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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1907
Page
7
The Board of Health cautions embalmers that official sanction is required before handling or preparing bodies. Embalmers may not wash remains without proper authorization. The notice outlines the necessity of documented approval prior to any postmortem work.
Between now and Oct. 16 stockholders face a major fight as Stuyvesant Fish seeks reinstatement or vindication amid Hariman control. A directors meeting sided with Hariman, while Fish plans a bold challenge at the annual meeting likely to shape Illinois Central leadership and potential Union Pacific influence.
High wages lure skilled workers to Panama Canal construction in the Canal Zone. Fear of fevers stops many, but Electric Bitters is claimed to guard against malaria. The tonic also purports to cure blood poison, biliousness, weakness, and stomach, liver, and kidney troubles. Sold by Joseph Emmert for 60 cents.
A terse note captures a local high school ping pong event at Paterson and Kryder's, highlighting spirited play and community interest in a neighborhood competition.
Attorney General Stead agrees with a county prosecutor that the quail closed season runs from December 20 to November 10, both inclusive. The ruling clarifies the law’s phrasing both inclusive to include the end dates in the prohibited period.
Buyers of a plane from DeVore before September 1 1907 will receive a five lesson shorthand course claimed to outperform six to twelve months of competing systems. The ad notes high demand with fifty three stenographers sought and promises annual income from 500 to 3000 dollars depending on skill. It also presents an easy pay plan and a piano purchase option tied to earned wages.
Saloonkeepers foresee a harvest as the forty fifth general assembly’s local option law nears full effect driving sales from small towns. Cold storage liquor schemes are crushed after Tuscola murder spurred anti license action. Voters in nearby townships are expected to go dry, leaving Springfield and nearby cities with no saloons within thirty miles.
Shoemaker Automobile Co issue a public statement stating that any employee reported for driving above the speed limit will be suspended and dismissed. The company asks citizens to report time and place of violations for prompt action and notes upcoming enforcement.
Republican candidate Andrew Russel announces his bid for the State Treasurer nomination at the 1908 primary and state convention. He pledges to continue the current policy on interest on state funds and asks for Republican support and credit to the people of the state.
Springfield Sept 6 Fraternal insurance societies violating Illinois law were warned by state Superintendent F W Potter. He served notice on the National Protective Legion of Waverly New York and the Reformed American Mutual Union of Chicago that certificates cannot promise accumulation or dividends beyond death and disability claims. The groups have issued plans paying sums at five to six year intervals, which must stop.
Public sale scheduled for Tuesday September 10 1907 at 2 o'clock p.m. at the front door of the Bauch property 672 South Galena Avenue. Property includes a brick 1 room house and a frame dwelling on about 20 acres with wells and cisterns. Auctioneers A H Miller and heirs listed.
Creditors receive 68 cents on the dollar after receivership proceedings. The Royal bid awaits court approval while administration costs run near 70,000 dollars. About 1.4 million dollars has been realized to date, with ongoing efforts to finalize the estate. The piece notes the firm’s past resistance and historical comparisons to fire disasters. The ad promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve.
Mooradian Bros. unveil a new shipment of Oriental Bugs at F A Reads Dry Goods Store attracting curious shoppers and noting the novelty of the insects.
Slaughtered prices touted on every item at Emerick's jewelry store from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a limited one day sale and dramatic discounts.
Lost and found notice recounts a missing item described as a billows attack with nausea and headache found at Joseph Emmert's Drug Store. It mentions Dr King's New Life Pills advertised as a guaranteed cure and priced at 25 cents.
Local notice for Emerickes Jewelry, 83 8 Enson Street, advertises attention sessions at 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM. No further context provided.
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