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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1906

Page

3

Appeals Move Forward In Lewis Case

Springfield Aug 28 James Hamilton Lewis Chicago corporation counsel seeks to appeal to the United States circuit court of appeals in Chicago after a Sangamon county jail sentence for contempt tied to a restraining injunction over Alton waterworks mortgage priority. Accident on trolley line injures four near Riverton. victims include Lone Nonan Walter Baldridge O T H Wilson and Mrs Sarah Ispler.

Springfield James Hamilton Lewis Corporation Counsel of Chicago United States Circuit Court of Appeals Sangamon County Humphrey United States Court For Southern District of Illinois Alton Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company Lewis Second Morteace Madison County Thumphrey United States Supreme Court Cfrenit Court of Appeal Supreme Court Decatur St. Louis Specials

Dynamite found in suitcase at Swansas hotel

A suitcase and satchel left by a new register named T. M. Jamison at the Boyer House in Swansas HK were opened amid nervous staff. The bag contained twelve pounds of dynamite powder fuses and caps and a Durglat tool set plus costly clothing. Jamison claimed he would be away two days and would leave the charge.

Paris T. M. Jamison Swansas Jamison Durglat Mo Travis

Stabbing Dispute Leaves Cousins Wounded in Bloomington

Edgar Williams and Moss Williams, cousins from Nentu ckian newcomers, quarreled over a board bill in Bloomington, resulting in Edgar stabbing Moss. He surrendered to the sheriff and the injuries are believed to be potentially fatal. The incident occurred near Downs as detectives investigate the motive and circumstances.

Bloomington Edgar Williams Moss Williams Hear Downs

Ex Cuban education chief Buna missing from Monmouth

Bloomington Aug 25 Rebel BE BR Buna once Cuban education commissioner and self styled successor to Booker T Washington is missing from Monmouth leaving a sad story and a deserted wife.

Bloomington BE. BR. Buna United States Booker T. Washington Monmouth

Missouri Governor Tolk Speaks at Rockford Chautauqua

Governor Joseph W. Tolk of Missouri addressed the Rockford Chautauqua announcing a crackdown on corruption. He declared a determined assault on boodlers and lawbreakers, urging firm action to end the scandalous acts.

Rockford Ras Joesph W. Tolk Missouri Rockford Chautauqua Beochers

Bids Sought for West Street Concrete Culvert Project

Bids are invited until 7 30 p m September 2 1800 for constructing a concrete culvert across West street. Plans and specifications are on file at the city engineer's office. Bids to be opened by the committee on streets alleys and bridges and Freeport town Highway Commissioners. Committee. 8-23d10¢

West Street Highway Commissioners Town of Freeport

Daily Journal Delivery Offer Ad

The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery at 10 cents per week.

Publicity as Merit for Favorite Prescription

Open publicity is praised as proof of safety and effectiveness for Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women's ailments. The ad emphasizes transparent ingredient lists, American roots, no narcotics or alcohol, and endorsements by medical writers. It invites readers to request a free booklet from Dr. R. V. Pierce in Buffalo, NY.

Pierce R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y

The Drug Clerk Through Time and Trade

The piece reflects on the old craft of drug clerks who ground leaves and barks for tinctures and extracts, made ointments and pills, and used mortar and pestle as trade symbols. It notes modern pharmacists have shifted to wholesale suppliers and highlights a test where an apprentice tries to powder camphor, only to find it resists grinding yet dissolves in alcohol.

New York Tribune

Presidential Coincidences in Early American Presidents

The article notes that John Adams was eight years older than his successors Thomas Jefferson James Madison James Monroe and John Quincy Adams. It states Jefferson Madison and Monroe finished their terms at age sixty five. Jefferson and Adams died on July 4, 1826, fifty years after the Declaration's signing, while Monroe died on July 4, 1851.

Jolbn Adams Thomas Jefferson James Madison James Monroe Jobin Q. Adams Cheerse Washington John Adams Vionas Jefferson

Perfect facial Proportions Unveiled in Beauty Theory

A study outlines key ratios for ideal face structure. It states the face width equals the eye width, the eye distance equals one eye, and the eye width is two thirds the mouth width. It also notes the nose length matches the forehead height with a regular defined outline.

Spectacles and Cherries: A Quotation from Southey

The speaker references a Spaniard who wears spectacles when eating cherries to make them seem larger and more tempting. He urges a mindful approach to enjoyment, advising to pack away cares in a compact form and carry them discreetly, so as not to annoy others.

Southey

Fragmented dialogue and outbursts in Kansas Chey dournil

A chaotic excerpt shows Maria and Bovgles sparring over a political economy topic while Jasper laments miscommunications. Neighbors react to a horse kick to a man and treat the incident with mixed concern and humor, reflecting a small town mood in a Kansas Chey dournil style report.

Maria Bovgles Jasper Pf Oaniin Kansas

Esociety Dutterfvy Seen Working With Steady Will

A fragmented passage praises the esociety Dutterfvy for tireless, steady effort in its duties. It compares its perseverance to Salomon’s aid and notes its disregard for fatigue. The text mentions charity bazaars and festivals in London World.

Salomons Pake Loudon World

Humphreys Medicine Co Catalog Ad From New York

An old advertisement lists remedies for livestock and human ailments including influenza, distemper, worms, diarrhea, kidney and skin diseases, and miscarriages. It promotes Humphreys Medicine Co products with claims of cures and states a price and free book mailed on request.

Humphreys’ Medicine Co William and Joby Streetz New York

Czar Takes Chances Honors General Min After War Threats

Emperor Nicholas and the empress left Peterhof to attend General Min's funeral in St. Petersburg. The body will be transported by imperial croval train, with the Seminovsky regiment meeting it at the station. Assassination attempts on General von Liariarski at Warsaw ended with the killer escaping after four shots.

St. Petersburg Genert von Liar- Hiarski Warsaw Nicholas Peterhof Min Veterhof Seminovsky Regiment Stolypin von Liartiarski von Lineliarski Mip

Lands for the Peasantry in St Petersburg Plan Return

In St Petersburg an imperial ukase allocates 4,500,000 acres of crown lands to the Peasants' Bank for distribution among peasants. The plan aims to win peasant support ahead of elections, with terms of payment and the charter length yet to be decided.

St. Petersburg Peasants’ Bank Prewer Stolypin Bieluviezh Ukase Macred Imperial Household Interior Lance

Clearing Sale of Wall Paper At Bargain Prices

For 30 days a surplus of 8,000 rolls to be sold at a great bargain all desirable patterns Gi. PaARKs a loef lds Stephenson street.

Paarks Lds Stephenson Street

Cash register for sale at bargain price

An entirely new cash register is advertised for sale at a bargain price. The listing invites potential buyers to call and view the item, with the sellers identified as ROWN & DOLEMEVER.

Rown & & Dolemever

Beards, wax, emigration and a witty quote

Sealing wax is not wax and is made of shellac and resin with turpentine. Joseph Ronehett of Orna Vasse near Novara is said to have the longest beard in Europe, nearly six feet. Over one fifth of Russian Jews have emigrated in five years. We dare not trust our wit for making our house pleasant, so we buy ice cream as Emerson advised.

Joseph Ronehett Orna- Vasse Novara Europe Emerson

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