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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1896
Page
3
A terse promotional note asserts that no one can go through life without needing drugs or medicine at times. It stresses reliable access to pure supplies at proper prices and promises frank guidance on obtaining what is needed.
The Place to Buy New Books advertises the most complete line in the city with new fresh goods not cheap chestnuts. A large selection of novelties is offered, chosen with care. Visit to browse before buying.
A Paris pensioner recalls a tale told by a boarding house keeper about the Rizel family. John and Edward Rizel ran a shop and factory, grew prosperous, then faced ruin after John’s eye injury and blindness. Despite poverty, the siblings shielded John from their failings, keeping the factory bell tolling to preserve his hope, until they sold the business and continued the ruse as they peddled cutlery. The story ends as a moving testament to loyalty and selfless care.
Moses Thatcher, a former Mormon apostle expelled for running without council, faces Mormon opposition in Utah’s senatorial contest. A veteran of over forty years in the church and sixteen as an apostle, Thatcher is wealthy and influential and plans to press his stand against personal liberty. If he wins, a major church split is feared.
An interesting visitor arrives as Liliuokalani, now Mrs. Lydia Dominis, returns to the front. Once Hawaii’s queen, she has lingered in obscurity after losing the throne three years ago, now about sixty, widowed and childless, seeking a pension larger than the offered 3000 dollars, while Americans view the once royal figure with wary curiosity.
Charles J Ball chosen as general inaugural committee chairman with full charge of social functions for President Elect McKinley. A wealthy Washington banker, he is a cousin of Alexander Graham Bell and son of Dublin professor David Charles Bell. Born in Dublin to Scotch Irish parents, he moved to England in 1880 and settled in Washington in 1882. He aims to make the inaugural the most brilliant yet.
A lake on the island of Kildine in the North sea sits behind a narrow land spur and contains salt water below the surface with sponges cod and other marine life while the surface remains fresh and teems with water creatures.
In a Chicago Record excerpt a young lawyer clashes with an old witness over hearsay versus knowledge. The elder insists on facts and recalls his real estate expertise, offering a damages estimate of 78.82 dollars while stressing the courtroom must rely on what is known not believed. The exchange ends with the witness affirming he believes that is all.
Elsie waits in a gleaming front room dreading a quarrel with Harold. A familiar caller arrives and she embraces him seeking to settle their disagreement. The visitor turns out to be the gas collector. Spare Moments.
The Rocklane Tribune reports a playful exchange where a father praises his son’s keen perception for cutting cake, while a wary man pretends to be surprised. The father emphasizes the boy’s remarkable sense of proportion as he directs serving duties.
An assortment of patent medicine claims and diverse notes. Arnica salve and other treatments promise cures for skins ulcers and rheumatism with money-back guarantees. Various historical trivia include early cotton exports, wedding gifting customs in Norway, Zoological Record figures, a Dennison Texas hotel note, Chamberlain remedies, a French church bell, and Hartwick rheumatism claims.
The North Western Line arranges a personally conducted Mexican tour under ex excursion manager Mr J J Grafton. Participants meet in Chicago and depart February 20, 1897, by a vestibuled Palace train for thirty days visiting major cities and sites. Extensions available. illustrated pamphlets and rates available from Chicago & North Western Ry agents.
The Illinois Central will sell excursion tickets for a 200 mile radius at one and one third fare for round trips. Tickets available December 24 25 and 31 1896 and January 1 1897. Travel begins on sale date and return travel ends January 4 1897. H W Rowley 129th Ticket Agent.
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