17 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1905
Page
1
An advertisement touts Hamlin’s Wizard Oil as a modern safe cure for pain. It claims fast internal or external relief by soothing inflammation, promising quick restoration of health. Prices listed as 50 cents and 1.00 with full guarantee. offered for sale by local retailers.
A patchwork of odd facts and notices appears from a 1905 era page, highlighting superstition of composer Mascagni, world leaders’ quirks, a police anecdote, and local ads. Items include Roosevelt’s honorary membership, Edward VII at Sandringham, and a Park hisp. Miscellaneous local notices cover shoe sales, pancake flour, piano tuning, and concert instruction. The page also lists small town collector notices and railway ticket promotions.
A long dispatch from St Petersburg reports Kuropatkin’s forces retreating north after evacuating Tie Pass and abandoning southern Manchuria strongholds. Japan pursues with intent to encircle the Russian army as mobilization and supply conditions worsen.
Fragmented and garbled report details bite disputes and con man schemes amid Che Genasiatis and Severt reverse actions. Mentions Petersbure Hews, Moscow depots, and workers protests led by Gapon, with references to revolutionary committees and calls to follow orders despite religious and racial differences.
An unconfirmed report from Sir Petersburg suggests retreat by Cenoah Raurapatkh, with doubt about a major stand near the Sim river. Elsewhere, allied forces withdraw from positions, air forces retreat, stores destroyed, and there is talk of a possible Japanese loan and renewed calls for a decisive railway clash.
Washington reports Taft released his letter to John N Blair stating the administration seeks indefinite retention of the Philippines to develop prosperity and self governing capacity. The policy envisions a generation before self government, with continued U S influence and colonies as approved by future generations.
Mrs. Sarah Kellogg of Denver thanks Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for curing a years long tumor after trying various remedies. Kellogg credits the treatment with restoring health and asks for publication to encourage other women to seek the remedy. The letter promotes Pinkham’s product and urges against unproven medicines.
A New York Times reminiscence quotes Colonel Frank Toard discussing reporting difficulties with songs and complex sentences. It cites a remark by Judge James Fitzgerald from the Schoenbule Arebug case claiming a 48 year prison labor line as the longest spoken. The piece also includes letters and ads from the era.
Mrs Henry Bolin speaking at a federation event urges Illinois forestry laws. The federation proposes three bills including university forestry chair, state forestry commission, and purchase of a forest tract in Oxle county. Address warns deforestation harms climate, agriculture, and human welfare across continents.
Remains of De Oliver Maunsell longtime west coast educator and clergyman were brought from Kansas City to Bloomington for burial. He led Illinois Wesleyan University as president from 1880s, taught at Mount Morris and Rock River seminary, and influenced regional education for fifty years. Also notes a court case, pipe ban in Peoria County, and local reports on vertical writing in Edgar County schools.
A local drugstore promotes Rexall Mucu-Tone as a trusted catarrh remedy with a strong guarantee. The ad boasts manufacturing care, cites customer testimonials, and urges trial with refunds if unsatisfied. It warns rivals’ cures cannot be endorsed and notes price points of 50 and 89 cents per bottle.
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