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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1896
Page
3
A New York Journal excerpt describes two exhausted wanderers crossing a sunbaked Sahara plain. With vultures circling and bones bleaching in heat, they discover a rocky opening and cry out for water before fleeing in horror.
In a critique echoed by The Gentleman's Magazine, Sims Reeves condemns the “vicious encore system” as dishonesty and a nuisance. He argues performers should bow and refuse extra pieces to starve the nuisance, while noting public taste varies and some audiences demand encore despite opposition.
In Modern Society the alleged wealth of monarchs is debunked. The queen’s total annual income reportedly rounds £845,000 from state and private sources, while other rulers including the czar, sultan, and Kaiser are shown to command vast, but often overstated, fortunes. The piece notes misperceptions, highlights salaries, state pay, and private fortunes with a satirical tone.
The Cincinnati Examiner notes natural asymmetries in the human body. It cites the eyes, with one often stronger, the right eye typically used more, and minor disparities in shoulders and limbs due to habitual use and load carrying. Right hand and left foot are generally larger or stronger.
In Hamburg the dog tax policy views larger dogs as bigger nuisances and imposes charges accordingly. Authorities argue the levy reflects nuisance potential while critics question fairness and effectiveness of the size based system.
A New York Ledger note explains that severe spelling errors can stem from brain and nerve conditions. It describes patients writing or instead of to, omitting the first letter of the, and other distortions mainly with one syllable words though some longer terms are affected.
Ambroia, a new insulating material, is made from fibrous silicates soaked with fossil resin and subjected to high pressure. It resembles vulcanite but is somewhat brittle, moldable without contraction, waterproof, and highly resistant to acids. It with stands a 400 degree fire test and has a high specific resistance.
Mme Calve writes that Americans show natural voice, energy, and perseverance, excelling in opera and concert singing. She notes their physique aids toil and success, with beauty aiding career and high artistic standards. Melba adds that America offers good teachers at home, but foreign training may be needed for operatic careers.
From childhood MacMonnies favored galleries over games and built early works in clay and wax using fingernails and improvised tools. A pantry studio, gum purchases, and family pieces, including a Washington statue, foreshadow later fame in sculpture and painting.
Mrs Lawnes asks if Thomas is at the office less often and Mr Lawnes replies he now returns home earlier after the lawn mower is stored for the season in Detroit news.
The Endeavor Banner lists seven strong fences against the devil and his assaults. First, read a portion of God's word each morning before leaving your room. Second, always speak the truth. Third, govern your appetites and passions. Fourth, avoid places you would be ashamed for parents to know. Fifth, keep company with those who honor God. Sixth, keep the body under self control. Seventh, review daily conduct in the tribunal of conscience at night.
The piece contrasts heavenly riches with the gold standard and argues morality or self righteousness cannot replace Christ's righteousness. It warns that substituting human virtue for the blood of Christ would undermine redemption in the kingdom, as discussed in Christian Instructor.
The quote argues that emotion alone is worthless unless it blooms into action and moral elevation. Religious sentiment or devotion without life impact is harmful, fostering self deception and eroding personal morals, per Murray.
A short quote from the Episcopal Recorder notes that those who do most ill themselves are most apt to speak ill of others.
An array of medical ads note Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised for cuts and bruises with a money back guarantee, along with testimonials for Chamberlain remedies and Pain Balm. Other items cover travel times London to Paris, foot size myths, hotel manager praises, and holiday excursion fares from Illinois Central. Includes various sale notes and local endorsements.
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