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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1909

Page

6

Dean's Kidney Pills Promoted by Mrs Church Testimony

Read how Dean's Kidney Pills helped Mrs. Church of Freeport once severely ill with kidney complaints. She says after using the pills she felt renewed and has had no symptoms for ten years. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. price 50 cents. Remember the name Dean's and take no other.

Freeport Dean Ruany Mt. Bilas Church Spring St. Preeport Emmett’s

Roll Up Gerks Majority In Berks County Speech

A Pittsburg man recalls a Saturday Evening Post quote about a German farmer in Berks County Pa. The speaker urged citizens to unite to roll up a Democratic majority that would spread across Berks County the state and the nation, reaching even Queen Victoria.

Pittsburg Berks County Ife Berks Coundry Berks Pennsylvania United States Ad’ Ocean Saturday Evening Post

Editor’s rejection note for Benny Wadsworth Longfellow

James Sparks editor of the North American Review declines a manuscript with thanks and remarks its merit but says it does not suit the Review. He notes editors rely on their own judgment as the sole criterion.

James Sparks North American Review Benny Wadsworth Longfellow

The Singing Lady by Martha C Sanford

John Tyndal Seymour Jr. wakes to a singing voice from below as he sneaks from his bed to find the singer. His father follows, and the two experience a world of grownups, music, and wonder before the singer returns to comfort the child and promise to come back soon.

John Tyndal Seymour, Jr John Junior Jobn Junior Joli Junior John Hin John Senior

Nigerian Superstitions and Sacred Beliefs Described

A traveler describes southern Nigerian practices seen as highly superstitious. Natives wear charms for protection against illness or death, guard sacred rocks and groves, and resist passing near murder sites at night. Villages fear both good and evil spirits, using noise and wall-beating rituals to drive out the evil when misfortune occurs.

Nigeria Africa Imo

Colorful Parrots Talk and Train Like Linguists

The purple capped lory from the Moluccas is described as brilliantly colored and highly educated in mimicry, known to be a ventriloquist and amiable. It warns that lories can be poisoned by laburnum blossoms and discusses parrots drinking water versus sap. The notes, from the London Express, emphasize observed water needs and wild behaviors.

Moluccas London Express

Eight Killed by a Quake in Turkey

A sharp earthquake near Phocaea, twenty five miles from Smyrna, leaves eight dead and damages buildings. Chil suffers panic as residents refuse to reenter houses. the American battleships Louisiana and Virginia are anchored at the harbor. Fire sweeps Messina while cold and hunger worsen survivors. Earthquakes felt around the Jonian Islands and Granada area report strong shocks.

Louisiana Virginia Marbor Phocaea Chil Smyrna Turkey Messina

Lincoln Farm Centennial Ceremonies May Be Held in Louisville

Lincoln centennial events planned for the Hodgenville farm may move to Louisville due to crowd handling issues. A commission could visit the Lincoln farm on February 12 to lay the cornerstone while ceremonies occur in Louisville, linking the two sites.

Louisville Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Farm Hodgenville

Memorial Lincoln Highway Proposal Near White House

A bill introduced by Representative Latean of Pennsylvania proposes a highway from near the White House in Washington to the Gettysburg battlefield as a memorial to Abraham Lincoln.

Washington Abraham Lincoln Latean Pennsylvania White House Gettysburg Battlefield

Holiday In Honor of Lee Observed In Savannah Ca

January 19th anniversary of Hebert BE Lee's birth marked a holiday in Savannah California with observances noted and customary programs held.

Lee Savannah Hebert BE

New Place for Mather Elected to Westinghouse Board

Robert Mather, president of the Rock Island company, is chosen president of the board of directors at Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing. Born 1859 in Salt Lake City, he graduated Knox College in 1882 and moved to Chicago to work in railroad treasurer offices. He joined the Illinois bar in 1885 and held multiple legal roles at Rock Island before becoming president in 1904.

New York Robert Mather Rock Island Company Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company Mather Salt Lake City Knox College Chicago Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Illinois Rock Island Road

Chamberlain Elected Oregon Senator by Republican Legislature

Governor George E. Chamberlain, a Democrat, was elected United States senator by Oregon's Republican legislature despite a statewide primary showing of support for him. The vote followed months of efforts to defeat him, with calls for a Republican to represent the state and alleged interference by eastern leaders. A people’s lobby gathered in Salem to ensure commitments to Chamberlain. The result may influence future methods of selecting senators.

Salem Ore George FE. Chamberlain United States Chamberlain Charles W. Fulton Oregon Prest Dent Taft Frank WH. Hitchcock Republican National Committee Senate

Reed Smoot Reelected to Second U.S. Senate Term

Reed Smoot of Provo one of the Mormon church twelve apostles was re elected for a second term in the United States Senate after a prior contested election before the Senate committee on elections.

Salt Lake City Utah

Allen seeks $500000 for balloons in signal corps

General James Allen testified before the house appropriations committee requesting 500000 dollars to support the aeronautics branch of the signal corps. He plans to acquire two balloons at an estimated 75000 dollars each, with Major George Squier and Lieutenant Lahm present.

Washington James Allien George ©. Squier Lahm House Committee On Appropriations Allen Signal Corps Service

Faver 200 Foot Draw Bridge Proposed for Chicago

Detroit January 20 The Lumber Carriers Association of the Great Lakes urges navigation improvements for the Chicago river district and construction of a 200 foot draw bridge at Chicago. A market scene shows a woman asking prices for chickens. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup advertised as a doctor recommended remedy for children's coughs and croup.

Detroit The Lumber Carriers’ Association of the Great Lakes Chicago

New Yorkers Use Lamps After Gas Main Break

A major break in a Standard Oil gas main under the Harlem river affected over 5,000 consumers in the Bronx. Residents reliant on gas for cooking cooked on improvised oil stoves or dined out as street lamps and oil lamps were used for lighting until repairs were completed.

New York Standard Oil Company Harlem River Bronx

Root to Take Rest After Senate Election Hopes

Washington January 20 Secretary Root after expected election as New York senator by the state legislature today plans a week end rest He will travel to Hot Springs Arkansas for a period of rest and recuperation in the wake of the political transition

Hot Springs Washington Root New York Liot Springs Ark

Drisse Defeats Hayes in Featherweight Bout

In Boston on January 24 Jem Driscoll the English featherweight champion won the decision over Grover Hayes after a closely watched boxing match. Hayes gave Driscoll a tough challenge with several sharp exchanges and defense from both fighters.

Drisse Hayes Boston Jem Driscoll Grover Hayes

Woods Liver Medicine marketed as liver regulator and laxative

This liquid medicine claims to regulate the liver relieve sick headache constipation stomach and kidney disorders and act as a gentle laxative. It also treats chills fever and malaria with tonic effects felt after the first dose. A $1.90 bottle allegedly contains 244 times the 50c size and is sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.

Woods H. J. Moogk C. P. Guenther

Harriett Burbank Piano Teacher Seeks Studio Space

Harriett M Burbank a piano teacher seeks a studio space in Galena and Van Buren area near Grove Hill. She advertises neatly pressed suits and a contact for Studio 3 Grove hours PST.

Harriet M. Burbank Studio 3 Grove Hi Pst Galena and van Buren

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