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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1906
Page
6
In a fragmented note the reader is told tickets for a tour are on sale at greatly reduced rates. Mentions standard, sleeping oats, and references to Brae Realizing Chale Cats and The Beat of Every. Lacks clear dates or venues.
A fragmented timeline lists births and deaths of famous figures such as Henry II, Rene Descartes, John Donne, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Charlotte Bronte, alongside events like the Peace of Utrecht, the Port of Boston closure, and the Eiffel Tower opening. It cites dates from 1494 to 1905, with numerous mentions of wars, treaties, and cultural milestones.
Jake Moore of Atlanta Georgia reports a 20 year battle with indigestion ending in one day after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. Ad claims the product digests foods and relieves sour stomach gas belching and related symptoms. Sold by all druggists.
Dr Albert Atkins reports on upcoming weather shifts with a warm Pacific coast wave and rising temps across the central valleys and eastern states. Showers increase in early April, especially Ohio valley and cotton belt, with rainfall above normal in April in some regions and cooler conditions elsewhere. Public interest in 1906 1907 crop forecasts grows as forecasts gain credibility.
John L. Sullivan warns eastern boxing rovers that if states east do not ease restrictions the sport will move to Nevada and California. He cites miners in Nevada ready to pay for shows, notes upcoming bouts in Goldfield with Jimmy Gardner and Honey Mellody, and argues for preserving big heavyweight contests and athletic spirit.
Chicago article notes La Salle Theatre will present The Umpire again on April 6 for the 200th performance. A souvenir will be given to each woman attendee, following earlier successful keepsakes. The piece remains a popular musical comedy with no rehearsal setup needed.
The advertisement extols Dr. R V Pierce and his Golden Medical Discovery as a safe non alcoholic remedy for stomach indigestion biliousness and liver issues. It claims long trial based value native roots and assures no secret patent medicine. Also promotes Pleasant Pellets for liver stomach and bowels with sugar coating and easy dosage.
John Mitchell, born February 4 1869 in Braidwood Illinois, rose from miner and Knights of Labor organizer to president of the United Mine Workers of America serving since 1899. He helped found and lead labor bodies including the AFL and the National Civic Federation, with a long record as organizer and public figure.
Miss Alice Steworther of Warren hosted by Miss Matild ttss in March. Miss Gertrude Overstreet arrived from Rockford. Hubley visited Warren. Miss Mabel Mease returned to Cherokee after visiting Mrs. Belle Waite. Mrs Walty and Miss May Rookey of Nora visited Mrs Matilda Buss. M T Dodds came from Freeport. Mrs I S Grotzer moves to Freeport soon after surprise gift. Egg social at Methodist church well attended. Anna Schrade attended Freeport Woman's club. A C Kennedy visited from Freeport. J W Hurley from Warren.
The report to Governor Deneen by the Illinois state reformatory board covers Pontiac parolees from July 1, 1901, to January 31, 1906. Of 780 paroled to Chicago, 583 never rearrested, 43 arrested on suspicion but released, totaling 626 never found among law breakers. Forty-five violated parole. 24 were reparoled. Further history of inmates paroled to Chicago will be disclosed.
A New York suit against Lloyd Brice by Raoul Maillard over labor law rights marks a rare instance of a claimant exercising labor protections after being brought from France to work as a driver. Washington master plumbers announce open shops and sever ties with journeymen unions amid prior lockouts. Pennsylvania Railroads boosts wages by about ten percent for conductors baggagemen brakemen engineers and firemen. Cuba’s President Palma vetoes a law banning foreign workers in ports during strikes. Frank Duffy cites 1 759 local carpenters unions with 161 217 members across US Canada Puerto Rico and Hawaii. Boston’s Central Labor Union votes to stay out of politics and denounces political influence in unions.
Notice: City ordinance licenses automobiles, assigns numbers by City Clerk, and sets a $2 annual fee. Speed limit limited to eight miles per hour within city streets and bridges. Noncompliant owners face prosecution if not licensed by April 5, 1906. speed violations prosecuted immediately. J. J. Sweeney, Chief of Police.
The Comforting circle of King's Daughters meets Monday at 2 30 with Mrs W B Silver followed by sewing. The Amity society holds regular business and tea Tuesday at 8 at Mrs Oscar Dorman's home. The Maccabees host a card party Monday at their hall over the State bank with a 2 o clock prompt start and 2 80 cards. the public is invited.
Josie Ryn, who underwent surgery at St. Francis hospital, has returned home.
An old advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a pleasant cathartic that evacuates the bowels and clears the head throat and bronchial passages. It promises relief from coughs colds croup whooping cough and related ailments and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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