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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
5
A prominent railroad man explains that delays start when passengers linger in warm depots delaying loading. He notes a 375 mile route with 70 stops loses time if each stop adds a minute, plus cold start-up and winds slow trains, magnifying punctuality issues across the line.
Grand management announces Bioscope Moving Pictures will show matinee at 3 and evening at 8 daily on all open dates this month starting Sunday December 18 with two shows. Daily change of pictures. Bioscope is hailed as best money and time can buy and lovers of motion pictures will welcome the arrangement.
Mrs A C Williams of Backy credits Dr Kings New Discovery with curing a graveyard cough that plagued her for three years. After using the medicine she gained 58 pounds and fully restored health. It claims to heal coughs colds and lung throat diseases and prevent pneumonia. Sold at Jos Emmerts drug store 50 cents and 1 dollar. Trial bottle free.
If you have furs to match, send them to the factory for better matching at a large saving. Central Dry Goods, 137 Galena St, guarantees responsibility for your furs. G. George G. Luer bing.
Mystic Milling Co offers flour at $1.40 per sack. An advertisement lists the product as Mystic Flour with the business at 62 Stephenson Bt. The date code 11-27dw2w appears as part of the listing.
The Moline city council moves to create an office of inspector of weights and measures. Alderman MacBeth asks for an ordinance, noting no current provision. Alderman Gripp calls it important, citing a short‑measured potato load. Alderman Brown recalls limited control by a city weighmaster.
Promoter touts Mi o na as a perfect stomach tonic guaranteed to cure dyspepsia in twenty four hours. Claim includes relief from pregnancy vomiting sea sickness and post indulgence upset. Endorsed by Herbert H. Taylor and sold for 60 cents at Jungkanz with advertised overall health benefits.
In Elgin, attorney De Goy B. Ellis files suit in Kane County Circuit Court for Mrs. Helen L. Graves seeking $1,500 damages and to set aside a $500 settlement of a $2,000 life policy on her husband Frank L. Graves. The suit accuses a Cosmopolitan Insurance Company agent of misrepresentations made while Graves was grieving and allegedly in a nervous state. City Collector John O. Myers was served with notice.
Rockford December 9 The organization of a Northern Illinois Sons of Veterans association was formed Tuesday night at Armory hall during the John A Logan camp reunion The body will cover camps north of a line through Springfield Officers named include President George B Abbott Chicago Vice president G H Dike Marengo and secret ary treasurer W E Jaycox Rockford A A Boyer Durand and others named as assistants and regional leaders with three members to select meeting places annually
Mrs Upton Morin and family and Mrs George Morin and family extend heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for words of sympathy in their late bereavement.
An important Winnesheik Tribe gathering, number 345, will meet at their hall above the First National Bank at 8 o'clock this evening.
An old advertisement touts a dangerous operation as routine and claims Dr. King’s New Life Pills ease pains and cure ailments. It markets the pills for 25 cents at Jos. Emmert’s drug store, urging quiet, painless use.
Billy Sunday declares Springfield, Illinois, a “Sodom of Illinois” amid calls for revival. He warns of strong rotten elements in the capital, vows a tough fight, cites allied lawmakers and ministers backing his campaign, and plans sermons tailored to legislators and lawyers.
The Elgin Prise authorizes a card players union in Aurora for the first annual meeting this week. The group, limited to adept euchre players, counts prizes by points and uses counter prizes. members risk losing eligibility after reaching quotas. The club plans many card parties this year and aims to distribute prizes fairly among top performers.
A columnist notes public skepticism about tonics and cites Newbro's Herpicide as a product aimed at removing a parasitic root growth to restore natural hair. The copy promotes samples for 10 cents and lists sizes 50 cents and one dollar, with Geo F Swarts as special agent.
E B Hall shows improvement as residents report health updates. M E Graham of William Walton Nephews clothing store remains home with tonsillitis as Mrs Frank Barnes recovers from a Globe hospital operation and shows progress today.
Freeport high school debaters begin training today for a contest with Rockford. State's Attorney Burrell, who has coached the team for four years, will continue as coach this season.
A school entertainment is slated at Crane Grove school in Ridott township tomorrow evening at 7:30 o clock. Students and staff prepare performances and local families are invited to attend the event at the school in Ridott township.
Leo F. Zelinski of 68 Gibson Street Buffalo New York says he cured his annoying cold sore with Bucklen's Amica Salve. He applied it once daily for two days and all traces disappeared. Heals all sores and is sold at drug stores for 25 cents.
W C Kiester of Halliday Arkansas credits Electric Bitters with curing malaria and stomach troubles. The tonic purifies blood, strengthens nerves, and restores energy, with a money back guarantee if it fails. Sold for 50 cents at Jos Hemert's drug store.
Local tailor F. H. Thoren announces a display of all styles and fabrics at his shop located at the corner of Galena Street and South Galena Avenue in BR. 204 Mackay Block 12-90 1W. He invites customers to view the latest fabrics and tailoring options at their convenience.
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