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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1907
Page
4
A cheerful note calling housewives to inspect Rugs Carpets and Curtains during the Great House cleaning month. Encourages visiting our department to inspect goods compare prices and see that we are headquarters for these items at favorable prices.
Advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills ensure regular bowels and prevent appendix surgery. Promoter Joseph Ammert guarantees a gentle action and prices the product at 25 cents. Try them.
Foresee in demand Upper Stephenson Lincoln district offers a corner on Lincoln Avenue with five mile view yet near Stephenson street cars and a twelve minute walk to the Court House. Property selling fast. buy now to save a middleman’s profit.
Property listing fragment shows 816 Lincoln Ave with contact options indicating two phones and a nearby Water Tower landmark. Limited legible details present for a concise real estate note.
Springfield May 29 Governor Deneen signs the 2 cent passenger rate bill and other measures, warning the act will provoke heavy litigation. The law caps fare at 2 cents per mile with an 8 cent exception for tickets bought at certain stations. Roads fear bankruptcy. lawsuits loom over the law’s reach and application.
Henry Bunch was fined $209 and costs by Judge Springston and released on good behavior. He must stay out of the county, avoid his five sons, attend church every Sunday, work in a first class barber shop with a ministerial recommendation, and his wife may proceed with divorce if he respects the agreement.
Thousands of Cantonians lined the Medsinies residence on May 20 to view the casket shaped by flowers and incense as remains of Mrs Medsinies Wars lay in state. A throng of mourners filed slowly through the home to pay final respects in a quiet countywide tribute.
An estimated 8000 people passed through the MelNinley home during the allowed time. Dr and Mrs Hermanus Tl Baer of New York arrived to attend the funeral. Mrs Baer is the only child of the late Abner McWinley known as Mabel McWinley. The carceral services will begin at 2 o clock this afternoon and be simple and brief.
New York May 29 Mayor McClellan recorded his official disapproval of the public utilities bill and sent it back to the legislature where it is expected to be repassed without his signature. He cites home rule erosion and warns the measure would allow partisan commissions to coerce transportation firms into funding campaigns to influence voters.
Joseph G. G. Cannon arrived in Greensboro on May 29 to a local and Guilford College reception. He toured his birthplace seven miles from the city with friends and relatives. He spoke at Guilford College alumni banquet and will deliver the commencement address and attend a dinner and reception in his honor.
Queen Victoria's health remains excellent as she sits up daily and takes breakfast with the king. Dr. Gutierrez, the Spanish physician, will accept the marquis title offered by the king but refuses any monetary remuneration for his services.
Albany May 29. The senate voted 15 to 8 to pass the assembly bill ordering a recount of ballots cast in New York City mayoralty election of 1905. One Republican joined seven Democrats in supporting the measure urged by Governor Hughes.
Washington reports unusually cold May weather with a national cold wave east of the Rockies. Thermometers in several regions reach the lowest readings in the spring season, according to the weather bureau.
Phoenix May 20 articles of incorporation filed for the United States Syndicate with capital stock of 500000000. The company aims to build a ridlround to connect North and South America.
Chicago May 20. The employees of the Chicago City Railway who threatened to strike to press demands have accepted the company's terms granting a wage raise to all workers.
The Erie Rail roll company states labor troubles at Galion force relocation of its machine and repair shops to Marion, delaying operations and signaling a strategic shift to mitigate disruption.
Secretary Taft departs Washington and plans to reach St Louis tonight. He will not stop at Clinchinati as previously scheduled.
London May 29 General Methuen is appointed to command British forces in South Africa in a move noted for its unusual importance. The announcement highlights the high level assignment amid ongoing colonial military operations.
Washington dispatch says President Soosevelts left the capital for a westward trip and will be away until Saturday afternoon. He intends to visit western states, with travel details unrevealed, and his absence noted as part of official duties.
Samuel Reeser sold his farm to Charles Schrader for 150 dollars per acre. Various residents made trips, visits, and family updates across Orangeville Freeport Cedarville and Mt Pleasant. A Sunday school plans children day exercises for June 9 and a lightning struck barn at R R Fisher’s farm caused a major fire.
A society woman exclaims at a baby in the park calling it bright and tiles. The nurse replies in a formal tone claiming novelty in arriving to care for the child, saying she is the new nurse. The scene reads as a light social vignette from New York Life.
A clipped dialogue excerpt portrays a refined household ambiance with a governess praising affectionate siblings and a family member remarking on grown up roles. The exchange hints at class dynamics and domestic roles within a smart set milieu.
In a Philadelphia Press excerpt, Miss Passay notes neighbors say she is not married. Miss Brutle counters that people say Miss Passay has “never married,” reflecting local chatter on her status.
A London newspaper quotes a dialogue about mixing quinine with whisky. The doctor prescribes quinine in all the whiskey the speaker drinks, prompting concern over potential harm from large quantities.
Chicago News notes Zeke Crossley at six seven proposed to Sue Wheatly, a six seven couple, in a striking show of height. The piece also mentions the hydra fusca a polypus that can turn inside out yet remains alive and feeding vigorously.
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