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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1906

Page

6

Oscar J. Elsesser Named Supervisor of Assessment

Mary C. Elsesser, Deputy, reports the designation of Oscar J. Elsessser as Supervisor of Assessment in an official notice setting forth appointment details and authority.

Oscar J. Elsesser Mary C. Elsesser

Property Assessment List for Stephenson County District

Abstracted OCR shows an assessment list for Stephenson County Illinois for the year 1906. It explains abbreviations used for township range fractional corner parts and section references and notes a standard naming of real and personal property owners in the listed towns.

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OSCAR J. ELSESSE Supervisory Assessor Named

Mary C. Hlsesser reports on the appointment of Oscar J. Elsesse as supervisor of assessments. The notice notes the official duties, jurisdiction, and effective date, highlighting the new role within the county office.

Oscar J. Elsesse Mary C. Hlsesser

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin touted as headache cure

A claim that splitting headaches are best treated by addressing the root cause with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The ad asserts it cures headache dizziness and constipation with no dangerous after-effects and offers money back if it fails. Sold by all druggists for 50 cents to 1 dollar.

Six Best Sellers Misnamed In Village Store Sign

In a Chicago Daily News item a city boarder spots a sign in a village shop promising six best sellers. He discovers the list lists everyday staples soap sugar suspenders salt socks and shoes, not books, revealing a humorous misunderstanding of the sign.

Chicago Daily News

Freeport Resident Praises Doan's Kidney Pills

Mrs. Clara Ziders of Freeport testifies to the kidney relief from Doan's Kidney Pills at Emmett's drug store. She says the pills helped her sleep, stopped backache, and improved health after completing the course. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's and take no other.

Freeport Clara Ziders 257Th Street Dean Kinney Emmett Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Unthinkable clash of science and faith in modern theories

A New York World piece reports an ongoing dispute where science brands some Christian doctrines as unthinkable yet cites advanced math and physics as equally bewildering. It notes mathematicians arguing about dimensions beyond three, infinite spaces, and parallel lines as evidence of the era’s perplexities.

Reilaiona Hocttine Ife Euclid Arthur Bennington New York World

Chicago attorney keeps clerk with shrill voice

A Chicago attorney explains to a curious client that he keeps the squeaky voiced clerk to read the fine print in the law books. The visitor and assistant are amused and irritated by the clerk’s squeak. The attorney offers to reveal the reason when asked.

Chicago Chicago Daily News

De Witts Witch Hazel Salve Ad Emphasizes Authenticity

An old advertisement urges keeping a box of De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve at home for sunburn cuts bruises piles and boils. It stresses the genuine product distinguishing it from imitators and notes it is sold by all druggists.

de Witt DeWitt

Cash register for sale at a frent bargain

An entirely new cash register is offered for sale by WN and DOLLMEYVER. Potential buyers are invited to call to inspect the unit at the advertised bargain price and arrange a viewing.

WN & Dollmeyver

The Testing of Eyes as a Science in Eye Exams

The text asserts that eye testing is a science, not guesswork or trial of ready-made glasses, and that only trained examiners who study eye anatomy can understand the method. It claims guaranteed results in their practice.

Pacific Coast Excursions From Chicago Offer Low Round Trip Rates

Daily June 1 to Sept 30 the Chicago Union Pacific North-Western line offers very low round trip fares to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle Tacoma and other Pacific Coast points. Special Pullman tourist sleeping cars to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland through without change. Double berth rates from Chicago seven dollars and from Omaha five dollars seventy six cents. Contact Chicago and North Western Railway agents for rates tickets and details.

Pacific Coast Chicago Union Pacific & North-Western San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle Tacoma Helena Butte Spokane Ogden Salt Lake City Omaha Chicago & North- Western R'y

Summer Tourist Excursions via Great Western Ry

Summer tourist excursions via Chicago Great Western Ry to Alberta Arizona British Columbia California Idaho Montana Oregon Washington and Mexico City. Stopovers and side trips allowed. Tickets on sale daily to Sept 16. Final return limit October 31. For full information apply to any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A St Paul Minn.

Chicago Great Western Ry Alberta Arizona British Columbia California Idaho Montana Oregon Washington Mexico City Great Western J. P. Elmer St. Paul Minn

County Officials Announce Candidacies in Primaries

Multiple candidates declare bids for county treasurer and sheriff in Stephenson County, seeking Republican or Democratic primary nominations. Names include E G Cooper Uddawett Thomas Shaffer M G Wirling Ever Olson W J McCann William Dunlap and 12% share of votes noted.

Uddawett Thomas O. Shaffer M. G. Wirling Stephenson County Olson Wddent B. F. Brubaker William Dunlap

Illinois Republican primary candidate notices

A fragmented notice lists several candidates and positions subject to Republican primary decisions. Names include William W. H. Shons for General Assembly, J. J. Shaffer supporting the county school superintendent and county clerk roles, Henry Ritazman as county superintendent, M. Malnix for city clerk in Stephenson County, with multiple dated and abbreviated references.

General Assembly Illinois Republican Party William W. Kraph D&wtt Henry Ritazman M. Malnix

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