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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1898

Page

4

Illinois Central Time Table Trains East and West

Rail timetable lists Illinois Central trains east and west with arrival and departure times, daily and exceptions, including Rockford connections, Dodgeville lines, and Chicago to Freeport routes. Indicated trains 141 142 1 8 87 88 31 34 147 149 161 and others with offsets and a note on freight services not carrying passengers.

Rockford Lona Warren Galena Sted Eave Chicago Freeport Paronot Rock Island Clinton Dubuque St. Paul Omaha Council Bluffs Kansas City Pbrowen Milwaukee Bavaria

Governor Tanner Discusses Immigrant Labor Clash

Governor John R. Tanner of Nanois, confined by grip at the Waldorf Astoria, speaks on the Vireen mine strike and labor conflicts. He argues the dispute was over immigration and armed labor imports, not against Negro workers, and recalls enforcing constitutional authority to stop importation of labor and discharge hostile managers.

Ho Toltan New York John RR. Tanner Nanois Waldorf-Astoria Vireen TiMhols Tanner Buchanan Lincoln

Bryan Sees Free Silver and Labor Rights as 1900 Issues

In New York Wil liam J Bryan declares opposition to McKinley expansion policy and says the 1900 issues will center on free silver anti expansion anti imperialism and labor rights. He notes imperialism and territorial expansion as dangerous and expects free silver to be the main topic.

Bryan New York the World Wiliam J. Bryan Bartholdi Col. Bryan Flo

Prominent Chicago Lawyer Dead

Chicago veteran attorney Edward G. Mason died at his home yesterday from Brights disease. Mason was among the city's most prominent and successful lawyers, known for his long career and influence in legal circles.

Chicago Edward G. Mason Bright

Abbreviated Telegrams Touch Wide U S Topics

McRae of Arkansas proposes extending alien labor law to Hawaii. Congress recess likely from Thursday to Jan 4. Northwestern Railway to dismiss nearly all female staff on Jan 1, 1899. Chillicothe police stop man after betting on eating a live chicken. Illinois issues permit to organize Pontiac State Bank with $30,000 capital. Henry A Chapin, Mich wealth source from iron, dies at 85. Health reports from Porto Rico troops praised. Pierson & Carr Dry Goods burned at Alton, Illinois, losses total $60,000. Great Lakes seas claim 94 seamen this season. Indiana battalion and Second Minis regiment move to Quemados camp from Havana. Reinharmer & Co bankrupts with $115,000 liabilities. A Louisville young lady offers to kiss Lt Hobson after challenge. James Hekels of Chicago bank cites foreign loan inquiries from Russia and Japan. Howard National Bank Boston votes liquidation. North National to liquidate Dec 27.

Chillicothe Illinois Pontiac State Bank Pontiac Henry Austin Chapin Pierson & Carr Dry Goods Company Alton Tls Great Lakes Indiana Minis Quemados Camp Havana S. M. Reinharmer & Co Delavan Uls Louisville Hobson James H. Hekels Commercial National Bank of Chicago New York Hussia Japan Howard National Bank Boston North National

Weather outlook across states from Dec 19

Weather indications for twenty four hours from 8 p m yesterday show Indiana and Illinois likely rain with northeasterly winds. Lower Michigan expects increasing clouds and probable rain in the southwest with fresh easterly winds. Upper Michigan sees growing clouds and snow with brisk easterly winds. Wisconsin reports increasing clouds and snow with light northeasterly winds. Iowa faces threatening weather with snow or rain and prevailingly westerly winds.

Washington Indiana Lower Michigan Upper Wisconsin Iowa

The Toad A Farmer Friend In Garden Good

Observations from the Massachusetts experiment station show toads eat insects and pests harmful to crops, including worms, snails, beetles, and cutworms. They help gardeners by reducing pest populations, with tactics like artificial shelters to encourage colonization. Enemies include hawks, owls, and boys who harm toads. a Clark University pond incident highlighted mass casualties. Call for stronger protection laws for toads.

Massachusetts Experiment Station C. F. Hodge Clark University

Tuberculosis in Cattle A Cornell Bulletin Advice

Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station issues a bulletin by James A. Law on bovine tuberculosis symptoms and treatment. Tuberculin testing by qualified vets can detect latent infections and prevent spread. Isolated diseased cattle should be quarantined, with milk from sound cows used for calves. Proper sanitation and professional veterinary care are emphasized.

Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station James A. Law Law Dr. Koch Cornell

How to prevent cabbage worms with resin lime mix

New York Agricultural Experiment Station bulletin No 144 provides a resin lime mixture using Paris green that uniformly distributes poison on cabbage family crops. It claims effective control of cabbage worms with low risk when applied carefully, costing about $2 per acre for two treatments. Send postal card address to receive a free bulletin.

New York Agricultural Experiment Station Geneva

One Minute Cough Cure Ad and Odd Hanover Decree

A vintage advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a quick safe remedy for coughs and croup, claiming fast relief and pleasant taste. The text also mentions a Hanover decree requiring farmers to deliver sparrow heads between October and December or face a fine, and closes with a quip about old hall doors helping wind clocks.

Hanover Germany H. J. Moogh Emmert & Burrell Wm. F. Jungkunz & Co

Which cough remedy wins public favor

Two pointed questions explain that there is no price advantage to better articles. the public will choose the best quality. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is depicted as reliably proven and familiar, outlasting fashionable novelties. Emmert & Burrell distribute it.

Chamberlain Emmert & Burrell

Mexican Board Imports X Ray for Food Inspection

Members of the Mexican board of health have imported an X ray apparatus from Europe to inspect cans of preserved meats and fruits to determine if they are fit for consumption. The device will be used as a diagnostic tool in quality control of imported and domestic foodstuffs.

Mexican Board of Health

Pneumonia Treatment Acknowledged By Doctors In Michigan

Dr J C Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports Foley s Honey and Tar effective in three very severe pneumonia cases over the past month. H J Moogk Swartz Fleck

J. C. Bishop Agnew, Mich Foley H. J. Moogk Swartz & Fleck

Mosaic portrait found at Pompeii stuns experts

At Pompeii a life size mosaic portrait of a woman, the first antique mosaic portrait discovered, is hailed for workmanship so fine it closely resembles a painting. The discovery highlights ancient mosaic artistry and dating debates.

Pompeii

Benj Ingerson Restores Voice With Foley's Honey and Tar

Hoarseness case from Hutton Indiana where Benj Ingerson reports not speaking above a whisper for months. After using one bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar his voice returns. The remedy is favored by speakers and singers, as noted by H J Moogk and Swartz Pleck.

Benj. Ingerson Hutton Ind Foley H. J. Moogk Swartz & Pleck

Cheap round trip fares offered by C M St P Rail

The C M and St P Railway announces public sale of home seekers tickets to western points at about one fare for a round trip on November 15 December 6 and December 20. Plan your trip to take advantage of these cheap rates before departure.

War Atlas Exposes Spanish Possessions Across Pages

A 16 page colored map atlas sized 14 by 21 inches shows locations of principal cities and towns in Spanish possessions. It was sent postpaid for 18 cents. Address J. Morton G. P. and D. T. A. Cedar Rapids.

J. Morton Cedar Rapids

Holiday Excursions Fare High for Round Trip

Round trip fares at one third for journeys via C M and St Paul Ry to points within 200 miles on sale December 24, 26, 26 and 31, January 1 and 2. Final return limit January 4. J B Sweatt, Agent.

C. M St. P. Ry Sale Dee J. B. Sweatt

Early riser pills and curious island hunting tale

A spoof promotion for a life extending pill named the Little Early Riser and a quack style notice for Foley's Kidney Cure. It also notes advice on bending pencils over a kettle and claims about kidney disease relief. Finally it reports Monte-Christo island in the Mediterranean as uninhabited with a hunting ground leased by the Prince of Naples and his Montenegrin wife.

Duman Monte-Christo Mediterranean Naples

Foley Kidney Cure and lamp line in old ad text

An old advertisement notes Foley's Kidney Cure as best for kidney troubles from Swartz & Fleck. It mentions a Siamese crown prince as a noted boy author and urges those who cough during services to obtain Foley's Honey and Tar. The ad also promotes cheap lamps from Wu. Kosrnia.

Foley H. J. Moogh Swartz & Fleck Crown Prince of Siam England

Holiday Excursion Tickets From Chicago Great Western

The Chicago Great Western offers round trip holiday excursion tickets to all points within 200 miles at low rates on December 24 25 26 and December 31 1898 and January 1 2 1899. Tickets are good for return until January 4 1899. For details contact any Maple Leaf Route agent. An additional notice advertises a new line of children’s books by Brown & Dotumerer.

Chicago Great Western Railroad Maple Leaf California Chicago Central New Orleans Los Angeles San Francisco Southern Pacific Co Pacific Coast Southern Pacific Illinois Central Freeport Ill Homeseekers’ Guide J. F. Merry Ag, P, A OCRR Dubuque Iowa Ilinois Yazoo Valley South Dakota Minnesota Ackley LeMars Waverly Illnois Central R. R Farmers’ Institute Monticello Wis

Winter Tours on Chicago Great Western Railways

The Chicago Great Western Ry offers round trip tickets at low rates to top winter resorts across California Florida Arizona New Mexico Cuba Louisiana Virginia North and South Carolina Georgia Alabama Mississippi Arkansas and Texas. Tickets returnable by May 31 1899. Trains are steam heated gas lit with wide vestibules and include open and compartment sleeping cars buffet cars and dining cars with A La Carte service. For rates times and info contact any agent or F H Lord General Pass and Ticket Agent 1138 Adams St Chicago.

Chicago Great Western Ry California Lorida Arizona Old New Mexico Cuba Louisiana Virginia North South Carolina Georgia Alabama Mississippi Arkansas Texas Maple Leaf F. H. Lord General Pass Adams St Chicago

Grand Excursion to Old Mexico by Special Train

A grand trip leaves Chicago on Thursday February 9, 1899 under Mr J J Grafton personal direction. The entire tour runs on a special train with a dining car and includes Mardi Gras in New Orleans and key sites in old New Mexico. All express rides included in the ticket. Limited space, secure by early application to Chicago and North Western Ry agents.

Old Mexico Chicago J. J. Grafton New Orleans Old New Mexico Chicago & North-Western R'y

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