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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1905
Page
4
An early 20th century account warns Freeport men may suffer from motor fever or automobiliousness a newly observed ailment with a rapid brain impact. It describes causes like diplococcus financii or bacillus getthereus, features such as paranoia and aggression, poor prognosis, misdiagnoses, and dangerous, ill advised treatments including coercive methods.
The Modern Woodmen of America prepares for officer elections at the Milwaukee head camp. Incumbent Head Consul A W Talbot of Glenville Nebraska is expected to be re elected unanimously. Head Secretary Major C W Hawes of Rock Island will also seek re election without opposition. Head Adviser Dan B Horne of Davenport Iowa has served since 1887 and will preside during the meetings. Head Banker positions not fully shown in readable text.
Beloit Wisconsin leader N Bort is ineligible for re election but may join the national board of directors after state camps indorsements. The head banker position may shift to McNider of Mason City with Saunders retiring, while other executives and dozens of appointments are outlined, including medical directors and a $87,500 revenue from reviewed membership applications.
John Beverly, known for ingratiating himself with the police, caused a scene at his Douglas avenue home after a drunken spell. Neighbors watched as he chased his wife and family, prompting officers Wilkey and Meyers to take him to the station where he slept off his intoxication without further disturbance.
Paxton hosts a real Pythian day as members from Paxton Rantoul Champaign and Gibson City lodges attend. Degrees in three ranks conferred by Leroy Hall and E F Morgan with Grand Lodge officials RB W Sweeney Henry P Caldwell and James G Whiting present. Local business houses display Pythian flags and emblems.
The secretary of state issues a license of incorporation to Kerns Lumber Company, Freeport, capital 16000 dollars, purpose lumber business, incorporators George F. Kerns MC Steffen David H. Cale.
A brief health notice promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as prompt relief for indigestion and constipation. The ad claims the pills build up digestive organs and relieve headaches dizziness colic and other symptoms, guaranteed at Joseph Jumert's drug store 26.
Bids will be received until 0 o'clock p m Saturday May 20 1905 for the building of the Lena hotel at Lena Illinois according to plans and specifications on file at Crotzer Suise's hardware store in Leng For additional particulars address J Crotger Leng Ill
A list of upcoming local events in May including dances at Biust s hall and at Vo M O A, a May 20 Northwestern Illinois High School meet at Faytor s park, a May 4 workers dance and card party, and multiple church and hall gatherings. Also mentions a June 1 local card party, a June 8 health event at Riverside Park, and a personal note about E B Reid of Harmony Maine discussing Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with a promotional drug ad continuing.
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