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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1907

Page

6

Watchful care saves many via kidney health warnings

A Freeport reader testifies to Dean's Kidney Pills easing kidney and bladder trouble. Mrs. William Klocke touts renewed vigor, reduced back pain, and normal secretions after using the pills bought at Emmett's drug store. Sold by all dealers for 56 cents. Foster-Vilburn Co. agents for the U.S. Remember the name Doaks and take no other.

William Klocke Shawnee Street Freeport Lil Dean Emmett Pean Foster-vilburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doaks

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Deneen Takes Action to Secure Signatures on River Bill

Springfield dispatch reports Governor Deneen sending for two signatures Lieutenant Governor Sherman and Speaker Shurtleff to back a bill declaring the Pesplatnes river navigable. Also notes governor to pursue ousting Economy Light and Power from the river and pending legal actions. Episcopal Synod adjourned with pledges to the Bishop Seymour fund around forty one thousand dollars. A Missouri murder suspect alias John Ryan sought by requisition. Governor’s wreck experience described with bags and caskets involved and injuries to several officials.

Springfield George M. Faxon Denean Chicago Wns Sherman Speaker Shurtleff Pesplatnes Crico Economy Light and Power Company Aasoon Ng Pringfield Missouri Deneen Tuscola Douglis County Uarry Allt John Ryan Wite Cook County Neosho Ponglags County Wadward Stiilens Dew HA Requist Shikerinny Yarkshure Marrs Peters Ployd Nual

Shortage found in county offices report to US body

A Paris WL report by a committee of experts on county officials was submitted to the US authorities. The two year inquiry covering 106 period indicates shortages in seven offices including county treasurer and clerk. Shortages arise from retention of fees and unauthorized expenditures. A second item notes a jail term for a New York man and a master painters convention closing with officer elections and an arrest in a separate case on the Walush river.

Paris Dee County Board of Supervises

Found Frochen to Death in Roeek River Region

A local report from Rockford QL describes an odd incident where a person named Anderson, serving with Company IK, is linked to a death along the Roeek River between Vegan and Bryon during the Porto Rieu campaign.

Frocen Rockford Tie Chines Ansversiy Roeek Vegan Bryon Odd Fregdh Anderson Company Ik Porto Rieu

Untitled Misread Gossip From Cleveland Plain Dealer

Fragmentary dialogue references Stringency and a conversation about bravery and marriage. Mentions George and his father, a misjudged remark, and a casual visit to Alin referenced in a Cleveland Plain Dealer fragment. The text is incomplete and lacks full context.

Papa George Tie Cleveland Plain Dealer

BiG Bank Shuts Its Doors in Kansas City

The National Bank of Commerce, the second largest bank in Kansas City, suspended operations after six weeks of drain. It paid off 18,000,000 in deposits, cut loans, reduced cash, and pledged 2,000,000 in high grade bonds. The comptroller appointed a temporary receiver, Jaynes T. Bradley, as directors said a repository loss is unlikely. No other banks were involved.

Kansas City National Bank of Comerce Lmportance Kanengi City Ga Oateady CiVerge New York National Bank of Commeres RW UO Comptroller of the Currency Jaynes T. Bradley National Tank Examiner

Chicago Markets and Grain Quotations Report

Chicago grain and livestock quotations feature open high low close figures for wheat and oats, plus May and July contracts, with cattle and sheep receipts and price ranges. The report lists live stock, poultry, and dairy items with regional market references and packing house notes, reflecting a bustling trading day.

Chicago Chicngo Nee Chicago Board of Trade Dee Mayo Tarehalee Haa Cate Togo Wisconsin

Witt’s Little Hurry Riser Pills Sold by Jungkunz Drug

The Witt’s Little Hurry Riser Pills are sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz at his drug store located on Stephenson street. The listing notes the price as five dollars.

theWitt Wm. F. Jungkunz Stephenson Street

Goldfield Mine War Signals Federal Aid Buildup

Washington orders troops to Goldfield New. Governor Sparks seeks federal aid to secure mines and protect property as Western Federation of Miners strike and open shop tensions rise. Nonunion miners prepare to operate while arms, powder thefts, and street unrest hint at looming clash around Goldfield and nearby camps.

Washington Roosevelt Ton Goldfeld New Newiuala Western Federation of Miners Goldfield Tronpa San Francisco Parifte California Ney Monterey Presidio Tonopah Neb Sparks Cripple Creek Coeur Alene

Murder in the Massachusetts State House Gouvernor's Ante Room

An insane man, John A Steck released from Danvers, shot Governor Guild’s aides in the Massachusetts state house ante room. Edward Cohen of Lynn, president of the state AFL, was fatally wounded. Dennis B Driscoll of Boston and Arthur M Haddel of Boston were wounded. Steck then shot at others including T. Haddel, injuring several, as bystanders and officials attempted to intervene.

Toston Deed State House Governor Guild W Edward Cohen Lymn American Federation of Labor Dennis B Driscold Boston Arthur M. Haddel Central Libor Union John A. Steck Laverett Danvers Sey Lain Cohen Ang Massachusetts General Hospital Thret Tahor Feaders A.M. Kennedy Silent Kesex House of Correction Jesi

Amusing homemade pianetta from cigar box and pins

Readers learn to craft a simple pianetta using a cigar box, tissue paper, pins, and a tack hammer. The guide covers box preparation, pin placement, tuning by sound, and using a sister's voice or an instrument to tune. It notes variations for high and bass notes and hints at simple duet possibilities.

Many Saloon Closes Sweep Illinois Southern Counties

Hundreds of saloons shut as election votes set a prohibition wave across southern Illinois. Counties listed show dry and wet precincts with Joliet, Calhoun, and Mound City among those affected. several towns cited feature the latest dry status and precinct splits. Actress Hoodgood reportedly commits suicide at the Hotel Stanford after a staged accident plan, with details noted at the end.

Chitueo Tee.t Tlinois Iakdiight Bade Wards Jolson Missace Pope Maton Wabish Willkinsom Calhoun Ain Menard Morgan Poluski Terrin Carterville Marion Mound City al Vamora

Madman Captured After Violent Capitol Confrontation

An assailant attacked Governor Cohen and aides in the state capitol lobby as Dr Owen Copp and other physicians treated injuries. Steele was wounded while officials and guards restrained the suspect. Whitney, Groves, and Driscoll aided in subduing the assailant and protecting the governor.

Graves Steele Gener Whitey Kennedy Tudeel Sid 'Phey Tae Te Lobbe Belpyd Gener Whitney Groves Diuchlel Olivers Giletlave Cohen Owen Copp Ehiairas Oni Ouer Physteitus Copp Ad Ulm Copp Kaedt Driscoll Baddel Severa Bibwird Cola Bs Seidiers Poston oStende Apod Salle

Tribute to Frank Palmer in Washington and Chicago funeral

Tribute to ex Public Printer Frank W. Palmer who died in Chicago was paid by former government printing office workers in Washington. At Palmer’s funeral in Chicago all operations halted for five minutes as employees paused in silence.

Frank Palmer Washington Mrink W. Palmer Bop Palmer Chicago

Fragmented notice on diners and missing water warder

The readable text references diners at Fayette with a missing water warder and mentions a damaged date. It also advertises DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills sold by WiFL Jungkunz druggist at 85 Stephenson Street, promising kidney and bladder relief.

Che Fayette DeWitt Wifl Jungkunz Stephensan * Street

Taube DeWitt Kidney and Bladder Pills Sold Locally

Primitive ad notes Taube DeWitt pills advertised for bladder and kidney ailments. Mentions Way bo dune as seller and druggist Stephensen street. Claims remedy for bladder pains and weak kidneys with local sale at firm address.

Taube DeWitt pRkangz Stephensen Street

About the Sun Dog Cause of Bright Sky Lights

A readable note explains sun dogs or parhelia from para and helios meaning near the sun. It describes halos around sun and moon formed by refraction and dispersion in high ice crystals acting as prisms. It notes intensified refracted rays at certain halo points.

Tee Apota Chivage News

Courage Showdown Between Lion and Bengal Tiger

An old showman recalls a test where a firecracker was placed in their cages. The Bengal tiger approached the fuse with a steady gaze and rolled the cracker beneath his nose until it exploded, remaining calm. The lion, by contrast, fled to a corner and watched with distrustful, wary eyes.

Atul

Uncle Abe and the Phrenologist Cold Feet

In a humorous tale a man known as Uncle Abe is teased about cold feet at a phrenologist show. The audience laughs as he insists the chill toes are not his, while his wife seeks excitement from any event, even a funeral procession on the street corner.

Abe Jenkins Uncle Abe Daly Abe Tittle Judge’s

The Ones He Preferred

A New York Herald quip about preferred creditors, noting the irony of creditors who leave quietly when asked to wait, illustrating cautious humor in debt collection. The line contrasts demand for prompt payment with a casual surrender by only some lenders.

New York Herald

Took the Tip. Young man learns solitude over poor compensation

A brief item notes a young man choosing to be alone rather than stay in unsatisfactory work. The scene includes a farewell exchange with a superior, highlighting a moment of decisive independence.

Houston Tost

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