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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1906

Page

8

Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Promotes Kidney Health

A 1910s advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as the cure for women’s kidney troubles. It claims the formula contains the right herbs and cites testimonials from Mrs Samuel Frake and Mrs J W Lang praising relief from backache bearing down sensations and urinary symptoms. It notes the assistant role of Lydia Pinkham’s daughter-in-law in Lynn Massachusetts and offers free advice to suffering women.

Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia FE. Pinkham Lydia KH Pinkham Samuel Frake Prospect Plains N. J Lydia Lydia E. Pinkham J. W. Lang Third Avenue New York Mrs. Pinkham

State Board Reports on Inspections and Reforms Across Institutions

The Illinois State Board of Equalization plans two week deadline for county assessments amid capital stock questions. The board, auditing fifty two county jails and other facilities, aims to finish inspections of state hospitals orphanages and the Soldiers' Homes. Also reported is the Springfield meeting of the Ancient Order of United Workmen and a death in the area.

Springfield Pboie Etnhips Fuse Deneen Springfeld

Miss Mary Beans Files 20000 Suit for Breach of Promise

Miss Mary Beans of Knox county sues Ro Denny of Burlington Tennessee for 20000 alleging a broken marriage promise made in 1903 and again postponed in 1905. She claims damages for lost fortune pain and anguish and notes she was once Denny’s housekeeper. The case follows a prior dispute settled with Miss Mtta Cirice of Morgan county.

Bloomington Mary Beans Knox County Ro, Denny Burlington Jame Beas Denny Audist Denny Mtta Cirice Mos County

Texas Fever Report Near Illinois Herd

Texas fever appeared in Hines Illinois where twelve head of cattle owned by Albert Stacey died and the rest showed symptoms. The herd was shipped recently from Latrobe Missouri.

Illinois Loomington Hines Albert Stacey Latbelle

Mayor Lake W. Sanborn to welcome liquor dealers group

On September 12 Mayor Lake W. Sanborn announced he will deliver a city welcome address to the Liquor Dealers' State Protective Association when it meets here next week, despite protest from anti-saloon advocates.

Lake W. Sanborn Liquor Dealers’ State Protective Association

Marriage of Octogenarians in Central Illinois

James Robbins and Mrs. Mary Colwell of Pert county both in their eighties were united by Justice John Robbins. They are described as the oldest applicants for a marriage license in central Illinois.

Pioouinerten James Robbins Mary Colwell Pert County John Robbins Merhage Dicense Ilinois

Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar cough syrup

An old advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar cough syrup as a cure for coughs and colds. It claims the product is opiate free and sold by all druggists, presenting it as the original laxative cough remedy.

Wanted: wood shop workers and varnish room help

Classified notice seeking employees with experience on UU wood working machines and varnish room brush hands. Prefers married men for steady work and a young man for reed room with learning opportunity at Horandt M. Carre Go. 9-7cte

Horandt M. Carre

Golden Medical Discovery Promoted for Stomach Cure

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and liver disorders, claiming alcohol free glycerine base improves dyspepsia and indigestion. It cites medical authorities endorsing the formula and notes accompanying remedies like Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation.

Dr. Pierce Finley Bhlingwood Bennett Medical College Chicago Pierce R. Bartholow Jefferson Medical College Hobart A. Hare University of Pa Laurence Johnson University of New York Edwin M. Hare Hahnemann Medical College John M. Scudder John King

Bluebeard Origin Theories Sum Up Medieval Links

The article outlines competing origins for Bluebeard tracing to Giles de Laval lord of Sting France and to Henry VIII. It notes similarities and differences with Lavallins and de Retz, and mentions Tudor satire by Taylor with the London Globe.

Bluebeard Trenry VIII Giles de Laval Sting France Tie England Migoray Lavallins Ambiles de Laval Imleed Key Sister Ann Stolinshed Giles de Retz Marquis de Laval Brittany Taylor London Globe

Oak and Pine Compared as Building Woods in Industry

The article argues while oak is prized for strength durability and versatility pine is the most used wood due to its abundance. It cites pine as essential for houses ship carpentry turpentine tar pitch resin lampblacking and pulp and notes oak as superior for shipbuilding architecture cabinetmaking and medicinal bark extracts.

Dress spending ends engagement in whispered tale

In a playful gossip exchange Briggs notes a fiancé split after learning the bride spent 2500 dollars yearly on dresses. Cringes Theo denies marrying that girl, Briggs confirms the dressmaker was to blame for the breakup.

Briggs Bildergate Grigs Theo Briges Pandon Mail

Street Scene Details and Measurements at Port of Entry

A fragmented report describes a street area with structures and shacks, noting a stairway and a “seven feet” height measure. It mentions boards, iron, and a support layout, with references to a site at the soutien of an unspecified parcel and a possible public works context. Several named persons and locations are garbled.

Isc Cfm Gory Chirfeen Potmnes

Variety Artistes Forge International Federation In London

London sees the Variety Artistes Federation unite with the Poternational Artistes Lodge to defend against exploitative practices by the White Rats. Oswald Stall plans to meet New York volunteers to coordinate action against foreign tactics. A separate report notes a fatal accident in Manhattan as a party ride was struck by an electric car, with several injured.

London Variety Artistes’ Federation Britain Poternational Artistes’ Lodge Europe Martinel New York White Rats Hiternational Bay Tao Harapeih Oswald Stall United States Cicano Manhattan Bevch Jeffres Avent Seventy-fifth Street Dea Woods Heneard Carryall Parey Aw

Steel Tube Combine Aims to End Competition in Britain

A British steel industry merger announced September 1 plans to consolidate English and Scottish producers to end fierce competition and boost home sales and exports. The deal targets restructuring and potential market control across the United Kingdom.

Steel Tube England Glasgow Search Nglish Steel Ise Maraufactur Dsport Lass Teen Forest

Way They Do in Indiana Territory

Ardmore EV Sept IIT Chool Waypress Martin a stockman wire slot mod kitted as he was tidive along the highway

Indiana Ardmore Waypress Martin Highoviay

Markets Quoted With Mixed Winter Wheat and Livestock Prices

The report lists mixed cash quotations for futures and commodities. It details samples of winter wheat with several No 2 and No 1 grades, corn and oats prices, and various live stock items including beef cattle calves and lambs with price ranges. It notes receipts and quotations for the day and references soybeans and poultry prices, typical of a regional market bulletin.

Cileago Tive Coettio Perth Nas

Cough Remedy Warns Against Constipation Risks

Advice urges careful use of cold medicines to avoid constipation especially with opiate-containing products. Recommends Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar to both stop coughing and move the bowels, sold by all druggists.

Kennedy

Rail Line Sells Second Class Colonists to Western Points

The Minnesota and St. Paul railway will offer second class colonists travel to Montana Washington Oregon and California at greatly reduced rates daily from August 27 to October 31 1906. J B Sweatt acts as agent.

Montana Washington Oregon California J. B. Sweatt

Fragmented OCR Notice from Historical Page

Readable OCR fragment presents scrambled text with names and phrases. The legible segments resemble a local item in a historical newspaper page with possible personal names and scattered terms, lacking clear event or date context. No coherent narrative or actionable facts emerge from the readable content.

Special Excursion Rates to Colorado Utah and the Black Hills

North-Western Line offers rerun excursions starting June 1 to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Hot Springs Deadwood Lead and Custer with favorable return limits. Round trip tickets at low rates sold first and third Tuesdays monthly through September 18 inclusive. Apply to Chicago and North-Western Railway agents.

North-Western Line Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Hot Springs Deadwood Lead Custer Chicago & North-Western R'y

Very Low Excursion Rates to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo

North Western Line excursion rates in effect from all stations September 1 to 22 with favorable return limits for Pike's Peak Centennial Celebration. For full information contact Chicago and North Western Railway agents. 8 10 Giwit.22

Chicago & North-Western Railway

Clement Authority on Canadian Lands

Prospective land buyers are invited to visit with William Clement who promotes Canadian lands as the safest investment. Clement will guide buyers every Tuesday, promising access to the best Canadian properties in the region.

Clement Canada William Clement

Pgre Repaired and Recovered T S Ryan

T S Ryan aged 87 of Galena Street is reported to have been repaired and recovered. The notice gives no further details on circumstances or location.

T. S. Ryan

1060 Acres Timber Land for Sale in Texas County Missouri

Timber land listing describes 1060 acres in Texas County Missouri with red and white oak and hard pine. Stands 40 to 70 feet tall, oak often 40 feet without a limb. Estimated timber yield of 10000 feet of rod saw timber per acre. Owner must sell at $16.00 per acre. Contact M W Downey Over State Bank Freeport.

Texas County Missouri M. W. Downey State Bank Freeport

Dissolution of Kahlemeier and Maurer Partnership

The firm dissolves by mutual consent with Mr Maurer retiring. Creditors to call at the store to settle debts. Business will be continued by Kahlemeier and McHlemeler in Freeport.

Kahlemeier & Maurer Mr. Maurer H. Kahlemeier Y. H. McHlemeler D. Maurer Freeport Wes

Excursion Rates to Summer Resorts on the Rail Lines

Excursion rates announced by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway from Chicago Kansas City Omaha Cairo Evansville and St Louis. Tickets on sale until September 30 with return limit October 1906.

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Chicago Kansas City Omaha Cairo Evansville St. Louis

Northwestern line excursion tickets on sale September 12

Excur sion tickets will be sold Sept 12 to inclusive with favorable return limits on account of T.O.O. OL FP grand prize. Apply to agents Chicago and Northwestern Railway.

T.oo Grand Iedge Chicago & Northwestern Railway

Special Beloit Freeport Train September Trip Details

The C M and St P announces a special Beloit to Freeport service departing Beloit September 6 arriving Freeport 7 35 a m and returning September 7 leaving Freeport 8 10 p m No 72 will have a coach from Freeport to Beloit for fair passengers J B Sweatt agent Tu wtd

C. M St. P Beloit Freeport No 72 J.B. Sweatt

Low Excursion Fares to Chattanooga for Regimental Reunion

Very low railroad rates offered from Chicago to Chattanooga via Northwestern line. Excursion tickets available September 16 and 17 with favorable return limits. Fare notice issued in honor of the Regimental Reunion marking the Chickamauga battle anniversary. Apply to Chicago and Northwestern line agents.

Chattanooga Tenn Northwestern Line Chickamauga Chicago & Northwestern Line S lTdwill

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