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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1898
Page
4
Fragmented verse from Longfellow praising the ship and sailors. Refrains honor humanity and courage amid the sea. The speaker expresses collective hearts, hopes, prayers, and tears with the vessel and crew.
Elsie Maitland helps her brother Harold broadcast the Blackmore Times bank robbery scoop. The leak triggers a frantic run on the bank, endangering deposits until Reginald Fairfax quietly deposits 50,000 pounds and restores confidence. Elsie weds bank manager John Rivers after peril passes, and Harold, now repentant, departs to America with Reginald’s aid.
A westward bluff scene unfolds between Ralph and Madge in wind and sunset. He seeks love and truth about their past, she reveals ambition and sacrifice, and declines deeper romance. She leaves him with a final blessing and a cry of pride versus heart.
A silent account describes the earths shadow seen at dusk as a rosy arc on the horizon opposite the sun with a bluish gray segment beneath. As the sun sets the arc rises toward the zenith, revealing the earths shadow to attentive observers on clear summer evenings.
A fragment from a trade notice listing CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO with locations in San Francisco Louisville and New York. The readable text shows brand presence without additional context or dates.
A temperance association formed by Six Nations members works to curb intemperance in Indiana communities, promoting abstinence and organized reform efforts among local Indigenous populations.
An old advertisement style notices various remedies including Dean's Ointment for skin relief, Burdock Blood Bitters for pure blood, Dr. Thomas's Eclectric Oil for bodily pain, and Norway Pine Syrup for vigor. It also mentions Emmert & Burrell and a note on European nobility fading with a Venetian Giovanelli extinction.
Grain'O is pitched as a non stimulating grain based drink that nourishes and cheers without coffee like sleep disruption. It targets nervous persons, youths and children and claims the appearance and taste of coffee with convenient price points and grocer availability.
Foley's Honey and Tar does not claim miracles but promises relief in advanced lung conditions and potential early stage cures. The ad touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a guaranteed remedy for the discouraged, while noting the bank and firms' prior failures and eroded confidence in incurable kidney disease.
On November 1 15 December 6 and 20 the North Western Line will sell home seekers excursion tickets to many points in the West and South at exceptionally low rates. For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago North Western Ry.
Excursion tickets to Omaha on Tuesdays and Fridays for one fare plus $2 round trip. Limit 15 days. Bdw J. B. Sweatt agent.
The passage argues that pricing is similar across rivals, so firms must outdo competitors with a superior article to gain long term profits. It notes public judgment will reveal the better product, citing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as reliable for coughs cold and croup, sold by Emmert & Burrell.
A city report breaks down London's population by national origins listing 60,000 Germans 80,000 French 15,000 Dutch 12,000 Poles 7,600 Italians and 8,000 Swiss among residents. The figures highlight the diverse makeup of the capital.
Dr. J C Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports three very severe pneumonia cases treated with Foley's Honey and Tar in the past month with good results. The quote appears amid ads from HH J Moogk Swartz and Fleck.
Protestants in France account for slightly less than two percent of the population, reflecting the small share of religious groups in the country.
Hoarseness relief story from Indiana man Benj Ingerson of Hutton who had not spoken above a whisper for months. One bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar restored his voice, with wide use by speakers and singers. Swartz & Fleck represented H. J. Moogk.
London claims the largest area of open space of any capital city, with extensive parks, commons, and green belts shaping the metropolis. The achievement underscores the city’s commitment to accessible nature amid dense urban development.
An 19th century style advertisement listing Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney troubles and chest pain related to colds, plus Chamberlain's Pain Balm for chest pain and a claim of pneumonia prevention. It also promotes Chamberlain's Colic remedy, emporium notices for Emmert & Burrell, and mentions Hot Springs South Dakota baths and C N W Railway tourist tickets with contact details.
Leave Chicago February 9, 1899 under the personal direction of Mr J J Grafton. Travel in a special train with dining car and express included. Tour covers Mardi Gras in New Orleans and principal points of old New Mexico. Limited space, secure early. For pamphlets call or write Chicago and North Western Ry agents.
Prudent Investment Co of St. Paul bonds secured by tax certificates offered by Knowlton Bros. Bankers. Bonds dated Sept 1, 1898, five years, 6 percent interest, semiannual payouts. Sold in $100 or $500 terms with 2 percent premium, net about 5.5 percent. Par purchase, issue capped at $75. Christmas camera gift ad and tin type gallery offer appear in same notice.
Free Chrysanthemum show offered at South Carroll Street Greenhouse with complimentary flowers for Thanksgiving. Community members invited to visit and choose blooms for the holiday table.
Westbound trains schedule lists arrivals and departures with numbers 2 4 34 82 142 and 8 41 7 15 from various origins. Eastbound trains from Chicago and Rock Island run with Nos 66 72 86 58 95 and through connections to Milwaukee Racine and Madison. Freight trains operate daily except Sunday and Saturday.
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