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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1905
Page
6
Edward B Warman and A M critique guide warn readers about common word choice errors. The author lists preferred terms and corrections from reply to answer to prevent misusage in everyday writing and conversation.
The excerpt critiques common errors in English usage such as mistaking setting for set pay for settle since age and sinking down. It cites Shakespeare, Jeremiah and Webster to illustrate proper forms and warns against period style variants in serious writing.
An extract attributed to O S Marden warns of a man who prioritized earnings over life. He stopped growing, neglected sentiment, friendships, and learning, treating work as merely a means to money. In retirement he discovers his capacity for joy and wider world had withered.
A Cornish gourmet follows Horace in mixing pleasure and utility by praising the dogfish as a valuable addition to cuisine. He argues skinned and cooked dogfish is delicate, with a sweet flavor tempered by lemon or vinegar. Historical notes cite Buckland and weatherbound French fishermen, and East and South Londoners’ habit of eating dogfish as fried fish.
Dr. True of the National Museum notes no exact data on whale lifespans but suspects some exceed 40 years. He cites a Civil War harpoon found in a 1890 whale as supporting longer lifespans, while dismissing estimates of about 10 years as fanciful per the Washington Post.
A Washington Star quote has Farmer Carn Tossel remarking on his son’s industry. He jokes that the boy may take his time with chores but becomes highly active when partnered with a strong hitter on second base, underscoring work ethic and wit in a rural setting.
The talk outlines character as life’s core, not wealth or pleasures, citing scripture and urging care in life’s choices. It notes heredity and environment shape character, yet stresses Christ as foundation and growth toward a Christlike, eternal character.
Foreign flavor marks Baptist Endeavorers of England as they finish the ship Endeavour for Kongo missionaries. It was launched at Osford and will undertake the long voyage with prayers from thousands. Welsh Christian Endeavor convention reports strong growth with seventy new societies formed this year despite revival disorganization. Eblo Hawaii forms a Christian Endeavor union led by Rev E G Silva with four nationalities including Flawallans Chinese Portuguese and Japanese. Wong T Chong is secretary.
A Cincinnati era advertisement urges go west to cure coughs and weak lungs and touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy. It includes a testimonial from George H Belcher of Dorton Kentucky describing long illness and recovery after using the medicine. The notice also promotes Dr Pierce’s Common Sense Medical Adviser offered by mail for a one cent stamp fee.
A group of war correspondents discuss Verestchagin’s ruined right hand noting his thumb and finger losses from scars and shells, plus a tale by Mary A. Livermore about a Melrose friendship. Mrs. Livermore recalls a wife’s lonely breakfast prank with her husband’s newspaper.
Fasted Ele Pinin and Attorney William Barnes hire a new office boy after the previous helper resigned, citing dislike of the business. The boy says he has been there six months and does not enjoy the law trade, calling it no good.
A drifting tale follows George Reynolds aboard a ship bound for New York with his gypsy wife Felice. Their life in the city promises prosperity yet cannot quell her longing for roaming freedom, testing their marriage and culminating in a solemn funeral for a grave, enigmatic life.
Westminster Gazette advises mothers that during hot weather small children should not be fed unsuitable foods. Give castor oil promptly to correct bowel disorders and replace with fresh oil to avoid gner. If needed, use Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy then castor oil. keep these ready for instant use. This treatment is touted as most successful and reliable for cholera infantum, sold by all druggists.
Listing of travel options to Portland via the North Western Line with low daily round trip rates. Mentions direct routes or via San Francisco and Los Angeles, plus a side trip to Yellowstone and Alaska. Includes request for a 2 cent stamp for illustrated folder and full route information. Also includes unrelated ad copy about Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy praised by a Joplin druggist.
Travel offer promotes low daily round trip rates to Portland by the North Western Line. Direct routes or with small advances via San Francisco and Los Angeles, plus options to Yellowstone and Alaska. Also notes tobacco history with reference to Coltsfoot as an early smoke.
An advertisement announces Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for stomach troubles biliousness and sensation and similar discomforts. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents.
About 175 acres under cultivation with good wire fencing around the entire property and 20 acres of heavy timber. Large frame house, barns, well, and a trout stream through the pasture. Original 240 acres reduced by 2 acres for a creamery store and blacksmith shop. Four miles from a school, seven miles from Fall Creek. Price 40.00 per acre. terms 2000 cash with balance mortgaged 5 to 10 years at small interest. May trade for suitable city property. Contact Alvin M. Anderson, Dodgeville Wisconsin.
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