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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1906

Page

3

Kimball Pianos Praised by Noted Musicians and Schools

Rudolph Ganz Emil Leib ling Walter Daniosch Francisco Tamagno Sophia Scalchi and Jean De Reske laud the Kimball Piano for its large round tone, beautiful singing quality, and excellent action. They favor its tone, refinement, and durability, with several endorsing Kimball as the preferred instrument for schools and artists. The firm appeals for direct purchase from W. W. Kimball Co at Freeport Illinois, offering trade in and monthly payments.

Rudolph Ganz Emil Leibling Walter Daniosch Francisco Tamagno Sophia Scalchi Jean de Reske Kimball Kimballl Rav-Dolph Ganz Emil Lreiine Walter Daniroschi Sorgia W. W. Kimball CO Galena St Freeport Ill

Dope in the Candy Chicago Targets Cheap Brandy in Candies

Chicago officials warn thousands of schoolchildren are exposed to alcoholism via cheap brandy laced candies sold near schools and downtown stores. Investigators report some samples exceed normal alcohol content, with hidden dangers from colored confections.

Chicago City Laboratory

Insane patient rescued by Dunning superintendent

Chicago July 20 Dr C C Withite completed his third day as superintendent of the Dunning institution by rescuing Joseph Daly, an insane patient who had defied attendants for twelve hours on the five story main building cornice. Disguised as a patient, Withite crept up the ladder and persuaded Daly to descend, after which Daly was seized by hidden attendants.

Chicago C. C. Withite Dunning Institution Joseph Daly Daly Dr. Wilhite

Two Men Die After Handcar Collision Near Bernice

Bernice July 20 two men Kink Wize recki a Penn sylviana railroad track walker and Stanishin Kurz ylo a brickguard laborer were killed when their handcar was struck by a Panhandle flight train. They rode the handcar without permission and were hurled along the track with body parts scattered for miles.

Bernice Awl Kink Wizerecki Pennsylviana Stanishin Kurzylo Panhandle

Survey underway for new railroad from Leiter's Mine to Tuquoin

July 20 report notes work has begun on a survey for a new railroad from Rergier, Joe Leiter's mining town southeast of Buquoin, to Tuquoin. Friction with Burlington railroad is cited as the line threatens to tear up its spur into Zeigler. Iron Mountain is named as principal promoter of the project.

Leiter Buquoin Rergier Joe Leiter Tuquoin Leite Burlington Railroad Zeigler Iron Mountain

Baby Clara Grams Laughs After Fall From Porch

Three year old Clara Grams fell from a third story porch onto a fence but was unhurt, to everyone's surprise. She lives with her mother Mrs. Mary Grams at 609 West Twenty first price.

Chicago Clara Grams Clara Mary Grams West

Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup

Original laxative cough syrup trusted to relieve cough and purge the system of cold. Contains no opiates. Sold by all druggists.

Kennedy

Trust to Nature and the Golden Medical Discovery

A vintage health notice extols natural stomach and liver healing using glyceric extracts of Golden Seal Queen's root Stone root Bloodroot Mandrake root and Black Cherrybark. It claims these native roots, prepared with glycerine, cleanse and invigorate the stomach blood and nerves without alcohol, aiding fatigue thin blood and exhausted vitality.

Pierce

Curious Clippings From Maine to Europe Hint Broad World

A mixed recap notes Labrador court lull, an Eskimo love-triangle shooting, Ananio Damuariscotta bringing horses that fear oxen, and Bangor Maine eyeing a revived pottery industry through kaolin finds. Also listed are a Lafayette Maine donor, German street cleaning tanks, a Belfast multi­gen family, a Hamburg judge declared insane, Belgian solid alcohol cubes, Vermont marble lions for McKinley, and Orlamunde tax payment cafe bans.

Labrnador Ananio Damuariscotta Bangor Maine Homer Case Lafayette America Consul Brittain Kell Belfast Thomas Condon Lucy Elsha Tr. Hanney Cleora Clarence E. Read Carlton Arthur Read Judge von der Meden Hamburg Hanover Zurich Belgium West Ruthand President McKinley Buffalo Orlamunde Switzerland

Humphreys Veterinary Specifics Advertises Broad Horse Cattle Cure

Humphreys' Medicine Co advertises 16 disease cures for horses cattle sheep dogs hogs and poultry. Claims direct action on sick parts for fevers congestion throat distemper colic worms coughs and miscarries prevention with 41 druggists or mailed book free. Located at William and John Streets New York.

Rumphreys' Medicine Co William and John Streets New York

Summer Tourist Rates to Northern Wisconsin Resorts

Summer resort literature offers 2 cent stamp literature by W. B. Kniskern, Passenger Traffic Manager, Chicago. For rates and tickets, contact Chicago and North Western Railway agents.

Dinors Wisconsin North-Western W. B. Kniskern Trafic Chicago Chicago & North-Western R'y

Peace Talks Under Way Between Central American Republics

Washington reports the armistice is being respected and preliminary peace negotiations are progressing satisfactorily. Peace commissioners have not been named yet but are aboard the U S S Martha head offshore nine miles, discussing terms. Guatemala City dispatch claims Guatemalan victories at Photanar and Metipan, while El Salvador counters that Guatemalans were defeated in both engagements.

Washington State Department Department U. S Martlehead Guatemala City Photanar Metipan Salvador

Lottery dealer travels to Supreme Court justice home

Louis A. Gourdain, alleged Chicago and New Orleans lottery dealer, arrived in Narragansett Pier and visited Justice White of the Supreme Court. White told him the Washington clerk of the Supreme Court refused to receive his petition, and Gourdain said he was satisfied with the advice.

Narragansett Pier Ryo Louis A. Gourdain Chicago New Orleans Justice White Supreme Court of the Supreme Court Washington Gourdain

Strikes Proceed as International Bridge Workers Meet

Cleveland on July 20 report says the executive council of the International Structural Trade and Bridge Workers ended a session with a united stance against a Tet-up in the strike against the American Bridge company. London reports Robert S. Critchell of Chicago, injured in the July 1 millroad disaster, is improving and hopes rise for continued recovery.

Cleveland, Or Executive Council The International Structural Trau and Bridge Workers American Bridge Company London Salisbury Robert S. Critchell Chicago

Southern League umpire arrested for abusive language

Montgomery July 20 W TE Rudderham a Southern League umpire was arrested at the ball park on an indictment by the last Montgomery grand jury charging the use of abusive language.

Montgomery Ala W. TE. Rudderham Ball Park

Chicago Markets Report Fronts Wheat Corn and Livestock

Chicago Board of Trade quotations cover Wheat Corn Oats and Grain for July and September with prices for futures. Cash sales list No 2 red No 3 red No 2 white and No 2 yellow with assorted spreads. Live stock hogs cattle sheep and calves shown with receipts and price ranges at Chicago and Buffalo markets.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Roosters Ducks Blaise Choice Timothy Selsog BELO Choice Prai Vie Sizm Tsn

Digestive Aid Kodol Promises Stomach Rest and Relief

Advertising copy promotes Kodol as a digestive aid for dyspepsia and after meals. It claims the product helps the stomach rest, digest food, and restore function while relieving flatulence sour stomach belching and heart palpitations. Sold by all druggists.

Umbrellas Reaired and Recovered in City

A brief report notes umbrellas recovered after an incident on 87 Galenagstreat. S. Ryan related details indicate items were aired and recovered with no injuries reported.

S. Ryan Galenagstreat

Fragment from a Love Letter to Adelaide

A fragment from a period love letter shows the writer wishing to leave town to visit Adelaide. The phrasing evokes nostalgia with references to rain and memories across time.

Adelaide

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