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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1905
Page
4
Annuities designed for elders living alone promise higher interest than real estate mortgages, with lifetime payments and guaranteed safety. The program claims no market risk, no future income worry, and is issued by a strong life insurance company, signed by C.F. Hibdreth.
Legislation on game protection runs high in all states with many laws enacted or proposed annually. T. S. Palmer notes more than 100 laws pass yearly in some states, while many bills are debated. Officials outline recommendations from 1905 aiding future measures and highlight uneven enactment across states with several making no changes this year.
A promotional notice praising Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for indigestion constipation and related ailments. Claims the pills build digestive strength and cure headache dizziness and colic with guarantees at Joseph Emumere’s drug store.
Proposals for county coal sealed bids to furnish coal for court house and jail will be received up to noon May 14, 106. Coal must be eye size well screened and of wood quality and placed in basements as directed. Right to reject all bids reserved. Henry Ligaven Purchasing Agent Steph. Co. Amal F. Burdett piano tuner orders L Brown & Dolimeyers or paraened 4h.
Sprovertenp II May 1 Six days remain for Governor Deneen to act on bills from the Forty Fourth General Assembly. He signed six bills today including municipal officer salaries subject to garnishment, civil service for state charitable institutions, and making crimes against children a felony. A judges salary bill rose circuit judges pay to 3500 to 5000 annually plus 1000 for clerk hire, but the senate cut the clerk money and the amended bill failed to return to the house.
Hannah Plant of Little Rock testifies Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured long standing sores and wounds, praising its healing power. Advertising copy notes guaranteed availability at Joseph Emmert’s drug store for 26 cents. Also a formal coal proposal notice from Freeport School District seeks 400 tons of anthracite for city buildings with bid deadline May 15, 1905.
May schedule lists numerous dances card parties and social events at halls and churches including Fred Dawsons dances at Musts hall and Wlusts hall plus organ recital at First United Methodist Church. May 1 2 16 17 26 feature events by Freeport club St Plus and Mystle Workers and St Marys church groups.
The Carroll County Medical Society met Tuesday in Savanna with large attendance. The program stimulated discussion and focused on a resolution condemning the press as a tool for professional advancement. Members were urged to refrain from advertising and breaches will be treated as unprofessional conduct under by laws.
Harmony Me resident I B Reid explains his mother died from lung trouble linked to family consumption. He touts Dr King’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds as quick relief and cure, with trial bottles free and drugs sold by Joseph Emmert. Mrs Hale offers steam bath and chiropody services at Stephenson Street with contact White 970.
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