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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1899
Page
6
A fragmentary poem about youth wishing to be a fearless hunter pirate and cowboy. It lists wild ambitions to ride horses fight bears and Injun foes, hunt lions, gorillas and snakes, sail the seas with a pirate crew, and lash at family and teachers, each line ending with insistence of daring yet confessing fear. The piece emphasizes hypothetical bravado and parental discipline.
Lottie Haines argues with her half-brother John after he gains control of most of their inherited land and a cottage. Aunt Myra counsels forgiveness to ease the hurt, while neighbors note the widening rift amid a coveted Sound view and a looming sale to Lawyer Jacobs.
Lottie Haines learns on her birthday that brother John and his wife have gifted her a seaside cottage as a memory of her steadfast care in time of need. Aunt Myra confirms the deed and the two women prepare to visit, while Lottie wrestles with forgiveness and reconciliation as she awaits John’s own words.
A schoolgirl recounts her Aunt Mary seeking an umbrella, specs, overshoes, and a prayer-book before church. In a mix up the aunt grabs a musical box instead, triggers the spring, and the box plays O Jim Along Jim Along Josey, causing unintended merriment.
The Long Island deer season spans four Wednesdays in November with track hunters lining the rails and a rush of hunters at dawn. Despite tight controls some riotous shootings occurred in past years, but law enforcement and a four week schedule aim to curb carnage. Deer numbers remain high from Sayville to Wading River, with the Southside club preserving habitat and prompting farmers to protest crop damage.
A florist suggests a method to keep roses and other blossoms fresh during long meals. Dip moss in water, shake nearly dry, wrap the cut rose end, and tie with sewing silk. Bend a leaf to conceal the treatment for a neat finish.
An 1890s analysis argues that horses are vital to war, detailing the hunting horse type, endurance, and training needs. It cites Kentucky stock, notes Napoleon and Moscow, and contrasts American breeding with European lines while highlighting horse deaths from disease and neglect. It ends with a stray moral about labor and a plug for medical tonics.
An old tale from a African American preacher and Brother Dickey recalls providence guiding a church event. A preacher, Pat, baptizes a crowd as an alligator swallows the hymn book and does not appear. Villagers accept providence, joking it spared the preacher.
An advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar promises quick throat and chest relief from severe cold. It claims a warm healing sensation and guarantees satisfaction, attributed to H. J. Moogk and W. F. Junogkunz & Co.
The cazar has revoked the law which since 1865 forbade Poles to acquire real estate except by inheritance. They will still be restricted, however, both in Poland and in western Russia, to 65 hectares for one family.
The notice claims many have lost confidence and health after being told kidney disease is incurable. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a guaranteed remedy for the discouraged and despondent, attributed to H. J. Moogh, W. F. Jungkunz & Co.
The will of Sir Edward Victor Lewis Houlton bequeaths what is described as the only remaining badge of the ancient Order of St. John of Jerusalem to the Prince of Wales. Medical advice notes chest pain during colds as a danger sign for pneumonia and offers Chamberlain's Pain Balm with damp flannel as a fast relief for chest pain and a lame back, sold by Emmert & Burrell.
The Marquis of Townsend, who died in Paris, was the first philanthropist to champion the issue of seating for shop girls.
Benj Ingerson of Hutton Ind says he could not speak above a whisper for months until one bottle of Fo ley s Honey and Tar restored his voice. The remedy is widely used by speakers and singers per I J Moogk W F dJuogkunz & Co.
The Tribune presents itself as the Republic party’s voice on national issues and urges readers to form reader clubs. Subscriptions are offered at ten dollars yearly for the Daily, one dollar for the Weekly, and two dollars for Semi-Weekly with bundled options.
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