09 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1905
Page
1
Pianos and organs discount sale offered in Illinois with reductions from 125 to 300 down to 155 to 210 ranges. Wagner piano in mahogany $197, Arlon upright $210, Kimball $125 down to $16 cash options. Sale emphasizes holiday timing, easy monthly terms, and references to trusted local buyers and Christmas gift value.
Freeport shoppers flood district walks as women price and buy gifts. Toy departments fill Saturdays and afternoons as children and companions explore Toyland. The piece lists popular novelties from chatelaines and card cases to neckwear and calendars, urging early shopping to ease clerks’ workload.
An old advertisement promises relief from bowel and stomach ailments including pain in the bowels and fear of appendicitis. It touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a sure cure with headaches, biliousness, and exhaustion improved. Available at Joseph Emmett’s drug store.
Congressman Henry Sherman Boutell of Chicago analyzes government control of railways after his European trip. He cites Switzerland and other nations as paternalistic models, but argues American culture and money constraints render government ownership unsuitable here. The Chicago Post editorializes on the contrasting views.
Third Assistant Postmaster General Madden warns senders to affix correct postage as the holiday mail surge nears. Postmasters must vigilantly prevent underpaid parcels, which slows delivery and burdens clerks. Clear stamping speeds delivery and avoids disappointment for recipients and delays for senders.
Mrs Eva Miller becomes the first woman to lead the Winnebago County almshouse and farm after the death of her husband Reuben C Miller. She announced she would accept the position and will run the institution with help from her 18 year old son. Continuous management follows her late spouse’s second term as supervisor.
A mother offers a home treatment for nighttime wetting claiming spanking is ineffective. Mrs M Summiers of Notre Dame Indiana invites mothers to write for guidance without charge. Includes a cashmere offer and advertising lines from Golden Eagle and Rand McNally & Co seeking agents in Iowa Wisconsin and related regions.
The first state civil service exams will be held in January for assistant physicians at seven state hospitals for the insane. Examinations will also select two visitors to children in private homes, with nurses and attendants to follow. Salaries range from 75 to 150 dollars monthly with board and lodging, plus travel expenses for visitors.
A long list of upcoming activities including baseball at Armory hall on Dec. 4 6 social dances by Prof Lawson Blusts hall Dec 8 Dec 12 Dec 13 and other dates with Germania Society events Wildcats and company L dance at Lexington Hall and Grand Opera Hour attractions Mildred Holland When Women Love Porter J White Gousin Kate and Sambo Girl theater, plus holiday ads for Rocky Mountain Tea packaging and Ely Cream Balm New York city druggists.
The Garrison centenary committee of the Boston Suffrage league completes plans for a 100th anniversary tribute to abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison. The program begins with a chaplet at his statue in Commonwealth Avenue, followed by Monday exercises in Fancuthall with sessions led by colored women and the G A R. Garrison, born December 10 1806 in Newburyport Mass, died May 24 1879 in Roxbury.
The president greeted National Child Labor committee members at the White House, expressing hearty sympathy. Afternoon talks focused on new legislation, especially for the District of Columbia, with O. R. Lovejoy addressing child labor in the glass industry. Washington churches mark Children’s Day with services urging expanded work against child labor.
Amusements notice describes the upcoming performances at the Grand Opera House including the melodrama When Women Love on Dec 13 with a phonograph novelty and a strong cast. It also reviews Faust by Porter J White’s company praised for acting and advanced stage effects and cites a testimonial for King’s New Discovery as a remedy for coughs and colds with trial bottle available.
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