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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1906
Page
8
A historic note recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at first sign of hoarseness or croupy cough in a child, claiming it can ward off the attack and is safe and reliable.
A historical notice outlines west bound train services with schedule times and parlor car availability. It lists connections at Rockford Beloit Janesville Milwaukee Madison and Belvidere for various routes and mentions agents like HN F Daly.
A Keene New Hampshire judge famed for harsh sentences on intoxicants drank Medford rum to study its appeal. The next morning drunks were released while other offenders were punished, prompting the judge to sigh that the drunkards were punished enough.
Advice urges careful eating to avoid dyspepsia and bowel trouble and recommends Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a pure digestive tonic for stomach and bowel relief. It claims permanent benefits with no after effects and offers money back if it fails. Sold by druggists at 50c and 1.00.
One block from court house a fine double flat with modern improvements and a top Stephenson County farm of 160 acres two miles from German Valley. Inquire of M. W. Cowley, 98 Stephenson St Freeport. Mrs. Austins Buckwheat named for genuine buckwheat flavor. 127 Homeseeker's Excursion to the Northwest West and Southwest via the North Western Line with reduced excursion tickets and sleeping cars available. Dates and full particulars from agents of Chicago and North Western Ry.
Tennessee's governor elect Malcolm R Patterson, a U S representative, returns to Tennessee to be sworn in mid January. He won against Republican H Clay Evans by about 20000 votes after a bitter campaign.
The New York Tribune quotes Senator Dolliver condemning an argument as illogical and likening it to the logic of a Fort Dodge young woman sewing a button. Missouri candidate Rube Oglesby, a former brakeman who lost a leg in an accident, was elected railroad commissioner this year after earlier defeats.
Abraham Ruef and Mayor Eugene E. Schmitz face grand jury indictments for extortion schemes against Poodle Dog and other French case proprietors. Testimony from ex Police Commissioner Reagan links Schmitz as Ruef's codefendant in plans to shake down license holders.
An advertisement claims Kodol eases a sprained ankle by rest and a tired stomach by resting without starvation. It says Kodol digests food for a worn digestive system and corrects the digestive apparatus, and that the product complies with National Pure Food and Drug laws. Sold by all druggists.
Harriet M. Burbank offers piano lessons at her Grove Street studio from 9 to 4 daily. Experienced instructor welcomes students of all levels seeking formal guidance and practice.
Chicago December 12 Jacob T Schiff, NY banker, argued to the Thinais Manufacturers association that sudden treasury announcements do not solve finance problems. He urged a law requiring government revenues be deposited with national banks proportional to their capital, secured and paid a uniform interest rate set by the secretary of the treasury.
In the Shea trial testimony alleges President Shen considered using dynamite to win the strike. Michael Kelly said Shen asked about a dynamite handler and that knives were distributed to pickets to target colored replacement workers and cut harnesses.
Madison reports by State Railroad Commissioner Thomas v urges laws for 2 cent passenger rates on lines earning 2000 dollars per mile and state supervision of railroad construction and finance. It also bans officers or stockholders from financial interests in large freight ventures.
A sweeping outline summarizes diverse items including Professor W W Borden's fatal stroke death at 84, Swedish appointments to Italian roles, wage claims by New York carpenters, Rockefeller income claims, New Mexico statehood bills, and Roosevelt era political social events. The outline also notes Odessa grain trade disruption, Moroccan sultanate advances, Tinghes meeting Roosevelt, war medals arriving in Honolulu, Nobel peace prize praise for Roosevelt, Panama Canal labor counts, and a capsizing ferry disaster in Spain with fatalities.
E. Co. Witt & Co of Chicago declares Kodol, prepared in their large laboratory, a respectable digestive aid that conforms to the National Pure Food Drug laws. They claim many sufferers could be helped and that druggists carry Kodol widely.
A local notice advertises the Daily Journal delivery service available citywide for 10 cents per week. It emphasizes wide reach and affordable access for readers seeking daily news.
The Post denounces the government for surrender to the United States over the Newfoundland fisheries issue. It calls for other colonies to adopt resolutions insisting on Newfoundland’s rights under the 1818 treaty and urges colonial premiers to press the matter before next April’s conference and seek impartial arbitration.
Bishop Charles Cardwell McCabe known as Chaplain McCabe suffers apoplexy after arrival in New York. He is taken to New York hospital with a favorable outlook for recovery and will remain several days.
Chicago quoted futures for Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard and Short Ribs with December May July and January prices. Cash grain and stockyard notes include No 2 red No 3 hard spring and related sample values. East Buffalo cattle hogs sheep and calves receipts and quotations are listed. Advertising text for Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup promotes its laxative and anti inflammatory effects.
W. J. Burdett operates as a piano tuner and requests orders at Brown and Dollmeyer's store or by phone number 380. Local readers are urged to read the Journal's want column for contact details.
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