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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
5
Mrs Miske leads a varied near term lineup with Human Hearts Brown of Harvard and Al Fields minstrels set for March. The Red Mill and Maddern Family act soon, while Mrs Fiske performs Rebecca West in Rosmersholm among several classic plays by Ibsen and others.
Supporters of Port theatre anticipate a stage highlight with Mrs Minnie Maddern Fiske appearing next Monday night in Rosmers Holm. Born in New Orleans, she comes from a line of prominent theatre managers in the South led by her father Thomas Pavey.
The distinctively American play emphasizes local character scenes with Maine New Hampshire Arizona and Arkansas settings. Manager W E Nankeville has secured an excellent company and elaborate stage illusion for Human Hearts. Showings are scheduled tomorrow afternoon and night at the Grand opera house.
Direct from triumphs in New York and Chicago, Freeport audiences will see Riday Wynson Young's college play Brown of Harvard at the Grand Opera House Saturday night. Henry Woodruff stars with a familiar cast from the Princess Theatre run, produced by Henry Miller who supplies a complete scenic production down to the smallest detail.
Hyomei is advertised as a preventive and cure for all catarrh stages including nose throat and lungs. The ad claims quick relief with a pocket inhaler, priced at $1.00, with a money back guarantee by Win. F. Jungkunz if cure does not occur.
An ad claims chronic constipation risks serious ailments and that Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup cures it by aiding digestion stimulating the liver and bowels restoring natural action. It promises immediate relief, no nausea or griping, and pleasant taste. Refers to H. J. Moogk and Win. F. Jungkunz.
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery at 10 cents a week, offering residents affordable access to news across all neighborhoods. This pricing aims to expand readership and ensure timely distribution throughout the metropolitan area.
Al G Field's Greater Minstrels brings a refined production to Grand opera house on Wednesday March 4 to aid robes for the degree staff. The show features elaborate spectacles, dramatic transformations, and a blend of pathos and humor, with Mrs Wise and Mrs Penticott coordinating kitchen and dining. Proceeds fund staff robes and supper runs 5 to 7 30 p m with details to follow.
Say provide a family outing tonight at Ger Mania Hall. The event invites parents to bring children for a lively evening with entertainment and activities suitable for all ages. Organizers expect a warm community crowd and a cheerful atmosphere.
The passage recounts George Moore of Grimesland North Carolina crediting Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after illness. He describes rapid improvement after the first bottle and full recovery after about a dozen bottles. The notice promotes the remedy as a cough cold healer for lungs and pneumonia prevention, priced 50 cents and 1 dollar at Joseph Emmert's drugstore with a trial bottle offered.
Bargain sale empties stock as boys footwear in most sizes sells out at 98 cents. Schmidt Wachlin and Pfeiffer advertise men and boys shoes previously priced at 1.50 and 1.75.
Mrs Dorothy Brown teaches china painting and leather work at her gift shop located at 116 Stephenson Street, operating from 120 to 4. She offers classes and handmade items for sale, highlighting local crafts.
The degrees staff of Illinois Rebekah Lodge No. 259 I O O F will host another supper on March 7 at their hall in the Munn building, inviting the public to attend and support the event.
A historical warning about mercury containing catarrh ointments urging prescriptions from reputable physicians. It promotes OTiall's Catarrh Cure from P. D. Cheney & Co Toledo and Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Contains testimonial note and internal use claims with price per bottle.
Lee Shultz of Freeport was snow bound in Stockton for several days last week. He remained unfazed and enjoyed renewing old acquaintances during the unexpected delay.
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