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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1906
Page
6
Premier Seddon of New Zealand dies suddenly at 61 aboard a Sydney bound steamer after meeting Prime Minister Deakin. He collapsed in his cabin after a speech advocating colonial trade to Britain to bolster the navy. He whispered farewell before dying.
The senate approved a bill banning corporate money contributions to political campaigns. The act prohibits national banks and corporations under federal authority from giving money in any election for presidential and vice presidential electors, a U.S. representative, or a state legislative selection of a U.S. senator. Violators face up to 5000 dollars fine. complicit individuals face up to 1000 dollars.
Mr and Mrs Nicholas Longworth reached Plymouth aboard the American line steamer St Louis for a European holiday. They declined to discuss politics, plan a fortnight in London and visits to Germany and possibly France, with a return voyage to the United States around August 4. Both are in good health and enjoyed favorable voyage weather.
Washington June 11 The senate passed the bill for District of Columbia appropriations and approved raises for local teachers. A prohibition on political actions by corporations was included. The Indian appropriation bill saw no action. The sundry civil bill advanced with a $25000 travel expense provision for the president. The house adjourned after completing 120 of 178 pages amid a Mississippi-filled point of order.
In Boston on June 11 Ferdinand Wy Borges was found guilty on two conspiracy counts and seventy three larceny counts after a three week trial. The case also involved ex Representative William J Owen of Indiana who fled and is said to be in Switzerland connected to the Ahero Plantation company.
Ripon Wis June 11 The commencement week opened with a baccalaureate sermon by President K C Hughes. It was announced that the first educator to be pensioned under the Carnegie 10,000,000 fund are two Ripon professors Dr N B Merrill former college president and Professor C Y W Chandler of the mathematics department.
The ad urges rest for a tired stomach by using Kodol Digestive Tablets. It claims the product digests what you eat and helps the stomach recover without starvation, comparing its effect to a sick dog regaining strength.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as the cure for women’s weaknesses and cramps. It claims endorsements by medical authorities, promises free consultation, and urges readers to order through druggists or mail order with stamps. The piece also promotes The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser and Dr. Pierce’s Pills as supportive products.
A historical note traces posy rings from the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries with engraved mottoes inside bands. It cites Love's Garland (1642), examples from the South Kensington collection such as United hearts death only parts and Love and live happily, and a London Graphic anecdote about Dr John Thomas inscribing If I survive, I’ll make them five on his wife’s ring.
The article explains Salmagundi as a dish of apples onions veal or chicken and pickled herrings minced fine with oil and vinegar. It cites Halliwell-Phillipps and Bailey the Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue and seen words from Edward Fitzgerald for the Norwich coast notes.
A London flat parrot drew attention for singing hymns to souls and whistling Psalm One Hundred and Fourth. It belonged to Colonel Dennis O Kelly and was famed for its wit and self correcting whistle. Obituary notices in 1787 and later noted its public appeal despite high fees.
An editorial remark stresses success comes from giving full attention to every detail, no matter how small, and never skipping steps in the process. It highlights discipline, thoroughness, and consistent effort as keys to accomplishment.
Readable fragments mention William and J with unclear affiliations. The note hints at a legal or official matter viewing possible records or proceedings, but no decisive actions or dates are legible.
An old advertisement touts Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No 28 as a long standing remedy for nervous debility weakness and prostration from overwork. It claims 49 years of use and offers a one dollar package and a five dollar box. Sold by druggists.
Marion May Holt recalls a Virginia visit with northern travelers in 1890. Aunt Lente confronts memories as a Civil War burial site reveals a silver heart engraved with J. R. and Le K. Sept 10, 1861. Leopore Keyes learns the soldier’s name and vow, ending with a restored grave marker.
The notice extols DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as superior, noting many imitations prove its quality. It claims effectiveness for burns, scalds, chafed skin, eczema, tetter, cuts, bruises, boils and piles and urges readers to ask for DeWitt's at druggists.
The fragment suggests a person named JMRES He Vassatywo connected with the United States sub treasury at Boston for over forty years in the role of specie clerk. It presents a claim of exceptional expertise in coin handling and world standing.
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