Bugicide Choice Advises Safe Pest Control
A dated notice urges choosing from a list of bugicides while offering to diagnose needs by phone. It promises reliable products and prescribes the proper chemical per caller’s case.
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
5
A dated notice urges choosing from a list of bugicides while offering to diagnose needs by phone. It promises reliable products and prescribes the proper chemical per caller’s case.
Judge Wood rules that articles from Miner's Magazine are admitted as evidence in the Haywood trial. The pieces depict Western Federation of Miners animus during the commission of crimes confessed by Orchard, with the reading conducted by Senator Borah. The morning session focused on the magazine excerpts, mainly about attacks on former Governor Stuenenberg. Borah says the state may close its case tomorrow.
Secretary Taft left Kansas City this morning and travels to Ottawa where he is scheduled to speak at the Chautauqua assembly this afternoon. On the way, he visited Dr Legal for a throat treatment described as simple, with Taft feeling well and in good spirits.
The Baltimore and Ohio southwest passenger train leaving St. Louis was split by a rock in a tunnel near Mitchell Indiana. Seven teen persons reported injured four seriously.
Brief reports from Narbonne in southern France state troops opened fire on mobs, killing three people and wounding about a hundred soldiers and civilians, including several women. The Associated Press report notes ongoing bloody clashes between troops and rioters.
The body of Midshipman Henry Clay Murfin Jr of Jackson Ohio, last of the missing crew from the Minnesota launch accident, was recovered in Hampton Roads today. The report from Norfolk details the discovery by authorities and confirms his identity.
At his Princeton home, former President Cleveland is described as much improved after prior illness. The Associated Press notes the update comes from the residence where he has been under care.
Frank E. Woller, clerk of municipal and district courts in Milwaukee, has been found to be short twenty thousand dollars in his accounts. The shortage was reported on June 20 by Associated Press.
Washington June 20 The Newport News Shipbuilding company and the Fore River Shipbuilding company of Quincy Massachusetts were the successful bidders today for the building of the big twenty thousand ton battleships.
The Associated Press reports that a telegraph strike threat is off as an adjustment is reached. Grievances will be submitted to a board of arbitration for settlement.
Associated Press report from Chisago notes fair and warmer conditions expected tonight and Friday. The sunrise and sunset times are listed among stray weather hints and a casual line about straw hats appears in the column.
Freeport clerks begin six month duty weighing all mail originating at the office, classifying by first through fourth class, sample copies, and penalties. Weighing extends through January, aims to inform future postal rates and cover holiday rush, with envelopes costs rising under new contract and a general rule allowing any special delivery stamp after July first.
A note states that any letter with a marking upon it can receive just as fast service as a special delivery stamp, implying markings may expedite processing and delivery.
The Stephenson County Farmers' Picnic association holds its annual picnic at Damascus with Col. F C Lowden delivering an address. Attendees include farmers from across the county and Freeport visitors. Speakers include Prof. Cyrus Grove and Prof. H C Allman. State's Attorney Burrell misses due to court duties. Plentiful weather supports large crowds and planned entertainment.
Ellsworth Leggett and Miles Mary Gray, both of this city, united in marriage at 10 o'clock today at the First Presbyterian church parsonage. Rev. H. S. Moore officiated with attendants Fred Young and Adeline Gray. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gray, was born in Freeport and has lived here. the groom is a Maryland native who has spent most of his life in Freeport. The couple have not chosen a home yet. Also noted: a new call carriage arrived from Falls Manufacturing Co. of Sterling, shown by company representatives. Lightning caused havoc on Edward DeGunther’s report near Davis. two horses were killed and a hired man was stunned. Charles H. Gregory aims to file $15,000 bonds for an electric franchise today. health may affect his ability to attend.
A young man from the Third ward was arrested and morning fined $5.03 by Magistrate Heatley for disorderly conduct last evening in the Third Ward park. The fellow's companion is being sought and will face a similar fine if found.
The L N T club of the M C A postpones this week’s gathering until Tuesday next week.
Closing board of trade quotes list Sept wheat at 434, Sept corn 434, Sept oats zh, Sept pork 11.33, Sept ribs 5.01, Sept lard 0.05. Union stock yards prices show cattle 300 head steady, hogs 1000 steady with light 6.10 to 8.33 and heavy 5.00 to 6.27, sheep 9,000 strong around 4.90 to 4.30.
The Northern Illinois Young People's Christian Union of United Brethren plans a three day convention in Freeport from June 24 to 27. About seventy five delegates are expected with Alderman T. Pratt delivering the welcome and P. N. Munch as president.
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