleaning and multiple pairs for longevity. It also discusses Cape Breton tuna fishing as a budding sport, noting a lone fisherman’s seven hour battle, and includes a humorous Bandicapped exchange comparing barefoot beginnings.
A collision near Wishaw, Ohio, between a passenger train and a westbound freight killed twelve and wounded about twenty five. The crash occurred when the freight failed to obey orders at a siding, with many foreign laborers among the injured. Names of the dead and injured include Charles Wa Poste and Joseph Alexander Newark, among others. The disaster is attributed to possible neglect or miscommunication, with investigators examining the company and personnel involved.
A freight train collision near Clyde and another wreck near Winsley claim multiple lives. Engineer C C Poole died after reaching for the throttle as a passenger train struck. Fireman Praefiver survived by jumping. Several passengers injured or killed in the chaotic derailment and subsequent wreckage. Investigations underway into signaling and siding procedures.
A Victorian era warning to mothers urges preventive care during hot weather. Do not substitute castor oil for bowel troubles, use fresh oil and add Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy if needed. Seek prompt treatment. keep oils and remedies ready for instant use. For sale by all druggists.
Advertises affordable round trip rates to Portland on the North Western Line linked to Lewis and Clark Exposition routes. Offers brochures by sending a 2 cent stamp for full information covering routes including San Francisco and Los Angeles, Yellowstone, and Alaska side trips.
A Joplin Missouri druggist circular asserts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is unmatched in the patent medicine field for bowel complaints. The notice proclaims wide consumer and pharmacist endorsement and that all druggists sell and recommend this preparation.
Railroad solicits travelers with daily round trip fares to Portland via the North Western Line tied to the Lewis and Clark Exposition. Offers direct routes or via San Francisco and Los Angeles with discounts and a Yellowstone and Alaska side trip option. Sir Alfred Jones plans a central London hotel at $2 per day.
An advert claims Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets treat stomach troubles biliousness and constipation and are sold by all druggists at a price of 265 seats with wide availability.
About 175 acres under cultivation with wire fencing around the tract including 20 acres of heavy timber. Features a large frame house, good barns, well, trout stream, and thorough pasture. Originally 240 acres, 2 acres were taken for a creamery, store, and blacksmith shop. Located 4 miles from school and 7 miles from Dodgeville area Fall Creek. Price 40.4 per acre, $2,000 cash down, balance mortgage for 7 to 10 years with interest. AGVEN AL ANDERSON, Dodgeville Wisconsin.
Very low excursion rates from all stations to Portland Tacoma and Seattle daily and to California points July 25 28 and 27 and August 10 to 17 inclusive with favorable return limits on some train services The Overland Limited electric lighted throughout and the California Express offer drawing room and tourist sleeping cars Rates and tickets available from Chicago and North Western Railway agents and the C M St P road with through excursion deals to Delavan Waukesha Madison and nearby cities May 16 to Sept 30 symmetric with fall tickets via Blddwidh J B Sweara Agent
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