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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1896

Page

3

Victory for protection in American tariff debate

The American system of protection is celebrated as the path to prosperity after four years of free trade. The piece argues tariffs shield labor and industry, blaming free traders for economic hardship and praising McKinley’s victory as a mandate for protection. It cites Bryan, the 1892 shift toward free trade, and calls for sustained protectionist policy to restore employment and wages.

McKinley William J. Bryan Bryan Free Trade Party Prath Reed Party of Protection William McKinley Amera

Minute Bible Writing on Glass Surpasses Micrograph Wonder

A New York Herald account details Charles Monnier and Prof Webb producing one Bible within one square inch using a diamond point. Helm explains the same prayer etched on glass in shrinking scales, with a six foot lever system guiding a diamond to trace letters readable only under high magnification.

Stephen Helm New York Microscopical Society Royal Society of London Herald Charles 8 Monnier Ifelm Mr. Helm New York City Dutchess County Prof. Webb Royal Microscopical Society N. Y. Herald

Tax One Cent in Savannah Reveals Modest Fortunes

The Savannah News notes that tax digests show many small fortunes and no obvious millionaires. Some pay 25 to 50 cents, others five or ten cents, two cents for state and county, and one woman pays a single cent on land valued under a dollar. If unpaid, advertising and legal fees would exceed the property value. A Cuba battle near Colon is mentioned as ongoing.

Savannah

Sanitary makeshifts for home sanitation and plumbing

A detailed guide on practical household sanitation from kitchen sanitation to plumbing basics. Emphasizes ventilation of traps, accessible pipes, proper use of nails, and inexpensive repairs. Recommends cleaning traps, soldering leaks, and using a wrench. Describes waste water tanks, deodorizing manure, burning garbage, and using green matter as fuel. Mentions Paris mushroom caves as a related sight.

N. Y. Ledger

Glittering Coiffure: Butterfly Jewels Do Glamour Hair

Women enhance high piled coils with jeweled butterflies in a butterfly coiffure. Butterflies fashioned from diamonds rubies emeralds and sapphires dominate the look with topaz and black pearl accents. George Meredith reportedly gifts copies of his novels to all his servants.

George Meredith

Bucklen Arnica Salve and cures in old advert lines

An assortment of old advertisements and notices mention Bucklen Arnica Salve with claimed cures for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions plus a money back guarantee and 25 cent price. Other items include Chamberlain remedies testimonials from J Y Schench of Caddo and D Elmett Burrell sales and a note about a blue order of the garter and a Dennison Texas hotel manager praising diarrhoea remedy.

Bucklen Arnica Brest Emmett & Burrell J. Y. Schench Caddo, Ind. Ter Banner Chamberlain Emmert & Burrell C. T. Picton Dennison Texas Major Picton

Henney Buggy Company Stockholders Meeting Notice

The annual meeting of Henney Buggy Company stockholders will be at the company office in Freeport Illinois on Monday December 7 1896 at 2 PM. Agenda includes electing fifteen directors and other business. O P Winaut Secretary. Dated Freeport Illinois November 24 1896.

Henney Buggy Company Freeport Ill O. P. Winaut Homeseekers Cairo Fulton, Ky Thelinois Central Yazoo Mississippi Valley Poinnts Brighton Tenn Mermphis New Orleans Iowa Alls Janesville Lyle and Yan Cedar Rapids Iowa Falls Linois Wisconsin Indiana Illinois Bapna Chicago el Paso Centralia Southern Homeseekers' Guide Addreag Manchester Iowa J. Ff. Merry Wisverty A. H. Hanson Gen’ Pass'r Agt

Personally Conducted Mexico Tour by Northwestern Line

A guided sixteen day trip led by J J Grafton sails from Chicago February 2 1897 aboard a palace car train. The thirty day itinerary visits major Mexican cities and sights with options to extend travel and obtain fare details from Chicago North Western Railway agents.

Mexico J. J. Grafton Chicago Chicago & North- Western Ry

Frances Shimer Academy Winter Quarter Opens Dec 8

The Frances Shimer Academy of the University of Chicago opens its winter quarter on Tuesday December 8. Strong departments in instrumental and vocal music and art. Students passing academy exams may enter the University of Chicago without further exams. Ten pupils may earn half their expenses for board and tuition in the literary department. For calendars contact the Dean.

Frances Shimer Academy University of Chicago Frances Shimer Mount Carroll Ill Bau Mt. Carrol Perary Idam Gardner Mt. Carroll

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