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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1907

Page

5

Illinois Fight Against Tuberculosis Grows With New Circular

The Illinois state board of health completed the sixth revised edition of its circular on Causes and Prevention of Consumption. About 30,000 copies will be distributed statewide. Since 1904 over 126,000 copies have informed doctors and students nationwide, fueling a broad anti tuberculosis crusade. The pamphlet notes seven thousand victims yearly in Illinois and advocates home care, fresh air, diet, and early diagnosis while highlighting three public sanatoria and a call for a state tuberculosis sanatorium.

State Board of Health Ilinois United States America Illlinois State Medical Society state board = of health State Society State Medical Society West Colorado California Illinois Tlinots Tilinots Dunning Cook County Ottawa la Salle County Petiit and Butterfield Edwards Naperville DuPage County Chicago Tuberculosis Institute Buffalo Rock Illinois Homeopathic Medical Association

Salomy Jane opens four-week Chicago run at Grand Opera

Miles Robson stars as Salomy Jane in Paul Armstrong's Salomy Jane based on Bret Harte. Eleanor Robson headlines a packed Grand Opera House audience in Chicago on December 9. The original New York cast headlined by Liebler & Co. features H. B. Warner and others with a massive scenic investiture. Mail orders will be carefully looked after.

Grand Opera House Chicago Eleanor Robson Paul Armstrong Salomy Jane Bret. Harte Bret Harte Kentucky California Miss Robson Salomy New York Liebler & Co H. B. Warner Scott Cooper George W. Wilson Warle Browne Thos. Graham Ada Dwyer Donald Gallaher

Buster Brown at Grand Opera House Thursday Show

The Buster Brown company will appear at the Grand Opera House Thursday afternoon and evening. It is praised as a leading modern musical comedy with a fresh scenic presentation, new costumes and effects, and a strong cast led by Master Reed. The latest edition features all new music and popular songs.

Buster Brown Grand Opera House Phuraday Master Reed Verson

Merits and mishaps mark Bijou bill this week

The Bijou presented an exceptional program early this week with Romaine and company's sketches showing country town performer life. Hazel Zolo impressed as a dancer and singer, while Harry Wright's monologue The Pace That Kills showcased strong vocal skill despite a cold. The Two Stilings performed a unique act with hat manipulation and juggling. One billed team failed to appear, delaying the start of the final show.

Romaine and Company Hazel Zolo Harry Wright Stelings

Father William Indian Herb Tab for liver and kidneys

Cure claims include liver and kidney cleansing, stomach and bowel support, blood purification, and health restoration. Advertises a 20 cent trial with money-back guarantee. For sale by C. P. Guenthe & Co., druggists at the Galena Avenue corner location.

William C. P. Guenthe: & Co Galena Avenue Galena Atreet

Water payments due by January first for 108

Notice from the Water Company states semi annual water rates are due at the office behind the First National Bank Jam. A 10 percent discount applies if paid in advance on or before January first. The office will be open evenings December 26 through January 1. The Capital Water Co signs off. Also advertising new ladies shoes and embroidered house slippers for sale at local stores Winslow & Co Schmidt Wachlin & Pfeiffer.

Advancs Preeport Water Co Wael

Lena items mark holiday activity and visits

Mrs. Bundy returns from Olin and Anamosa while Bertha Harris helps at J. J. Schleder’s store. Ansel Death opens a new billiard hall and cigar shop in town. Fannie White from Ames visits Miles White’s home. A new band will give a New Year’s concert in the opera house under G. W. Cochrane. Mrs. Gishwiller and her son visit the county seat. Mr. Stackpole of Wisconsin, visiting daughter Mrs. Edward May, stops en route from Boston. Mrs. Lutz travels to Freeport. Mrs. Diestelmeier and nephew Ray Mau visit the county seat.

Lena C. C. Bundy Olin Anamosa Bertha Harris J. J. Schleder Ansel Death Fannie White Ames Miles White G. W. Cochrane Hi. J. Gishwiller Wm. Stackpole South Warne Wis Edward May Boston Mass Jacob Lutz Freeport Diestelmeier Ray Mau

Revival ends with 3759 converts in Muscatine

Billy Sunday closed a five week series in Muscatine with 3759 converts, the largest in his career. On the final day 505 joined, the crowd overflowed a tabernacle and four churches, injuring some. a civic league was formed to fight saloons as Sunday left for Kansas after learning his stepfather had died.

Muscatine Towa United States Billy Sunday W. L. Roach Great Tabernacle George FE. Stowell Hersington Kas the Evangelist

Healing Cure With Dr King's New Discovery At Mounds City

Mrs J D Clapp reports a dramatic recovery for her son in Mounds City from severe lung and throat trouble after using Dr King's New Discovery. The medicine, guaranteed for coughs colds and lung issues, is sold by Joseph Fimmert with a 5 0 c and 1 bottle price and a trial bottle offered.

South Dakota Mounds City J. D Clapp Mrs. Clapp Dr King Joseph Fimmert

Quiet Kent wedding unites Pearl Allman to Orns Glaser

On December 11 at the home of Mr and Mrs S P Allman of Kent NL their daughter Pearl married Orns M Glaser Rev YD Allen officiated The ceremony was followed by an elaborate dinner The couple plan to reside on the bride’s parents farm and Mr Glaser will farm next season.

S. P. Allman Kent Pearl Orns M. Glaser YD. B. Allen U. B. Church Mr. Glaser Dp B.A

Fractures Left Hip In Gilbert Station Couple

Thomas B. Jones of Gilbert Station Tennessee writes the Journal that his wife Mrs Jones fractured her left hip in a fall. She suffers severely and is under care of Dr McDonald with a trained nurse from Ames. Mrs Jones previously fractured the same limb 24 years ago leaving her a permanent cripple.

Thomas B. Jones Gilbert Station Ollinois Jones McDonald Ames Mre Jones

Dangerous Deadlock Remedy Ad in 19th Century Ad

An ad promoting Dr King s New Life Pills claims rapid relief from a dangerous condition described as a stoppage of hyper and bowel functions. It promises guaranteed satisfaction with a money back guarantee and assigns Joseph Emmert s drug store as the retailer pricing at 25 cents.

Dr. King Joseph Emmert

Plumbing Shop Changes Hands on December 14 1907

On Saturday December 14 1907 H I Hall sold his stock of woods and fixtures to Wim Hoffman and Louis Conter who will take possession at once. Mr Hall will remain in the city to pursue other propositions and thanks patrons for their support. He recommends his successors and will settle all accounts at an early date.

H. I. Hall Wim. Hoffman Louis Conter Hall Wall Thease U.S H. Ll. Han

Welcome Present Slippers from Winslow's Featured

A welcome present item offers a pair of slippers from Winslow's priced at 30e to 3.00. The listing notes a great selection and mentions the number 12 and 14dw iw.

Winslow

YMCA Affairs Brighten Boys Holiday Season

The YMCA pool and activities are back in order boosting gym class attendance. A large boys room is being renovated with a new steel ceiling and refreshed bowling alleys. The Young Men's Bible class will resume after the holidays as members work evenings.

Moher Seeks Nurses Shoes at EK. & W. 12-1241

Small classified item notes a pair of nurses shoes with hand turn soles and rubber heels priced at $1.40, listed under EK. & W. 12-1241, with a brief reader-friendly ad style.

Moher

Richard Wainwright 58th Birthday Highlighted

Captain Richard Wainwright commander of the Louisiana born December 17 1849 in Washington D C. Son of Commander Wainwright who died near New Orleans. Career includes Maine wreck recovery Gloucester and Cerveras fleet actions. Later superintendent of the Naval Academy and command of the Newark. Renowned as one of the most popular figures in the US Navy.

Richard Wainwright Louisiana Pacific Coast Washington, D. C Wainwright New Orleans Farragut Hartford Naval Academy Navy Havanna Harbor Spain Gloucester Cerveras United States Naval Academy Annapolis Newark Bob” Evans United States Navy

Notice to Our Customers about roley's Toney and Tar

Announcement that roley's Toney and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults by H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkungz.

Roley Toney H. J. Moogh Wm. F. Jungkungz

Notice on service suspension and poultry prices at Benj Quigley Co

After December 1 poultry prices offered for spring chickens helpers roosters ducks and geese by Benj Quigley & Co at 116 Exchange St. Gifts for him suggested such as vests shirts house coats gloves and cravats. Reminder to receivers of the giver for suitable gifts.

Notable births, deaths and events from 1778 to 1874

A compact record lists key dates and figures: Columbus arriving at a Spanish prison, Sir Humphry Davy born, John Greenleaf Whittier born, General Frederick W. Lander born, Beerbohm Tree noted, first train over Victoria Bridge in Montreal, the Cospatrick ship disaster with 465 lives lost, the South African Republic under Paul Kruger, and a House vote on presidential succession.

Columbus Spain Sir Humphry Davy John Greenleaf Whittier Frederick W. Lander Beerbohm Tree Victoria Bridge Montreal Cospatrick South African Republic Paul Kruger House of Representatives

Coat Sweater Offers Special Values for Boys

E. and W. advertise special values for boys with pricing noted as 100 to 2.00 with a 12-12d1w5 style reference, presenting affordable options for winter wear.

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