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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1907

Page

7

Missionaries Grow in Japan and China Across Freeport Meeting

Foreign Missions Reform Church reports progress in Japan and China with 21 missionaries in Japan, 16 in China, and two new medical missionaries. Chinese fields include Yochow with a boys school, hospital, chapel, and residence funded by donations and land gifted. Japan emphasizes Sunday schools and North Japan College expansion, needing dormitories and chapels, while praising patient local support and national recognition of gospel work.

Reformed Church Freeport Timnois C. M. Rohrbaugh Lavina Laible Dakota China Japan Yochow Beam Cumberland Presbyterian Church Kelly China Mission Chenchow Hunan Chingshi North Japan College Sendai Faust Tadies Evangelistic

John Robinsons Circles in Early Show History

About eighty three years ago the John Robinson show began with a small caravan battling swamp roads seeking fame. The act relied on pitch knots and coal oil for light before electric plants. now the show travels with two complete electric lighting systems and a grand display of lights in the tent and menagerie.

John Robinson

DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Relief

Pain from boils burns cuts and skin diseases is promptly relieved by DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. Also advertised as effective for piles. Sold by Wm F Jungkunz druggist on Stephenson street for $1.

DeWitt Wm. F. Jungkunz Stephenson Street

Savings Bank Ad Urges Safe Deposits at State Bank

Do not speculate and run the chance of losing all. Put your money in a reliable bank at a good rate of interest, where it will bring a fair, safe and certain return. Deposit your surplus in the Savings Dept. of the State Bank, conducted on sound and conservative business principles. With large capital and ample resources to meet any contingency, it stands high in public favor. Savings Department of

Savings Dept State Bank Savings Department of

Glad Hand 10 Rule Hoboes Paradise Uplift Plan

Dr. Ben Reitman plans to found a Brotherhood Welfare association in Chicago to provide the so called hoboes paradise. The scheme promises soft jobs and easy needs with little regard to prior conditions. Volunteers and support are sought at 2 State Street, pending headquarters and staff setup.

Chicago Ben Reitman Willie Louis F. Post Raymond Robings I T Brotherhood Welfare Association Chicago Post Good Samaritan Reitman Reithan State Street

Rich Woman to Face Jury in South Dakota Trial

Special to the Journal from Sions Falls South Dakota May 18. Emma Kaufmann wife of a rich brewer will stand trial in the state circuit court next week for the alleged murder of sixteen year old domestic Agnes Polreis. Since last June she has been free on $25 000 bonds as top legal talent from the northwest lines up to defend her in what promises to be a notable judiciary case.

South Dakota

Dr Pierce Publishes Full Ingredient List For Medicines

Buffalo physician Dr R V W Pierce reveals the complete composition of his remedies including Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. He sends a free explanatory booklet by postal card and asserts the formulas contain no alcohol or mineral poisons and rely on native medicinal roots.

R. V W. Pierce Buffalo Mink Li Dr. Pierce Httle KR. V. Pierce

Rumors Center on Kaufmann Nurse Death Case

A poor Bohemian girl died in agony after serving as a maid in the Kaufmann household. Evidence at a preliminary hearing alleges brutal beating, a hot water bath with lye, and multiple acts of cruelty by Mrs. Kaufmann. The coachman testified to the alleged abuse and Mrs. Kaufmann’s guardianship is noted as insanity may be pleaded.

Kaufmann Parkston M. D Brewer Couachman Nanufmann

This Date in History Highlights Mixed 17th to 19th Century Events

A jumble of historical notes mentions Maisonneuve 1642 St John New Brunswick 1788 Loyalists Napoleon proclaimed Emperor of the French Caroline Stuart Niles Victoria Crimea Hood Siou City Iowa notes Battleship Alabama launched at Chester Pennsylvania and other items reflecting varied global events across centuries.

Maisonneueve St. John N. B UA. E Tsos Cauro Nicholas Russiia TSA Hood Sioun City Iowa Sua Turkey Greece Sos Alabamiu Chester

Nervous Debility and Prostration Remedy Ad

The ad promotes Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No. 28 as a long-trusted cure for nervous debility overwork and related weakness. It offers $1 per vial or $8 for a special package, with mail orders prepaid from Humphreys Med Co. at William and Soha Streets.

Humphreys Humphreys’ Med. Co William & Soha Sts Bi, Yo

Forecast of June heat and crop replanting advice

Weather bulletin warns of multiple disturbances bringing warm and cool waves across the continent. It predicts a hot June with drought risk in western regions and urges farmers to replant corn and prepare for improved crop weather in May and June, noting cribs contain old corn and stressing careful planting decisions.

W.T. Foster P.O Boxei Washington Washington, D. C Pacific Coast Rockies Country Great Central Valleys Eastern States Rockies Texas Peoria Pittsburg Upper Lakes Drouth

Illinois Dentists Adjourn in Quincy Elect Officers for next Year

The Illinois State Dental Society ended its sessions in Quincy on May 17. Springfield was chosen as the next meeting site. Elected officers include President W H Johnson Peoria Vice President H L Whipple Quincy Secretary Arthur D Black Chicago Treasurer C P Prugin Chicago Librarian J I Cumins Metropolitan Council members E K Blair Waverly W H Logan Chicago B Newsom Minouk and Clinics Committee E T Evans Devatur and E F W Gothro Chicago.

Quincy Ilinois State Dental Society sSpringfield W. H.johnson Peoria H. L. Whipple Arthur D. Black Chicao C. P. Prugin Chicago J.I. Cumins Metropolis E. K. Blair Waverly W. H.G. Logan B. Newsom E. TL Evans Devatur EFW Gothro

Nicholas II Birthday and early life highlight

Nicholas II the eighth Romanov ruler was born in 1868, eldest son of Alexander III and Maria Feodorovna. His life included a worldwide journey and a failed assassination attempt while traveling abroad, with his marriage to Princess Alexandra of Denmark following shortly after.

Nicholas Tb Uepresentazar Russia Roman At- Holstein Alexander Pitaid Brim Tess Dagmar Lete Ning Denmark Titsenels Nicholas

PIANO PARLORS OFFER FILING FOR MUSIC DIRECTORY

For one year you may buy all known sheet music at cost via mail or call. Register in our Music Directory at DeVore Piano Co. Té-Td Stephenson St. Freeport, Il. Smith & Barnes Song Book free to all callers.

Smith & Barnes DeVore Piano Co Stephenson St Freeport, Il

Wa shington and World News Roundup May 18

The Eddy case hearing in Concord New Hampshire will decide on substituting three trustees as the real plaintiff and adding them to the defendants. A monument to Ensign Worth Baz ley will be unveiled in Raleigh North Carolina with address by Congressman Hobson. National and international gatherings include the National Association of Manufacturers in New York, Count Boni de Cras tellane’s appeal in Paris, a Dublin home rule convention, the Vienna cotton congress, and the Baptist general convention in Jamestown. Atlanta will dedicate a monument to General John B Gordon on Saturday.

Washington Eddy Concord N. H Next Friends Mrs. Eddy Ensign Worth Bazley Winslow Dublin Birrell International Cotton Congress Vienna General Convention of the Baptists of North America Lake Mohonk Atlanta John B. Gordon

Cascasweet for Babies Best Remedy for Digestive Ailments

Cascasweet is touted as the best remedy for colic summer complaint diarrhoea and sour stomach. It is described as especially good during teething when irritation affects the stomach and intestines. Sold by Wm F Jungkuntz druggist 85 Stephenson Street.

Wm. F. Jungkunz Stephenson Street

Opportunity to start business this summer in North Dakota

Energetic young men are invited to earn money for college education by taking a summer start in business. For particulars address First National Bank Hannaford, North Dakota.

Nat Rk. Hannaford N.D

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