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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1906
Page
2
An advertising note claims dandruff stems from a scalp germ and promotes Newbro's Herpicide as the sole remedy. It asserts healthy hair avoids dandruff, urges readers to send 10 cents for a sample to The Herpicide Co. Detroit and identifies agent Jos Emmert.
The piece argues that government crop reports mislead to aid speculators, especially on July cotton figures. It predicts rain relief and a cooler spell, noting August disturbances and frost risk for the north. The author asserts only criticism of crop reports serves public interest, blaming state figures for masking true conditions and benefiting big speculators.
A Chicago man died from heart trouble but experts say most such cases stem from indigestion. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is promoted as a cure, claiming to relieve stomach swelling and pressure on the heart. Sold by druggists for 50 cents to $1.50 with money back if it fails.
A discouraged socialist flees to Atlantis to find a state built on absolute equality. Citizens wear scarlet, food is equally rationed, marriage is state decided, and careers are wheel of fortune determined. The hero rebels, aided by a mysterious woman, and plans escape as the work lampoons socialism.
A literary critique discusses E F Benson and Robert Hichens works, noting The Angel of Pain themes of pain as discipline and a patient plot, praised character studies like Merivale, with favorable remarks on Domini and Androvsky, plus a denser portrait of Sainty and social satire.
A dainty eighteenth century romance likened to The Taming of the Shrew. Frivolous but charming heroine Nubo is tamed by a husband who props her to a quiet country life. The style is sprightly and uses old-fashioned terms.
Vienna observes the seventy six birthday of Emperor Franz Joseph with a general business suspension, special church thanksgiving services, and gala opera performances. Rumors of his health circulate but no solid basis beyond periodic past reports. His majesty’s health is attributed to regular routines.
In Atlanta on August 18 Georgia readies for next Wednesday's state wide primary for governor and other offices with Howell and Hoke Smith dominating the race. Smith pushes disenfranchisement of Black voters while Howell frames Organized Democracy against Populism and Fusion. Tom Watson backs Smith. Both camps claim confidence as a close statewide contest looms.
James P Clarke, native of Mississippi, defeated James K Jones for the U S Senate seat in Arkansas. A long career in politics, Clarke rose from local offices to governorship, gaining national notice for stopping a major fight in Hot Springs.
An advertisement touts Kennedy's Lagative Honey and Tar as a laxative non opiate cough remedy. It claims it moves the bowels unlike rival products, and notes availability at all drug stores.
Attorney for the Anti Saloon League of dianais urges a public Freeport, Illinois debate over the local option bill. He proposes a balanced, openly advertised discussion on the county feature, offering equal time for both sides and funding the event.
A wholesome breakfast and a well-tuned stomach improve mood, thoughts, and performance. Overeating causes discomfort and morbid mood, while Kodol For Dyspepsia after meals promises easier digestion and a sharper, healthier person. Sold by all druggists.
For sale my residence at 235 N Galena Ave with modern conveniences steam heat bath rooms city water sewer and gas with barn. Everything in first class condition. Will sell house with part or entire lot. Inquire of Geo J Dehn 412dt 44 Stephenson St.
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