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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1905
Page
6
A fragment notes meeting hours listed as 9 to 11 80 a m 2005 and 2 tod p m on Sunday, with reference to women sharing troubles. The text is fragmentary but indicates a speaking event or discussion group schedule.
Advertises Newbro’s Herpicide as the remedy that destroys dandruff germs and promotes luxuriant hair growth. Claims no other preparation matches its dandruff germ destruction and soothing effects. Sold by leading druggists with a sample offer via 10 cents in stamps to The Hemicide Co Detroit Mich. Joseph Emmert Special Agent.
A globe trotter recalls meeting a Swiss youth in Interlaken whose striking looks and magnetic charm sparked a deep, confusing attraction. He traces the man’s influence through Paris and Geneva, links to a twin sister, and later connects the episode to revolutionary currents and a plan to study Siberia’s prisoners.
An old time promotional note extols Scott's Emulsion as a rapid remedy for wasting diseases. It claims the product provides strength and health and offers to send a free sample, listing Scott & Bowne at 302 Fulton Street New York.
Under Niagara Falls a tunnel outlet for a new electric development project was bored 158 feet below ground. Foremen skiffed through the rising water to plant dynamite, then volunteers followed bodies of debris and dynamite along the debris heap to place charges. An explosion at midnight finally freed the tunnel and allowed work to continue. In Germany cement made from slag and lime hydrate gains recognition for strength.
A tale from 1588 recounts the Puniah survey steamer Comet driven to Stark Bay by a secret caste crew seeking vengeance against Britain. The mutinous crew killed crews and sank cargo, while later a British-ruled boat rescued five half caste Hindus clinging to life after Esmerald’s sinking. A chase by Serpent ended with a bombard, and the mutineers were captured or drowned. two months later Donde and four others escaped, prompting a 2000-pound reward for their capture.
A fragmentary rail timetable lists southbound and northbound departures and arrivals. It mentions Illinois Central and Madison divisions with express and freight services, noting specific times such as 2:50 pm and 3:38 pm, plus references to Freeport and Chicago Northwestern trains and Sunday exceptions.
The O., Medeor BP. offers full excursion tickets daily from May 1 through September at reduced rates. Jo ty Delavan, Waukesha, Madison and nearby locations are among the listed origins. Sweater, Avent.
Round trip within 140 miles of Pelots Illinois. tickets on sale May 2 and 30 with return by May 1. Round trip rate 3.75. June 7 and 8 tickets on sale. Grand Aerie Order of Eagles at Denver Colorado with tickets on sale August 1 8 14, good for return until August 33. Tickets may be extended upon deposit and payment of bets until September 2.
North Western Railway announces low excursion fares to Lorante Ont via the North Western Line. Round trip fare 1.24 with extra open passages and baggage service. Special sale June 10 21 and 33 for favorable return limits tied to the International Sunday School Association convention. Apply to Chicago North Western agents.
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