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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1908

Page

3

Matchmaker Scene Ends In Kiss Confusion

Katherine and Jack Kingsley clash over a playful kiss blamed on a baby. Reginald's innocent accusation sparks a playful confrontation and a secret pact to delay telling others as family friends tease about a budding romance. The infant Reginald repeats the joke as the party smiles.

Katherine Katha Reginald Iman Regnald Mr. Kingsley Jack Kingsley Jack Tack Tack Kingsley Bill Mr. Heming Heming Maun

The Girl Graduate Worth More Than Wealth

A Lawrence Journal reflection extols the high school girl graduate as America’s finest product, surpassing money and industry. It contrasts fathers spending on gowns and lessons with mothers teaching morals and manners, declaring the graduate’s value outweighs costly pursuits.

Hfe America Leeh Carnegie Ilbinaries Hetty Green Wilson Daniel Webster Massachusetts Lawrence Journal

Notifying Office Requested for Missed Newspaper Delivery

Patrons are asked to inform the office if their newspaper is not delivered regularly. The notice seeks timely reporting to ensure prompt resolution and continued service.

Humphreys' Veterinary Specifics advertised cures for animals

Veterinary ad lists multiple remedies for diseases in horses, cattle, sheep, dogs, hogs, and poultry. Claims act directly on the sick parts without delay. Mentions various specific afflictions and animals. Ends with purchase details and free book offer from Humphreys Medicine Co. New York.

Humphreys Cor Willam John Stress New York

For the Housewife For Sick Headaches

A household remedy claims vinegar relieves head pain when other cures fail. Dip fingers or a vinegar-soaked handkerchief across the forehead and temples, reappointing as it dries. A cup of hot tea and lying down are advised to aid relief.

Domestic Cleaning and Preservation Tips From a Past Era

A vintage kitchen guide suggests mixing half a teaspoon of powdered alum with blacking to brighten stoves. Add a pinch of ginger to doughnut fat to cut grease absorption. Paint pantry hooks white to avoid rust on towels. Rub nickel with wool dampened in ammonia to brighten. Use alcohol and whiting as a silver polish and for plate glass mirrors.

Use Old Magazines in the Kitchen

Old magazines are suggested as practical helpers in kitchens. Use them to stand hot pans on and for ironing days to wipe and test irons. When a sheet scorches or soils, tear it off and keep a fresh page on top for continued use.

Improved Fly Catcher Patented by Chicago Inventor

A Chicago man patents an improved device for catching files using a sticky cylindrical roll. Experiments show the roll attracts files faster than a flat surface, with a top sheet also coated in the adhesive. As sheets are filled, the roll and sheet can be removed and replaced, allowing continuous use by layering multiple sheets.

Chicago

Blond Hair Tonic Recipe For Blonde Hair Care

A hair tonic for blond hair mixes one dram of quinine bisulphate seven ounces of listerine and half an ounce of tincture of cantharides. Apply the lotion to the scalp twice daily. The guidance notes that absorption by pores matters more than the amount spattered on the hair.

Peeling Tomatoes By Bruising Skin Before Peeling

A kitchen tip explains bruise the skin with a knife instead of scalding to loosen and peel tomatoes, allowing immediate serving or recooling. The same method applies to plums and peaches for easy removal of skins.

Cement For Enamel Ware Repair Method

Instructions describe mixing equal parts soft putty Coul ashes and table salt to form a cement. Pack into holes or chipped areas of enamelware. Heat with water in the pot until hard, yielding a repair as durable as the enamel itself.

Patch for torn table oil cloth directs repair steps

Instructions describe mixing cold water and flour to make a paste. Apply under the torn area, place the patch, and secure with the paste. Cover with cloth and iron with a hot iron. Properly done, the patch will wear long and be durable.

Plalp lonesome term sparks friendly banter

In a Washington Star snippet two men joke about slang for intoxication as one man explains his mother and daughters call it plalp lonesome. The dialogue showcases casual chatter and regional language in a lighthearted exchange.

Mr. Cumrog Plalp Washington Star

Be careworn bees laxative cough syrup remedy

A vague historical notice touts Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as prompt relief for coughs croup hoarseness and whooping cough. The product is described as gently laxative and linked to entities H J Moog and P Guen with garbled branding.

H. J. Moog P. Guenor

Corrigan Likely to Be Reinstated by Coney Island Club

The Sporting World reports Howard Corrigan, famed Western turfman, may regain good standing on eastern tracks via reinstatement by the Coney Island Jockey Club. Corrigan’s colt Huron ran in the 1891 Futurity after a stewards dispute, finishing second to His Highness but not placed. Corrigan received $5,000. Since then his entries have been barred from local tracks.

Corriga Howard Corigin Coney Island Jockey Club Elis Jockey Clu Corrigan ED Corrigan Huron Highness

Bransfield Plans Spokane as Recruiting Hub for Nationals

Bransfield assigns Louis W. Thiel of Spokane as Spokane recruiter for Philadelphia Nationals. Thiel would own the Spokane franchise and supply players through a midwestern station, with transfers to Philadelphia or the midwest based on player success. Thiel would buy the Spokane franchise if available.

Bransfield Louis W. Thiel Spokane Wash Kid Bransfield Philadelphia Nationals Philadelphia Thiel Middle West Brunsfield Nationals

United States Golf Committee Names 1909 Nominating Panel

The United States Golf Association executive committee appoints G Herbert Windeler Fred James and C B MacDonald to the 1909 nominating committee. Windeler led the association as president in 1904 and 1905 James was VP in 1906 and 1907 and MacDonald, amateur champion of 1805, is a founding member and five year VP. The annual meeting will be in January with December due reports and club lists for championship entries.

United States Golf Committee United States Golf Association G. Herbert Windeler Boston Fred James Chicago C. B. MacDonald New York MacDonald

Football Stars Go to Canada On Wheatfield Tour

University of Pennsylvania and Swarthmore gridiron stars travel to Manitoba to work in wheatfields to keep in shape for fall season. Party includes captain Big Bil Hotlen bach All American tackle D W Draper star Swarthmore quarterback O'Brien and Charlie Pike ex Swarthmore player now enrolled at Pennsylvania with Satchell Bull and others guiding the group. Pike hails from Manitoba and leads the party.

Canada University of Pennsylvania Swarthmore College Manitoba Big Bil" Hotlenbach Pennsylvania D. W. Draper O'Brien Swarthmore Charlie Pike Satchell and Bull Pike

Milton Young to Sell Stock Farm in Lexington Kentucky

Milton Young owner of the Mc Grathtania stud in Lexington announces an auction on October 1 offering about 700 thoroughbred stock including stallions mares yearlings and weanlings and about 2200 acres of land Milton Young markets the farm as one of the largest breeding establishments in the region following James B Hagzgin Elmendorfh stud in size and prominence.

Milton Young McGrathtania Stud Lexington James B. Hagzgin Elmendorfh Stud

Harvard Track Coach Dismissed After Twenty Years

Harvard's track coach James G. Lathrop has been dismissed by the Harvard athletic committee after two decades. No reason given. A notice was sent to Lathrop at his summer home in Wirdham Connecticut by a prominent committee member.

Harvard James G. Lathrop Crimsons Harvard Athletic Committee Harvard Committee Lathrop Wirdham Conn

Piles Remedy Ad Means Surgery Not Needed

An advertisement claims Operation for Piles will not be necessary if using ManZan Pile Remedy priced at 650c. The offer lists H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guen as proprietors.

H. J. Moogk C. P. Guen- Or

Reporter Dives From Steamer to File Oregon Disaster Story

Thom as Belders of the New York Times risked drowning to reach survivors near New York harbor and obtain dramatic details of the Oregon wreck. He climbed aboard a tug, resisted the ship captain, went overboard, and was hauled back as the Times later published a full graphic account.

Thomas B.elders New York Times New York Harbor Oregon New York Kielders Plelders The Times Selders Sean Hhis Conmades Liza Manhattan the Times Remson Crawford Success Magazine

Only One King Buried In Iceland

A fragmentary account claims King Rhverek of Norway lies buried in Iceland after Olaf the Woly shipped him there. The saga notes Rhverek, a prudent monarch, settled farming at Calfskin, and died after a winter illness, making him the only king said to rest in Iceland.

Iceland Jis Rhverek Norway Vide Snorri Sturluson Sasa Heimskringia Olaf the Woly Roerek Leeland

Ageing horses by teeth and wrinkles

The article notes that tooth aging fails for horses over eight years. It explains that after the Mehth year a horse gains no new teeth, while once the full set is present wrinkles appear along the lower eyelid. Each year adds a wrinkle, so age over eight requires counting teeth plus wrinkles.

Office visit reveals vacancy and firm in trouble

A hesitant visitor finds the cashier chair empty and learns Mr Smith is not away but the firm is doomed. The clerk grimly notes a large sum and mentions the New York Press, hinting at a major financial issue or closure.

Mrr Smith Tina Sip Mr. Smith Tie Steve New York Press

They Don't Speak Now Miss Magley Heard Engagement

In London Express style the dialogue shows Miss Cutting and Miss Muley reacting to a marriage engagement. Mr Sktuox appears surprised by the news and questions how it happened rather than when.

Mumbled Queens Exchange Sparks Ivy League Banter

A fragmentary Queens scene captures a quirky poker exchange with a boastful line about a player raising all night and a quip about quitting. The dialogue hints at wagers and social interaction among players, though the full context is unclear.

Morning unease sharpens the mind in Croothe note

A fragmentary reflection asserts that the mind is sharpest and most uneasy in the morning, claiming unease is a form of passive sagacity while fools are never uneasy.

Croethe

Pineules for the Kidneys Trial Offer

Pineules promise relief from backache kidney and bladder troubles in a 30 days trial for $1.00. They claim direct kidney action, blood purification, and system vigor. Sold by H. J. Moogh and P. Guenther.

H. J. Moogh P. Guenther

Dality Journal Deliverynote Price Mention

The Dality Journal is delivered to any part of the city for 10c a week.

Burdett Advertises Pigno Gunner Order Details

F. J. Burdett, pigno guner, ordere bt Brown & Dollmeyer's or phone 5) signaling an ad asking for orders or contact details.

F. J. Burdett Brown & Dollmeyer

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