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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
7
Sandy Griswold argues in the Omaha World Herald that old wind proverb lists guiding fishing luck are largely misinformation. The essay traces origins to English minstrelsy and notes regional limits, concluding the maxims lack practical truth for modern anglers and inviting further reader inquiry.
New York and Chicago praise Three Twins as top musical comedy seen in years. It played five months at Herald Square Theatre with Yama Yama girls and a sixty-strong chorus. Robert Mantell's Shakespearian season at Grand Opera House Chicago opens with Louis XI and a rich lineup through November and December including King Lear Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet. Special party pricing for ten or more.
W V Henry of Panama Missouri cites seven years of proof that Dr King’s New Discovery best handles coughs colds throat chest and lung disease. The public has thirty eight years of proof its use prevents pneumonia and treats la grippe asthma hay fever bronchitis and early consumption. Sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert’s drug store 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free.
Havana dispatch reports Cuba on eve of elections to end provisional interregnum. Gen. Jose Miguel Gomez leads Liberal coalition against Gen. Mario Garcia Menocal. Elector numbers and terms outlined. main issue cited as tariff policy toward United States. Sugar planters back closer U S ties. tobacco growers oppose.
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for curing sores boils ulcers and burns claiming it saved him many doctor bills. Offered at Jos Emmert's drug store for 25 cents.
A long courtship stretching back before the Civil War culminated in Albany as ER Reed of Madison married Mrs Sophia Comfort of Albany. The tale began in Ohio, involved mistaken deaths, remarriage, and eventual reunion after years apart, with a license obtained in Monroe and a wedding yesterday in the bride’s home. They plan to reside in Albany.
Mrs Mary Dowling of San Francisco reports relief from stomach trouble after using Electric Bitters praising its effect on indigestion and liver health. She calls it the best remedy on the market and notes the tonic’s blood cleansing and energizing properties. Available for 50 cents at Jos Emmert's drug store.
Jonn 8. HARPSTER announces a ten percent markdown on all suits and overcoats for ten days to clear unusually large stock. The store is located at 189 Stephenson St.
Louis Bauscher at 578 Adams Street advertises a large assortment of tulips for fall planting and chrysanthemums on sale.
The well known medium Madam Brunswick will be in Freeport at 11 Chicago Street hosting sessions through Saturday November 14 at 11 o clock. Local residents may attend for readings and guidance from the famed psychic.
The Illinois Central railroad will transport exhibits free to the National Corn Exposition with special baggage cars. The route begins at Springfield on Nov 20 at 3 20 p m aboard train 502, stopping at multiple towns to collect displays. Exhibits must arrive at stations the day before departure and be labeled with name and post office address for shipment to J Wilkes Jones, GM of the Exposition, Omaha Nebraska.
Advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills to prevent liver and bowel trouble including billousness malaria and jaundice. Claims health benefits and low price at Jos Emmert's drug store.
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