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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1905
Page
7
A Chicago secretary discusses flag etiquette and meaning, tracing its symbolism from the color and stars to national unity, memorial traditions, and proper display rules. He cites Roosevelt, McKinley, and West Point examples, urging reverence in schools and public spaces.
Danville, claiming to be the most enterprising city in the state, launches a metropolitan press advertising campaign to lure manufacturers. The city highlights its coal fields, four rail lines, cheap fuel and water from the Vermilion River, low taxes, stable labor, strong schools, growing population of 35,000, thriving banks, churches, parks, and well paved streets as key advantages for locating industry.
Hackensack N J July 5 Weather Prophet DeVoe says two floods may hit Ohio Illinois Missouri and Kansas around July 17 with very wet mid Mississippi and Ohio valleys and unusually cold northern regions Expect sultry weather in the east followed by storms and cool breezes He criticizes government weather reports and claims his forecast would have averted a cotton panic.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a modern blood and system cleanser. It claims to cure stomach and liver troubles and promotes purchase at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 25 cents with a guarantee.
Those seeking sodding terraces lawn re baiting shrub pruning and care of Howers and lawn mower repair and sharpening can hire W. H. Corey at 217 Clark Avenue city. Work guaranteed. Second hand mowers for sale.
Congress man W P Brownlow of Tennessee urges national aid to good roads as a vital public measure. He calls for widespread petitions and memorials, urging church and school authorities, business groups, farmers, railroads, and professionals to press Congress through public campaigns and organized outreach.
Chicago physician Dr Francis W McNamara explains heart pain is usually indigestion from stomach gas pressing on the heart. He endorses Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a guaranteed cure for indigestion and constipation sold by druggists. Also notes salaries for H J Moogk and Wm F Jungkunz.
Washington Star notes there is no Chinese Freemasonry in China aside from foreign lodges. It describes secret societies like Kalao Hui with over a million members, their ceremonies, and alleged ties to the Taiping era. It also details Triad signs and brutal punishments, explaining the distinction from Freemasonry.
Mrs Hale provides facial electrical massage using Michands method and fine toilet creams at 111 Stephenson St. Tuesdays and Saturdays from 7:20 to 8:30 p m. New phone White 979.
Washington July 6 The department of agriculture will file about 1200 civil suits against railroads to collect 600 penalties for each violation of the twenty eight hour law requiring unloading feeding watering and resting every animal after twenty eight hours on the road. The action seeks enforcement and seeks future compliance rather than punishment. Railroads pressed to modify the law seeking extension to thirty two hours, but Secretary Wilson remains firm on full terms and only considers a minimum penalty compromise.
A Quaklandon Indiana man reports his wife, once given up by three doctors for consumption, cured by Dr King New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. The ad claims the medicine kills germs, relieves with one dose, and is sold by Joseph Emmert with trial bottles free. Newman Sanitary Dairy Co promotes night-time work.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a tonic curing malaria without quinine side effects. It recounts a Henrietta Texas case where a brother recovered from malaria and jaundice after use. Available at Emmert's Drug Store for 50 cents with guarantee. raspberry crates offered by R. Redding at 424 Oak Street.
An ad claims a quick sale of the Ziegler property on Carroll Street with 11214 feet frontage and 210 feet depth, plus a frontage on State Street. Describes modern finishes, steam heat, private water via windmill, cement walks, and excellent condition. Price billed as far below cost. Contact C. F. Hildreth to act now.
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