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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1906

Page

5

Bloomington Man Aids San Francisco Fire Loss Adjustments

Samuel R. White of Bloomington works in San Francisco adjusting fire losses from the April quake. He details the St Francis hotel claim at about 1,013,000 in insured value, notes harmony in adjustments, and describes the complex, chaotic conditions after the disaster including widespread destruction, water and gas mains breaks, and many displaced residents.

Samuel R. White Bloomington San Francisco Cal White San Francisco Chronicle St. Francis Hotel Mear ‘T A. R. Hosford Queen and Royal Companies John J. Mahoney Mahoney Brothers, Contractors and Builders Samuel R.white Mahoney Crocker State Company Charles B. Green The Crocker Estate Company Alexander R. Morrison Shreve Post Street Grant Avenue Crocker Illinois Chinatown Nabob Horace Greeley

Only 82 Years Old and Still Feels Young with Electric Bitters

Mrs. E. H. Brunson of Dublin Georgia declares she is 82 and plans to use Electric Bitters as long as possible. The tonic is praised for aiding dyspepsia liver trouble inflamed kidneys and constipation. Emmert druggist guarantees the remedy at 50 cents.

E. _H. Brunson Dublin Jos. Emmert

Take Journal With You For Summer Mail Delivery

A promotion for The Daily Journal offering mail delivery anywhere in the United States at ten cents a week. Customers may change the post office address as often as desired without extra charge. The notice promotes the home paper as a better option than a letter for travelers.

Daily Journal United States

Excursion rates for Monona Lake Assembly trip

Tickets for the Monona Lake Assembly excursion are offered at reduced rates from July 23 to August 6, with return validity limited to August 6. Other sale dates follow a certificate plan through agents of Chicago and North Western Railway.

Monona Lake Dhasison Jine Chicago & North-Western R’y

Fireman J F O'Brien Drowned Near Independence

Murky death of Illinois Central fireman Jack F O'Brien near Independence Iowa sparks mystery in railroad circles. Body found in Wapsie river, head wound, bruises, watch stopped, coroner probes possible accident. O'Brien 24, lived in Dubuque then Waterloo, identified by pockets papers and railroad cards. observations by Waterloo and Independence crews.

J. F. O’brien Dubuque John O'Brien Ryan Williams House Independence O'Brien Waterloo Freeport Brussea Waterloo Courier Jack F. O’brien Illinois Central Co. W. Blaser Iowa Street Wapsie Buchanan County R. G. Swan Frank Harris Harris O’brien Sporle North End William Egan W. F. Toomy Sam Jenni Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen of Aran

Burial Delegation to Accompany Body Home

A delegation of Waterloo firefighters will accompany the body to his home in Ryan tomorrow for burial.

Ryan Waterloo

New Life Pills Aid Torpid Bowels and Constipation

Dr. King's New Life Pills offer a pleasant and effective cure for constipation and help prevent appendicitis by restoring proper action. Sold for 25 at Jos. Emmert's drug store.

Dr. King Jos. Emmert’s

Helen A Taggart to Offer Private Lessons in High Schools

Miss Helen A Taggart will give private instructions in all high school branches except the sciences and in college Latin and Greek. Terms are 50 cents an hour. Address 60 Broadway and phone Black 633. The notice appears in the classifieds.

Helen A. Taggart Broadway

Child's 50c Sailor Hats for Sale at Clearings

A brief ad notes children’s sailor hats priced at 50 cents, available at the E. and W. clearings sale. Read as a small local offering, inviting shoppers to browse and purchase.

Child She

Ba & W sale offers Nees ligee shirts at $1.17

The Ba and W clearing sale advertises Nees ligee shirts priced at $1.17, with the catalog noting $1.50 and $2.00 items discounted to the sale price. Addie signs the notice.

Ba & W T-Addie

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