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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1908

Page

8

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Adverts

An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments including backache nervousness and weight in the lower body It quotes testimonials from Mrs Will Young of Rockland Maine and Mrs Augustus Lyon of East Earl Pa praising relief after using the product The copy claims thirty years of use and lists conditions it purportedly treats such as displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities and nervous debility.

Will Young Columbia Ave Rockland Lydia EK Pinkham Augustus Lyon East Earl Mrs. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham

Farmers urged to aid Freeport park district

The Freeport Park District committee of the Freeport Business Men's association asks farmers in the proposed district to vote on June 16 for a park system. A small tax would fund parks, playgrounds, and drives, with five unpaid commissioners authorized to purchase land and levy a small tax.

Park District Committee Freeport Freeport Park District the Park Committee

Freemason and Royal Order meeting schedule list

Exorulsion Lodge No. 7 meets on the first and eighth Friday each month. Evergreen Lodge No. 170 meets on the first and eighth Monday each month. Freeport Chapter No. 23 meets on the first and third Tuesday each month. Freeport Council No. 89 meets on the third Tuesday each month. Freeport Commandery No. 7 meets on the first and third Wednesday each month.

Exorulsion Lodge A. F A. M Evergreen Lodge Freeport Chapter Freeport Council I, M Freeport Commandery K. T

Market Report Shows Mixed Grain and Livestock Quotations

Closing board of trade quotes list July wheat at 87 cents, July corn at 7 cents, July oats at 7 cents, July pork at 13.67, July lard at 5.15, and July ribs at 7.6. Union stock yards prices show cattle steady with beeves 5.00 to 7.75, hogs steady around 5.82 to 6.05, and sheep 3.15 to 4.90. Chicago Board of Trade futures and cash market figures from Rice Building detail open high low close ranges for grains and hogs, with variable quotations and limited activity.

Associated Press Chicago Board of Trade Union Stock Yards Chicate Board of Trade F.J. Miner & Co C. D. Anderson Ineo Asea

Thinks It Saved His Life Dr King’s New Discovery Endorsed

Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine writes that Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life after years of use for coughs and colds. The remedy is praised as a preventive for pneumonia and healer of weak lungs, with Jos Emmert’s drug store selling it at 50 cents and 1 dollar, trial bottle free.

Lester M. Nelson Naples Maine Dr. King Jos. Emmert’s

10 Percent Discount On Spring and Summer Suits

A local tailor advertises a 10 percent discount on the balance of this month for all spring and summer suitings. All suits are made in the best possible manner. The offer is labeled a rare bargain by John and Harpster, The Up-to-Date Tailor, 139 Stephenson St. 6-Bdlw

John &. Harpster Stephenson St

Horse Breaks Leg in Brown and Shotter Team Accident

A Brown and Shotter implement team at their transfer house on Jackson Street spooked during data switching, ran three blocks west, and a horse fell breaking a hind leg. The injured horse, valued around 176 dollars, was shot to end its suffering. The remaining horse was not harmed.

Brown & Shotter Jackson Street

Flag on Local Posters Not Violating State Law

State Attorney J K Scott of Moline consulted the attorney general over using the American flag on local option posters. Stead’s opinion says the lithograph with the flag and two children does not violate the anti desecration statute, as it falls outside section one’s prohibition on flag displays for advertising.

J. K. Scott Moline United States of America Scott Stead

Personal Notes From Freeport and Surrounding Areas

A. McKillip of Argyle visited Freeport as a caller. Mrs. Ruth Taylor of Elgin stayed with the W. C. Shouer family. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Gray F. Boh ner and Mrs. Wiley of Brookville were Freeport callers. Mrs. H. J. Porter and daughters Katherine and Jeanette left for Brown's Lake Wisconsin for the summer. Dr. D. C. I. Mease and wife returned from Hot Springs Arkansas where they have been for several months.

A. McKillip Argyle Ruth Taylor Elgin W. C. Shouer E. J. Gray F. Bohner Wiley Brookville

Sanatorium Visitors and Patients Reported

Miss Nettie Jordan underwent an operation this morning at the sanatorium. Mrs. Scott Best of Freeport returned home after a two week stay. Mrs. Henry Buaese of Davia Ith departed after three weeks. Mr. Melvin Simon of Apple River Til left for home briefly. Mr. and Mrs. Centner of New Glarus Wis arrived for a stay. Mr. and Mrs. W. Clark and children of La Crosse Wis are visiting. Mr. Clark is J. T. White’s brother. Mrs. Chris Hurst of Apple River Tl returned home. Mrs. Judd Lowry of Menominee Mich, a patient, visits Mt. Carroll for a Sunday with her daughter. Dr. J. T. White returned from Chicago after attending American Medical association sessions.

Nettie Jordan Scott Best Freeport Henry Buaese Davia Ith Melvin Simon Apple River Til Centner New Glarus Wis W. Clark la Crosse Clark J. T. White Chris Hurst Judd Lowry Menominee Mich Mt. Carroll Chicago American Medical Association

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises $100 Reward

A vintage advert touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, offers $100 for any failure, and urges readers to request testimonials. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for consumption.

Hall P.J. Cheney & GO Toledo

Supervisors Meeting Set to Begin Next Monday

The regular meeting of the board of supervisors will start on the upcoming Monday, outlining the schedule and topics to be discussed by the panel.

Supervisors Board of Supervisors

Preparations by Second Presbyterian Church Ladies Group

The Brotherhood of the Second Presbyterian church is arranging elaborate preparations for a social event with the ladies of the church planned for next Tuesday evening.

Brotherhood The Second Presbyterian Church

Annapolis Rail Crash Kills Eight on Electric Line

A head on collision between two Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railway specials near Camp Vardle just outside Annapolis Md leaves eight dead and about twenty injured. Fatalities include Baltimore residents and a New York motorman. The wreck disrupted graduation ball traffic to the Naval Academy.

Annapolis Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Electrice Railroad Naval Academy Richard Norton A. T. Schultz Baltimore Shreiber Academy Junction Zach O'Neal New York Ruth Shiughter William TH. Shiughter J. W. McDaniel George White Camp Vardle Washington Willam FE. Slaughter Miss Stlarris Philadelphia

Death on a Warship Tennessee Tragedy At Sea

Four men killed and ten injured when a boiler tube ruptured aboard the armored cruiser Tennessee off Santa Barbara as she sailed with six other Pa unit fleet vessels toward Los Angeles. Seawater and hot steam scalded crew in the engine room. Rear Admiral Sebree narrowly escaped.

Los Angeles Tennessee Santa Barbara Pauitie W. A. Weldon San Pedro George Wood Earl C. Boggs Aldoph Rethnhold Geo W. Leek Temuthis Maxfield J. Burns Walter Burns A. Carroll R. W. Watson St. Louis R. I. Rutledge G. M. Corns Fintypatrick Sebree Robertson Howard

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Proves Effective Cure

Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Georgia reports a bad instep sore healed after applying Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He used less than half of a 25 cent box and achieved a perfect cure. Sold under guarantee at Jos Hummert's drug store.

Bucklen Tom Moore Cochran Jos Hmmert

Classified Ads Preview for Five Rooms and House Rent

Too late to classify. See page seven for additional Peoples' Column advertisements. Items include a five room reap e of five rooms inquire at 69 Oak, sale of chairs, bath cabinet, two clocks, carpeta and dishes, bath ay ch 6d, and rental of a four room house at 64 Herdin St Allb with modern improvements. Inquiries directed to O, Scott at 152 North Galena Ave.

Herdin St Scott North Galena Ave

Daily Journal Delivery Rates From City Stores

The Daily Journal is distributed throughout the city at a rate of 10 cents per week. Local vendors advertise home delivery as an affordable option for residents seeking timely news across all city districts.

Daily’ Journal

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