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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
6
An editorial urges aggressive anti tuberculosis campaigns and warns against storm windows in sleeping rooms. It recommends open ventilation, suggests practical window screening, and emphasizes the health risks of closed sleeping spaces for children during winter.
Edmund Arthur Engler, born December 23 1856 in St Louis, rose from Washington University graduate to professor and dean, led a 1889 solar eclipse expedition, and became president of Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1901. He contributed to scientific journals and joined multiple learned societies.
Flushing New York December 23 More testimony in the HainsAnnis case aims to corroborate stories of Annis writings. District Attorney Darrin says the state will likely take a week to finish its case. John C Stephens testified he heard Hains say after the shooting I came to protect my brother and would have shot anybody who interfered.
Count John Heinrich von Bernstorff the German ambassador to the United States, with the countess and their daughter, has reached Washington. He said, thanks to the confidence of the emperor and imperial government, he is entrusted with the task of succeeding Baron Sternburg who earned the government and people’s confidence in America.
President elect William H. Taft plans a post inauguration trip with Dallas as a principal stop. He will also visit Atlanta and embark from Charleston to Panama and land again in New Orleans on the return. A delegation will determine the Atlanta date next week.
Judge Henry G. Hammond presents a saddle described as large enough to slick a postage stamp on to Mr Taft. The anecdote notes Taft will add riding to his daily exercise routine.
Irvine Kentucky December 23 The commonwealth rested in the Hargis case with the standout testimony of Beach Hargis and his mother Mrs Louellen Hargis Beach testified that his father Judge James Hargis initiated the attack that led to the judge’s murder Mrs Hargis said that as a child the judge strapped a gun on his hip and taught him to drink and swear
Louisville officials rescinded the permit after the Kentucky court of appeals ruled Rudolph K. Hynicka of Cincinnati could not legally build the Gaiety Burlesque theater. The structure was nearly finished at a cost of 75009 dollars when the court decree stopped further work.
Chicago officials secure a pure milk standard after New Year with a tuberculin test for all cows or pasteurization. Health Commissioner Evans reports 200 farmers and dairymen approved the ordinance to take effect January 1. About 20 percent of shippers may test their herds, and 100 pasteurization plants will be set up city and county wide.
The Houston Post tone notes a strange warmth toward those who dwell in closets of hate. It contrasts absence of feelings with the sting of that hate finally felt by those it targets.
A brief dialogue scene shows a father and son in a parlor with a hint of social tension as a young man visits. The sister signals in a light, humorous exchange that she wants the guest to leave.
A Kansas City Times snippet contrasts Indians and archers with a quip about scalping. The brief remark features a father and son exchange using a colonial stereotype and tongue in cheek humor.
Fragmented text references a local leader and long term existence, with unclear details. Reader readable parts mention years of service and possible community leadership but lack concrete events, names, places, or dates. Further context is needed to identify person or actions.
Charles F. Holmes, a Pennsy railroad clerk, faces charges as the coroner’s jury finds his wife died from brain concussion and shock. Howard Holmes testifies to a scene of violence after an telephone call. Ida Sullivan, millinery owner at 3017 Wentworth, says their contact was strictly business and may have included accounting work.
A Kansas City Times item records a tense exchange where a prima donna dismisses a rumor about marriage saying she is not thinking of matrimony. The reporter remarks the subject has been seen marrying without much thought, illustrating gossip in the theatre world.
In Cairo on December 25, after 38 minutes of wrestling the match for the middleweight title, "Wiki Joe" Collins of Canada agreed to surrender the match to George Baptiste of St. Louis if all bets were stopped. Baptiste won the first fall in 1 minute, Collins the second in 33 minutes.
Ad claims a tube of Man Zan Pile Remedy provides instant relief for all piles with guaranteed 50 cent price. Names H J Moogk and C P Guenth er are listed as endorsers or distributors.
Turkeys in Chicago are expected to fetch higher prices with a possible twenty cents per pound and above. Dealers report tight stocks after a lighter supply leading up to Christmas. Dressed turkeys are quoted around 20 cents a pound as cold weather nears and the market braces for a rush.
In Pittsburg on December 23 factions within a church congregation rioted injuring four seriously and many more than a hundred Slavs. The home of Pastor M. C. Flaringsky was burned and twenty five arrests were reported.
Ten year old John Tozer watched a tree fall and frighten him causing a fatal frenzy that ended five minutes later. The item also notes a Japan naval development and includes an ad for a liver pill with price.
Colds ease quickly with Bees Laxative Cough Syrup noted for laxative effect and child friendly use for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guenther. Quoted joke exchanges follow about girls and men.
Mrs. Adam Marker of Freeport endorses Doan’s Kidney Pills, claiming relief from long standing kidney pain and related rheumatism and headaches after using the product from Emmett’s drug store. The testimonial urges readers to buy the same brand, priced at 50 cents, via Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo as United States agents.
A full grown wrales weighs DOO pounds, a mountainous mass of muscle and blubber armed with tusks up to two feet long. When it charges its enemy three formidable weapons plunge downward with unstoppable force as if the armor of teeth and claws seals its bulk from attack.
The text explains that boiling depends on atmospheric pressure. Higher air pressure requires more energy to overcome, so water boils at higher temperatures. On mountains the air is thinner, pressure is lower, so water boils at a lower temperature.
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