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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1906

Page

3

Weather Forecaster Seeks U S Weather Bureau Adoption

A long forecast notes repeated cold waves and warm spells across the continent from January 6 to 22. It predicts heavy rains or snows late in January, severe cold in southern and eastern states, and a great high temperature wave following January 6. The author asserts 75 percent accuracy for December forecasts and urges adoption of his system by the Weather Bureau, criticizing its efficiency and costs.

W.T. Foster P.O. Box Washington, D. C Pacific Coast Rockies Great Central Valleys Eastern States Pacific Slope Mississippi Missouri Upper Canadian Middle West Michigan Lake Nipigon Clayton U. S

Labor unions push for reforms and hours limits nation wide

State Factory Inspector Delaney enforces Pennsylvania child labor ban while unions report growing strength across trades. The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners lists 1 759 locals with 161 217 members. nine hundred Schuylkill teachers form a protective union aiming to join the AFL. The Brotherhood of Electrical Workers moves HQ to Springfield and printers seek eight hours. The New England street railway unions plan action in Boston to back a public safety hours bill. Sailors union weighs a $30 000 fund for a home for aged and disabled mariners. AFL to protest alien labor in the Geological Survey. Bricklayers and allied trades in annual Minneapolis convention with two weeks of business ahead. Convict labor ban noted by the U S Department of Commerce and Labor secretary.

Delaney Pennsylvania United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Schuylkill County Penn American Federation of Labor Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Washington D. C Springfield International Union of Pressmen New England Boston International Seamen’s Union United States United Sates Geological Survey International Union of Bricklayers and Stonemasons of America Minneapolis Department of Commerce and Labor of

Dr Pierce medicine claims and offers free medical book

An advertisement extols Dr Pierce and his medicines for chronic ailments including liver kidney and digestive issues. It urges readers to send 21 cents for a Common Sense Medical Adviser and offers a 1008 page volume with engravings and plates for mail delivery. It also promotes Pleasant Pellets as a laxative and cathartic.

Queen's Ms Sotdor Steve Aina Pierce Be' Pi

Imperial Stock Company Opens at Grand Opera House

At the Grand, next week, ladies’ tickets issued as before for the Imperial Stock Company opening on Monday night. The featured play is Out of the Fold, with a lineup of new plays and high class specialties. Repertoire includes A Celebrated Case The Red Cross Nurse The Rose of Killarney Over the Hills to the Poor House The Woman Who Sins The Moonshiners and more. Saturday matinee as usual.

Imperial Stock Company Grand Opera House Red Cross Killarney

This Date in History Highlights Major Events Across Centuries

Key historic moments span 1540 Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves, 1649 Anne of Austria fleeing Paris, 1698 Whitehall fire, 1725 Benedict XIII Holy Gates, 1781 Jersey invasion, 1842 retreat from Cabul, 1848 Messina insurrection, 1859 Henry Dixey birth, 1893 last spike on Great Northern extension, 1895 Toronto fire, 1900 Glasgow sinking, 1901 Armour death. Datty Journal distributes city-wide.

Henry VIII Anne Duke of Cleves Austria France Paris St. Germain Whitehall Palace London Benedict XIII Island of Jersey Cabul Messina Sicily Henry E. Dixey Pacific Coast Toronto Ont Glasgow Dovers Strait Philp D. Armour Packer

Rear Admiral Glass to retire from active list

Rear Admiral Henry Glass will retire tomorrow from the twelfth and thirteenth naval districts marking the first of fourteen rear admirals to leave the active list this year. Born in 1844 in Kentucky, he graduated from the naval academy in 1860 and served in Civil War actions including Charleston harbor. He became rear admiral in 1901 and commanded the cruiser Charleston in 1898 while aiding troop transport to the Philippines. He is noted as an authority on marine international law and authored several works.

Washington, Jan Henry Glass Glass Kentucky Naval Academy Illinois Charleston Harbor Charleston Philippines Ladrone Islands Manila

Local and Personal Notes From the Morning Papers

Judge J H Stearns traveled to Chicago as a morning passenger. Mrs M M Baumgartner also went to Chicago to visit relatives. Globe Home garrison to host a card party at K G hall Monday night. Saturday euchre at K of G hall tonight. Mrs Harrison returned to Chicago after holidays with the Kettle family. Cherry Blossom camp R N A members plan Rockford trip Jan 9 meeting at interurban depot 2 30 p m supper at 6. Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen to meet tomorrow morning at 9 80 with business of importance. The Comforting Circle of the King’s Daughters to hold supper Jan 10 at First M E church 5 30 to 8 p m for Settlement Home work tickets 25c. All members meet at Mrs Armour’s Monday 2 30 p m to finalize supper plans.

Cherry Blossom Camp Rockford the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen King’s ‘Daughters

Miss Emma Gordon Weds James Seville in Trinity Parish

Miss Emma Gordon of Shannon and Mr. James Seville of Florence were married at Trinity rectory by Rev. F W Landwer. Miss Helen Gordon and Mr. Jesse Roberts attended. The couple earned the best wishes of many friends.

Emma Gordon Shannon, Ill James Seville Florence Ill Trinity Arsonage F. W. Landwer Helen Gordon Jesse Roberts

Digestive Aid Promises Quick Relief for Indigestion

Advert reads that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat and gives the stomach a rest enabling recovery. It claims to relieve indigestion belching sour stomach heartburn and helps convert all foods into rich red blood for health and strength. Sold by all druggists.

Ely's Cream Balm Cure for Nasal Catarrh Ad

A vintage advertisement claims nasal catarrh is not cured by stomach ingested mixtures and urges using Ely's Cream Balm via the nostrils to reach fevered tissues. It promises widespread success and notes price 50 cents and mail order from Ely Bros. 56 Warren St. New York.

Ely Ely Bros Warren St New York

Very Low Rates to Denver via the North-Western Line

Excursion tickets for Wool Growers and Live Stock Association meetings will go on sale January 27 to 29 with return validity through February 1. Tickets available through Chicago and North Western Railway agents. Limited time and restricted return period.

Denver Col North-Western Chicago & North-Western Ry

Homeseeker’s Excursion to Northwest West Southwest

An advertising notice announces greatly reduced excursion tickets to the Northwest West and Southwest regions. It highlights standard and tourist sleeping cars free reclining chair cars and top quality service. Details and sale dates available from Chicago and North Western Railway agents.

Homeseeker Chicago & Northestern R'y

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