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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1906

Page

3

Kimball Pianos Win Praise From Famous Musicians

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 qualities, and superb action. They cite exclusive use, refined power, and satisfaction. The Chicago Musical College and others choose Kimball, urging buyers to purchase direct from the makers with flexible payments and trade ins.

Rudolph Ganz Emil Leibling Walter Daniosch Francisco Tamagno Sophia Scalchi Jean de Reske Kimball Kimballl Aoudolph Ganz Emil Leruina Walter Danniroscu Sophia Scalchl Chicago Musical College Chicago Conservatory of Music Hedding College Drake University Indiana State Normal W. W. Kimball CO Galena St Freeport Ill

Dover of a Jersey storm saves Dorothy and wins her at sea

Ally Wint, a farmer, rescues Dorothy Mosher from a wreck off North bar during a violent Jersey coast storm. He braves towering waves to reach her lashed to the mast, outfits her with a life preserver, and ferries her to safety. Dorothy then marries Wint two days later after her first husband perishes in the schooner’s wreck.

Ally Wint John Christopher Dorothy Mosher Christopher Wint Dorothy Hereford Inlet Lie Jersey Iferefor Inlet Ife North Bar Fieldglass C«Aptain Niehout Alix Wint Omaha World-Herald

DeWitt's Little Early Risers Pill Ad

A vintage drug advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as the most pleasant and reliable pills of the day. It claims they never gripe and are sold by all druggists, emphasizing a quick relief trope common in historical medical ads.

DeWitt

Low Fares to Minneapolis on Great Western Ry Inc

Low rates to Minneapolis via Chicago Great Western Ry for G A R encampment from Aug 18 to Aug 18 tickets go on sale after August 11 for details contact any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P B A St Paul Minn

Minneapolis Chicago Great Western Ry Great Western J. P. Elmer G. Pba St. Paul

Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed by Leading Medical Teachers

Leading medical writers and teachers endorse Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for chronic stomach and catarrhal conditions, liver issues, and bronchial throat and lung problems. It highlights safe ingredients, glycerine use, and professional testimonials, with a free booklet of authorities upon request to Dr R V Pierce Buffalo NY.

Pierce Cincinnati Edwin M. Dale Hahnemann Med. College Chicago Golden Medical Discovery R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y

Oil on Troubled Waters Is Oil for Saving Ships

A 150 year history shows oil as a sea-safety method urged by Franklin and later researchers. Despite demonstrations from Franklin to Wycoff and congressional proposals, oil as a harbor and ship protection remains little adopted by owners and masters. The piece laments the maritime world’s indifference to a simple, inexpensive life-saving device.

Benjamin Franklin Philadelphia Franklin Maritime Exchange New York Gatler Chambers’ Journal Hydrographic Office Navy Department Franklin Institute Wycoff Navy Jones Washington Congress

Hailstorm Report Sparks Editor’s Caution

A dialogue notes caution in dispatching reporters after a joke about hailstones being as big as baseballs and cannon balls, highlighting exaggerated storm descriptions and the risks of sensational reports.

Humphreys Homeopathic No 28 Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No 28 as a remedy for nervous debility weakness and prostration due to overwork and other causes. It claims over 40 years of use, priced $1 per vial or $5 for a special package, available through doctors or prepaid by mail from Humphreys Med Co New York.

Humphreys Humphreys! Med. Co William & John Sts

The New Linen Laundry Bags for Households

The article discusses white linen laundry bags as a stylish, affordable alternative to cretonne. It notes linen substitutes like cannon cloth, launderability, and durability, with bags featuring the word laundry in bold across one side, embroidered details, feather stitching, and a two inch top casing for a ribbon.

Philadelphia Cretonne Sitillir

Kitchen Organization Tips From Home Cookery Page

Practical advice on keeping a clean kitchen with a towel holder near the apron, a swinging shelf for seasonings by the stove, and an asbestos mat for hot dishes. It also notes using old silk handkerchiefs as dusters and a silk handkerchief for sore bedsore relief.

Cleaning Black Laces With Alcohol Method

The text advises cleaning black laces by soaking in alcohol and agitating until foaming. If dusty, repeat with a second dose, squeeze out moisture, spatter them, straighten edges, place between brown paper, and press under a heavy weight to dry. Do not iron.

An Improved Fly Trap for Home Fly Catching

A new fly catcher redesigns sticky traps by using two nested wire frames resembling an enlarged jumping jack. The device eliminates the nuisance of hanging fly paper and promises effective home use.

Practical Household Tips From An Odd Old Column

Wires coated with fabric attract flies and a glutinous poisonous substance helps fibers stick. A chandelier hanger serves as a catcher. Waste pipes clog from soupy matter. use paratin and boiling water with washing soda to clear. Restoring rusty kid gloves by mixing equal parts olive oil and glycerin then applying improves appearance. Walnuts aid gout and rheumatic pain. Boil bran, use first and second pourings for hair wash and rinse.

For Cleaning Copper Paste Mix Cleans Copper With Salt Water Flour

Use a handful of common salt with water and flour to form a paste. Mix thoroughly then apply to copper. After cleaning rinse and wash thoroughly for best results.

Summer Tourist Rates to Northwestern Illinois Resorts

Summer tourist rates to the northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin resorts via the Northwestern Line. Send 2 cent stamp for summer resort literature to W. B. Kniskern, Passenger Traffic Manager, Chicago. For rates and tickets, apply to Chicago & Northwestern Railway agents.

Illlinois Wisconsin North-Western W. B. Kniskern Passenge Trafic Manager Chicago Chicago & North- Western R’y

Umbrellas Repaired and Recovered by T S Ryan

Umbrellas repaired and recovered by T S Ryan located at 87 Galena Street. Details indicate local repair services available and contact information likely for inquiries.

T. S. Ryan Galena Street

fragment from a loving letter with nostalgic memory

A fragment from a love letter mentions Adelaide and a desire to leave town to visit. The phrasing conveys affectionate tones and hints at shared memories and longing. The text preserves personal names and emotional context without broader narrative.

Adelaide

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