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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1905
Page
8
Ladies with thinning hair can prevent hair loss and thicken growth with Newbro's Earn Herpicide. This agreeable hair dressing claims to kill the dandruff germ at the root, after which hair will grow long. A sample proves its value. no oil or grease, no staining. Sold by druggists. 10 cents for a sample to The Herpicide Co. Detroit, Mich.
Eva Booth head of the Salvation Army met with Nan Patterson at Comba prison in New York on May 8. Patterson’s attorney Abraham Levy accompanied the interview to ensure she said nothing improper. Booth expressed belief in Patterson’s innocence in the Caesar Young murder and aimed to pacify rather than press statements.
The Baroness Carvoline van Roques, mother of Mrs. Werence Maybrick, travels from New York to Washington aboard the Tai Touraine to testify against J. W. Armstrong in a case over possession. She is fragile in health and meets Maybrick at the pier, discussing the Nan Patterson case and American legal methods with interest.
Biton Touge La May 8 Governor Wanchird offers a 1500 reward for the identification and conviction of the mob that entered the parish jail on April 2 a lynch mob of 15 to 25 men is sought. 1500 for the conviction of any five and 1500 for any single member. Address to Clairarne Parish residents denounces the Craighead murder episode.
Mme G notes American politeness but Jim promises a tale showing contrary manners. Billy, a pig business heir, admires a Countess in Paris after spotting her in a shop. He discreetly aids her in distress with cash and options, amid ongoing social poise in a republic. The tale ends with Billy and his wife traveling in Egypt, leaving the final twist to readers.
The cod liver oil is praised as a superior flesh builder and best emulsified into cream. Scott's Emulsion is offered as the optimal preparation with a promise of a free sample from Scott & Bowne at Pearl Street, New York.
In a historic North Carolina court case a debtor named Jonking agreed to close an old account by note only if he could draft the instrument. He produced a promissory note stating Samuel Jenkins will pay John Huggins $200 when convenient, with Jenkins not to be pressed. Also referenced are Foley and Co. advertising Foley's Honey and Tar as a trusted throat remedy and imitations, plus unrelated fragmented notes about Sul and water usage.
A miscellaneous advertisement block touts Chamberlain's Balm for rheumatism relief improving rest and sleep, quotes user testimonials, and claims permanent relief after initial use. Also promotes same maker's laxatives, Foley kidney cure, Newitt's Witch Hazel Salve, and a cash register for sale. Several names and locations appear in varying claims and endorsements.
In Cachahoula County a mob hires Scull to kill Redheaded Pete, then turns on him when Pete exposes the plan. Pete offers a counter scheme demanding $500 to murder him, prompting a staged showdown. A court convened by Judge Leckett finds the two implicated men justified in homicide amid a mob justice drama.
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