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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1908

Page

5

When Elizabeth Came to the Wyoming Farm Home

Elizabeth Atwood plans a calm life with Roger Blake on a Wyoming ranch. A mistaken identity at the station triggers a twist as Elizabeth Wood arrives to visit, revealing a past romance and a new bond. The couple's trials lead to a shared, loyal love in the wilderness home Roger built.

Roger Elizabeth Tim Elizabeth Atwood Flo Roger Blake Miizabeth Atwood Elizabeth Wood Waylands Siena Wayland's Pat Blake Wayland

Why He Whistled And What It Signifies

A Pall Mall Gazette note discusses whistling as a sign of coolness or indifference. It cites Roswell’s tale of Jolson and Argyll dining and Boswell’s remark that whistling can avoid servility but signals I don t care. The piece links repeated social rebukes to the act’s perceived arrogance.

Roswell Jolson Duke of Argyll Boswell Dr. Johnson Pall Mat Gazette

Difference Between a Waif and an Apartment House

A humorous exchange questions the distinction between a homeless child and a building housing people. The scene features a dialogue with an interlocutor and a character named Tambo-Mistih Walkuah and ends with a cue for a performance by a famed tenor from Towlan High Benah.

Mistih Walkuah Jerry Fido Chicago Tribune

Vinci Cures Grippe Related Coughs and Bronchitis

An Alabama resident attests Vinci cured a severe grippe after years of hacking cough and bronchitis. He praises Vinici as a blessing, noting the tonic benefits of cod liver oil without oil and recommending Vinol as a strength builder for the elderly, children, and weak individuals.

Vinci R. BR. Hicks Maplesville Ala

Chicago Charity Drive Sets Record Across City

Chicago raised funds from penny to fifty dollar bills for five children's charities led by the Children's Day association and including the Margaret Etter Creche and the Chicago Home for Convalescent Women and Children. The effort drew donations from newsboys to millionaires, with proceeds to be shared by participating groups. A newsboy traded a paper for a tag, signaling broad public involvement in a historic appeal. Also reported are a two week old swallowed nail case ending in death for Maggie Longa and a Black Hand threat for $500 against grocer Joseph Farina at 118 Townsend Street, prompting fear in the community.

Children's Day Association Boys’ Shelter Club Adlendate Margaret Etter Creche Chicago Armani Michigan Avenue Maggie Longa Weat Erle Street Joseph Farina Townsend Street

Attorney Against Himself In Federal Suit In Danville

In Danville Illinois a rare court scene unfolded as Abe Simmons, lead counsel for Standard Oil of Indiana, joined as co counsel for both sides in a federal suit against Benedum Trees Oil Co of Pennsylvania. The two year old case seeks to cancel certain deeds on Headley land while control shifts left Simmons to represent opposing parties.

Danville Ilinois Federal Court Standard Ol Company Abe Simmons Standard Oil Company of Indiana Chalon Hendley S. B. Hendley Oblong Benedoto-Trees OU Company Pennsylvania Headley Simmons Benedum Trees Off Company Standard Statulavad Beneduim-Prees Plaintif

Des Moines Senator Cummins Sworn In After Election

Des Moines Des Moines November 25 1918 Clovernor Cummins is proclaimed senator by a 109 to 35 vote as Porter Democratic nominee, Garst inaugurated governor. Thousands attend a rotunda reception. Cummins to Washington early next month to be sworn in. He calls for tariff reform and opposes discrimination in freight rates and stock watering abuses by corporations.

Des Moines Clovernor Cummins Porter Garst Capitol Cummins Towans Washington

Lynching of three Stinebacks near Tiptonville

In Union City Tennessee on November 25 three brothers Marshall Edward and Jim Stineback were hanged by a mob after being arrested for murdering Special Deputy Sheriff Richard Gurruss and wounding Deputy John Hall. The crowd overran the courtroom just as trial verdicts were issued. Governor Patterson dispatched militia, but they arrived too late.

Union City Tenn Tiptonville Neelfoot Lake Richard Gurruss John Hall Marshall Stineback Edward Stineback Jim Stineback Patterson

Inaugural Committee Chair Named for Tatt and Sherman

Washington Nov 25 Chairman Hitchcock of the Republican national committee announces Edward D Stellwagen of this city as chairman of the inaugural committee. This marks the first step in preparations for the inauguration of Taft and Sherman.

Washington Hitchcock Republican National Committee Tatt and Sherman

Markets Report Chicago Nov 24. grains cattle hogs prices

Chicago board quotations show wheat oats corn and futures with bid and ask ranges. Live stock prices list hogs cattle sheep and hay receipts with varying prime good choice and stocker values along with regional feeding prices and byproducts.

Chicago Chicago Board of ‘Prade Mayo Navy U.P. O Perth

Streetcar and Train Collision Injures Four in St Louis

Four people were severely hurt and eighteen others cut and bruised when a streetcar collided with a railroad train at the intersection of Third Street and Chir Avenue in St Louis. The crash involved three railroads and the streetcar, details incomplete.

St. Louis Third End St. Chir Avenues

Woman commits suicide by self immolation at local home

Sullivan TIL Nov 25 reports Te uA Crozier, an initiate of the Hlingis Masonic Home, set herself on fire using oil from a k nap and spread the contents over her clothes. She died before rescuers reached her, burned beyond recognition.

Sullivan Til Mers, Te Ua Crozier Hlingis

Jury awards $10,000 for lost eye in Peoria County case

Bloomington, Nov 25. A Peoria County court jury found that a mechanic named George Martin lost an eye while employed by a boiler company and valued the injury at $10,000 in a $15,000 suit seeking damages. The verdict concludes the civil action against the firm.

Bloomington Peoria Ceorge Martin

Plurality for Deneem in Springfield Governorship Race

Official canvassing board figures show Clovernor Deneem leading Adhai b E. Stevenson in the race for the governorship with a plurality of 25,2004 in Springfield Pi. on November 24.

Springfield Clovernor Adhai B E. Stevenson

Pineules for the Kidneys Offer Kidney Relief

To those afflicted with kidney and bladder trouble backache rheumatism Pineules for the Kidneys brings relief in the first dose. Hundreds testify to their healing and tonic properties. 30 days trial $1.00. They purify the blood. Sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guenther.

H. J. Moogh C. P. Guenther

Cleaning pledge for BB Dye Works returns and pressing guarantee

To be cleaned, clothes must go to the BB Dye Works. We wish them returned if not made exactly right. Our pressing is guaranteed also. 9-20d wtf.

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Remedy Ad

Beelike laxative cough syrup promises quick relief from coughs colds hoarseness whooping cough and bronchial throat trouble. Mothers especially recommend it for children and find it pleasant to take. Sold by H J Moogh and C P Guenther.

H. J. Moogh C. P. Guenther

Lessons in china painting and leather at Gilthop

Public notice announces lessons in china painting and tooled leather at Gilthop. Also a financial reminder for all patrons of Palace meat market to settle accounts with cashier G. G. McCarry by November 16.

China Palace G. G. McCarry

Michigan Quarantine Ordered Over Foot-and-M mouth Disease

After talks among Secretary Wilson Chief Melvin and state officials a quarantine was issued on Michigan cattle similar to Pennsylvania and New York. About 100 cattle across five farms will be destroyed with two thirds of value paid by federal government and one third by Michigan. Slaughtering is paused until inspectors are ready. Local stockyards were mostly clear with market days proceeding Thursday to Monday.

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson Melvin Bureau of Animal Industry Pennsylvania New York Michigan Livestock Sanitary Commission Kim Livonia Wayne County Detroit Charles Tiersehleib Michigan Commission Hotel Cadiffe Federm State of Michigan

Stamp Out the Pest Inspectors Ordered to the Field

Dr A D Melvin chief of the US bureau of animal industry arrives in Detroit with thirteen federal veterinary inspectors en route to Michigan to enforce a quarantine. Additional laborers will aid slaughtering and disinfection as needed. The quarantine allows cattle at state yards for immediate slaughter but blocks interstate shipments and restricts hides and fodder. dressed carcasses may move with disinfection limits. Reports from the state are favorable so far as the inspectors survey potential outbreak areas. The disease has led to culling in infected herds, with a few remaining cases in Lockport and nearby areas, all traceable to Buffalo. about 340 swine and many cattle have been killed under the campaign.

A. D. Melvin Washington United States Bureau of Animal Industry Detroit Michigan Wilsom Michiganu Fom Stfain Peurson

World's Fair planned for Indianapolis this year

Indianapolis Nov 25 The next exposition of national and international scope is planned to be held in Indianapolis between May and November A committee of twenty leading city business men will oversee the project while the public is consulted and invited to register its approval.

Indiannapolis Indianapolis

Pile Remedy Promises Quick Relief With First Use

If you are a sufferer from piles Man Zan Pile Remedy will bring relief with the first application. Guaranteed. Price 60c. Sold by H. J. Moogk, C. P. Guenther.

H. J. Moogk C. P. Guenther

John Spiess Buys Geo McCarty Meat Market

John Spiess has purchased the Geo McCarty meat market located at 53 Stephen son Street. He invites old customers and many new patrons to stop by and meet him.

John Spiess Geo. McCarty Stephenson St

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