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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1898
Page
8
A fragment from a James Whitcomb Riley verse discusses vanity and humility and advises laying aside contentions. It echoes the idea that great success often comes with trouble and that the worth of a person lies in doing their best rather than seeking praise.
Savitz seeks a fortune in Pinal de Amoles while Dolores, a half Indian girl, loves him deeply. He wins her as housekeeper when his English fiancée awaits in London. He returns to marry the English woman, leaving Dolores to cope with heartbreak as another woman enters his life at the mill. Dolores discovers Savitz with a new mate in his mountain house, ending in quiet heartbreak.
A reflective verse pleads for the old century to rest as a new day rises. It recalls war, Zion longing, and unrest while praising noble deeds and hopeful reforms that outshine decay.
Isbel Brandon and Eric Errington face a social rift as a rich heiress and a poor artist grow closer. Amid rumors of engagement to wealth, Isbel confronts the danger of pride and gold between love and honor. A portrait becomes the turning point, uniting them as she yields to true affection.
A Cleveland clergyman recounts driving nearly 200 miles and paying eight dollars for a wedding, only to receive a five dollar tip and three fifty in debts, after agreeing to marry a South couple who could not pay upfront. He plans no future involvement with the groom.
A new ladder bag steps set is designed to lean at an angle to the upright side pieces. It features two lamps at the bottom to fit the window sill and a cross bar inside the building to hold the top of the ladder in position with rods extending to the ladder top.
The Christian Intelligencer denounces covetousness as the fuel of greed in society. It argues wealth worship corrupts leaders and institutions, noting how payola and unholy gain magnetize church offices and church influence.
The ad notes Foley's Honey and Tar does not claim miraculous cures but offers relief for advanced consumptive diseases and early-stage improvement. It highlights H Moogh Swartz & Fleck selling more tobacco than any loose market, with a year forecast of 18 million pounds. It mentions Chamberlain remedies and local agents Emmert & Burrell, plus Japanese streets selling specific goods like wooden shoes and bamboo wares.
Advert says grain based drink Grain'O does not stimulate and aids sleep unlike coffee. It nourishes and cheers, suitable for nervous people youngsters and children. Made from pure grains, available from grocers in 15 and 25 cent sizes.
Chicago February 9 1899 under Mr J J Grafton directs a grand excursion to Old Mexico with Mardi Gras in New Orleans and key old New Mexico sites. Special train with dining car, all express included. Limited spaces, request pamphlets from Chicago North Western Ry agents.
North Western Line offers home seekers excursion tickets on November 1 15 December 6 and 20 to numerous West and South points with favorable time limits at exceptionally low rates. Tickets and information available from Chicago North Western Railway agents.
The Prudent Investment Go of St. Paul Minnesota offers tax certificates as collateral for bonds dated September 1, 1695, five year term at six percent interest. The bonds will be sold in $100 or $500 lots with two percent premium, net about five and a half percent to buyers. Ksowtron Bros Bankers sponsor the issue totaling $76,000.
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