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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1906
Page
6
The report from St Petersburg on June 18 notes the Bialystok disturbance has abated with no further bloodshed. Authorities claim control and deny bombing causes, while radicals seek to force a government overthrow through general strikes in St Petersburg and Moscow.
A French AP report details workers in a suburb demanding money, a massive Social Democrat rally in Finland, and ministers debating policy. Patrols fill streets while rail hubs stay active as unrest signals broader revolutionary sentiment amid strikes and government tension.
When digestive trouble worsens with backache and bowel liver irregularities, Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin is promoted as safe pleasant and superior to pills. Sold by druggists for 50c and 12.00 with money back if it fails.
F J Burdett, a piano tuner, places an order for services at Brown and Dollmeyer's piano shop page B80. The listing indicates tuning work arranged through the store as part of their customer services.
Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo publishes full ingredient lists for his medicines including Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription to reassure the public. A pamphlet from medical authorities endorses the components, with free book offers and details on Pierces Pleasant Pellets and a gift program for The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser.
The article describes salt production near Suitair at the Great Salt Lake. Water is pumped into settling basins, iron-rich sludge settles, then into harvesting ponds for evaporation from May to September. Salt forms a 2-3 inch crust, dug up, crushed, and winnowed at mills.
Corfu, a storied Ionian isle, changed hands from Venice to Greece after 1863. It hosted early naval clashes in 665 BC between Corinthians and islanders, while today its people speak Italian and Greek, favoring the Greek church over Roman authority.
A proverb repeating a caution to heed friends counsel but rely on one’s own judgment. The saying emphasizes balance between seeking advice and personal decision making.
A vintage medical advertisement lists numbered ailments such as neuralgia headaches dyspepsia suppressed periods whites croup rheumatism malaria catarrh and whooping cough with small pocket pellets sold by Humphrey Medical Co at corner Way and Joyce avenues and mailed for 250 each.
In Springfield on June 12 Judge Sherley overruled a motion to dismiss a test case seeking about 830000 in fees claimed by state treasurers and auditors for collecting interest on bonds. The state asserts ownership of the commissions while defendants contend no state interest exists. Briefs due June 20 and June 27. Also reported are pheasant egg consignment updates and deputy fish warden appointments announced by Governor Denen.
Julesburg Il June 18 Clark Mills Carr camp Spanish War Veterans adopt a resolution opposing a law that would award medals only to regular army veterans who served in Cuba, the Philippines and China. They urge Congress to repeal or fairly distribute medals to all volunteers and veterans. Copies sent to the president and Illinois congressmen.
Rev Harry B Gouch president of feeding college Abingdon resubmits resignation amid protest from Abington Woman's Christian Temperance Union calling for abolishing the college gym alley. The board rejects the resignation and urge reconsideration.
Warden August Wisworth reports Vermilion county issued 2,160 hunting licenses in the fiscal year ending May 81, raising $2,100 for the treasury at $1 each. The figures reflect license total and revenue from sales to hunters.
Chicago lawyer William Th Keep, once a leading figure in Chicago legal circles, shot himself in the Marquette Building amid financial distress. The tragedy underscores the era’s economic strain on prominent professionals.
While walking a trestle David Evans was knocked into the Mississippi River by a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul engine. He was dragged out by George Parks but died.
The body of a man around 20 years old was found nearby with a bullet hole in the head and another in the chest. The name Nic Sap? was found on the body. Police investigate the fatal attack and identify the deceased.
Earl Ferguson 18 son of Mrs. Ferguson of Pana was killed when he fell while alighting from a train in a June incident. Authorities report a fatal rail accident with no further details available.
An injunction targets digestive disorders linked to Dr. Caldwell's Senna laxative syrup Pep sin. The ad urges quick use for stomach and bowel trouble and offers money back if it fails with prices 50c and 1.00, sold by all druggists.
A notice states the Danny Jovrnal is delivered to any part of the city for a week.
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