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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1906
Page
1
Practical winter health tips emphasize deep breathing to ward off colds, keeping feet warm to prevent pallid complexions, and selecting proper footwear. Advice covers stockings, anklets, shoe drying, and the importance of fresh air, open windows, and warmth with coats and bed coverings to avoid chill and illness. A news item about a theft and pursuit follows later in the text.
Waterloo reports the last midnight mail train on the Illinois Central was robbed between Farley and Dyersville. A large burly Black man boarded Train No 1, ransacked cars, fled from train crews at Dyersville, and was later captured. He faces charges.
Governor Higgins of New York commutes Albert T. Patrick's death sentence for the murder of William M Rice to life imprisonment. Patrick was convicted in 1902 with key testimony from Charles F Jones who claimed Patrick instigated the murder. The governor cited grave doubts and judicial disagreements over trial errors. Patrick plans to persist in seeking innocence as his case gains attention.
Indies Everywhere Use It. The use of Paxtine Toilet Ant septic is becoming quite general in every lady's toilet in Freeport. It is unequalled for overcoming the offensive odor from and curing nasal vatarrh, and for sore eyes, sore mouth or sore throat it has no equal. Used as ou douche in local treatment of feminine ills its effects are immediate. Mrs. J. M. Furbush writes: ''L never before used such a wonderful cleansing and healing antiseptic as Paxtine. I wish every suffering woman knew about it as a local treatment for inflammation or ulcer at ion, it has done so much for me. I am sure so will never be without it in the toilet." The sale of Paxtine is rapidly in creasing, because as fast as one woman uses it and learns of its value she has told others. Have you tried Paxtine? Joseph Mminnert, druggist.
Christmas at the King's Daughters' settlement home aims for the merriest season in the institution's history. Workers and the board plan a traditional tree and entertainment for LUC children on Christmas Eve, with Old Santa Claus promising a chimney entrance. A Christmas Day dinner at 12:80 marks a fixture, and donations of food money gifts candies nuts fruits are welcomed via a committee from each church.
Berlin Wisconsin items report Mrs. M Deery visiting Mrs. C Maize of Winneshiek. I Cotherman with his wife in Freeport. Mrs Lestiknow visiting county seat. Clare Smith critically ill at home of Mr and Mrs W C Smith. Flossa Bokermeier back from Shannon visit. Mamie Moss visiting W C Smith family. Xmas exercises set for Monday evening December 24 at the M E church. Geo Webb off to Iowa to spend weeks with relatives.
Aboard by a board member the Kings Daughters Settlement in Freeport describes its Christmas work. It stresses a center for boys and girls to learn, be entertained, and encouraged toward right living, thrift, and happiness, with calls for increased support to expand the program.
The article notes the northern hemisphere will have its shortest daylight tomorrow at 1 p.m. while the southern hemisphere sees the opposite. It explains the period around the solstice known as halydon days and links it to a fable of a kingfisher hatching in a floating nest as seas remain calm.
Rockford star reports a high rivalry basketball game at the Y M C A gym Saturday evening. Freeport touts its claim as the association's best and returns Hugo Anderson and adds Robert Lundgren to strengthen the lineup against Rockford led by Weingartner, Straub, and Seitz with Anderson at guard.
Elgin will host a large Woodman demonstration on December 23. The Silver Leaf camp MWA along with nearby camps and state officers will unite to celebrate the advent of the lodge’s 1,000th member.
Richter and Raymer will headline a social dance at E A Blust s hall this evening with Harrin orchestra providing music. Local residents invited to attend and enjoy a lively program of dancing and entertainment.
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