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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1899
Page
8
A New York Sun profile quotes a traveling diamond drummer carrying 150000 dollars in two pocketbooks. He explains papers wrap gems, express stock ahead, and that risk comes from price quotes and credit rather than robbers. He notes 1894 sales fell 600000 but demand stayed strong, especially for engagement rings.
The Memphis Scimitar notes a flaw in arming Britain with American mule power for transport. It argues that no provision exists for Black handlers and asserts a deep telepathic bond between mule and Negro drivers. The piece warns of inevitable friction if mules and drivers lack mutual trust.
The Chicago Tribune notes Hermanular of Posey county nearly cornered the Angora cat supply. In the past year he raised and sold about 3000 cats, fetching up to 350 dollars each and never less than 25 dollars, with total sales near 100000 dollars.
The Portland Advertiser profile notes Robert Blanchard of Hinsdale Illinois as a heavyweight figure in printing lore. At 19 he weighs 406 pounds in peak form, now down to 362 pounds, and holds a national champion heavyweight bicyclist medal.
A mixed collage notes a pirate tale about Beecham's Pills and a box of remedies, the German post office at Jaochau sending 236288 letters, and brief business tips. It cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sales by Emmett & Burrell, mentions Garfield and the 1880 nomination, and advises using Pain Balm for chest pains to ward off pneumonia. It also highlights South Africa's use of corrugated galvanized sheet iron in mines and towns.
An advertisement declares Foley's Kidney Cure a guaranteed remedy for the discouraged and disconsolate, claiming confidence and health can return. It is attributed to H. J Moogh, W. F. Jungkunz & Co. The text mentions an elderly maiden in Athlone who left a fortune to fund a church built with her ashes.
Advertisement notes Banner Salve as a quick cure for chapped hands cracked lips and rough skin. Mentions H d Moogh and W F Jungkunz & Co as associated firms.
A plan proposes two telecommunication routes between Berlin and Paris to ensure uninterrupted service, one direct and one via Frankfurt. The rest of the piece promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar for cough relief and touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for digestive ailments, framed as a universal cure-all.
The Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post explains why Charles Emory Smith changed his signature while serving as postmaster general. It recalls his early penmanship, the Reading railroad mix up, and a banter-filled editorial reveal that led to the compact “Ch. Emory Smith” form now used by him daily, saving vast handwriting effort.
An old list of vice presidents at a major Republican mass meeting highlighted William M. Evarts. The World notes Evarts remains at his red Avick mansion near Fourteenth Street and Second Avenue, with few callers beyond his family and former partners, and that contemporary leaders would be unsure if he is dead or living.
The inventor considers forming a stock company or keeping the venture private. He fears being labeled a swindler or monopolist, weighing public perception against personal gain as autumn light fades.
A special train excursion from Chicago on Tuesday January 30 1900 led by Mr J Grafton offers a dining car and all expenses paid tour to Mardi Gras at New Orleans and major Old Mexico sights. Limited space. secure early. For pamphlets contact Chicago and Northwestern Railway agents.
The C M and St P Ry offers reduced fares on western routes via connections to reach the North. Ticket offices list greatly lowered rates, with details and figures available for travelers planning trips to that territory.
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