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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1905
Page
5
An advertisement claims dandruff stems from a germ burrowing in the scalp and that only Newbro's Herpicide can destroy this germ for a permanent cure. It asserts glossy hair avoids dandruff, urges buying from druggists, and offers samples by sending 10 cents to The Herpicide Co in Detroit with agent Joseph Emmert named.
Sealed proposals will be received by the city clerk of Freeport Illinois at city hall until 3 pm on Tuesday January 2 1906 for lighting the city for five years from April 6 1906 to April 6 1911 on a nightly schedule. Bids cover 2000 candle power lights and 60 candle power gas or incandescent lamps with pricing by quantity and lamp type. A $1000 certified check per bid is required plus a $5000 bond after award. city may reject any bid. WM WATERSTRADT City Clerk.
Telegraph lines to Moscow Reval and other cities are working and some workers have returned to duty signaling a possible collapse of the strike. Reports describe anarchy in the Baltic provinces with desecration and killings. authorities vow coercive measures as revolts grow. Czar’s forces, including 400,000 Cossacks, are readied to crush unrest while officials praise loyal troops.
London dispatch from St Petersburg cites Count de Witte saying Russia faces revolution or violent coercion. He notes the October manifesto caused disruption with sections of society wrecking livelihoods and infighting while revolutionists seek destruction. He hints coercion may be used if order cannot be restored and claims he is not prepared to take that drastic path.
An exchange features a playful line about welcoming a new baby brother. The dialogue hints at family and competitive spirit as a speaker notes progress in life while referencing a humorous or invented phrase. The tone remains light and celebratory.
The Carmania, Cunard Line’s turbiner, reached New York after a stormy Atlantic crossing. Passengers called the maiden voyage a success. The ship accommodates 3,106 people, with 2,056 passengers and 450 crew, measuring 678 feet and 80,000 tons with eight decks.
Denver dispatch reports mining promoter Thomas A Ballantine arrested here before boarding a westbound train after Pekin Illinois grand jury indicted him for profiting over 50 000 from mining stock sales said to be falsely represented Under Sheriff J A Norris Pekin plans to seek a requisition to avoid technicalities Also mentioned New ton C Dougherty serving Joliet sentence for embezzling school funds held 80 000 of the stock
Annapolis city council votes unanimously to petition Congress against destroying the old frigate Constitution. Instead it would be brought to Annapolis and kept at the Naval Academy as a memorial of U S Navy deeds and an incentive to midshipmen.
Washington dec 12 senator lodge presented to the senate an amendment to the constitution seeking a national law to establish a uniform system in the states regarding hours of labor.
McCreary has introduced a bill providing unqualified free trade between the United States and the Philippine islands. The proposal aims to remove barriers and boost economic ties, reflecting a push for greater imperial trade links.
Chicago boards quote wheat at 80% 86% May 89% and 84% for others, corn and oats prices listed with highs lows and closes. Live stock values show hogs cattle and sheep receipts and price ranges, with turkeys chickens and other farm commodities detailed in East Buffalo and Chicago reports.
In a fragmentary scene a man and woman speak of affection and marriage with a playful vow to press his coat afterward. A stark transition then reports that the total contributions to the Ryugelan Jews stand at $1,113,502.
A compact guide by Howard J. Warman listing common English errors and preferred forms. Includes guidance on prepositions at sentence end and replacing terms like juvenile with youth, kerosene oil with kerogene, kid with child, and other usage corrections. Emphasizes precise word choice and proper verb forms.
A compact guide on avoiding modern forms and awkward phrasing in period text. It contrasts correct forms like it looks as if it were going to snow with incorrect like constructions, and advises on tense, voice, and word choice. It includes examples about liking versus loving, locating versus settling, and lending versus loaning to preserve period accuracy.
Manitoba's chief city stands as a broad solid commercial center with expansive streets and a growing wholesale district. The World Today lauds Winnipeg as a pragmatic, hospitable hub pushing westward with education, manufacturing, and ongoing rebuilding after a recent devastating fire.
A reflective note on marriage contrasts a man who pays bills promptly with a more attentive husband who brings flowers each Saturday night, quoting the New York Press. The piece highlights expectations of affection and material provision in a stable marriage.
The Detroit Free Press notes a humorous quip about Ethel Charlie Gayboy a chronic dyspeptic and Cousin Jack who denies the claim He remarks that he would attend only if invited to a chafing dish supper reflecting a light satirical aside.
Dr Bull, early in his practice, treated Mr Darlle of Woonsocket for a neck tumor. After the patient seemed healthier, the doctor urged surgery. The patient, speaking in broad Scotch, questioned the necessity of the operation and joked about money as the doctor hesitated.
Percy Alderson, chasing a fad of voice reading, judges people by their tones. He analyzes a central operator, falls for Ada Cummings, and marries her, proving his theory although mistaken about her appearance. His social circle mocks him, yet he remains devoted to his voice-reading belief.
Marshall P Wilder narrates a dream driven venture with Mr Rockefeller selling potted plants. The failing partnership ended with Wilder retaining the pots and plants while an onlooker asks what Rockefeller received. He took the earth, the bystander notes, revealing the odd asset division in a humorous twist.
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