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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1906
Page
2
A vintage advertorial arguing that Herpicide proves its value by eradicating hair loss at the root. It touts the product as clear, pure, oil free, and effective against the germ causing hair damage. Samples offered for 10 cents by The Herpicide Co. in Detroit with agent Joseph Emmert.
That for genuine bargains giving we show you goods that are sure to please you. We do not dig up corners for fashion from last year and call it a sale. All our garments are new and up to date with Wash Belts 25c, Wash Waists 75c to 1.48, Wash Suits 1.19 to 4.98, Eton Suits 6.75, White Dress Skirts 98c to 4.50, and Dressing Lacques Kimonas Wrappers from 50c to 2.50.
An expert argues that fear and lack of nerve, not cramps, cause most water accidents. He notes cramps are not dangerous and detail four cramp types, advising swimmers to stay calm, keep near shore, and swim with confidence. Examples include long-distance feats by Oelrichs and Webb, plus a sea rescue lapse.
Illinois records show 1,543 new corporate charters in six months of 1906, with 1,011 in Chicago or Cook County. Railroads under general act totaled 36 with $54.64 million capital, lifting overall capital to $96.06 million. Nonprofit filings numbered about 200, mainly in Chicago.
The record recalls 1796 Robert Burns dies with birth on January 25 1769. 1797 Battle of the Pyramids in Egypt. 1814 Inquisition re established in Spain. 1881 Leopold II takes oath in Brussels. 1874 Theodore Tilton charges against Henry Ward Beecher publicized. 1897 Mundella dies. 1899 Robert G Ingersoll dies born August 11 1883. 1902 Primus sinks off Hambure 100 drown. 1903 New York building trade strike ends. 1904 Joseph W Polk named Missouri governor. 1905 Bennington explosion kills 28 in San Diego harbor.
A Maryland style advertisement promises a free cure guide for leucorrhea ulcers womb disorders and other female troubles sent to mothers and sisters with full instructions. It claims a cure can be guaranteed for about 12 cents a week and directs readers to write to Sumgners Box 405 Notre Dame Ind.
Professor Foster forecasts July cooler trend and a late summer cooldown affecting Pacific coast cross Rockies and eastern states with multiple disturbances. August forecasts predict cooler spell and modest temps, followed by the end of the hot period and a focus on August crop weather. Government crop reports are criticized as unreliable and misleading to speculators and farmers.
The article details F M Gowder of White county testing peanut farming on three acres after studying Tennessee methods. He planted red and yellow varieties, used ridge planting, careful cultivation, and stacking for drying, yielding about 200 bushels per acre equal to Tennessee levels. Egyptian farmers plan expansion, aiming to compete with southern peanut trade.
Fully one hundred friends and relatives of the members of company IL gathered at the depot last evening to see the boys depart for Springfield where they will enter camp for eight days. Company M of Galena with about 45 men arrived at 6 46 pm and, with Company L, left at 10 pm in a special train. Dixon Company G and Sterling Company I joined them, all members of the Sixth regiment.
At Rock Grove, Sunday afternoon August 5, the township Sunday School convention will convene at the United Evangelical church. The schedule includes devotions, welcome by Rev. J W Michaels, readings, talks to children, and sessions on teaching and keeping boys engaged, followed by officer elections and a benediction. Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar is advertised as a non opiate cough remedy.
Children like Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar. The pleasantest and best cough syrup to take, because it contains no opiates. Sold by all druggists.
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