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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1906
Page
6
That and woman in His town should know the slue of Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic. It whitens teeth, destroys decay causing agents, cleans artificial teeth, and keeps breath and mouth healthy. Sold with a positive money back guarantee if it fails. Joseph Emmert, Druggist, Freeport, IL.
Reports from 1900s labor scene note many manufacturers considering leaving Chicago due to strikes. Industrial Workers of the World faces scrutiny from unions like United Cloth Hat, while Adams cites strike violence data from 1902 to 1904. Cigar makers fear tariff cuts, potters and switchmen reach wage deals, and a new lower per capita assessment propagates within the Glass Workers.
Notable anniversaries span from 1528 coronation of Gustavus to 1900 Emil Zola awarded for Dreyfus affair defense. Other items include 1746 birth of Admiral George Keith, 1751 birth of Ferdinand IV of Naples, 1809 Cayenne surrender, 1815 US feast day, 1864 viceroy Lawrence, 1865 US Senate Canada reciprocity abrogation, 1875 Kalakaua guest in Chicago, 1891 Haussmann death, 1897 monetary conference, and 2828 Vicente Guerra presidency.
Harry Sabin of Pearl City departed yesterday for Newcastle Wyoming indicating travel plans and direction.
Scores of Freeport readers learn kidney duty as backache and urinary trouble fade. Mrs. Clara Ziders testifies from Freeport Illinois that after using Dean's Kidney Pills she slept better, stopped back pain, and felt healthier overall. Milburn Co. Buffalo WY lists price and dealers.
A sweeping view of broom corn, led by Illinois near Arcola, with 15 million brooms grown in Douglas, Edgar and Coles counties and another 21 million in Oklahoma. Kansas and Missouri follow, as Illinois remains the national broom-corn hub with Arcola as the market center and Wall Street for broom buyers.
J Hampton Moore, president of the National League of Republican clubs, calls for a large turnout at the biennial convention to be held in Philadelphia next June. The event marks the fiftieth anniversary of the first national Republican convention and will honor historical figures and Pennsylvania Republicans hosting the gathering.
Trade between the United States and the Philippine Islands is projected to reach about 20 million dollars for the calendar year, up from 15 million the prior year. For ten months to Oct 30, imports from the islands totaled 12.65 million dollars while US exports to the islands nearly reached 5 million. Hemp valued at 10.38 million and sugar at 2.22 million are highlighted, with exports including agricultural implements, cars and carriages, cotton and other manufactured goods.
Elizabeth barbers are said to be taking an enforced vacation due to a barber's item. The disease has spread to every shop in town.
Indigestion is overcome by Kodol Dyspepsia Cure which digests what you eat and gives the stomach a rest to recuperate and grow strong. It relieves Indigestion belching gas sour stomach heartburn and helps transform foods into rich red blood for health and strength, as stated by all druggists.
Joe Fifer will teach correct walls and five-atep every Wednesday evening at Knights of the Globe hall. F 1-6ff.
Washington report notes Congressman Grosvenor arguing for the Philippine tariff bill while rebuking Democratic opposition. He claims the opposition lacks motive beyond party machinery and denounces Philippine tobacco as poor. Clark questions Democratic votes, and Grosvenor predicts a bright future for the Philippines.
In a heated exchange on tariff policy, Grosvenor mocked the idea of God in politics while Williams rebutted with a sharp critique of Republican tariff stance. Williams condemned American greed in the Philippines and urged a Democratic approach, arguing tariff as a tax with equitable classes for necessities, comforts, and luxuries.
An ad touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a digestion aid that enables the body to transform foods into tissue-building blood. It claims to relieve sour stomach belching heartburn and indigestion and is sold by druggists.
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Fragmentary remarks discuss how much money is needed to run the government and the impact of taxes on essentials like taverns, wines, and comforts. The speaker argues taxes should be set to meet honest, economical needs, to settle the dispute and end agitation.
Secretary Wilson warned that without a $135000 emergency panel for inspectors and microcists Congress may fail to approve funds, risking over $5,000,000 in American pork and beef orders from German dealers going unfilled as Germany raises duties and seeks meat supplies ahead of March 1.
Washington reports show Heyburn urging a national board to control corporations while denouncing Wall Street. Senate sessions focused on calendar treatment for resolutions with no action taken. In the House, Philippine tariff debate centered on campaign maneuvering as Grosvenor challenged tariff stand pat and Williams replied. Adams of Wisconsin supported tariff renegotiation. Insurgents claim fifty Republican reps signed a pledge to oppose rules limiting amendments to the Hamilton statehood bill, aiming for sixty-five pledges soon.
In Washington on January 12 the senate committee on interoceanic canals held its initial meeting to frame a program for investigations into the Panama affair. Poultney Bigelow will be subpoenaed. Also, Senor Obaldia, Panama's minister, says San Blas Indians are not in revolt and that reports stem from differences among chiefs.
New York report from Michuel Paris of the American Tract Society says a false prophet appeared in Ponce Porto Nevo, claiming to be the spirit of St John the Evangelist. He preaches mixed truths and errors and commands followers to wear three crosses to guard against Satan, drawing about 3000 people from work and homes to hear him, with about 10000 assembling for his announced gathering.
Fire destroyed the Norfolk Storage and Peanut company plant beside the city jail in Norfolk. One firefighter was killed when a wall collapsed. Jail prisoners were marched out of the jail and several escaped. Loss estimated at $100,000.
In Kivanston Wyoming on January 12 masked mounted raiders believed to be cattlemen attacked two Utah flock camps near Burnt Park near the Utah Wyoming line. Herders A N Garsite and Robert Alen were killed and other sheep slaughtered as camp wagons and outfits were burned.
The house labor committee discussed the Garner resolution to investigate child labor conditions nationwide by the department of commerce and labor and set January 18 for a public hearing in Washington.
Mayor Edward F. Dunine of Chicago arrives in Denver for a two day visit as the guest of the Denver Municipal Ownership League. He is receiving exceptional honors and is in the city by invitation.
In Detroit on January 12 the Lake Carriers' Association held its annual session and re elected all existing officers. The evening featured a banquet hosted by President William Livingstone at the Hotel Cadillac.
An old advertisement asserts perfection is attainable physically by Nature's use and the product DeWitt's Little Early Risers expels putrid matter and bile to restore liver function. It claims cosmetic benefits and notes sale by druggists.
A cheerful note touts Mrs Austin’s pancake flour as a tasty choice for bakin g. It suggests readers will be pleased with the results and enjoys the wafting aroma from pancakes.
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