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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1906
Page
7
Information about half-rate fares for children and stop-overs in the west and northwest is provided. Tickets are available through train service offices. For rates and travel details contact F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago or visit a ticket agent.
Fragmentary item questions kindness of a father figure and a person who asked for a band, with phrases like Kind to Her and is your father. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events or names to verify.
A garbled historic note records a brief exchange about blue points and shells, with a passerby asking Walter about the blue points and another man preparing to complete an order. The fragment reflects casual urban chatter of the period.
A Kansas City report claims Daubson is labeled an artist for his convincing sales tactics. The piece notes critics see him as a skillful swindler who easily persuades people to purchase his wares.
Hon. Jake Moore of Atlanta says twenty years of indigestion vanished in one day after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. The ad claims Kodol digests food and relieves sour stomach gas belching and related discomfort. Sold by all druggists.
A convalescent patient should not sit up late and visitors should be excluded after evening care. The text urges early retirement and physician directed sleep aids such as hot milk. It notes a royal dairy example and frames production as a commercial enterprise.
In Danville a legal quirk centers on a bantam hen that wandered onto Charles McDaniels' yard and laid eggs. Tate of Batestown killed a strange bantam, leading McDaniels to sue. Judge Hall could not resolve the ownership mystery, but Tate faced grand jury bonds and later a warrant over alleged unlawful keeping of a red bird.
In Xenia Ohio March 80 a farmer Henry Baker attacked Dr T A Johnson in a crowded physician's office over a pension dispute. Passersby separated them as Baker, bleeding and enraged, tried to wash his face and nearly killed himself with a razor in custody. The incident links to a separate case in Chicago where Col Freeman Connor died of heart disease after a wedding gathering.
All soda fountain owners in Decatur raise ice cream sodas and all 5 cent dishes to 10 cents due to a poor ice crop this winter and limited supply from ice companies.
Edwardsville March 30 Lawrence B Stringer of Lincoln Democratic nominee for governor two years ago will not seek the United States Senate seat this primary. Stringer sent a letter from San Antonio Texas to C Boeschernstein chairman of the state committee confirming his decision.
For a second time in five years a fire of mysterious origin destroyed the residence and estate of Mrs. Mary Adamson at Dewey Station near this city. Loss estimated at about $15,000. Fire authorities investigate possible causes.
In Rockford HL on March 80 Carl Meyers age 12 of Pecatontean dies from trichina poisoning. His mother Mrs Meyers and his 15 year old sister are also affected by the same illness.
The ad touts Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as the Original Laxative Cough Syrup that clears the mucous membranes and moves the bowels to treat coughs from colds, croup, and whooping cough. It claims broad availability at druggists and a pleasant taste.
A local courier named Danny Jourwsr delivers ice to parts of the city weekly, extending service to residents with limited access. The program runs over eight weeks, aiming to ensure steady cold supplies during warmer days.
The article extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe scientific remedy for uterine related symptoms. It claims it strengthens the whole system, calms nervous exhaustion, and relieves distressing pains while improving sleep and mood, backed by testimonials of relief.
A New York Press piece humorously extols railroad presidents like Underwood Baer Daniels Lambert and Cassatt as fearless in motion. It praises their insistence on remaining in trains and their practical experience while mocking riders who attempt to leap or struggle with moving cars.
A Chicago Daily News critique portrays California grape pickers as picturesque blending dash of Indian, Spanish and old Mexican blood. It praises dark hair, flashing eyes, courtesy and intellect, suggesting mere clothes and setting would elevate the scene to remarkable status.
A gathering of several thousand women of Russian origin at Grand Central listened to Nicholas Tehaighkowsky, a Russian revolutionary. Letters of regret were read, including one from Mark Twain praising the Russian revolution and condemning autocratic rule as a burden on the people.
In Ironwood Wisconsin a hoisting accident at the Ottawa mine near Burley killed two miners and injured four others. Workers demanded suspension of work until bodies were recovered but were refused causing agitation and a brief idle period of about an hour. Bodies lie about twenty feet below in water as recovery efforts continue.
Ta Green general manager of the People's street railway rides a car on the Miami River temporary bridge when he leans to look ahead and is struck by a post, knocked into the river and drowned. He was about 40 years old. Police from Cleveland Seattle Monre Boston seek Gust Winkleman for forging a $90 check and want him sent to related authorities. An early Senate vote on the railroad rate bill is not considered probable according to statements to the president from senators including Cullom and Dillingham.
In complete returns from most counties in Arkansas 75 county Democratic primary Senator Berry leads Governor Jefferson Davis by about 2000 votes in the race for the United States senatorship.
Washington March 30 strong representations have been made to the president and Secretary Bonaparte in favor of naming the proposed treaty ship Delaware instead of Constitution.
A blaze at the McNinley apartment building at fifty ninth and Tarsted streets in Chicago caused $150000 in losses and left twenty seven families homeless. The fire also involved Marcel 80.Pire, with reports noting extensive destruction to the structure and its contents.
The Ohio state senate passed a measure allowing amateur baseball to be played on Sundays. The legislature plans to adjourn next Monday amid discussion of radical legislation. Immigrants arriving in New York surpass 11 000 as Mrs Roosevelt sails with her children on a West Indies cruise.
An old ad touts Ken nedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a pleasant cathartic that clears the head loosens phlegm and strengthens bronchial tubes. It claims relief from coughs colds croup and whooping cough and notes it is sold by all druggists.
Freeport borrowers can obtain loans on improved real estate with amounts up to 200 dollars at current rates. Terms offered by Taylor & Frick.
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