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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1908
Page
2
A missionary recounts aiding a violently afflicted young woman with scabies and incipient paresis, noting rapid improvement after using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent. The testimony, signed by Laura Jane Bates of New York, promotes Cuticura products and a health book.
One and one half fare for the round trip from Dec 12 to 17 for National Corn Exposition in Omaha. Return limit Dec 22. Fall particulars available at ticket agents. 11-21-28&12-5
On December 7, 1908 the Board of Local Improvements will finalize the sewer contract for the 3rd Ward. Parties wanting to pay assessments before that date are asked to do so. Special Tax Collector F E Dittmar Griffin signs the notice dated November 25.
The sale of John Richard on the Tarbox farm is postponed from November 24 to November 28, a Saturday. Harriet M. Burbank, piano teacher, Studio 36 Grove Street.
The body of L. L. Munk was laid to rest with a ceremony featuring a letter from Rev. H. D. Jenkins of Riverside, Ill. Fraternity members from neighboring towns attended the service to honor the late Loyal Levi Munn.
The remains of Loyal Levi Munn were cared for by lodge and church rites as he was finally laid to rest. The event reflected the community’s respect for a longtime member, with ceremonies marking the passing.
Franz Molnar's The Devil celebrates its 6000th performance the record for any play in the decade. Henry W. Savage presents Oliver Herford's English authorized version in New York and other cities with renowned casts. Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh St Paul and Milwaukee have embraced the production as a notable stage achievement. Critics and the public hail it as a witty, finest comedy unseen in generations.
The funeral for Loyal Moon featured Rev H L Moore reading a letter from Mr Jenkins long time First Presbyterian pastor in Freeport. Masons from northern Illinois attended, with notable Illinois officers and Rockford delegates. Burial was at Oakland cemetery under Freeport Commandery Knights Templar honors.
A Notre Dame mother offers a free home treatment for bed wetting and related urinary issues. The program urges mothers not to blame the child and promises guidance with full instructions. Also promotes Foley's Urine Laxative and Foley's Orino Laxative as permanent cures and pleasant options.
An advertisement urging buyers to insist on Jersey Cream Flour made from Dakota Hard Wheat by Mystic Milling Co Ba City Towa printed on every sack. It promotes authentic labeling and mentions Serf & Haigh 62 Stephenson St as a contact or maker.
Six Poland China male pigs offered by W J Duitsman. One old sow, three quarters of a mile east of Yellow Creek brewery. Old phone number 277. Contact W J Duitsman for details.
Hand painted china highlighted as ideal Xmas gifte at Gift Shop featuring seasonal selections and unique finds.
Promoters emphasize the tonic’s use for weak nervous overworked women and note that the formula is printed openly on each bottle wrapper. They claim it is the one remedy favored by women and devised by a graduated physician with vast experience in women’s ailments.
The Freeport Reformed church advances a new construction project begun in 1906 with a goal of a $13,000 facility. Rev. C E Miller will preach the dedicatory sermon, with Rev D S Fouse presiding. A full day of services, luncheons, and addresses by church and education leaders is scheduled.
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