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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1907

Page

8

Life saved by Cuticura remedies claim

Montreal clairvoyant Mia. Dean Baptiste Renaud recounts a twenty five year eczema battle on her leg. After trying doctors and Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills her leg healed in two months and new skin appeared within. she credits sustained use for seven years and urges others to try the remedies.

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Sleep for Babies and Rest for Mothers Ad

Rest for mothers and soothing relief for skin troubled babies with Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. Includes an offer of a free guide and a chocolate coated product as a promotional plug. Sold by a local drug and chemical company with a skin diseases booklet available.

Safest Investment in Canadian Lands

Secretary Wilson says universal crop failure is impossible and farmers mistrust Wall Street stocks. Farmers shift hundreds of millions across the border into Canada to buy land, believing it will not run away and offering a safer haven amid volatile markets.

Wilson Wall Street Northwestern Atl Il Canada

Illinois Central rail fare rules tighten on on train payments

Illinois Central announces strict enforcement of the new two rate per mile passenger charge effective July 1 1907. If no ticket is bought before departure a 3 cent per mile surcharge may be collected when fare is paid on the train and the excess must be resolved by immediate ticket purchase.

Vander Hatch G. P H. Hanson P.T

The Kalberg Inheritance Saga Ends in Courtroom Twist

Rose Fales inherits after a ruthless niece Rebecca schemes to claim. Rebecca Muir tries forged marriage plans and legal trickery to seize the Kalberg fortune, but a prior will favors Rose and a lawyer exposes the scheme. Relatives press for a share as the case nears resolution.

Abel Kalberg Rose Fales Rose Rebecca Muir Mia Kal Rebecca Possitre Kalbergs Kalberg Mr. Straffin Strafin Rebeca Strafus Miss Mutt Straffin Stratin Strattin Kulbergs Tose Miles Rose Mules

De Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Sold Locally

Cleansing cooling soothing healing household remedy De Witts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve marketed by Wa F Jungkung druggist at 5 Stephenson Street.

de Witt Wa. F

The Biggest Fish Story From a Fishing Tale

A narrator recalls a monster catch attempt on a river, claiming the biggest fish ever seen. The scene builds with a sudden strong pull as the cork sinks and the pole bends, but the fish escapes before a net is drawn. The memory is attributed to Jon Cone in the New York Sun.

Jon Cone New York Sun

Ninety nine Feet Left in Old Joke

Two worms debate an elderly centipede’s marriage plans in a humorous exchange. One comments on the elder’s age while the other quips about the time it might take to wed, implying a long wait.

Eden Kansas City

Domestic affliction cited for half day school leave

A Washington public school pupil asked for a half day off claiming her mother received a telegram about company on the way. She proposed domestic affliction as a justification while a teacher reviewed the official reasons list. The exchange highlighted a child's attempt to frame a family emergency as acceptable absence.

Washington

A Grudging Patron and Other Quips in Roving Snippets

Humorous exchanges from various papers feature a sting of wit about money, business sense, and social mores. A foil of accents and era slang contrasts artists cash needs, picky buyers, and sharp observations on courtship and luck. The compact chatter showcases playful, clipped lines and local color.

Daily Journal Delivery Service Expanded Citywide

The Daily Journal now offers delivery to every part of the city for a weekly fee. Residents can sign up for Ne a week deliveries and enjoy broader access to local news.

the Daily Journal

The Poor Cat Conspiracy Ends in Sea Burial

A family mourns a cat and debates a burial method after its death. They settle on disposing of the remains at sea via ferry, but mishaps on a crowded boat lead to the package being passed around. The humorous tale ends with the man realizing the package contains meat and the cat’s fate remains unresolved.

Alene New York Sun

Pointed Paragraphs on Heroes and Drinking Excuses

A Boston Clube piece satire notes a hero is often a runaway, claims big rights are mere privileges, and mocks self pity. It lists drinking excuses and a toasted quip about temperance, ending with a Boston Clube citation.

Atchison Clohe

London Shopping and Umbrella Prices Across Seas

A humorous contrast of buying goods in London and New York. Advice on a serviceable waterproof umbrella, noting London prices around three guineas, with New York imitations costing forty to fifty dollars. The piece blends travel musings with literary fragments and jokes about language and commerce.

London New York London Express

DeWitt's Lith Early Risers Sold by Jungkunz Drugstore

The item DeWitt's Lith Early Risers is sold by Win F. Jungkunz, a local druggist, at five dollars.

DeWitt Win F. Jungkunz Stepleuson

Foiled by a Woman in a Charmed Chase of Murder

A detective recalls arresting Eugenia Cornille, rumored poisoner, only for the beauty to escape in disguise as a messenger. He tracks her through banks and a French steamer, noting the revelation when a mulatto boy becomes an old man aboard, foiled by a woman with striking poise and wit.

Eugenia Cornille Etavana An Hou Hackman

Shock to the Waiter and First Family Row

A New York Press brief notes a cafe kitchen commotion as a waiter faints and a customer tipped with a quarter provokes a scene. The Houston Post quotes a cryptic marriage exchange about finances.

New York Press

Freeport Illinois Banks Directory Highlights

Freeport financial listing shows STATE BANK now with $125000 capital and names G Shumway Antrim W Held Fred Hoefer J Stealy D Stover and others. GERMAN BANK lists President Collmann and Cashier J Collmann with directors D B Schulte and W Trembor. FIRST NATIONAL BANK notes capital $156000 and surplus $90000 with officers including J M Clark and L Farwell. SECOND NATIONAL BANK OF FREEPORT lists capital $100000 surplus $20000 with directors M V Elson and Webster.

D.C. Stover Antrim F. Dorman A R Shumway Henry Baler State Bank Freeport Ill Dip Gatarasse G. Shumway Held Holland Fred W. Hoefer EA Antrim J.H. Stealy D. Stover Fred Dorman Wagner Henry Baier Homer Fr Setewe Also Savings Department Collmann Prea D. F. Graham J. 8.Collmann L. R. Jungkunz Ass't D. B. Schulte Wm. Trembor Augnat Bergman W.T. Rawlsigh W.ny Uronkrite John & Collmann Cleon Webster L. Farwell Second National Bank Illinois M V. B. Elson Parkes BE. & Webster Reuben Blegfried Alr

Illinois Central Rail Timetable Excerpts and Routes

A detailed list of Illinois Central and Chicago Great Western train schedules, connections, and equipment. Includes arrivals and departures for Omaha, Dubuque, Sioux City, Fort Dodge, and St Paul, along with southbound and westbound services, car types, and notable connections at Rock Island, Belvidere, and Chicago.

Omaha St Paul Dubuque Ribits 40Th &T Paul Lim Sap Ee South N. W Rockford Beloit Janesville Milwaukee Belvidere Sycamore DeKalb Ess Weat Devon Nero Rock Island NeOe Rock Taland Daven Chicago Milwanites Hocksprang Tives Wau Reet Jandevilis

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