25 Jan 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1899
Page
1
An advertisement touts our lumber as suitable for all uses and trusted by top builders in town and country. It claims superior grades, thorough seasoning, and protection from rain and sun to prevent warping, urging customers to choose their products now.
A visitor notes Mrs. S claims improved health from the celebrated E and B Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla describing it as the best blood purifier liver and stomach remedy and a sovereign cure for headache constipation and a beautifier of the complexion with many friends also praising its use.
The E and B. Tolu Tar and Wild Cherry has no superior for Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness and Lung affections. It is pleasant and effectual. To be had, wholesale and retail at.
Hon. Peter Jansen of Nebraska read a detailed paper at the National Live Stock association convention in Denver on sheep feeding. He outlined a plan involving dry feed lots pure water regularity and common sense, described dipping regimes grain rations gradual feeding and the economics of fattening sheep, and argued for government support of mutton to aid soldiers while praising American industry and labor.
In Lavnispura Pennsylvania a senatorial ballot ends with Scott elected on the first ballot. Quas leads with 104 votes as others are scattered. In Dover Delaware the senatorial deadlock continues with Lincoln and Hayward each dropping two votes amid a tight contest.
General Ragan enters not guilty plea to charges of conduct unbecoming an officer and discipline. Defense argues immunity for witnesses before the war investigating commission. War commission members report mental strain. proceedings interlinked with Senate and House actions on budgets and reforms.
Justice Henry W. Williams of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court died suddenly this morning from heart disease in Puitapeneuta Pa. His death is reported as unexpected and sudden, casting a shock over the legal community.
Rev A J Robinson introduces two English home missionaries to a Birmingham audience noting both are old athletes. One was in the Cambridge eight and the other famed as a jumper, reputed to jump as high as his head. Sugar usage by country shows Britain at 8 billion pounds annually, per person about 80 pounds, with the United States at 5.6 billion pounds.
The Sick List notes Mrs Catherine Osborne is better today while Miss N Boals remains quite ill with the grip.
Roy Bennetham, formerly at Wisconsin State University Madison, returns home and will not attend the college for the present year. He plans limited studies and will focus on business. The item notes a severe matrimonial frost to kill orange blossoms and mentions Rocky Mountain Tea priced at 35 cents by Em mert & Burrell.
A testimonial from M A Hogarty of Lexington claims recovery from six months of yellow jaundice after using two bottles of Electric Bitters, recommended by Dr. Bell. Emmert & Burrell, Lexington druggists, sell the remedy.
Capaco January twenty fifth special forecast indicates generally fair conditions overnight and Thursday with brisk high southerly winds and possible unsettled northern portions. Saturday schedule includes a quarterly Free Methodist church meeting starting Friday and running through Sunday led by Hitler G Brooks. A letter from Kimball Piano Co offers a miniature gold medal diploma and piano sale details from W W Kinnam Co at Ferry’s store Freeport Illinois.
The Venezuelan court of arbitration opened with a purely formal preliminary sitting this morning. The next meeting is scheduled for April.
Washington dispatch reports on January 26 that Colonel Sexton's condition remains unchanged amid ongoing medical evaluation. Limited details describe his status as stable with no new developments disclosed. Authorities say updates will follow as information becomes available.
Wheat advanced 24 cents today on heavy buying by Wall Street parties as investors push prices higher in Curacao Tl on January 25 Special report notes widespread demand and bullish activity in grain markets.
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