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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1906

Page

2

Railroads Stocked With Coal Amid Anticipated Strike

The Black Diamond notes Western coal markets run hot as bituminous stocks swell in Chicago and major rails stockpile before a possible April first mine suspension. Miners may stay at work while operators and union negotiators seek a fresh conference. the outlook hinges on strike length, with Western stocks high and eastern prices pressured.

Black Diamond Chicago West Northwest John Mitchell Indianapolis Scranton al Bad

Bible quotes fuel eight hour strike in Methodist book trade

Striking printers use biblical passages to attack Methodist Book Concern and urge shorter days, distributing a pamphlet by Typographical Union No 6 of New York. Chicago ministers and union locals plan widespread distribution amid alleged clashes with advertising, publications, and support for liquor-related material.

Chicago Record-Herald Typographical Union ‘No. 6 New York Methodist Concern Methodist Book Concern New York Company Christian Advocate Bernard Shaw Wright Typographical Union No. 16

Market notes on storage and demand amid severe weather

The report notes uncertain regional decisions and possible production changes as suspension looms. Western markets show limited impact from suspension, while some extra tonnage is stored. Retail demand in the past month rose due to severe weather, depleting retailer stocks and accelerating March stock reductions.

Minane Corm Tion

Ely's Dream Balm restores senses with direct nasal relief

The ad proclaims Ely's Dream Balm restores taste and smell impaired by catarrh after NASA involvement. It claims immediate healing when applied to air passages and urges purchase from druggists or by mail from Ely Bros. for 50 cents.

NASA Ely Ely Bros Warren Street New York

Delinquent special taxes due by March 80 1906 notice

All property owners owing special taxes must pay by March 80 1906 before books are turned over delinquent. Griffin, special tax collector, BF. E. Divrmar.

BF. E. Divrmar Griffin

Self-contained gasoline electric car seen ending steam rail era

Bloomington based interview with W R Everett outlines a self-contained gas and electric car as the future of interurban travel. He predicts steam locomotives reach development limits, engines of 1600 horsepower, and trains pulled by electric gasoline power, with 200 to 300 mile ranges and substantial operating cost savings. Everett describes testing on the Alton line and argues trolley systems should diverge from steam lines to cooperate, noting the self-contained car’s potential to render steam and trolley competition obsolete.

W. R. Everett Bloomington Everett Chicago St.Louis Alton

Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup

A vintage advertisement touts Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar as the original laxative cough syrup for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It claims the remedy cleanses bowels and mucous membranes tastes good and is harmless and widely sold by druggists.

Kennedy

Local Music Shop Offers Sheet Music At Headquarters

A city music seller promotes its up to date complete stack of sheet music. Dealers can buy from the headquarters. The notice directs callers to a side entrance at 1468 and mentions disposing old stock when it reaches a chestnut area.

Annual Gymnasium Exhibit and Spiritual Themes

A fragmentary notice from Lexington outlines a 0.6 A April 2 event on hate, need for preparation, and relations with spiritual natures. It mentions an annual gymnasium display on April 28 including practice and a focus on manhood skills.

Grand Opera House Schedule Aired In Late April

The Grand Opera House lists a run beginning with The Wayward Daughter on April 18 and The Little Homestead on April 19. April 20 features Tyman Howe's Loying Pictures, followed by Bullivin and Company on April 27 and His Father's Sif on an April 98 or similar date.

Grand Opera House Little Homestead Tyman Howe Loying Pictures John Ty Bullivin and Company

Better Than Spanking Home Cure for Bed Wetting

A home treatment offered by Mrs. M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana claims spankings do not cure bed wetting and urges mothers to write for her free method. She notes there is a constitutional cause and asks no money, advising mothers not to blame the child and to seek guidance for troubled children.

M. ‘Summers Box 405 Notre Dame Ind

Hat Styles and Menswear Offerings for Sale

An old newspaper ad promotes a range of hats from $2 to $3,509 for premium headwear, plus ties shirts collars and cuffs. It highlights young men’s suits in Burlington Grays, single or double breasted, with prices from $15 to $20, urging readers to see the latest fashions.

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