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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1906
Page
3
A Los Angeles pastor recounts the San Francisco earthquake of May in a reflective sermon. He comforts mourners, urges faith over judgment, praises communal aid, and envisions a rebuilt city purified and strengthened by shared hardship.
A narrator recounts a dramatic pursuit after a murderer on a country road. A shot, a fleeing killer, and a buggy driver complicate the chase before a barn loft scene reveals the captured man and the true culprit. The tale ends with confession and relief as the real murderer is cornered.
A historic ad notes Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar cough syrup as the original remedy. The druggist assures no imitation when you request Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar, sold by all druggists.
For sale is my residence at 234 North Galena Avenue offering modern conveniences including steam heat bath rooms city water sewer gas and a barn All in first class condition Will sell as is with part or entire lot Great opportunity for buyer Contact Rhephenson Street address omitted due to illegible content
The article traces papal facial hair from St. Peter to 1700 and beyond noting that early popes wore full beards, then four centuries of clean shaves, followed by two centuries with beards, and since 1700 a smooth face has prevailed in the papal line.
An advertising line touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy to restore digestion and ease pains. It promises renewed health and happiness with laxative relief and offers money back if it fails, priced at 60c and $1.00 through all druggists.
A New York City firm of decorators and furniture makers owns a unique wood called comino brought from South America twenty five years ago. Logs were sawed into veneers then stored. Now the firm is turning the wood into furniture famed for its satin like surface and beauty, attracting forestry interest due to its rarity.
An old time politician laments voters' shifting expectations. He notes that talk amuses a voter, while money offends, reflecting cynical views on public opinion as captured by the Washington Star.
Ladies urged to consider kidney health to prevent bearing down pains and related ailments. Testimonial from Mrs. Wm. Doran of Galena Illinois claims backache and kidney discomfort disappeared after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Dean's and take no other.
A candidate announces seeking the Republican primary nomination for County Treasurer. The statement references Thomas O. Shapfer and M.G. with uncertain OCR text, noting the party primary as the deciding factor. The fragment indicates the campaign entry is subject to primary outcome.
A series of brief notices show multiple individuals announcing candidacy for the Stephenson County sheriff position. Names include Everolson Brubaker Moann Mason and others, all stating runs subject to Republican primary decisions. The notices indicate intent to seek the sheriff nomination under party processes.
A fragmented notice lists several individuals as candidates for the Illinois General Assembly in the Twelfth Senatorial district. W H Shons W William W Krape I J Shaffer Henry Ritzman announce intent to seek Republican primaries. The brief item notes the nominees are subject to primary decisions and invites support from party voters.
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