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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1905

Page

4

Illinois Senate Advances Bills in Routine Session

In Srerrariren on May 4 a Senate session advanced numerous bills, with several passed and others laid on the speaker's table. Notable items include Senate bills 487 922 281 and 664, plus House bill 277 on primary elections. The Senate passed bills on education funding 266 150 and 607 972, and continued action on enforcement rules for corporations taxation and marriages.

Srerrariren Senate House Chicago Library Board Henge Yeas

Ministers Salaries and the Rural Pay Gap

The piece criticizes churches in small communities for underpaying pastors despite their years of study and work. It notes wealthy churches pay more, while many pay meager sums, citing the New York Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church urging a minimum of 600 dollars yearly and urging appointments to ensure adequate pay. It laments pastors’ need to cover living costs alongside preaching duties.

New York

Lost Mother Triggered by Consumption in Family

E. B. Reid of Harmony Maine recalls family lung trouble and his mother’s death. He credits Dr King's New Discovery forConsumption for quick relief from coughs and colds and cites its cure, with a trial bottle offered free at Joseph Anniere's drug store.

E. B. Reid Harmony Dr. King Mr. Reid Joseph Anmiere

Social Circles Card Party And Social Recap

The Knights and Ladies of Security held a card party and social last evening above Emmett's drug store with prizes awarded to Mrs. Walter Patham first Miss Lillian Plaseh second Miss Mabel Hake pita and Mrs. John A Hogan third The Amity society plans a dance and card party tonight at Lexington hall with Gibler's orchestra beginning at 8 30 oclock The Order of Railway Conductors will host a dance and card party next Wednesday May 10 at Lexington hall Eastern Star will host a card and dancing party next Tuesday May Ath at Lexington hall

Knights and Ladies of Security Emmett Walter Patham Lillian Plaseh Mabel Hake Pita John A. Hogan Oarth Amity Society Lexington Hall Gibler Order of

Reward Offered to Aid Locate Frank Ayers Body

Efforts to find Frank Ayers drowned in the Rock river at Dix continue with renewed vigor. A $50 reward from the Dixon Elks and Knights of the Globe was announced, with $25 from each group, plus circulating notices with his description. Search parties extended to Sterling and along river eddies and islands as authorities compare clues from clothing and the Mississippi case to confirm identity.

Frank Ayres Frank Ayers Rock River Dixon Dixon Elks Knights of the Qulobe Knights of the Globe of the Elks Rock Mississippi Sterling Elks William B. McMahan W. E B. Ti Mr. Tibbitts Ayers

Mull's Grape Tonic Promises Health From Constipation

An ad claims Mull's Grape Tonic cures constipation without physic, citing alleged medical backing and the Wrench Academy of Medicine. It offers a free bottle on sending name and druggist, lists Rockland address, and urges sharing with friends while the offer lasts.

Mull Wrench Academy of Medicine Leale’ Co Third Ave Rockstand

J. BR. Gift announces move to larger rooms on Galena Street

Gift announces relocation from Rica building to 126 Galena Street above the Racket store. New phone 86a. Umbrellas repaired and covered by T. B. Ryan at 87 Galena Street. 828 th.

J. BR. Gift Rica Galena Street Ryan Galena St

Lowden prizes prize for Iowa University debate

F C Lowden of Oregon donates an annual prize of 60 dollars for excellence in debate at the State University of Iowa with no conditions on awarding. Lowden, a lawyer and alumnus of Iowa, also funds Latin Greek botany geology mathematics prizes and an eight thousand dollar endowment for the Northern Oratorical League. Bucklen’s Ambulant Salve praised for healing by Hannah Plant of Little Rock. 41 one dollar seats remain for the Thomas Orchestra parquette tickets to go on sale.

Iowa University Frank O.lowden Oregon State University of Iowa Pitt Lowden College of Law Lowa University Northern Thomas

Change of time for Chicago Great Western trains

Notice from Duportant announces a time change for Chicago Great Western Railway trains, effective April 30, 1903. Readers are advised to consult the time table in this paper for specifics.

Chicago Great Western Railway

Mindura Paints offers guaranteed covering paint

Mindura Paints advertises paint for houses, barns, sheds, and screen doors with full guarantee and high coverage. It promises cheaper pricing than competitors and offers testimonials and a money back refund if not satisfied.

Madelia Minnesota Kansas Havemeyer & Elder New York

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