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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
5
A PML official notice claims the Kaiser decided during the reform period to abstain from liquor and to require no courtiers drink. He reportedly favors a non alcoholic concoction resembling champagne and even brings it to dinners, with one minister mistaking it for the real thing after an Embassy ball.
The Kaiser, in good humor, spared no retort after a court chef invented a drink costing half a mark per serving. Courtiers proposed names like Wahrheit und Dichtung and Was ich nicht weiss macht mich nicht heiss, but none pleased the Kaiser. Reports say he may even renounce beer though it is not viewed as intoxicating.
Aurora reports that General Frederick D Grant, son of Ulysses S Grant and commander of the department of the lakes, may visit the Illinois department encampment of the G A R in Aurora next May if possible. He notes he cannot commit funds without Washington approval and urges Senator Hopkins to apply. Local officials plan to curb fake souvenir dealers by requiring permits from John L Walker to safeguard legitimate merchants.
Charles Bower and his daughter of Ord Nebraska plan to return soon from a week with Bower brother H Bower in Cedarville. Bower was born in Cedarville and has lived in Nebraska since 1873, noted as one of the state's wealthiest farmers.
A Grace church Sunday school class hosts a doll exhibition and sale Saturday afternoon and evening plus Sunday. Dolls of all kinds will be offered with low prices alongside other articles at the church gift shop.
The children of the late Mrs Barbara Moore thank friends and neighbors for kindness and assistance during their recent bereavement and extend gratitude to the Mystic Workers of the World.
December 18 Prof Dawson prize masquerade and December 26 Christmas ball lead a string of college club dances at Masonic temple. December 28 Masonite temple dance and Alumni Ball at the Masonic temple. January 1 annual B of R party at the Masonic temple and January 4 the winter term opens at the College of Commerce.
Calendar notes Bioscope Moving Pictures shows matinee and night on December 25 and 27, with another run on December 26 for A Wife's Secret, plus a December 10 Liquid Air Lecture. The schedule lists matinee and evening showings across several dates, including a December 20 entry for Bioscope Moving Pictures and a December 10 lecture.
This season’s colds are quickly relieved with Bees Laxative Cough Syrup. Its laxative quality rids the system of the cold and it is pleasant to take. Best for children for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough. Sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guenther.
Suita receives a 50 cent prize at Mal le a in Galena where Van Huren agrees on the terms. The brief note records local monetary award and a agreement between parties.
An old advertisement lists Veterinary Specifics for horses cattle sheep dogs hogs and poultry claiming rapid cures by acting directly on diseased parts. It covers wounds throat lungs colic diarhea miscarriages and skin disorders with a general note that medications are available at druggists or prepaid from the company in New York.
William J. Pryan in The Commoner denounces Roosevelt’s Pulitzer Panama message as a dangerous doctrine seeking to terrorize critics. He argues officials are not immune from critique, urges Congress to investigate the Panama purchase, and warns against using the attorney general to prosecute critics.
In a quoted interview Miss I I Sisson, Forest Glen seminary instructor, says President Roosevelt on Thanksgiving rode past a group of seminary girls and struck a rider with his crop after a girl preceding him. The White House called the report doubtful and not official.
Washington December 18 The house by unanimous vote adopted a resolution asking the president to supply any evidence in his possession that will justify the statement in his last annual message regarding Congress members toward government secret service appropriations. Representative Perkins said the committee would remain in session during the Christmas holidays to receive such evidence promptly.
In Thompsonville Hartford December 18 report says Theodore Roosevelt Jr. employed in a carpet factory may seek a seat in the Connecticut assembly at the next election. The note links Roosevelt's son to political aspirations in the manufacturing town.
President Roosevelt attended a dinner for enlisted men of the army and navy by the local YMCA in Washington on December 18. One hundred uniformed men were present, specially chosen from various service branches for the event.
Washington December 18 Miss Adeline Renee the Danish dancer was received by President Roosevelt by special appointment She is expected to appear privately at the White House and may perform during a future visit
Charles F. E. Alison, a local printer in South Bend Indiana, died from hemorrhage caused by choking on a peanut on December 18. The incident occurred in the city, with authorities reporting the autopsy and cause as accidental.
A brief ad describes Pineules for the kidneys as golden globules that act on the kidneys to relieve backache rheumatism lumbago and fatigue. It promotes an 80 days trial for 1.00 dollars and claims to purify the blood. Sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guenther.
Customer requests cleaning clothes and paint up to the BRB Dye Works with a return if not exact and asserts pressing is guaranteed. The note includes an unclear timestamp or code 9-20d.
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