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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1906
Page
2
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Washington July 14. Weather forecast warns of a continent crossing disturbance mid to late July with warm and cool waves. Predictions include peak heat in northern states, especially Chicago, with danger of squalls in the Ohio valley and Great Lakes region. The note cites electrical earthquake theory and promotes Foster’s meteorological volumes.
A New York weekly fashion note urges cautious shoppers to test fabrics with a magnifying glass to detect flaws. It lists glove handkerchiefs from 75 cents to two or three dollars, with linen bases, lace trims, and possible DIY options. Also highlights midsummer head coverings such as lace scarves, mantillas, and chiffon squares for evening wear.
The piece recounts St Swithin of Winchester and the legend that rain on his day predicts forty days of wet weather. It notes a July 15 observance and explains the burial tale where monks moved the saint, then rain began and continued forty days, prompting a chapel to be built over the grave.
An article explains how cirrus signals settled weather while mares tails may hint at wind and rain. Cumulus clouds imply fair days if they fade by sunset, but dark tops and edge glints portend rain or thunder. Nimbus remains the wettest omen of severe storms.
Hezekiah Snavely, indicted for perjury, has been found in Polo Illinois and will likely be returned to Maryland for trial. He was a juror in the first trial of Dr J H Tompkins and F William Hermann, the druggist charged with causing Jean Maxwell’s death by criminal operation. On voir dire he denied any solicitation but testimony at the second trial showed he had been offered a bribe.
Horticulturists warn cherry owners that a small slug damages leaves after fruit picking, drying and killing trees if unchecked. The insect is soft and nearly invisible but susceptible to common poison sprays, with kerosene emulsion proving effective.
A hot weather clearance offers outing suits at two markdown levels. $12.00 suits reduced to $7.85 and $8.00 suits cut to $4.85 at the E. & W. sale. Limited stock noted with catalog number 7-138d2t.
Dorman and Co listings offer three good second hand surveys for sale. Cor Exchange and Van Buren avenues feature the items with details lacking. Contact Dorman and Co for more information.
The piece catalogs growing union activity from Massachusetts foreign workers 73.5 percent to Montreal political organizing. It notes union labels on bats and shoes, a Texas farmers union trademark plan, Los Angeles union growth, Austria’s six hour day push, the 23 year old Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen with 78 000 members and 140 000 monthly claims, and a broad labor trust plan by Daniel J Keefe. It also mentions Ontario and Canadian labor candidates and the Actors union expansion in New York.
The passage counsels against hurry and excesses in dress, drink, travel, and adornments. It lists cautions about ice water, heavy wool skirts, lace, comfortable footwear, walking in sun, hot meats, ice cream, patent leather, veils, hats, and jewelry. It urges calm and restraint except for major disasters like floods or earthquakes.
You are often out of sorts, your body lacks energy, your nerves are weak, bad taste in your mouth, why not help nature by taking Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Tea or Sahel 85 cents. Joseph Em mert.
Dorman and Co located at Exchange and Van Buren Streets offers lawn swings and advice to stay cool while enjoying the outdoors.
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