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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1906

Page

3

Famine Sermon on Zarephath and Duty to Ministers

In a March 11 address, the speaker likens Elijah and the widow of Zarephath to lessons on famine and divine care, urging reverence for ministers, personal faith, and aiding others. he warns of moral famine within and stresses near-constant reliance on God while urging readiness to work and share.

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Sleeve button waste questioned in Kansas City Journal

The Kansas City Journal quotes Nsomer Hoch railing against sleeve buttons on men’s coats. He estimates about 600,000 Kansas men wear coats with an average of two sleeve buttons, totaling 1.2 million buttons. At 20 cents per dozen, the cost runs to roughly 80,000 dollars, deemed a needless extravagance.

Plien Nsomer Hoch Kansas Earth Kansas City Journal

How Thebaw Learned Engiash

Thebaw learned English in Rangun at a mission school after his father’s apparent approval. The king tested the idea by asking for a son about fifteen, and the prime minister confirmed many such youths existed, remarking a lord of white elephants learned English.

Thebaw Rangun White Elephants

Dr Bell builds four-sided kite powered lifter

Dr Alexander Graham Bell is credited with constructing a kite made of four interconnected four sided kites that, with wind, could lift a 165 pound man. The kite itself weighs 61 pounds and carries 62 potards of rope, totaling 227 pounds load excluding its own weight. Bell could gain unique fame if he also solves serial navigation.

Alexander, Graham, Bell Bell

Witty Yonkers Crowd Keeps Hearing Fee Promise

A Yonkers Statesman quote notes a lecturer remark about money and a crowd in a hall. A voice from the back recalls they each contributed 50 cents to attend, highlighting humor and collective stinginess.

Yonkers Statesman

Purine Fight Sparked by Accidental Rampage on Loco

A man described as Charles Graeneher, employed at the Amionony Steel foundry, leapt aboard a moving locomotive, fought the crew, and caused the engine to derail, tearing through the works. He was subdued, then arrested after a struggle with police and a bystander. Reports also note pardons denied for Cook County murder and larceny cases, a burglary spree ending with arrests and suspensions, a bulldog thefts case, and a suicide in Chicago by a young man seeking relief from illness.

St. Touts Warel Charles Graeneher Tle Pliant Amionony Steel Foundry Springfield Cook County Jesse Rogers John Conti Henry C. Dunker Edward Pe ‘Blick Joseph Wundrach Margaret Blue Minnie Miller Obn Nolan Allo Chiou Lukasa Dido Danville Young

Women Seek Mayor Action After Prayer Service

More than 800 prominent women attended a prayer service urging Mayor Allen Be Wilson to act on law and order. After prayers, resolutions demanded the city’s men compel the mayor to act, sparking debate over the tactic amid plans for further meetings by various women’s organizations.

Allen Be Wolson Vreastoraniy Bethay Peorkiy

Decat Petition In Bankrupt Case Involves Dry Goods Stock

A Decatur petition filed by three New York creditors against Williams Dives compnay seeks bankruptcy relief over a SEh5,000 stock of dry goods. The filing mentions no asset statement and lists liabilities, with the case publicly noted.

Decat Minath T New York Williams Dives Compmay Lijis Cane Decatur Frog Montie de Histrust Fir Centrale

Watchful Judge Sentences Three for Life in County Court

In Dundee County, Auditor Willis presided as McCauley, Downers Grove resident Partel Afecaatley and Joseph Rager of Chicago faced life imprisonment for the murder of Otte Ko Lotz, a Black shop owner. The case involved a wife and Ringsi linked to the crime.

Wheaton Maren Partel AfeCaatley Downer'’s Jaseph Rager Chicauga Audge Willis Couth McCauley Nure Ringsi Otte Ko Lotz

Peoria Leaders Form Association to Prevent Wastes

Prominent Peoria taxpayers and the school superintendent plan an incorporation to oppose future waste of public funds. Affected by the move are local costs and governance concerns as community leaders seek accountability.

Peoria March

DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve Cure Ad From Chicago

An advertisement claims BE. C. DeWitt & Co. of Chicago makes the original Witch Hazel Salve for piles. It warns against counterfeit versions and urges purchase from any drugstore.

Ae Marquette Marquette Ewileboertoli Marquette Cement Mfg. CO Chicago BE. C. DeWitt & Co DeWitt

Oil-Perfection 8c Listed by Rees or Stephenson

A brief catalog note cites best oil named Oil-Perfection 8c, with attribution to Rees or Stephenson of St. I Sdbfewit. The entry records a product reference and possible supplier names without further details.

Per Rees Gheetis Stephenson St. I

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