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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1905
Page
8
A 1900s style ad touts Newhro's Herpi eide as a scalp antiseptic that kills root germs, clears dandruff, and restores hair. It cites Mr. Mannett of Butte Montana who allegedly regrew thick hair in weeks and invites readers to order a sample by mail to the Herpielde Co Detroit.
The strain of the war and unrest among his subjects have altered the czar’s appearance. His features bear fatigue and he smiles less, reflecting the toll of the past year on leadership and image.
The ad claims internal treatment cures piles without surgery by addressing the two main causes. It states the remedy increases digestive juices in the stomach and speeds liver action, relieving constipation and liver congestion to conquer piles.
An advertisement promoting Dr Perrin's Pile Specific The Internal Remedy claimed to cure dyspepsia indigestion constipation biliousness catarrh of the stomach and related ailments. It touted certain results and billed itself as the greatest remedy for piles with Dr Perrin Medical Co Helena Montana and agent Joseph Emmert.
May reports a Methodist group building at Williston North Dakota was burned. The blaze is linked to a crusade against reformers and the sporting element of the town, with rivalries and disputes involving local leaders and organizers. The San Francisco May event notes total receipts for a Britt White boxing contest with Britt earning around 23, or 20, and White about 1,527.60, with management by ALAND and James Coalfrerd, and referee Smith RA.
A collection of baseball scores from Chicago to New York and beyond shows varied outcomes. Highlights include Brooklyn 6 Philadelphia 2, St. Louis 9 Chicago 5, and Detroit 4 St. Louis 2. Western standings note Denver 7, St. Joseph 5, with Des Moines 7 Omaha 6 in doubleheader action.
The Chicago Board of Trade wins a pivotal Supreme Court ruling affirming that its quotations are the Board’s property and control. The decision rejects claims by rival bucket shops that quotations are not property or tainted by illegality. Dissenters Thavhin Brewer and Day dissented.
A report claims the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee may drop plans to strengthen regulatory power, with a majority reportedly agreeing on a bill that would reduce IC commissions authority. The leak follows three weeks of hearings with railroad representatives. May 8.
Quotations from Chicago markets show mixed prices across grains and meats with cattle and hog receipts and estimates. Live stock markets report receipts and prices for cattle calves hogs and sheep, with ranges and averages noted by merchants and exchange clerks.
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