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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1906
Page
2
If taken up now the opportunity to own a growing parcel in Freeport's finest new addition is yours. Deferred, one of the best proposals in the city may be lost as the sale of lots proceeds, offering a valuable property prospect.
Charles E Meyer addition to Freeport in and adjoining Third ward is now on sale with only about thirty lots left. The project aims to supply homes with conveniences, space, and good neighbors for thrifty families. Prices are described as attractive.
A brief note comments that the terms are unusually favorable and easy for the party involved, suggesting a negotiating edge. The statement emphasizes the ease of accepting the terms, implying minimal resistance or risk.
A local notice promotes a limited time land sale stressing strong value and short availability. It urges interested buyers to act quickly, promising guidance from a local agent and promising future satisfaction from purchasing during the sale.
The Cedarville reunion obituary roll lists 93 Stephenson County pioneers who died since the last meeting. Read aloud by Geo W Barber, the record includes birthplaces from Germany Ireland and Switzerland, and death details for Freeport Lena Orangeville and other towns, spanning 1850s arrivals to late 1800s births.
An old time advertisement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills promising relief from backache and kidney ailments. A Freeport resident, W. O. Tenney, touts the product after wife read testimonials from locals. The notice lists Emmett's drug store as supplier and Foster-Milburn Co. as U.S. agents, price 51 cents.
Warren correspondent reports five cement walks will be laid on Pearl street soon. Local people attended Lena camp meeting. Mrs. Cass Davis visited relatives in Malta and Sycamore. Aged Mrs. Craig ill at daughter Mrs Tru man’s home. Eustice McCardel died after months of illness. funeral at Presbyterian church. Various residents and visitors noted including Keast family, George Hicks, Robert Pooley and daughter, Mrs. James Gardner, Fréd Alderson's sudden death and funeral, and ongoing camp meeting activities. Summer months near end. travel and visits chronicled among townspeople through midweek.
Prof Tyler of Amherst College says a man can live without brains but not without a digestive system. He urges daily care of digestion and promotes Kodol For Dyspepsia as a corrective that digests what you eat, sold by all druggists.
Local residents travel to Freeport Lanark Oakdale and Rockford for visits events and camps. Mrs Gen Byers Mrs F E Good Mrs Chas Shor Miss Gertrude Alberts join Freeport efforts while Earle Baum returns from Westfield Iowa. Families Ki Machamer and kin move to Belvidere Illinois and others attend Old Settlers and Oakdale camp.
A Chicago notice asserts nine of ten heart trouble cases stem from indigestion and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the cure. It describes symptoms such as fluttering pains and breathlessness and claims quick relief after a few doses. Sold by all druggists 50 cents and 1 dollar with money back if it fails.
Buyers are bound to make money on these lots with a small down payment and long balance term at low interest. Metzger & Wieman, agents, invite you to call at 110 Galena St to learn more and see the properties.
Excursion rates to resorts on the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul line from Chicago and other cities with return by October 31, 1906. Second class colonists sold to Montana, Washington, Oregon and California daily Aug 27 to Oct 31, 1906 at reduced rates. Special Beloit to Freeport train Sept 8 7:35 am arrival and 8:10 pm return.
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