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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1907

Page

5

Doan's Kidney Pills Promote Healthful Kidney Function

An unsigned testimonial touts Doan's Kidney Pills as effective for kidney and bladder trouble. Mrs William Klocke describes back pain and irregular secretions improving after usage, with claims of restored strength. The ad notes price 50 cents and Foster-Sillburn Co. as U S sale agents.

Dean Willliam Klocke Shawnee Street Freeport Emmett Doan Foster-sillburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doans

Harriet M. Burbank Pianist at Studio 84

Harriet M. Burbank, a piano teacher, offered instruction at Studio 84 located on Grove Street with a rate of $4 per lesson.

Harriet M. Burbank Grove St

State Bank Freeport Idaho Directors and Officers

BANKS. D. C. Stover Pres H. H Antrim Cashier R G Shumway First Vice Pres Henry Bates Second Vice Pres FErman Rus t Cashier STATE BANK FREEPORT IDA Capital Stock 125000 Directors R G Shumway A Held J Fred Smith Fred W Hoefer H Antrim Dr J H Stealy D C Stover Fred Dorman Ww Hagner Henry Baier Homer F Aspinwall Also Savings Department.

D.C. Stover H. H Antrim R. G. Shumway Henry Bates Ferman State Bank Freeport Idl Capital A. 3 Fred Dorman Ww. Hagner Henry Baier Homer F. Aspinwall Savings Department

Local Bank Advertisements for Freeport Consolidate Capital

Several Freeport banks advertise capital figures and key officers. German Bank lists capital of 150000 and names Collman and D F Graham among staff with directors including Bohn Trembor and Bergman. First National Bank shows 150000 capital, 90000 surplus, with Bidwell and Wright in leadership. Second National Bank notes 100000 capital and 20000 surplus, listing Fuson Farwell and Webster among directors.

M. V. B. Elson H. S. Webster L. Farwell THE Second National Bank Freeport Illinois M. V. B. Fuson Farwell Reuben Siegfried J. FB. Fair

Aoki Called Home With No Sign of Strained Ties

Viscount Aoki, Japanese ambassador, said he is returning home to report on matters of joint interest with the United States. He declined to signal any trouble in U S Japan relations, stating immigration issues are not serious and will be settled satisfactorily. The embassy affirmed his recall reflects no dissatisfaction with his conduct.

Congress Washington Viscount Aoki Japan United States Associated Press Aoki

Senators Elected Caucus Leaders For Democratic Group

Washington December reports say Democratic senators met after adjournment to elect Culberson of Texas chairman of the caucus with McCreary of Kentucky as vice chairman and Owen of Oklahoma as secretary. A steering committee was authorized to arrange committee appointments and shape minority strategy amid debate over election method.

Washington Democraat Senate Culberson Texas McCreary Kentucky Owen Oklahoma Camcus Okdshomia Batley Caicus McLaurin Mississippi Bailey Paley

President Holds White House Conference on Curved Repenlitation

President hosts a White House conference with Senators Dedi of Rhode Island and Massachusetts on curved repenlation topics. The aim is to hear views from leading figures before deciding on policy, with no clear plan urged by the President.

Washington Nddriely Rhode Rane Massacaesetts Birinsseuesy Pharaeles Poate Uie Mecessi TV

Washington Houses and Senate Docket Brief Session

Washington reports a quiet day as the Senate and House read the president's message and adjourned. The Senate formed a committee for Representative Smith's funeral in Illinois and held an executive session. The House named the banking and currency committee led by Fowler of New Jersey and received a telegram from the Oklahoma legislature.

Washington Senate House Smith Illinois Banking and Currency Committee Fowler New Jersey Oklahoma Congress

Texas Democrat Proposes United States Currency Notes

Washington December 4. Garner of Texas introduced a bill in the house to create a new legal tender named United States Currency Notes. The measure calls for printing up to $500,000,000 in currency to establish the form of federal notes.

Washington Garner Texas United States

Berlin aeronautical society forms for pleasure air trips

President Roosevelt's message published verbatim by many Berlin papers draws little comment. Berlin clubs establish an air travel society offering steerable and spherical balloons. October 1906 clearing house exchanges total US 13 0H6508 17T4. October 1907 receipts reach 9,664,851. Mayor Sanderson wins Springfield mayoralty by 2,910 over Edward J. Murphy. James H. Ashdown re elected leader in Winnipeg by acclamation.

Roosevelt Berlin Aeronautical Society Clearing House United States William EF. Sanderson Springfield Mass Edward J. Murphy James H. Ashdown Winnipeg Man

A Sufferer’s Sentiment in a Brief Exchange

In a Denver News snippet Mahibel’s father remarks on studying the theory of music with a humorous quip about practice. The exchange centers on learning theory versus application, reflecting a light domestic moment.

Denver News

Guest at Boarding House Ponders Feather Stuffing

A guest complains pillows are hard. a maid confirms they are stuffed with chicken feathers, suggesting Plymouth Rocks. The judge remarks on the humor or reality of the exchange in a boarding house setting.

Plymouth Rocks

Steamer Goes Ashore at Black Point Near Cranberries

North Sydney Nova Scotia December 4 It is learned that the steamer which went ashore at Black Point near Cranberries fled was the Cuban hound from Trali fax for Sydney in ballast It was at first reported that this vessel was the Restigouche

North Sydney N. S Black Point Cranberrs

Washington Clerk Named Naval Secretary to Admiral Dewey

Washington, Joc. 4 Leonard G. Honan, a clerk in marine headquarters here, has been appointed naval secretary to Admiral Dewey to succeed John W. Crawford who recently disappeared after threatening death by own action.

Washington, Joc Leonard G. Honan Marine Headquarters Admiral Dewey John W. Crawford

Acquittal for Mrs Bradley in Utah murder case

Washington says a jury found Annie M. Bradley not guilty of murder after claiming insanity when she shot former Senator Brown of Utah. She was freed and planned to join her sister in Goldfield Nevada. Jury initially split nine to three for acquittal, then converted to a unanimous verdict.

Washington Senator Brown Utah Annie M. Bradley Goldfield Jundius PT

Sutton Defeats Schaefer In 300 Point Balk-line Match

George Sutton, the 18-2 balk-line billiards champion, defeated Jake Schaefer, the 18-1 champion, in Toledo Ohio with a 300 to 0 score in a 300 point match.

Sutton Jake Schaefer Toledo Dee George Sutton

Confused Identity on a Dim Train Car

Young People recount a humorous episode where a near sighted woman and another traveler confuse strangers in a dusky train car. A man greets a woman as Mina, assuming she is his wife, only for her to reveal she is Emma, not Mina. The scene explores mistaken identity and social awkwardness in a cramped station setting.

Mimina Emma

Currency Based on Cotton in Birmingham Plans

A practical method devised by Birmingham local officials of the Farmers' unions creates a cotton backed currency. Farmers may deposit cotton in a decab warehouse as collateral to obtain warehouse notes or script. Merchants and several banks are expected to accept the script at face value for payments and loans.

Birmingham Ala. Tech Jefferson County Hayve

Frayed Friendship Over Shoes Sparks Tense Exchange

A woman explains anger at a friend over shoe color and attire. She says her anger stems from being forced to wear white shoes due to lack of presentable gray ones and from family commentary that shaped her resolve to stand up for herself against unfriendly treatment.

Tosid Maysel Ske Aosister Pd

Shattered accounts detail a robbery and home eviction claim

A fragmentary report describes a Stamford area incident where an elderly woman was forced from her home under false pretenses by unknown individuals. The assailants allegedly robbed her after she left her bank with money for safekeeping, with motives linked to fear of financial loss.

Stamford Con Ao Osi¢K Aitomin Arlnnska No Iick Rewluishut Fearious

DeWitt's Carbolized Watch Hazel Salve Ad

An old advertisement promotes DeWitt's Carbolized Watch Hazel Salve with slogans Get DeWitt's. Sold by Win. Dunekunz, draper, 85 Stephen Street, W. J. Burdett, piano tuner, orders at Brown & Dollmeyer's or phone 3014.

DeWitt Hazel DeWitt's Win Dunekunz Stephen Soil W. J. Burdett Brown d& Dollmeyer

Town Board Meeting and Bill Audit Notice

A regular town board meeting is scheduled for Monday evening December 9 at 7 30 p m for auditing Dils. All persons with town bills are asked to present them at the Town Clerk’s office immediately Michael Steffen Rice Building 2nd floor

Michael Steffen Rice Building

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