02 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1905
Page
1
A Brooklyn man narrates trying Apitezo with a poached egg, praising it as good with eggs and noting its claimed health benefits. The testimonial likens Apitezo to Homer Davenport’s political cartoon and urges readers to ask grocers about the product.
The Black Diamond reports that mild Chicago weather cooled bituminous prices briefly while demand remains strong for anthracite in the West. Analysts predict prices will swing with winter, and Illinois Central adopts drastic steps to boost coal supply as transport improves.
The industry reports a severe chestnut coal shortage across western anthracite, with dealers and supply chains strained. Rail shipments are restricted by circulars, forcing some coal to stay on site or be sold by the company, while belt line transfers in Chicago offer limited relief. Navigation ends soon, but expect rail movement to rise to western markets after navigation closes, though many towns face potential winter shortages.
Lansing dispatch reports a telegraphic request signed by George W W Morgan state superintendent of elections of New York asking police to arrest and hold John R Rockefeller who is said to be in Lansing on December 2
Havana December 2 United States minister Squires sought release by cable to sail for New York today. A Washington message grants the request and he is moving to depart.
In a testimonial C F Collier of Cherokee Indiana says his kidneys were failing so he could not sit on a chair without a cushion and suffered backache headache and depression. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health and recommends it for weak kidneys liver or stomach. Guaranteed by Joseph Emmert druggist. Price 50c.
Week ending December 2 1905 letters remaining include LADIES Miss Lizzie Best Mary Lenners Annie and GENTLEMEN Mr M E Bagley E Bleckay Ball Rev F J Fuircraft Theodore Binder H Hartman Born James Owen E J Bucher Stephen Richards Mr Clark Mrs David Glark G Q Rose Patsy Dayhoff George Wright J8 The postmaster asks recipients to state advertised on December 2 1905.
Forecasts warn of a broad December disturbance bringing a severe cold wave and a fierce Pacific coast storm. Temperatures through December expected to be above normal in Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys and much of Canada, with notable cool and warm waves on dates around the 2nd, 7th, 10th, 13th, 24th and 31st. Crop weather calculations predict a potential 30 percent drop in the 1906 corn crop, urging farmers to avoid exposed stock and consider financial repositioning as inflationary trends may ease.
The reader reflects that both sides have fears but insists the dispute must be decided to a full finish. The result remains unknown and the confrontation’s grim consequences are acknowledged as imminent.
A 16-year-old Swedish girl unable to speak English traveled alone to Galena from Gothenburg via New York and Chicago. She arrived at Timets Central depot on No 3 late last night with a letter naming relatives in Council Hill and Galena friends. After immigration checks in New York and a journey on Illinois Central No 3 she reached Galena and will live with her uncle Thomas Temperly in Council Hill until she settles.
If you are troubled with dizzy spells headache indigestion constipation Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea will make you well If it fails get your money back That's fair 85 cents Joseph Emmert.
W N Pearl a foreman in a local brick yard at Rock Falls filed a petition in bankruptcy in the federal court through Van Sant and Wilson. Liabilities amount to 571.00 with assets of 5.56.
An offer from Mrs. M. Summers of Notre Dame Indiana advertises free instructions for home treatment of female ailments including ulcers, displacements, menstrual issues, tumors, and hot flashes. The note invites mothers to share with suffering daughters and mentions a weekly cost of about 12 cents to guarantee a cure.
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