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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1905
Page
7
Wartime advisory by J. H. Prost warns Freeport of impending destruction of soft maples box elders and ornamentals by the cottony maple scale pulvinaria innumerabilis. He urges late fall or winter spraying with kerosene emulsion after dormancy, plus thorough handpicking of egg sacs on small trees.
At the old settlers meeting in Cedarville the ladies of the United Evangelical church will serve chicken and noodles on the grounds for 26 cents. The meal includes sweet corn and sweet potatoes and other seasonal delicacies. Proceeds support the church.
An advertising blurb claims poisons in food cause sickness and promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a guaranteed cure with a money back guarantee. It asserts 26c price at Joseph Emmetts drug store and urges readers to try them.
University of Illinois agricultural extension publishes Testing Milk on the Farm by G C Hayden. The eight page circular teaches boys and teachers to record milk and feed, test butter fat with the Babcock method, and weigh milk for profit analysis. It urges keeping weekly records for a year to identify best cows and ensure dairy profitability.
A Colorado man credits quitting coffee and switching to Postum with curing heart trouble and nervousness, restoring digestion and stability, and enabling life insurance acceptance after a second exam. The Postum Co. promotes a booklet The Road to Wellville and the ad cites health benefits of coffee alternatives.
G Rivenbark Jr of Norfolk Virginia reports a severe burnt knee blistered all over. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve stopped the pain and healed it without a scar. It also heals other wounds and sores. 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s druggist.
Concrete work and sidewalk repairs advertised using quality materials. Staas & Jam offer cement work including hitching posts and walls. Contact blue 972 for F. J. Burdett piano tuner via Brown & Dollmeyers or soon.
Illinois crop reports to the state board show bumper totals for wheat oats rye and hay with corn described as the most promising crop ever produced in the state. Yields per acre exceed ten year averages while prices per bushel range up to 65 cents for rye and oats around 26 cents.
Denver observers report the grand parade of Eagles delegates drill teams and marching clubs as the feature of the meeting Various banners won by Kansas City aerie and Old Mexico aerie presage the race for president with John F Pelletier seeking re election The Hy Davis camp claims solid support while McGinty faces weak backing Illinois delegates may flip the outcome The voting is set for tomorrow morning at 1 o'clock Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised for children’s stomach comfort and sleep.
A fashion piece outlines lace as a key, evolving trimming concept. It details how medallions from white St Gall lace, Valenciennes, and cream lace create rich contrasts on dark backgrounds, with yard lace used as appliques for economical elegance. It notes skirts grow wider, trainer hips draperies return, and various lace trims define chic silhouettes.
About 240 Illinois residents and 700 former residents attended Illinois exercises at the Lewis and Clark exposition in Portland on August 17. The program featured Judge John P. Hind Alfred Bayliss and other dignitaries and 400 visitors were turned away as the Illinois state building stayed open all afternoon. The principal address by J Fr O'Donnell praised Illinois and projected a bold future with economic reform and moral uplift.
A fragmentary reflection on work for future gain and family, warning that time may bring justice to a cherished site Lincoln consecrated, implying the nation’s capital could face the judgment of history and complete a revered legacy.
Rumor says J W McCaffrey chief train dispatcher of Illinois Central may be promoted to trainmaster in another division. No confirmation. officials terse. If true, he might move to a western division, though his value here and his home favor staying. Also notes plans for a new Illinois Central depot at Poto and brick platform at Rockford depot.
Chicago closing board quotes show September wheat corn oats pork lard and ribs with mixed prices. Union stock yards cattle hogs and other livestock listed with ranges and gains. Stover factories plan a large park parade, special trains, and grounds entertainment for a September 3 encampment. Tips for cooks include measurement conversions and ingredient weights.
Fraudulent imitators counterfeit Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and other medicines to defraud the public. Warns buyers to look for the Bucklen name on the wrapper as protection from imitations by H B Bucklen Co Chicago and Windsor with Joseph Eammert as druggist.
The Popp property at 66 Winnesheik street comprising a house and a lot and a half will be sold at auction on Thursday August 17 at the front door of the court house under a Cree of the circuit court. Robert P Eckex Master in Chancery. Take the journal with you. Regular readers should arrange to have the paper mailed to summer addresses with free delivery and easy address changes.
A large crowd of about 6,009 gathered at Walnut and Jackson streets to hear the Great Paul and his entertainers. He treated William Yoeder for deafness, declaring catarrhal deafness and restoring hearing after one application. Joe Dawson and Clarence Wagner were also aided, while the event featured music, comedy, and a trombone solo. Over $1,000 worth of Quaker remedies were sold in under 90 minutes. The troupe advertises daily consultations in the Rice building.
A.C. Brock, district manager, reports about seven weeks of activity near Freeport totaling 820,000 in business. He explains the company’s approach of cheap protection with a separate investment, yielding paid up insurance and available funds if needed, and invites inspection of its system.
Our 1904 list of improved Towa farms is ready. Investors and home buyers may write for prices, terms and pictures. Northern Iowa TLant Co, Independence, Iowa.
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