President Harrison's fishing and cabinet talk in Freeport
President elect Harrison enjoys a fishing trip near Indianapolis and discusses cabinet prospects for his administration. Articles note potential appointments for Blaine and Hitt, with discussions of elections integrity, and praise for Republican gains and future governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Inedianapolis
Tts Anfe
R. RB. Hitt
Congress
France
Pasadena
California
Uniai
Blaine Ct
KR. B.litt
Paris
Washbourne
Noyes
Blaine
Garfield
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Location of Calvary and ancient crucifixion sites
The article notes Calvary as a knoll outside Jerusalem’s gate opposite the traditional Via Dolorosa, argues it was the common execution ground, and cites Talmudic and Mishnaic accounts. It mentions a beam and cross setup at crucifixions and recalls an early Cornetian claim tying the site to Saint Stephen. A Turkish court probes a Circassian woman’s drowning in the Bosphorus, ruling suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary
Golfotha
Via Dolorosa
Eatbat
Jerusalem
Queejon
Stephen
Laurence Oliphant
Constantinople
Walve
Bosphorus
Nan Francisco Argonaut
Condensed Dream and Miscellany From a Dated Paper
A fragmented collection notes about global newspapers, with remarks on American shares, Lord Stanley and his seven sons, office appetite among youths, education’s value, Napoleon’s mistress Malmaison, a failed sale, railway snack jokes, Sweden wood oil from timber waste, and Lebanon Kentucky’s famed 121 year old Aunt Til Purdy with genealogical curiosities from a 1700 birth record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tani O'Bhanter
Sweden
Lebanon
Lord Mayor election rites at Guildhall and Lord Mayor's Day
A historical account describes the selection of London’s lord mayor at Guildhall with the aldermen, beadle guards, and ceremonial oaths. It details the procession on Lord Mayor’s Day, the court visit, and the gifts of the great sword, mace, and city seals. It notes the pageantry spans the wards, guilds, and courts, symbolizing civic authority and tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Oleetel
Quildhall
St. Michaal
England
Scarlatiow
John
Maayor
Maich
Aml
Bhorst
Lord Maayor
Manston House
Imown
London
Westminster
Hugland
High Court of Justice
Norman Moora
New Medical Breakthrough Pitches Restored Sight
A new operation claims to open the optic nerve sheath and restore sight in some blind patients. Four procedures have been performed with one failure. three succeed and relieve brain pressure pain. The report notes medicine lags behind radical discoveries shaping modern science. The excerpt also mentions quartz thread experiments and infant speech development observations from various publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savero
Nervine Promises Relief From Nerve Ailments
Parents should prevent headaches fits and nervous disorders in children, and adults sufferings may be cured by Dr Mills Nervine. Proven cases include Mrs PD cured after eighteen years af ailment and Mrs K with eighty five years of sick headache. Swants Bros Drug Store offers three free trial bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vitus
Mills
Nervine
Swants Bros
Peculiar Doll Advertisements and Health Claims
A jumble of old time advertisements features dolls with teeth and various names, a patent wax doll, and a “The Great-M. sy M. P.” product. It also promotes a liver health regulator and a heart disease warning with Dr Mills New Gare, plus holiday stock and St Patrick's Pills sold by local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Mills
New Gare
Swarts Bros
Notice to furnish wood and coal for county paupers
Notice thereby given Labbida for furnishing wood and coal for county paupers in Freeport. Bids will be received at the County Clerk's office up to 42 noon Saturday, December 8, 1888. For information call the County Clerk's office. James Mussilt, purchasing agent, reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labbida
Freeport
Offica
James Mussilt
Photo novelties for Christmas at Nerochkek & Sedan
Order at once for Christmas photo graphic effects on silk porch vain opal glass and new elegant designs. Picture pramer in any size to order with astonishing tint prices. Bromide enlargement or phatiographia offered as holiday presents. Nerochkek & Sedan at 118 Stepherson St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nerochkek & Sedan
Stepherson St
Freeport Street Railway Adopts New Time Card
A new time card for Freeport Street Railway goes into effect November 12. The notes describe car connections along Carroll Street Ga rona Avenue Stephenson Street Santee Street Chicago Streets and special services with trains and transfers at Stephenson and Chicago Streets.
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Freeport Street Railway Company
Carroll Street
Garona Avanto
Santee
Stephenson Street
Giro Street
Talon Avenue
Carrull St
Thistead
Stephenson
Chicago
Dp. Mn
Carrol Street
Galen Avenue
Siven
Allolenon
Stephenson and
Whistler
Taylors Park
St. Pan Depot
Stephenson and Carroll Streets
Eupopsy and remedies claim to cure many diseases
An advertisement style notice touts Eupopsy and other medical products claiming to improve digestion and purify blood. It promotes Mectric Ditters, Beggs Blood Purifier, and Kemp's Balsam with testimonials and price points, urging readers to buy from local druggists. Also mentions album styles and millinery goods with local name drops and sample offers.
Kemp's Balsam for Throat and Lungs Ad
The piece notes Freeport population around 12,000 and advises readers to visit their druggist for Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs with trial and large bottle sizes. Also mentions a fresh stock of boys sleds and coasters at Dirksen's crockery store offered at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Kemp
Dirksen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Freeport Daily Journal
Ipact Erner
Stephengan
Ateret
Frasport
Lil
New York Herald
Democratic
Prohibition
Tranys
John Sherman
Amiio
Sherman
H Harrison
John Adams
Mayland
Thomas Jefferson
James Monroe
John Quincy Adkins
Marlin van Burens
Ninds
William Henry Taunrigt
Republic of Columbia
James Buchanan
Philadelphia
North
General Grant
South
Harrigan
Itt
Mitau
Maryland
Ternessee
Ave
Republican Party
Tlarrison
Canada
Lord Stanley
Josephing
Malmaizon
Napoean
Tondon
Choong
Tinttdhiall
Japan
Anglia Js
Imperial
Tokyo
WH. T
Frank G. Carpenter
Haure
Boston
Greece
Alton Sun
Heyes
Cormiil
Thors
Frank Lesila
Pabiiaher
Yo Ta
Toronto
Hand
Neuer
Eugland
Hells
New York Sun
Iequ
Nellie
Papa
Sy M. P
Miller Neeve Cat Liver Villa
J. Meoar
Fmmert & Jurrell
Bula
TANGE
Ey Cage
Carol c
Eupopsy
Ammert & Burrell Draggists
Wimert & Burrell
99 Cent
Jobber
Hawes
Dr. King
Fort Smitty
Thia
Emmert & Burrel
Theodore Kundinger
Mreaport
Unilor
Stephenson St
III
Freeport College of Commerce
D. E. Adamson
Chamberlin’s
Fry's
Ill
Newcat
M. E. Bordner
H. J. Moogk
Dion
Union Loan & Building Associa
Maynard's Block
Novagdl
I Allon
Clark
Aya
Freepait
Engilre
Uli Ha
Oller
wugByte
Barnes Aipa, CO
Fore House
Taylor and Sanderson Atreata
Harris
St. May Lode
Hunt, Dik
Hale
Towers
Dakota Territory
Onleaga Streat
Freese Piedtt
Navdodin
Brockieley
Galena Avenues
T.tagoh
Nosadnt
Ox Store
Ugaa Ee
W. Burrell
Linveoln
Catlat My
Sore
Ruaz Gialena St. Gina
Algo Kennington
MKA
M. K. Whitney
Yoyedels Y
Binéoin
Yusiet
Alaney
Will
Ana
Star Clothing House
Mitchell's Corner
Fall Millinery
Mrs. H. Habogar' Erders
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