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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1905
Page
6
A Chicago advertisement claims dandruff and falling hair arise from a dandruff germ. It promotes Newbro's Herplide as a remedy that destroys the germ to allow hair to grow healthily. The pitch urges buyers to send stamps for a sample to The Herptlde Co., Detroit, with Joseph Emmert as special agent.
Geo B Turnsaure, a piano tuner, places orders at a music estate auction. The listing shows item 638, lot 2 Létt. The fragment notes a transaction tied to Mr Turnsaure within the sale catalog.
George T. Moore a physiologist and entomologist with the agriculture department tendered his resignation to Secretary Wilson, which was accepted. The move follows a hearing disclosure alleging Moore steered farmers to a private company for soil and fertilizer materials and that his wife held stock in that firm. The department issued a statement with Moore’s letter and explanations of his relations with Nitro-Cuttire company. Moore asserts the department should be relieved of potential criticisms arising from his connections and notes correspondence with bureau chiefs defending his actions. He cites a July proposal forming a Westchester company to manufacture patented materials under department patents, claiming no monopoly due to government patents and competition.
The Weatchester men proposed Dr. Moore join a new company with exclusive rights to future discoveries and a salary plan. He delayed a decision, noting conditions on stock, salary, and unfinished work, while officials defended their actions and denied misconduct. Separately, Kansas City reported the death of Ward Hale, a former Minneapolis resident, who fell from a trolley and died instantly near Grand Avenue.
In honor of a French visit the two houses of parliament will host functions at Westminster Hall and other venues. Edward Grey and Lansdowne will preside at events with luncheons aboard the French flagship Massena. Windsor Castle gardens and other sites will host banquets and garden parties for the French officers during their stay.
In Chicago on July 20, Mrs Sarah Mulholland, widow of Charles Mulholland who ran a Mississippi steamboat line, was named a prisoner by a writ of habeas corpus. Her daughters Daisy and Lattie Mulholland contested control of her fortune, prompting legal action and a court order to produce the other daughter for court.
A constitutional dispute over the Platt amendment stalls printing for public copies. Enrique Villuendas shifts stance amid Gomez Miguel Gomez support. Three Vancouver women, Kalua Fisher Lillian Zelster May Zeigler aged 1 to 20, drown in the Columbia River near Government Island while fishing. A Christchurch referendum committee says foreign migrations will be limited by the vote outcome.
A scrambled outline reports varied items: Jerry Siapson in critical condition, Chagnonlis arriving in Washington for a briefing, a refusal to discuss politics, a swimming event, a Swedish bank tie and foreign banks misunderstanding, Emperor Willan arriving at Copete, the widow of General Antonie Ma veg Tis Just Aled in Santiago de Cuba, and multiple mentions including the Norwegian Storthing, Crafton Pa, and Gideons convention in Buffalo.
A testimonial claim from Mrs Cara L Sunderland of Chaneyville Maryland questions the authenticity of testimonials published by the World's Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo MN It asserts the group must prove original signatures for each testimonial to uphold its genuineness The letter recounts marked health improvement after using Golden Medical Discovery Favorite Prescription and pellets and mentions bowel regulation pills.
A retrospective on medieval church decay cites St Mark's in Venter as endangered by structural flaws. It contrasts fragile Gothic churches like Peterborough and Ely with the New York Cathedral of St John the Divine, noted for solid foundations and massive construction using granite, concrete, and drill-tested provisions. The piece mentions French astronomer Plammarion’s proposal for a perpetual calendar to standardize dates and reduce confusion.
The commission plans test sittings in September or October and will add sessions to gather evidence in Ontario and then in maritime provinces. It will move west to focus on British Columbia. While the commission of 1807 seeks a free load, the present commission is not expected to draft a wholly new tariff but will modify existing tariff where needed.
A garbled child's text recalls a moment when a father reflects on gray hair as a sign of aging. The line suggests a moral lesson about responsibility.
An August weather forecast outlines disturbances crossing the continent from early August, with multiple waves bringing cool periods, warm spikes, and heavy rainfall. It notes unusually rough weather, anticipates tropical involvement, and critiques the crop-report system, proposing county-level public reporting to curb speculation and leaks.
Sickness and malaria are claimed to be cured by Electric Bitters a pure tonic with curative influence removing malaria from the system. It is said to be better than quinine with no after effects. E S Munday of Henrietta Texas praises the remedy for his brother’s malaria and jaundice. Available at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 50 cents guaranteed.
Wijvoree Fonda, long seated in Philadelphia, resigns from the senate. He will divide his time between his Bagend cottage in Northumberland and his winter residence, continuing to reside in Philadelphia portion of the year.
Ruth, daughter of BE N. Newey of Agnewrille Virginia, was critically ill with cholera infantum. A judge of prognosis said she would not live hour to hour. After giving Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, she improved in five hours and by half a small bottle was fully well. The remedy is sold by all druggists.
Reduced rate excursion tickets on North Western line from July 12 to 24 with return by July 25. Eastbound trains 402 406 72 and westbound trains 409 411 61 stop at Glen Ellyn Camp Grounds July 12 to 25. Apply to Chicago and North Western Ry agents.
The piece argues saving ten percent of earnings is for the average man and unnecessary expenses should be cut. It suggests small daily investments like seeds or Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy can prevent larger costs, noting it is sold by all druggists.
Cameos are gems formed from precious stones with two color layers. The dark outer stratum provides background while the foreground figure is cut in relief. Onyx is generally used for this purpose.
North-Western line offers low excursion fares to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and more with multiple travel dates in July and favorable return limits. The Overland Limited electric lighted and under three days to coast cities features drawing room and tourist sleeping cars. For rates and tickets contact Chicago & North-Western Railway agents. A fragment mentions aborigines prepared by women in steamer vessels and heated stones. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets praised for digestion biliousness and constipation and sold by druggists.
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