06 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1905
Page
1
An upbeat ad touts Apiteze as easy to digest and protein rich at 21 percent. It claims Hap Plant Iron boosts blood, aiding strength of mind and rosy health. Encourages consumption with milk cream or juices and promises broad grocery availability.
In a sequence of columns titled Piano Talks the series promises to share useful information on the origin use abuse and care of pianos. Readers will learn about maintenance, tuning, and proper playing practices.
This piece traces the evolution from ancient harps and early stringed instruments to the modern piano. It notes varied ancient harps, the Dulcimer, and the progression toward the modern upright piano, then promotes current Kimball pianos with weekly specials and payment plans.
Senator Elkins chairman of the interstate commerce committee spoke on railroad rate legislation after the president’s message. He urged limiting the commission’s power, allowing court review, and offering legal protection to carriers while enabling the commission to adjust rates to remove illegality and discrimination. He indicated support for a statute with specific constraints to fix rates when unjust or discriminatory.
Washington December 6 1910 The Senate sat three hours as the president's annual message was read and praised in the House. A House resolution expressed sympathy for persecuted Russian Jews and urged the president to use friendly diplomacy to curb Russian atrocities. Other items included tax measures for tobacco and convict-made goods, and a bill to protect foreigners from lynching.
Beginning Wednesday December 6 1905 a free exhibition and demonstration showcases the Dr Day Comfort Bed Spring. It promises full muscle relaxation with adjustable give suitable for healthy and sick alike, featuring nickel steel construction, no sagging, and 30 days trial.
New York congressman introduced a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to allow House members to be elected for four years. A summary of Canal Commission expenditures to Sept 30, 1905 was presented by Hepburn, totaling 8,005,002 dollars across all departments.
Governor Lafollette states he will accept the United States senate either during the special legislative session or at its close and resign the governorship. He contends he remains in office to see reform laws enacted and in operation and cites plans for rebuilding the capitol and revising the railway rate commission law. He also urges changes to the primary election law to allow voters to indicate first and second choices on a single ballot.
Committees appointed to investigate the insurance firms report eleven lives lost when the steamer Lunenburg struck rocks off Alberts Harbor near the Magdaleneslands during a violent storm. Seventeen aboard included four crew and Halifax MP Lt. J. Leslie. Five reached land by rowing, while the rest remained as waves battered the vessel. only Captain Pride of the Limenbirg survived the wreck.
In Philadelphia on December 6 the Presbyterian general assembly committee on men's work met in the Witherspoon building and decided to organize a Presbyterian brotherhood to federate all men's societies within the denomination.
Oklahoma mortgages negotiated by The Winne Mortgage Co since 1889 amounting to over 4 000 000 in farm loans. Investors earned all principal and interest with no foreclosure land losses. Mortgages will net six percent. For more information call on 2 Taylor and Frick.
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