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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
8
Croup advice urges giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at first sign of hoarseness or the croupy cough. The claim says the attack may be warded off and the remedy is safe and curative.
A fragmented timetable lists routes and times for Omaha rail services including the Dubuque Express, Omaha St Paul Limited, Fort Dodge Express, and South Bound services. It mentions coaches and sleepers, station notes, and agent H. W. Bowley with service caveats and operating hours.
Train schedule lists east and west bound departures from Freeport with arrival times to Chicago and intermediate stops. Details include daily operation except Sunday, various parlor and cafe car services, and specific train numbers with connections at Rockford Belvidere Beloit Janesville Harvard and Milwaukee. JOHN F. DALY AGENT.
A fragmented timetable shows east and westbound service from Rock Island to Freeport Mt Carroll and Davenport with connections to Chicago Milwaukee Janesville Madison Kansas City Omaha and Rapid City at various transfer points. The note mentions freight and passenger trains with arrival and departure times and points.
Bishop Olmsted of Denver is praised for his three years of work among the city’s poor. His early clerical presence drew puzzled glances from loungers in slums, then respect, then pride as residents came to call him their bishop.
The notice urges careful eating to avoid dyspepsia and bowel trouble and recommends Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a pure digestive tonic. It claims relief for constipation biliousness headaches and dizziness and notes availability from druggists at 50 cents and one dollar with a money back guarantee.
The Chicago Great Western Railway announces one way colonial tickets at nearly half fare to Arkansas Colorado Indian Territory Kansas Louisiana Missouri Nebraska New Mexico Oklahoma South Dakota Texas and Wyoming. Valid on the first and third Tuesdays of each month through March 1907. Inquire at the Great Western Agent. J P Ermer G P A St Paul Minn. 11 6d 12 31
Ex cursion tickets offered at greatly reduced rates via the North Western Line for trips to the Northwest West and Southwen territory. Standard and Tourist sleeping cars free reclining chairs and top amenities advertised. Inquire at agents Chicago and North Western Railway for sale dates and details.
A regional notice urges prospective land buyers to explore Canada as a safe investment. It praises Canadians and touts William Clement as the guide who made Canada famous in this area. Trips for land hopefuls offered every Tuesday.
A devotional study contrasts the resurrection accounts from Matthew Mark Luke and John, noting the empty tomb the angelic message and appearances to Mary Magdalene and the disciples. It urges faith in the risen Christ and calls Christians to share the gospel and live with bold testimony. The piece closes with an advertisement for Kodol digestive aid and piano instruction.
A Reverend reviews a year of Sabbath school lessons on Christ life and death. He argues the death of Christ stands as the supreme event, yet must be understood through His life, works and words, urging memory, imitation, faith in miracles, and acceptance of Scripture. He cites scriptural proofs and emphasizes Jesus paid the debt for humanity.
Walter Eckersall, star quarterback and captain for the University of Chicago, closed his college career with five field goals against Nebraska. He kicked three early from 25, 27 and 20 yards, two more from 35 and 19 yards. Chicago fans carried Eckersall to the gym after a celebratory win. His loss is seen as a severe setback for Chicago gridiron.
A quirky tale from the Chicago Daily News about a man’s dramatic proposal being rejected and his frantic escape, followed by a humorous interaction about a punctured heart and a roadside incident at twenty miles from a repair station. The piece also notes a quirky animal fact section about the tiger bird defending against a foe with a large flock.
The Quiet Hour group reports ongoing growth in membership though full counts by state are not printed yet. A summarized distribution by states is provided, highlighting regional participation and engagement levels across the organization.
BE C G DeWitt Co of Chicago says Kodol prepared in their laboratory fully complies with National Pure Food Drug laws. The large Kodol laboratory could meet demand if all indigestion sufferers learned of its virtues. Kodol sold by all druggists. Daily Journal delivered citywide for 10c a week.
Eastern football coaches favor a modified rule, confining the ten yard rule to the middle of the field and applying the five yard rule within the twenty-five yard lines to encourage open play and rushing. Jack Monroe prepares for a winter trip to Quebec with eyes on Marvin Tart.
Cy Flyor a Buffalo welterweight negotiates a match with Terry Martin set for Chelsea Massachusetts as both sides pursue a pro bout.
An old advertisement touts Kennedy’s Lax tive Cough Syrup as a dual remedy that opens the bowels and relieves mucous inflammation. It claims honey and tar content and no opiates, conforming to Pure Food laws, and notes availability from druggists. J Burdett piano tuner lists Brown & Dollmeyer as contact.
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