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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
12
Madam Foneda offers guidance on love marriage and business and claims to reveal true partners and futures. The text promotes consulting this clairvoyant as superior to others and promises speedy marriage and insight into hopes fears and ambitions.
City officials discuss rebates on Third ward sewer costs and the method to rebates against assessments. Mayor warns against premature rebates without protecting the city’s interest, while Attorney Mitchell explains rebating only when contract price greatly exceeds assessments. The debate previews further council consideration.
From Our Own Correspondent German Valley reports a flurry of visits and departures with residents traveling to Chicago Freeport Belmond and Ridott. A church organ gift to the Reformed church rehearsals and several annual meetings are announced alongside a runaway incident near the lumber office with no injuries. The funeral of Mrs T Huls notes a cancer death and survivors.
Thomas Cealdes of 194 Hewitt Street Bridgeport Conn is using Father Johns Medicine as a body builder and gained five pounds in a short time. The ad claims the product contains no bloody drugs. A J Humphrey of Cophoes N Y reports poor health for nearly two years but after taking Father Johns Medicine feels better sleeps well and is growing stronger and fleshier.
A New York City mother reports her baby, once thin with bronchial trouble, is improving after using Jolynn’s medicine. She says she has recommended it to neighbors and signs her note as Mrs. Kelleher of 63 First Ave.
A Philadelphia book dealer notes buyers of prayer books explain they are not for themselves, a habit he finds odd. The Chicago Record-Herald recounts Dr Duncan, a Scottish theologian, wandering to a church and forgetting his mission until an elder informs him he is to preach.
The WV Tut section notes a highly successful Brotherhood of the First Church supper in the parlors, benefiting the Hadlow Aid Society. All faiths welcome. price 25 cents. Menu includes mashed potatoes, pickles, butter rabbit pie, celery, bread, cream, coffee.
W. C. Kiester of Halliday Ark testifies that Electric Bitters cured malaria and stomach troubles, boosted vitality, and improved liver function. The tonic purifies blood, strengthens nerves, and provides energy. Money back if it fails. 60c at Jos Emmert's drug store.
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Freeport orchestra will perform at a Rockford High School party in Unity Wednesday evening. Pi Delta Piorer ty of Rockford High schools enters aiis at a dancing party in Unity all Wednesday. December 30.
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