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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1905
Page
5
The article notes Japan’s and Germany’s use of carrier pigeons during the war and reports a recent official test in Tokyo involving falcons trained to intercept and kill pigeons, illustrating clever countermeasures in aerial communication defense.
A deadly tornado struck Marquette Kansas on May 10, killing twenty nine and injuring over forty. The report lists twenty six dead including Gus Anderson and Olaf Hanson and notes many families wiped out. Relief arrived from outside with twenty five Bethany college students aiding as nurses.
A tornado ripped through the residence section while villagers slept, destroying homes, tossing timbers, and causing multiple fatalities and injuries. Ruth Goelling survived in her crib as her roof and bed moved with the storm. Two infants are noted survivors and rescues continued amid wreckage.
An advertorial claim promotes Dr Perrin's Pile Specific as an absolute cure for blind bleeding and itching piles. The internal remedy is described as pleasant to taste and free from opium or cocaine, with a dosage of one spoonful three times daily before meals.
An advertisement declares Dr Perrin's Pile Specific as the greatest remedy for dyspepsia indigestion constipation biliousness and related stomach ailments. It urges relief from piles and promotes LW Perrin Medical Co Helena Montana with agent Joseph Emmert.
The Chicago Great Western Railway announces sale dates May 7 16 June 7 20 offering reduced round trips for homeseekers to the north northwest south southwest and east. Additional tickets May 9 23 30 June 12 17 to Minnesota the Dakotas and Canadian northwest. Inquiries to any Great Western agent or J P Kilmer G P A St Paul Minn.
On May 16 the Tallmadge agency runs The Banner excursion to Pecos Valley New Mexico Texas and Oklahoma for 17 dollars round trip from Chicago. Send for illustrated prospectus to James Fagar immigration agent Forreston Tl. b-4dwlw
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