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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
7
Railroads undertake extensive year round work to ensure winter service. Preparation begins long before snow, with engines cars and heating systems maintained for steady comfort and safety. Snow plows and crews stay ready as blizzards hit, backup engines used to breach deep drifts, and large trains forced through by momentum when necessary.
In snowbound regions a rotary fanlike plow is mounted on a locomotive front car powered by a stationary engine. The auger cuts through drifts throwing snow aside, so trains crawl slowly as multiple engines labor in concert. Streetcar lines suffer less due to shorter routes but rely on track sweepers and night crews during heavy snowfalls.
The advertisement warns against stomach dosing for catarrh and promotes Hyomei inhalation therapy. It explains that breathing medicated air through a pocket inhaler reaches nose and throat germs, soothing mucous membranes. It notes Jungkanz’s money back guarantee if the treatment fails and lists outfit costs and availability.
Mr and Mrs Adams of Henrietta Pa report a miracle cure for their child who suffered eczema for five years and was deemed incurable. After using Electric Bitters the child improved before finishing seven bottles and is now cured. The remedy is advertised as a blood medicine and body builder sold by Joseph Emmert at 50 cents and 1.00.
The December Atlantic features a bold article by Henry Arthur Jones critiquing the literary drama and urging American theater to focus on everyday life and real entanglements. He sees rich material and a bright future for the drama.
G A Russell of the Superior Wisconsin Commercial Club outlines a methodical plan to lure factories by collecting exact cost data on materials labor real estate and freight then presenting a precise comparison to the prospective company He advises Freeport to replace generic talk with demonstrable facts and field visits to win contracts and growth.
The internal revenue department has been flooded with inquiries about making denatured alcohol under the new law effective January first. Officials warn farmers and small groups that profitable production will be unlikely and that strict obligations will apply to any such endeavor.
The article states that denatured alcohol makers must possess two bonded warehouses on site one for storing natural spirits as distilled and another adjoining for denaturing the tax free product. Government oversight will be as strict as for original spirit production and whisky rectification.
A $1,000,000 beet sugar plant in Garden City Kansas opens with 800 ton daily beet intake and 90 tons of sugar daily. It employs 500 to 600 workers and irrigated sugar beets are grown in the Arkansas river valley. Beets grown locally this year total nearly four times the state’s prior output, with per acre yields from twelve to thirty five tons. Each factory brings $250,000 to $500,000 yearly for beets and similar for labor.
The annual meeting at Hale's tavern discusses weighty matters not politics or taxes. The club, over 600 members, names Arthur H. Moulton of Portland as the heaviest at 412 pounds. Banquet tonight features toastmaster E. B. Flinn of Springfield.
Mrs N J Dickson of New York praises Paxtine as unequalled for cleansing and healing douches and asserts it treats inflammation ulceration and catarrhal conditions. She cites a Boston physician’s formula used in private practice for years and endorses Paxtine as a top toilet antiseptic. Have you tried it Joseph Emmert, Druggist.
A Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad engineer stopped to recover the body of Charles Church but the locomotive fatally struck August Lange as they walked along the track near Elgin. Both men died within about a thousand yards of each other. The incident occurred December 18.
In Kewanee Illinois on December 18 revival meetings at Nepouser reach a hundred farmers nightly by telephone. Evangelist Hicks preaches into a huge megaphone at the church connected by Farmers' Mutual company wires to surrounding countryside. Many converts expected from the plan.
Winslow and Co continues selling affordable rubber footwear. Ladies offer storm or low cut rubbers priced at forty five vents. Men's arctics listed at a reduced price, with a quoted tag suggesting a sale figure.
John Bauscher Jr is reelected president of the Order of Mutual Protection with Koehler Shumayer Stork Holman Schaub Balles named trustees. The Freeport Camp M W A elected Elmer Pratt as Venerable Consul J B Artman as Worthy Advisor and elected officers for banking clerking and ward roles.
The Woodmen of the World held its regular monthly meeting and annual election last evening. Elected officers include Consul Commander William Dunap, Advocate Lieutenant Ix Bruse, Clerk G W Dippell, Banker G W Dippell, Escott J B Stuart, Sentry William Taylor, Watchman Dr E F Shelly, Physicians Drs KE EK Shelly and B A Arnold, Managerie William Taylor for one year, I K Bruse for two years, J B E Stuart for three years.
The Woman's Catholic Order of Foresters elected officers last evening led by Chief Ranger Mary Cox and Vice Chief Ranger Margaret Mc Gittrich. Other posts went to Salena Stack Catherine Wilson Mary Goodwin Bridget Manion Margaret Casey Bridget Peck and Dr. R J Burns. The Freeport Consistory triennial meeting will be at the Masonic temple on December 27 with officer elections and treasurer and secretary reports.
The Illinois lodge of Rebekahs will elect officers tomorrow night. A separate annual election of officers and teachers is set for Embury this evening at 7 30.
An advocacy notice urges the public to use Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or tablets, labeling it a duty to the afflicted, the country, and fellow citizens. The advertisement lists price at so many cents and is signed by Jos. Emmert.
A simple breakfast features good coffee and Mrs. Austin's buckwheat cakes. The warm meal provides a comforting start to the day with a homemade touch.
The Illinois State Horticultural society opened its convention urging permanent experiment stations to aid horticulture. E A Rieth, W R Soverbill and T J Burrill spoke in morning sessions, with W A Taylor stressing growth of the fruit export trade. S A Forbes warned on insect pests and J W Lloyd discussed vegetable crop development. Miss Bernice L Foster and Miss Hettie M Anthony led the evening program.
A Watertown resident reports daughter cured of years long epilepsy by Dr. King s New Life Pills and claims no seizure for over two years. Also advertised are Emmert s drug store cleansers and tonic pills at 25 cents.
A brief ad notes a pair of fur trimmed felt Juliet slip pers as a gift option for Mother or Sister. Prices range from 75 cents to 1.50 dollars at E. & W. 12 lidilw.
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