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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1906
Page
1
An advertisement claims Pax tine Toilet Antiseptic is highly germicidal and cleansing for feminine ailments. It promises healing and economy and offers a full refund if customers disagree, noting its effectiveness in hot douches.
The United Evangelical Church conference opens Thursday March 22 in Trinity with Bishop Hell presiding. Junior preacher examinations run March 20 to 21, with a missionary rally and church extension meeting scheduled. A jubilee celebration honors Rev. Rudolph Dubs and Rev. Finkbeiner leads the city evangelization address.
The United Evangelical church holds services starting Thursday March 2 with Rev B E Yeakel of Shannon in charge. Prominent preachers J F Van Evera G A Walter and Co H Stephan are slated to speak each evening as the conference discusses upcoming Cedar Rapids plans and the general conference bishop selections. The song service begins at 7 30 PM and will be held across the various sessions.
Reports say Bishop Hartzler may decline re election due to poor health, prompting a movement to back former bishop Rev Rudolph Dubs who has broad conference support. The conference opens with litany of events including congregational singing by Trinity church chorus and male quartet, plus lectures by Rev Woodring and Bishop Hell.
Taylor & Friok advertise money to loan on improved real estate in Freeport in sums of 500 dollars or more at current rates.
New York women imitate Paris chic in spring headwear and dress. Hats range from large brims to turban styles, often with flowers, velvet crowns, and ribbons. The Eton coat and shirtwaist remain essential. outfits emphasize fit, simple accessories, and tasteful color accents for outdoor shows and church wear.
Sam Kendall of Phillipsburg Kan touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a quick cure for burns boils sores and a range of skin ailments. The ad claims in store at Joseph Emmert’s drug store for 25 cents with guaranteed results.
The advertisement touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as a safeguard against headache constipation and liver troubles. It advises keeping a vial at home and taking a dose at bedtime when cleansing is needed. The pills are claimed not to gripe and are sold by all druggists.
Taxpayers are asked to call ahead to pay taxes. The note says the office is behind First National Bank and signed by F. W. Buuts, Voraaior, B-Rd2w. The message emphasizes dwindling time to complete payments.
The Staver and Co clearing sale features a wide selection of shoes in all sizes and widths. Customers can find bargains on a full stock of footwear and be fitted for comfort and price.
Property owners with outstanding special taxes must pay by March 80 1906 to avoid delinquency. F B DivrMarn Griffin serves as special tax collector and notes books will be turned over if unpaid.
Joe Fifers dancing school social at Lexington Hall scheduled for Wednesday March 14 from 8 to 9.46 PM. Community attendees invited to join the informal event with music and dancing.
A vintage advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal remedy for female troubles. It cites backache, headaches, irregular or painful periods, and blues, claiming long standing efficacy and urging letters to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Mass for advice and testimonials from users like Mrs Holmes and Mrs Cottely.
Committeemen arranging a grand Democratic ball secured the Masonic temple for the event. They engaged the check room and quarters for card games. Another meeting is set for Monday evening.
Mrs Louise Frank sold her farm to John Schneider for 9350 dollars. Frank Brown disposed of his farm to August Boedecker for 18855 dollars.
Postmaster Barri D Atkins notes remaining letters including Miss Kate Gopperas Miss Edith Fisher Miss Katie Dahlenn Mrs D AL Smith Mrs Wern Jones Mrs Chas Watts and Mr Arthur Berkley Joe Connelly Thos Fahey Grace Kilnley Claude Keck Geo W Allen O Lilley G Miles J Miller Harry Morin N Neubert W Owens Glenn Parriott Henry Stakenberg Chnarmie Smith Harry. Signify if listed.
One week sheet music priced at 6 cents and latest popular tunes at 15 cents. Allington's Music Store lists affordable music selections amid a brisk sales moment for shoppers seeking new songs and popular melodies.
For the next 20 days the store offers ladies and children's rubbers at 15c per pair, toys and games at half price, wallpaper at about half price, and many other lines of goods to be sold out at greatly reduced prices. 8-Tdwilw Ritey & WHEAT.
Tomorrow Saturday March 10 1908 readers can buy popular music sheets at Albertson and Sthme 78 Galena Street. Prices are 10 and 19 cents per copy for one day only.
Do not miss Staver & Co.’s Clearing Sale featuring the biggest kinds of bar gains in shoes and related footwear offerings. Customers are urged to act quickly to take advantage of substantial savings across a wide range of styles and sizes.
March events include Joe Fifer dancing school at Lexington hall on March 1, a March 14 University Extension lecture by Dr Willett in First Presbyterian church lecture room, a March 16 Dawson school and social at Blust's hall, a soda social by W BR CO at G A RB, and a March 17 card party at Masonic temple with St Patrick's Day events at St Mary's hall. April notes cover a Dawson dance on April 16, a card party at Masonic hall for Division 200 of the LA to BO In HW, the 14th annual ball and card party of the B of LA at Lexington hall, an Amity society party at Masonic temple, and a Go Home Early dance.
A brief item notes a March 18 gathering at the Y M C A in Elgin with EK M and Oobh listed among attendees.
Tyth Grand Opera House presents a series of vaudeville and feature attractions from March 12 to April 28 including The Tie That Binds, When We Were Twenty One, Al H Wilson, Buster Brown, The Wayward Daughter, Lyman Howe's Moving Pictures and His Father's Sin with dates and sequences across March and April.
Monroe papers preview a basketball match next Wednesday evening between Freeport YMC A and Monroe Company H. The article details anticipated plays and team expectations, highlighting local sports interest and the coming event at the arena.
The Martha Washington Thimble Club will hold an important business meeting in K. of G. hall on Tuesday afternoon.
Well Worth Trying, W H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont recommends Dr King's New Life Pills as the best thing after a pension. He says they keep his family in splendid health and provide quick relief for headache constipation and biliousness. 25c guaranteed at Joseph Hemert's drug store.
A delegation from Dubuque Knights of Columbus and friends will travel to Freeport on March 17 to attend a dancing party hosted by the Freeport council.
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