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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1906

Page

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Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad 1

An 1890s style testimonial urging women to use Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to treat female complaints and restore health. Includes personal anecdotes from Miss F Orser and Miss Pearl Ackers about relief from backache irregular menses and nervous symptoms.

Miss F. Orser Warrenton Street Boston Lydia E. Pinkham Miss Pearl Ackers North Summer Street Nashville Tenn Mrs. Pinkham Lydia E Pinkham

Guardianships and estates heard in county court

The county court records show multiple guardianships and estates under review. Orders include approval of bonds, letters issued, inventories recorded, wills proven or probated, petitions heard set for May 7, and guardianship settlements among parties Doyle Knox Walkey Weigand Oppold Gunderson Bike Johnson Place Foll Niemeier Buss Saxby.

Fred Boedeker Doyle Et al Sarah Peter Doyle Ellen Doyle Wm. Doyle John C. Knox David Walkey Paul Weigand Sebastian Oppold Lizzie Gunderson Maria D. Bike A. M. Johnson Henry Boeke Joseph J. Place Alfred F. Foll Frederick Niemeier Isaac Buss John G. Saxby

Alfalfa Growth Promoted by Illinois Bacteria

Agricultural Experiment Station issues bulletin urging Illinois farmers to plant alfalfa on inoculated soils and use nitrogen from air via bacteria. It notes failures due to absence of alfalfa bacteria, recommends inoculation, lime, bone meal, and occasional nitrogen fertilizer for profitable yields.

Illinois University of Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station Ilinois Agricultural Press Central States Inois University Urbana

Chicago Chronicle’s Front Page Boom Shapes City Paper

The Chicago Chronicle presents itself as a leading lakefront paper with truthful reporting and accurate chronicle of events. Its San Francisco disaster coverage stands out for completeness and surpasses rival papers in accounts and illustrations.

Chicago Chronicle Chronicle San Francisco

Elgin Butter Market Reports 21 Cents Quota and Output

The Elgin butter market sets a 21 cent quota with a weekly output of 616000 pounds. An advertising line promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar for cough relief and congestion, claiming it clears the cold through the bowels and is sold by druggists.

Elgin Kennedy All Drugelsts

Rockford to See Opera The Sign of the Bow and Arrow

Rockford readers will hear an opera by local writer Will M. Lowrie The Sign of the Bow and Arrow premiering soon in Freeport and set for May 4 at the Grand An evening performance has sold two hundred tickets and a Freeport cast will present it with an acclaimed chorus and strong principals The work previously drawn interest from Rockford residents and was praised by local critics for its ambition and potential to reach professional stages next season

Rockford Lowrie John D. Rockefeller Freeport

Vinci cod liver oil praised by educator and druggist

A Lexington Ky superintendent endorses Vinci cod liver oil as superior palatable medicine that strengthens nerves and builds health. Local druggist Joseph Emmert backs the claim, saying Vinci cures indigestion and respiratory issues and offers a money back guarantee if it fails.

Freeport M. A. Cassidy Lexington Vinci Joseph Emmert

Barnes Nomination for Washington Postmaster Examined

Washington reports the senate held executive session for nearly two hours on Benjamin F. Barnes nominee for postmaster. Protests accuse Barnes of ejecting Mrs Minor Morris from the White House and demand the post be given to a Washington citizen. Tu llman to seek senate District of Columbia panel probe into police and Morris ejection.

Washington Benjamin F. Barnes Roosevelt Senate Culberson Barnes Post Office Committee Minor Morris White House TuJlman Senate Committee On the District of Columbia Washington Police Department Morris

Federal troops clash with Pulajanes in Samar valley

Detachments of federal troops scouting the Gadara valley in Samar encountered bands of Pulajanes. In ensuing engagements many Pulajanes were killed and their supplies destroyed. There were no casualties among the troops.

Manila Garidara Samar

Earthquake Devastates San Francisco Promptly Burns

The Alameda telegram from Harry W. Lobb reports San Francisco hit by a devastating earthquake and subsequent fires. Martial law imposed, offices and records destroyed, banks closed, and temporary arrangements planned. Ameri can Surety of New York requests duplicates of records and funds to restart operations after locating new quarters.

New York American Surety Company Harry W. Lobb Pacific Coast Alameda San Francisco Santa Clara Avenue

Low Rates to Los Angeles via the North Western Line

An excursion rate of one first class limited fare for round trip will be in effect from all stations April 26 to May 5 inclusive with favorable return limits on account of Imperial Council Nobles of Mystic Shrine. Three fast trains through to California daily The Los Angeles Limited electric lighted through out via the New Salt Lake Route with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars The Overland Limited electric lighted throughout less than three days en route An other fast daily train The China Japan Fast Mail with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars. For Agents Chicago Norther Yard etc.

Los Angeles Imperial Council Nobles of Mystic Shrine California China Japan Chicago

Mount Carmel Riot Leaves Several Hurt in Strike Clash

Mount Carmel Pennsylvania May 1—a mined strike clash between workers and state constabulary left about twenty injured, three fatally. Shots were fired as attackers pelted officers, with ten injured overall. Troop C faced hotel refusals while UMW leaders urged peace amid mounting tension. In Ogden Utah, Dick Hyland vs Young Corbett fight ends with Corbett saved from KO in fifth round.

Louis Wilson R. Miserevich Stanislaus Watakoski Wilson R. H. Gibson Sheriff Sharpless Northumberland County John C. Groome Reading Mazieton Smith Mount Carmel Young Corbett Afi Ogden Utah Dick Hyland Denver

United States Leads in Athens Meet with Standout Runners

In Athens on May 1 United States athletes Pilgrim Lightbody Friend Leavitt and Bonhag shared top honors. The U S team is regarded as perhaps the best all round combination in the world after another day of notable success.

Athens United States Pilgrim Lightbody Friend Leavitt Bonhag

Michigan Man Confirmed Nomination as U S Marshal

Washington May 1 The senate in executive session confirmed Milo D Campbell nomination as marshal for the eastern district of Michigan.

Michigan Washington Senate Milo D. Campbell

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