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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
2
The letter from M. W. LaRue of Louisville Kentucky cites years of suffering from eczema and says Cuticura brought immediate improvement and a final cure for both his grandson and himself. He notes past doctors, winters without shoes, and confirms local witnesses. Louisville and Cincinnati references are included.
The passage extols Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills as extraordinary remedies for severe skin conditions including eczema psoriasis scalp acne and facial disfigurement. It asserts testimonials prove cures when other remedies and physicians have failed, claiming one set can suffice.
Vienna dispatch notes Bulgaria's past glory and current readiness as a small Balkan state. It details population, conscription, and reserve structures, outlining nine regional divisions with field strengths near 180 000 and total mobilization potential around 210 000, plus 60 000 Landwehr. The piece highlights a 1900s context of Bulgarian military organization and officers trained at Sofia's National Military Academy.
For years the academy has produced over 2600 graduates who now hold officer ranks in the Bulgarian army.
President Moll of the Wisconsin Illinois league compiles batting averages for the piracre league players. Seventeen Freport players appeared this season. team average 1809-17. George Iven leads with .278, tied with last year. Miller of Waussa tops league with 166 hits in 124 games, hitting .883. Miller Whitmore and Kroy are the only players over .300.
Benjamin Geiger, sick for about two weeks, died Sunday morning at 10 16. Funeral services will be held at the U B church Tuesday afternoon. Miss Jennie Lincoln of Rockford is visiting relatives in Ridott. Dr. Hoag visits his daughter in Gibson City. John Krackenberg returned from South Dakota. Rev Bry spending a day at Winneshiek. Clara Thomas of Pecatonica visited her sister Mrs Stevens. Mrs Hotchkiss returned from Minnesota and Iowa. Mrs Henry Miller and baby of Rockford and James Webb of Freeport at C Kruckenberg’s home. Y P C E U to hold an ice cream festival and bazaar at Neuburger’s hall Thursday evening Oct
A social gathering is planned to welcome all for a food time and friendly introductions while raising money for the parsonage fund. A musical program will feature vocals, piano solos, and various numbers by the new orchestra. Ice cream, cake, and small sale items will be offered. attendance is free and all are invited. Mrs Samuel Ifellman hosted a quilting party with many ladies present and a 4 o'clock supper.
A collage of church notices lists services at First Church of Christ Scientist 229 Stephenson street 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. midweek meetings Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Reading room open Wednesday Saturday. Various congregations including Trinity Walled Evangelical First M. E. Second Presbyterian Christian Endeavor and others announce Sunday schools sermons and special programs with names of pastors and locations across Freeport and nearby streets.
A novelty promised at the Grand Opera house tonight features the farce Brown's in Town with witty thrusts and novel musical numbers. Wilton Lackaye stars in The Battle, a moving drama about a multi millionaire who loves his son, backed by strong cast including Moffett's English and Grace Filkins and H. B. Warner in supporting roles.
A compact chronology notes Champlain’s clash with Iroquois in western New York in 1614, John Cotton’s 1630s Boston pastorate, Benjamin West’s 1738 birth, Major Desbarres’ 1787 retirement, the 1845 Naval Academy opening, Jerome Bonaparte’s 1847 return, Nansen’s 1861 birth, Stuart’s 1862 Chambersburg raid, and Seward’s 1872 death.
Advertisement notes Foley's Honey and Tar cures quickly strengthens the lungs and expels colds. Promotes the genuine product in a yellow package. Features HH J Moogk and W FL Jungkunz as suppliers or endorsers.
A 19th century promotional notice touts Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments. It cites a Can ton New York case of years-long weakness and backache, claiming the remedy restored health and urges women to write for advice from Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn Mass.
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