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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1905

Page

7

Freeporter in New Zealand travel note with Theosophy hints

The writer describes travels in New Zealand from Dunedin to Napier, passing Pahiatua and Woodville. Special mountain rail engines climb steep grades on the Amutaka line. They visit Napier with an educated actor host, then plan to sail to Auckland aboard the Tarawera, stopping at Gisborne. Weather is mild, landscapes alpine, and audiences show interest in Theosophy.

Wellington Dunedin Cook’s Strait Switzerland St. Gotherd Ietalee Pahiatua Woodville Pahiatua Napier Iis Sea Front Atlantic City Larbor Auck Tarawera Gisborne Sonoma Freira

Man's Reasonable Action Improves Wife's Health

Thos S Austin manager of the Republican at Leavenworth Indiana refused doctors and chose Electric Bitters for his wife with female illness after five physicians failed. She recovered and can perform her duties, per Emmert druggist guarantee. Umbrellas repaired and covered at 87 Galena St. Ryan.

Thos, S. Austin Republican Leavenworth Ind Joseph Emmert Price Bcc

Wiles' Fruit Notes on Growth and Investment Tips

The article advises prudent fruit growing, stressing careful planting and feeding, selecting reliable varieties, avoiding overplanting, and balancing effort with expected profits. It emphasizes experience, location, and soil knowledge, urging small beginnings and cautious trial of novelties. John M. Wien of Freeport, Tl, signs as authority.

Abor Freeport John M. Wien Wise Avenue

Steam Interurban Costly in Competition with Traction Lines

Decatur Review argues that a Decatur Bloomington interurban faces high crew and fuel costs versus electric traction. It notes four-man steam crews totaling 415 monthly per train, versus 120 for an electric line, plus smoke and dust issues, and suggests gasoline cars are being tested to improve service and attract interurban business.

Decatur Bloomington Mlinois Central

Buena Vista Social Notes and Local Arrivals

May 16 report from Buena Vista lists residents visiting relatives and attending games. Elmer Matter of Freeport visits his mother Mrs. M A Bolender. David Jones backs Monroe travel. El Snyder resumes school duties. John Snyder and Neal Mark attend a Freeport ball game. Ed Snyder visits Freeport. Peter Meyers' children stay with Mrs Winaits. Mr. Williams returns from Dodgeville. Advertising for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and local real estate listings by M W Cowley are noted.

Buemue Vista Buena Vista Elmer Matter Freeport M. A. Bolender Martin Olson Dodgeville David Jones Monroe el. Snyder John Snyder Nealt Mark Ed. Snyder Peter Meyers

Best Way to Eat an Egg

Almost everyone eats eggs and the article discusses eggs as a perfect food, their digestibility, and how preparation affects digestion. It notes different egg types, nutritional content, and compares eggs to meat for meals, especially breakfast options.

The Illinois Chautauqua Has Most Assemblies In Union

William E. Curtis in the Chicago Record Herald notes Illinois has forty two chautauquas, second only to Iowa's forty three. He cites two models of success, revenue driven groups fail while committees of honorable citizens running assemblies for public benefit succeed with high entertainment standards.

Union William E. Curtis Chicago Record-Herald Iowa Mr. Curtis

Separate Consular Service Adopted by Norwegian Lower House

Christiana May 18 special. The Norwegian parliament's lower house unanimously adopted a bill to establish a separate Norwegian consular service. The move signals a formal separation of consular duties from other governmental functions and aims to streamline international representation.

Christiana

Market Closing Quotes and Bygone Matrimony Satire

May market closes show July wheat and May corn nudged higher while May pork and Jan ribs posted gains. Chicago yard prices steady for cattle and sheep with diverse grades. reference quotes from Everett & Sweeney. A humorous note on James Whitcomb Riley cites an 19th century matrimony satire by Squire Roberts of Lapeer Michigan.

Cureaco Board of Trade Chidaaco Union Chicago Board of Trade Everett & Sweeney James Whitcomb Riley Squire Roberts Lapeer Mich Squire First Nations Bank Kiley

Mi Oa tablets promise germ disease defense

Advertises Mi o a tablets to strengthen the stomach and digestion before meals. Claims improved digestion prevents disease germs and reduces sickness. Encourages asking Wm F Jungkunz to show a cure guarantee and notes the product costs nothing unless it cures.

Wm. F. Jungkunz

Foreword from Drs Jackson to Freeport residents

A typed foreword from Drs Jackson advertises chronic disease treatment in Freeport. It claims thirty years of experience, contrasts public publicity with ethical avoidance, and promotes high power remedies and thorough examinations to diagnose and treat deep seated illnesses. The doctors announce offices in Freeport Thetthiger block reception room 2 with hours daily.

Bo Oh Dia P. Ie Flora Moss Jackson J. H. Jackson

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