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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1905
Page
6
A mash of overheard banter and brief gags shows Carson narrating plans for a future cook as he visits a home, with other threads about a traveler, a European critique of American eating, a single minded woman, and light jokes about a Missouri legislator and a Kansas City scene.
Grand jury actions loom as armbitration and trials unfold amid Chicago turmoil. Indictments touch teamsters leaders and alleged bribe offers while factory and transit workers vote on a major strike. Details remain unclear as officials pursue lawful proceedings and labor disputes.
Reported strike threats by drivers and railway workers trigger clashes in the lamber district. Porters fire on a crowd. a patrolman is wounded and a suspect detained. Police deploy six detectives as investigations focus on gunfire, with witnesses and officials testifying to the chaotic evening. The incident underscores labor tensions amid broader transport disruptions.
Mrs Ella Wheeler Wilcox discusses marital strain and magnetic temptations as a cause of wife ailments. The Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription offers a $500 reward for any uncured case of leucorrhea female weakness prolapsus or falling of the womb after fair trial. Also promotes The Common Sense Medical Adviser and Pleasant Pellets as cures for constipation and bilious attacks.
Wright of Tarvin is named to join the American team for the forthcoming championships in Mughiuid, Dela. He has long been a contender in national tournaments and will represent his country abroad.
The town adds three new members: W. A. Larned Tolcombe Ward and W. J. Clothier joining the group. Their inclusion expands the council’s reach and duties within the community.
The comparison of Pettries and Tlackenschildt measurements gives Jeffries a height and weight edge. Tlackenschildt weighs around 210 pounds in prime condition, Pettries about 225. The bout details hint at age differences and boxing lore, with mentions of training notes and cross-cultural boxing knowledge from an Australian pugilist. Tlackenschildt expresses interest in meeting Jeffries, though scheduling remains uncertain.
A chaotic notice from Springfield details Zeigler Co and others facing indictments amid a U S marshal incident involving Cherry and Kinheloe. It cites legal actions, a trial in the United States circuit court, and fallout from a clash over enforcement and authority.
Physician testimonials tout Foley's Honey and Tar and Chamberlain's remedies for asthma colic and diarrhea with claims of swift relief. Letters from Mrs. Adolph Buesing and Mrs. Minnie Jacobs praise cures after long suffering. Anecdotes include Cuban diarrhoea and kidney disease cases. Also mentions a Spenser Seedless Apple venture and a Knoxville or Davenport area sale note.
The ad touts Foley's Kidney Cure as curing Bright's disease diabetes and slight kidney disorders, claiming many cures and urging immediate use. It mentions testimonials from Marion Lee and others, notes sales by local druggists, and contrasts with Chamberlain's tablets as a constipation remedy.
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