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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1900
Page
7
A local notice touts Vital magnetism as a blessing for chronic sufferers. Prof Gregory’s success is supported by growing demand and testimonies from residents, listing numerous Freeport addresses and individuals ready to vouch for his treatment.
London April 7 dispatch reports Lord Methuen capturing 54 Boers and killing General Villebois de Mareuil chief of staff. Boers surround five British companies near Redcersburg guarding a railroad. 24 hours of combat end in surrender. Roberts notes loss of five companies near Reddersburg and Mareuil’s death as Boers threaten railway line. Dublin police seize United Irishmen issue over an article about the Queen.
A visit to war issues cast gloom over a party at the castle as five companies were captured. Three were Royal Irish Fusiliers and a batch of L600 Boers prisoners was moved from the transport Cambridge. Prisoners appeared ill with blankets water bottles and cooking gear in poor condition. one died of smallpox and four more are fatally ill.
A body of expert sharpshooters departed for Africa yesterday. Seven men retired in the small group under the Queen's prize at Risley. Lord Dunraven accompanied the force from Kansas City. John RN McLean, brother of Admiral Dewey, has booked rooms at a leading hotel for the Democratic convention in July.
London April 7 The official statement records British losses at Karee Spruit where Colonel Broadwood's force was surprised totaling 400 men with 173 missing.
Hon Deeil Rhodes sails into London aboard a steamer from the Cape arriving yesterday. The prominent passenger's arrival signals notable cross ocean movement and local interest in post voyage proceedings.
The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld the defeat of Taylor in the gubernatorial contest. Judge De Belle dissented with two Republican colleagues Burnam and Guffy, who offered a differing rationale but concurred in upholding Judge Field of Toisville for Democrats. They argue the court lacks jurisdiction to overrule the legislature, while the Republicans view the legislature as overthrowing the will of the people. Chief counsel for Governor Taylor, Six-Governor Bradley, says an appeal will go to the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of Taylor and Lieutenant Governor Marshall.
Washington April reports Admiral Dewey and wife returned from Philadelphia. Dewey said he would prepare a press statement soon about his presidential plans and confirmed he is a Democrat. A reporter pressed about voting history. Dewey joked he has always been a Democrat and never voted.
Queen Victoria has decided to drive in state through Dublin next Monday, April 7, amid official preparations. The event centers on a royal procession with city streets closed to traffic and formal ceremonies planned by local authorities.
An anecdote recalls Dr Isaac Barrow famed for long sermons at Westminster Abbey where vergers allegedly had the organs play to “blow down” the preacher. The tale notes the organist may have slept and a verger operated the keys during the climax.
A New York World reflection pleads for forgetting harsh judgments and avoiding scandal to preserve charity and peace. It laments how people destabilize trust by dwelling on wounds and urges restraint in public and private life.
The ad offers one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites F J Cheney Co, endorsements from West TruAX and Kinnan Marvin Toledo wholesalers, and claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Also mentions price per bottle and free testimonials. The text notes New York docks showing rapid foreign trade and port shipments taxing handling facilities.
A vintage drug claim touts Dr Thomas Electric Oil as instant relief for burns cuts bruises and sprains with Jos Emmert credited in the advertisement as the source of the remedy.
A pitch extols a single dose of Foley's Honey and Tar as relief for asthma and consumption, urging no substitutes and citing H J Moogh and W F Jungkunz & Co. as endorsers. The text notes about 80,000 British women work for the post office, including 160 head postmistresses and 5,000 sub postmistresses.
A. B. Farrington of Constantia New York reports years of kidney trouble with back pains eased by Foley's Kidney Cure after one bottle. He recommends it to friends. Endorsed by Wm F Jungkunz & Co.
A London Spectator excerpt reflects on a young soul's ascent toward heaven as time passes and the clear goal fades. A voice from the infinite urges: Climb, I am there, urging the seeker toward ultimate presence.
A discussion of stickit ministers or licentiates who have passed university training and trials but not become ordained presbyters. Many serve as assistants or rely on casual preaching fees, facing limited prospects and a fragile status despite education and culture.
Advert says August Flower remains the top selling medicine in the civilized world for indigestion and biliousness. It claims doctors were scarce and the remedy cleaned the system, regulated liver action, and steadied nerves, with few doses proving sufficient to reassure there is nothing serious. Sample bottles offered at Joseph Emmert's.
A collection of aphorisms on pride, individuality, and time featuring notices on self and identity. It reflects a period voice with concise, pithy lines about being ignored, buying people, family pride, and aging clocks.
W M Terry of Elkton Ky with twelve years in the trade asserts Chamberlains Cough Remedy outperforms all others. He has sold hundreds of bottles and deems it the most satisfactory to customers. For sale by Joseph Emmert, druggist.
A note advertises chiropody and manicure services at Pennsylvania House Cottage by Mrs Hale. Treatments for corns bunions and related foot issues are offered with emphasis on care in a private residence setting.
W J Cuyter of Red Creek New York praises Chamberlains Pain Balm as a splendid liniment for rheumatism and household use. The endorsement appears in the Red Creek Herald edited by W G Putrin. Sold by Joseph Emmert, druggist.
Joan M Wise of Stephenson Street Nursery offers shade and fruit trees grape vines roses shrubs and climbing vines at affordable rates Located near the Electric car line for easy access potential buyers are urged to inquire for available stock and pricing
The New York Tribune is praised for integrity in public questions and editorial vigor. It boasts broad reach and decency, supporting Republican policies and prosperity, while aiming to aid party success in 1900 with a new Tri-Weekly edition.
Readers debate Porto Rico vs Puerto Rico as the spelling standard. The U S Board of Geographic Names adopted Spanish form while Baraker proposes Porto Rico for civil government. Also notes about grippe lingering and Foley remedy claims and a note on workhouse inmates averaging 87 years old.
Freeport Illinois invites sealed bids for steel vault fixtures per plans on file with the city clerk. Bids due by Friday April 13 at 8 pm, to be opened at City Hall. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. City Clerk Groras J Tanpy. 4-4dlod
Redlinger Bros Matt and Joseph opened their bicycle livery and sales room at 45 South Galena Avenue today. They handle high grade wheels and offer hire options. Matt Redlinger has ten years in the bicycle hospital business and expands with a new room across the river to meet growing demand.
Ask your grocer today to show you GRAIN-O, the new grain drink that replaces coffee. Suitable for children and adults, it comes in a rich seal brown like Mocha and Java but is made from pure grains. The price is 25 cents per package, sold by all grocers.
Harriet M Bur bakin piano teacher offers excursion tickets from Chicago to Chicago for 13 1 fare round trip with return by May 3 to greet the Manila Bay hero. Sales on April 30 and May 1 and 2 through CGW agents or F H Lord at 1138 Adams street Chicago.
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