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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1906

Page

7

Rail timetable fragment shows various routes and times

Train schedule for R R Time Tables No 6 Fast Mail and Fort Dodge Express lists multiple departures and arrivals including Dubuque Omaha Decatur and Dodgeville with freight and passenger services. W Rowley agent notes indicate limited sleeper or coach only services and a few daily runs.

Fort Dodge Express Dubuque Omaha-st Paul Lim Dubuque Express Aixapean Erie RY Decatur Ar Dodgeville District West Wit W. Rowley

Train services and connections from Daly agency

Dally outlines east bound and west bound services with buffet and parlor car facilities on various trains No 900 202 204 206 21 908 201 207 308 211 and notes Sunday only services. Details connections at Rockford Belvidere for Beloit Janesville Harvard Madison Sycamore DeKalb Spring Valley and all points to the Pacific Coast. John F. Daly, Agent.

Ris. Trati West Bound Rockford Beloit Janesville Milwaukee Madison Belvidere Sycamore DeKalb Harvard DeDalb Spring Valley Pacific Coast John F. Daly

Trains and schedules along Rock Island to Milwaukee routes

Listings show passenger and freight movements on No 10 to Milwaukee via Rock Island with connections to Janeasville Madison and other points, No 68 westbound to Rock Island Davenport, No 86 Chicago Milwaukee links, and Chicago Great Western Maple Leaf Route departures from Freeport with multiple express and local services. Also notes origin Brewster house blaze and Forreston departures with Sunday closure.

Pasbon Conor An BO Teesgoret Ceeseeneerseries Rock Island Freeport FO Hikmof Deessseseee Mt. Carroll Wee Davenport Levee Tsesseesssesser Chicago Milwaukee Janeasville Madison Kansas City Omaha Cedar Rapids North South Dakota J.B. Sweatt Agers Chicago Great Western Railway Maple Leaf Bouth Freeport Chicago Limited Chicago Express Dubuque St. Paul Minneapolis Waterloo Marshalltown Des Moines Madelto St. Joseph Fort Dodge aneRsmi Bagga 6

Excursion rates announced on numerous Wisconsin lines

Excursion rates are now in effect on the C M & St P R BR Burl ington Elkhorn Delavan Fontana Kangasville Kilbourne Madison McFarland Stoughton Walworth and Waukesha. Good returning up to a time. J B Sweatt Agent. 24d wi.

Surrey White School House to Oakland Cemetery Transport Schedule

A historic notice announces planned regular trips between White School House and Oakland Cemetery on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. A survey will operate with half hour bus departures from 1 30 PM to 4 30 PM and return from 1 45 PM to 4 15 PM. Tickets are 10 cents and available from Owen T Smith at Freeport Water Co office behind the First National Bank. Streetcar plus bus option offered. cemetery visits encouraged.

Surrey White School House Oakland Cemetery White S Owen T. Smith Freeport Water Company First National Bank

Daily Journal Delivery Offer

The Daily Journal announces citywide home delivery for one cent per week, detailing service across all city neighborhoods. The notice highlights affordability and broad reach, aiming to attract new subscribers and expand readership.

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Niagara movement meets at Storr college tribute to John Brown

The second annual Niagara movement session at Storr College in Harpers Ferry W Va August 18 marks a tribute to John Brown and Ossawatomie fifty years after the battles. Speakers include Richard T. Gilmer W E B Du Bois and Reverdy C. Ransom. The gathering condemns Republican leadership on negro rights and recounts Brown's controversial role and the era's political cast.

Richard T. Gilmer John Brown W. E. Ob. Dubois Reverdy C. Ranson Boston Ransom Gad Kiarper Shire Tie Brown Tenrietta J. Means Lewis S. Lewis Jala Brown Tharpers Perry

Grand Army Adjourns After Fortieth Encampment

The Grand Army of the Republic adjourned in Minneapolis after its fortieth encampment. A protest was decided against a statue to Henry Wirz and will be sent to General Lee. New commander RB Brown announced staff appointments and a greeting telegram from President Roosevelt was received.

Minneapolis Aug 9 Grand Army of the Republic Saratonga Henry Wirz Soo. Lee Southern Veterans’ Association Congress Rb, Brown Zanesville Josept W. O'Neal Oho Chharles Burrows New Jersey U W. Tolcomb Philadelphia Winates Ohio Roosevelt

Serious Accident at a Funeral in Lima Ohio

A damaged carriage pole caused a runaway in Woodlawn cemetery during a funeral. Seven people injured including driver John Redrup with fractured ribs and internal injuries, face damaged, and pallbearer Brede Muehrbauer rendered unconscious. Other victims sustained lesser injuries.

Lima Ave Woodlawn Wield John Redrup Muehrbauer

Hearst Urges Independence in Politics Speech

William Randolph Hearst addressed a large audience at New Salent Chautauqua near Pee tersboro advocating independence from Democratic and Republican labels. He argued Jefferson and Lincoln significance was lost and urged voting for the public good.

Hearst Springfeld Ave William Randolph Hearst New Salent Chautauqua Peetersboro Flo Jeferson Lincoln

Eviction Notice Not Required for Cold State Rule

An unusual local rule states that within this state a five days' eviction notice for a cold is not needed. The advertisement promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a laxative syrup available without opiates, sold by all druggists.

Kennedy

Burrell Bros Cash Grocers Advertises Oil Price

Advert says best oil Perfection at 8 cents per potions. Listing shows Burrell Bros at 119 Stephenson Street as the vendor in a small city grocery ad. The note emphasizes low price for cooking oil from a local grocer.

Burrell Bros Stephenson St

Cuticura Heals Severe Skin Itch and Hair Loss

D. Js. Blankenship of Indianapolis shares how Cuticura Soap and Ointment relieved a summer onset itch, scalp dandruff, and hair loss after months of failed remedies. Four weeks nightly baths and continuous use led to full recovery with ongoing scalp care and facial use after shaving. October 27, 1905.

D. Js. Blankenship N. del. St Indianapolis Ind

Recommendation for Cuticura Remedies by Mrs Kennard

A 1905 testimonial from Mrs N A Kennard of St Paul Park Minnesota praising Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills for infant chafing and childhood skin diseases. She claims no doctor was needed and endorses the remedies as a sure cure when used as directed. Includes notice from Potter Drug and Chemical Corp offering free care guides.

N. A. Kennard St. Paul Park Minn Citivnra Unap Chem, Corp Sale P Trips

This Date in History Overview

A compact timeline notes events and deaths across centuries including Empson and Dudley’s execution in 1509, Pope Paul IV’s death in 1559, Virginia Dare’s birth in 1587, Guido Reni’s death in 1642, battles and empires across 1780 to 1862, postal currency, rail seizures, Ole Bull’s performance, the Augusta shiploss, Bernhardt’s husband Damata, Dalton’s English Channel swim, a Martinique quake, and an assassination in 1640s Russian forces.

Richard Empson Edmund Dudley Tower Hill Pope Paul IV Virginia Dare America Guido Reni Fishing Creek B.C Emperor Francis Joseph Austria-Hungary Albany N. Y Austria Rome Pope Weldon Ole Bull Augusta Red Sea M. Damata Sara Bernhardt Davis Dalton English Channel Martinique Rasvisoff

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Liver Tonic Ad

An old advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a pure liver tonic that cures constipation biliousness and indigestion for housekeepers. It claims to improve energy and facial tone and offers a money back guarantee. Sold by all druggists at 50 cents and one dollar.

Notable Names and Events Across Arts and Science

Arthur Stringer writes of a Cedar Springs fruit farm summer retreat while Charles Read sails from Queenstown to America as keeper of antiquities. Professor Gregory alerts Yale geologists to an earthquake forecast with disastrous possibilities. The Bazaino heir plans a France memory vindication book. Miss Angeli Burdett-Coutts becomes a baroness, one of the first peeresses created in Britain.

Arthur Stringer Cedar Springs Qnt Charles Tercules Read British Museum Sir Wollaston Angeli Burdett-Coutts Queen Victoria

Gramophones Aid English Theaters With Staffed Shouts

Gramophones are used in English theaters to produce stave shouts, a method that saves expense and ensures loudness of sound during performances.

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Chamberlain's remedy for colic and diarrhea cited

The promotion claims a reliable remedy used for colic or diarrhea with years of sales and thousands of testimonials. Dealers, physicians, and grateful users praise its safety and life saving potential. It is offered at a quarter and urged to buy now.

Threat to Armour privileges under intersta te commerce act

President A B B Stickney of the Chicago Great Western railroad warns Minnesota Transfer directors against offering Armour & Co free switching to their stockyards to lure a packing plant to New Brighton near St Paul. He says such inducements would violate the interstate commerce act and could bring fines and imprisonment for both the railroad and Armour & Co if accepted.

St. Paul A. BB. Stickney Chienag Great Western Railroad Minnesota Transfer Company Armour & Co Armour Stock Yards New Brighton Stickney

Roosevelt appoints James Plarlan to interstate commerce commission

Oyster Bay Aug 18 Roosevelt names James Plarlan of Chicago to the interstate commerce commission completing its membership under the new railroad rate law. The decision was made weeks ago but announced now. St Paul Minnesota Aug 15 The state railway and warehouse commission sent notices to railroads to show cause why coal and farm product rates should not be reduced hearings begin at one. Milwaukee Aug 15 Neary defeated Therrera in seven rounds of a scheduled eight round fight as Therrera’s second threw in the towel indicating a near knockout.

Oyster Bay N.Y Roosevelt James Harlin Chicago Interstate Commerce Commission Parlan John Mc Barlan Supreme Court of the United States Plarlan St. Paul State Railway and Warehouse Commission Johnson Milwaukee Neary Therrera S.S.S Wift Specific CO Atlanta, GA

Chicago Board of Trade Quotations and Livestock Markets

Chicago, Aug. 17. Quotations on cereals and livestock for today. Wheat and corn futures show modest moves with bids around 7.0 for September soybeans. Live stock complex reports receipts and price ranges for cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep with estimates for the day and regional variation from Buffalo and Chicago.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Lok FTNIZ Saimye Hous Sinan Reg Beno Sdb Tao East Buffalo O& Stevens Live Stock Commission Buffalo JO Cours Haurker Strauss Maddie

Digestive Syrup Pepsin Promises Teething Relief

Ad asserts that 90 percent of infant troubles stem from stomach or bowel issues and claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin can swiftly cure them. It digests curdled milk, sweetens breath, lowers fever, relieves pain, and is safe for mother and child. Sold by druggists for 50c and 1.00 with money back if it fails.

Piano tuner F. J. Burdett takes orders at Brown Dollmeyer

Piano tuner F. J. Burdett offers tuning services through Brown & Dollmeyer and by phone, inviting patrons to call for appointments or orders.

F. J. Burdett Brown & Dollmeyer’s

Rates and travel offer for Chicago to Clarke area

From Chicago via the Michigan Central with rate one fare plus 2 dollars for a round trip. Valid through August with returns until September. Inquiries via local agent or I. D. Heusner, G. We. oP. AL, 286 Clarke, Chicago.

Chicago Michigan Central Wood I. D. Heusner G. We Clarke

Reduced fares for Chautauqua Assembly via Northwestern line

Tickets for the Chautauqua Assembly at Hackford via the Northwestern line go on sale at reduced rates on August 18 and August 29. Return travel is allowed until September 2. Apply through Chicago & Northwestern Railway agents.

Chautauqua Assembly Hackford Northwestern Chicago & Northwestern Railway Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo North-Western Chicago & North-Western Railway

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