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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
7
Mr E W Goodloe of 107 St Louis St Dallas says the pills relieve malaria and biliousness without grinding or griping. He notes the product’s effectiveness and mentions a price of 2 65 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
Consumers who desire artificial ice from Franz Bros are requested to telephone George or J Franz, or the undersigned A. F. Balulus.
Y P C U convention in session at U B Church elected F N Munch as president and a slate of officers for the coming year. The afternoon focused on finance in the forward movement with papers by Rev F L Fletcher and Mrs M B Leach, plus a junior graduation exercise at Freeport church.
Governor Deneen signed a firemen pension bill granting retirement on half pay to city firefighters with twenty two years of service in towns over five thousand. For funding if the pension exceeds available funds it will be prorated. Smaller cities form a trustees board using fire insurance tax and license revenues with one percent from liquor licenses. The law begins July 1 and makes Freeport firemen eligible.
Sheriff Jones of Darlington Wisconsin brought back a young man from Winslow who is wanted on a series charge. The case involves a guardian brother blocking a marriage between the couple despite the girl’s wish to marry and the young man’s stated intent to do right amid Wisconsin’s peculiar laws.
Mrs. L. L. Rosa of the Klast building is afflicted with blood poisoning in the right arm. She suffered a cut on a broken glass washboard five years ago and repeated infections have followed, culminating in the current illness.
C V Pepper recalls illness with throat hemorrhages and failing doctors. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for instant relief. coughing ceased, bleeding diminished, and he returned to work in three weeks. Effective for coughs and colds. 50 cents and 1.00 at Joseph Emmert’s drug store. Trial bottle free.
Edwin Rotzler resumes violin instruction at 161 Elk Street. Limited number of pupils accepted. Phone number blue 690. Galdin.
The renowned clairvoyant Madam Brunswick will stay three more days at her Chicago Street venue. Appointments are available by calling No 30 Chicago Street.
Town Clerk Michael Steffen announces a regular meeting of the town board Tuesday evening July 2 at 7 30 p m to audit bills. Citizens with bills against the town should present them at the Rice Building office promptly.
Freeport defeated Oshkosh 4 to 2 in a tight game as the Canners pulled away after a 2–2 deadlock in the fourth. Key moments included a double steal and a misplayed ball that helped Freeport score in the fourth. Umpire Cochems was praised for solid calls aside from one seventh inning dispute.
Freeport awaited pitcher and outfielder Disch from Marshalltown Town League as talks with Osnners progressed. He has left Marshalltown, may join the Canners, and could see action in today’s game, likely in the outfield or pitching. He has batted well this season and is available as a free agent.
In a Twilight League game played yesterday evening Embury defeated St. John's churches 4 to 3. The article also notes standings for several clubs including First M. Eu. and other teams with varied records and mentions multiple minor league results from Wisconsin games on June 26.
The Stephenson street car line section from Green to West street has been repaired with welded rails, creating a continuous rail and making it one of the easiest riding portions of the system.
Notice to subscribers advises readers leaving the city for the summer to forward a mailing address to the Journal office. Addresses can be updated freely by phone, and papers will be forwarded to keep up with home happenings during vacations.
Lang Woo, a Springfield laundryman, had both feet amputated after an interurban wreck and sent the feet to his homeland in China to honor a centuries old custom. Undertakers in Lincoln embalmed the feet for the voyage, with the natural feet to arrive in time to prevent the wrath of his people. The feet travel via Hannibal to China, reflecting the practice of returning severed parts to the homeland.
The article recalls a maimed Chinese man ready to return home after arrangements with undertakers. His plans failed and he stayed an extra day in Springfield, while his body parts were sent by express, hoping to arrive as he does. Springfield’s Chinese population is noted as never having seen a Celestial die there.
Readers learn of a cure claiming to eradicate catarrh as a constitutional disease. Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as a internal remedy affecting blood and mucous surfaces with a $100 reward for any failing case. Testimonials are promised and product details provided by F J Cheney & Co of Toledo.
Home treatment offers announced for residents with six to twenty four day options. Name Mrs Shattrek guiding at the Wilcoxon Building with details to be provided by request.
A letter from Geo H Parris of Cedar Grove Maine credits Electric Bitters with curing him after kidney trouble and stomach issues. He reports relief after one bottle and complete cure after three, praising the remedy as best for stomach liver and kidney troubles. Joseph Emmert, druggist, sells it at 60 cents.
Judge Grogseup notes socialism unknown to founders due to land grants. He claims workers in Burchard subdivision have bought homes, paid from wages, and are content with private ownership, highlighting factory and utility employees as examples. Phone contact for E L Burchard given.
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