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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1908
Page
7
A government sourced guide argues farm sewerage must protect wells and soil. It warns cesspools and outhouses pollute water and promote disease, then details intermittent surface irrigation and flush-tank disposal as practical solutions with soil considerations and maintenance notes.
A vintage remedy marketed for coughs croup hoarseness and whooping cough offers gentle laxative action. Sold by H J Moogk and C P Guenther with a guaranteed relief claim.
The London Express notes that both the ancient Briton and the peaceful policeman reveal a striking common trait. The Briton wore woad blue, while the policeman sports a uniform dyed in woad toned cloth, highlighting a visual parallel between combat and peace.
An advertisement claims an operation for piles will not be needed with ManZan Pile Remedy. It guarantees relief and lists a price of 50 cents. The ad credits H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guener as sellers.
The Modern Woodmen of America head camp in Peoria Illinois adjourned after a long session approving a rise in per capita tax to 1.20 and nearly doubling officer salaries headed by Head Consul at 10 000 and Head Clerk at 7500 with directors 6000 and per diem changes. The plan includes a proposed twelve monthly beneficiary assessments and cautions over future rate revisions to avert losses.
Noted writer and journalist Julian Hawthorne born in Boston on June 22 1846. Son of Nathaniel Hawthorne, spent much of youth in Europe, studied engineering, then pursued journalism and fiction worldwide. Also mentions kidney remedy ad inserted in the same text.
Mayor Dittmar of Freeport Editor Potfenberger of the Bulletin and Chas Franz of Freeport visited the city in conference with local Democrats to promote Douglas Pattison of Freeport as a gubernatorial candidate. The visitors are touring Thirteenth district counties and express optimism about Pattison’s nomination. The Daily Journal charges 10 cents weekly for home delivery.
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Mrs. Frank Voight of Freeport credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing years of kidney trouble. She describes back pains dizziness and fatigue easing within days after starting the remedy obtained at Emmett's drug store. The ad notes 50 cent price and Foster Milburn Co. as sole US agents.
A Freeport fireworks program lists numerous 1908 style effects including nine inch aerial maroons, diamond stars, jeweled mines, Japanese novelty shells, rocket salvos, a Niagara Falls illusion, aerial saucissions, and the Battle of Flowers. The showcase features colored lights, meteoric showers, rotating columns, and a 30 foot Merry Widow fan with dazzling diamond dust.
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