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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1907
Page
8
A Bar Harbor tea scene features a young Chinese diplomat describing an ancient regimen believed to harden soldiers. He claims mandarins and thousands of soldiers still favor diet rituals over modern drills and gunnery, including tiger jelly and serpent soup to gain ferocity and cunning.
The Erie railroad orders three Mallet compound locomotives from the Schenectady works of the American Locomotive Company. Each engine weighs 205 tons without its tender and can haul 820 loaded freight cars or a train two miles long. The engines feature sixteen drive wheels in two eight‑wheel groups and boilers over forty three feet long. The largest firebox foundation ring measures eight feet in diameter with 404 tubes and a 21 foot long boiler. The roller water weight is 42 700 pounds and the tubes weigh 28 700 pounds. One firebox is large enough to be a living room in size.
The Kaiser commands regimental colors be kept in cases for important occasions after observing parades with dilapidated flags. German regiments that received new colors years ago faced mock glory as colonels let subalterns modify them. He orders the sham glories returned to cases to preserve dignity.
The article reports a method to deposit copper from aqueous solutions to form glass mirrors. By reducing cupric oxide with phenyl hydrogene in potassium hydroxide, mirrors as brilliant and uniform as silvered glass are produced. Chattaway demonstrated the process to the London Royal Society.
The Chicago Tribune notes that accidents arise as readily in warships as in mills. Crew and drivers must train with big guns and perform tasks where small lapses can cause death or permanent injury. Eternal vigilance remains the price of safety aboard battleships and in industry.
A London Saturday Review note explains minor rations for sailors with grog and abstainers. Each sailor receives an eighth of a pint of rum daily, or nine sixteenths of a penny if grog is forgone. Total abstainers in the future will receive a penny.
Witt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills advertised as remedy for backache and weak kidneys. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz at 84 Stephenson St.
A legendary scene at a New York billiard hall featured Jake Schaefer facing an old farmer in a non monetary contest. Schaefer refused money bets, agreeing to play until the farmer was satisfied, leading to a one sided, record short game with the farmer winning.
The Denver Post notes lightning can cure or restore in rare cases including paralysis, deafness, blindness, and mental balance. It cites instances on a man paralyzed since childhood, an Austrian hospital patient, and a New York packet boat passenger who recovered after being struck. The piece warns of uncontrollable danger yet highlights perceived curative feats.
A mother complains the left side of her children’s hair grows longer after a recent trim. The barber asserts uneven growth speeds explain the discrepancy, noting that hair often grows faster on the left side, especially noticeable on children.
A five year old Boston boy adjusts his glasses asking if buying a boat will make him good. A punny exchange ties a mother promising a magical transformation to the purchase. A Bohemian inked quip on manners and a girl hosting dinner adds a note of playful social satire.
The Daily Journal will be delivered to every part of the city for a week, ensuring all residents receive the issue. Distribution covers all neighborhoods with no area left uncovered.
The Uncle Sam Sumatra cigar wrapper tobacco variety was identified from a Sumatra field near Tariffville Connecticut in 1903 by M. J. Floyd. It yields high quality wrapper leaves under shade with plants about eight feet tall, averaging twenty six leaves per plant and leaves around sixteen by twenty inches.
Eggs to be placed on the market should be sorted by size shape and color. Do not mix different colored shells or varying sizes in one package. Clean eggs only wipe slightly soiled. discard badly soiled eggs. Use large shipping cases or small pasteboard boxes per marketing method. G. A. Bell.
Pumpkins are cheap to seed and can be saved now with little effort. Seeds are the main cost for a good pumpkin supply in cornfields and serve as valuable feed. Farmers avoid planting them because modern corn cultivators harm the vines.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers claim no sickness or griping with small, easy to take pills. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz for five dollars.
Charles F. Peters describes Ostende Belgium as a vast promenade where two thirds gamble on the beach and a lively crowd fills the area. He notes a 1771 lighthouse that now shines across forty five miles and compares Ostende’s gaiety to Broadway, with soldiers in colorful uniforms, masked by stylish attire, and a varied international presence observed on sunny afternoons.
In Victor Hugo's Intellectual Autobiography a speaker weighs the infinite and imagines crossing the universe by light. The text contrasts speeds of locomotive, hurricane, and cannon ball with a ray of light, predicting vast journeys across stars and galaxies. The piece muses on humanity amid boundless cosmos.
German experiments show radium bromide exposure changing jewel colors. A Borneo diamond pale yellow after eight days, deepened yellow after sixteen days and not fully restored by heat. Sapphire light blue shifted to green then yellow and brown over days, with color returning on cooling. Amethyst ruby topaz chrysoberyl largely unaffected. tourmaline turned green at irradiated points.
A Chicago News clipping humorously portrays a man splashing in green water and mud declaring he just married while a new agent questions the price. The exchange centers on the dubious value of the bride and the nickname Duckie as the scene unfolds.
A Washington Herald snippet contrasts a father’s concern for his daughter’s reading tastes with a suitor who claims ability to support her in the same lifestyle. The Wall Street Journal urges action for people over things, hinting at values and advice.
In an escape from Gera prison a burglar named Schaarschmidt chewed through a thick oaken beam outside his cell window. The seven week effort produced wood fragments kept in place by bread as the beam neared collapse. A final crash alerted wardens but he had already vanished.
A Kansas City Independent quip reflects a couple arguing over drinking while a Wright City News line praises a broad minded man who does not lose sleep over others opinions. The exchange highlights stubborn habits and tolerance in small town dialogue.
D. C. Stover chairs the board with H. H. Antrim as cashier and F. Dorman as assistant cashier. R. G. Shumway and Henry Bater hold vice presidencies with a capital stock of 125000 dollars. Directors include Shumway Held Holland Hoefer Antrim Stealy Stover Dorman Hagner Baler and Aspinwall. Also savings department listed.
The philosopher argued a man should marry at thirty seven while a woman should marry at eighteen. This stance reflects ancient ideas on age and social roles rather than modern norms.
Vacation time prompts readers to forward their Journal to summer addresses by leaving details at the office. Call phone 25 to arrange, with free frequent address changes. Half the pleasure of vacation is the reading of happenings at home.
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery for the coming week. Readers in all neighborhoods can expect newspaper copies at their usual delivery points and on-door drops, with regular daily issues.
Daily rail timetable lists East Bound trains from Chicago to Freeport with Nos 200 202 204 206 210 and West Bound from Chicago to Freeport Nos 201 203 205 207 209 211. Describes service details buffet parlor coach straight parlor cafe car and Sunday only services with connections at Rockford Belvidere and Beloit for regional routes. John Ff Daly, Agent.
Passenger and freight train notes list arrivals and departures for routes including Rock Island Davenport Milwaukee Janesville Madison Kansas City Omaha Cedar Rapids and North Dakota connections. J B Sweatt acts as agent with train numbers 63 85 9 10 and 36 indicating passenger and freight movements.
Train notices list multiple Chicago Great Western services from South Freeport with No 4 Chicago Express at 7 15 pm, No 14 Chicago Special daily except Sunday 3 44 pm, and No 5 misc St Paul Minneapolis Waterloo Marshalltown Des Moines Omaha Kansas City Express at 2 27 am. No 3 St Paul Minneapolis Waterloo Des Moines St Joseph Ft Dodge Kansas City Express daily. No 13 Dubuque Passenger daily except Sunday at 10 28 am. Stage from Brewster house for east trains at 9 20 am 3 30 pm and 6 14 pm. west trains at 10 30 am. Baggage checked through to destination without extra charge. J P Lacy agent J B P Elmer G P A St Paul Minn.
Local timetable shows cC B Q RK departing Forreston eastbound and returning with Forreston arrives at 4 40 pm daily except Sunday. Service runs 10 00 am to 1 00 pm and 4 40 pm to 6 10 pm with gaps on Sundays.
A brief notice urges readers who do not receive their paper regularly to inform the office. The request aims to improve service and ensure timely delivery for all subscribers.
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