Out of Court Drama in a Late 19th Century Divorce Case
Eminent lawyer Runie Choate Timberton relies on assistants to prep cases but makes a fatal error during a divorce hearing. His own misreading of a document reveals the flaw, leading to a strategic shift toward settlement. The wealthy couple's clash over bridge and domestic life ends with an out-of-court settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runie Choate Timberton
Mr. Timberton
Pinkey
Mr. Pinkey
Iis
Ile
Ster Ups
Edmond Compton
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Pills Advertisement
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are advertised as the best pills known. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist, 85 Stephenson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Orchard Lands and the Selection of Soils for Fruit Growing
Charles M Burkett argues there is no fixed ideal soil for orchards and stresses thorough tillage, appropriate soil treatment, and water management. He cautions against overfeeding with nitrogen while noting soil moisture is key to orchard productivity. Water conservation and mulching are highlighted as vital for keeping soil moisture and supporting tree growth.
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Charles M'Burkett
Kansas
State Horticultural Society
When to Spray for the San Jose Scale
W T Fernald notes that spraying is unsafe with leaves on trees and lime sulfur washes can cause harm. Best period is after leaf fall until bud break. For heavy infestations two treatments are ideal: late fall and early spring. If only one treatment is possible, spring yields best results in Massachusetts.
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San Jose
Massachusetts
W. T. Fernald
Novel Device for Moving a Heavy Ladder
One man easily carries a long heavy ladder using a device shown in the Iown Homestead. Side blocks along a shaft adjust to the ladder width, with ends of the side rails fitting into these blocks. By lifting the other end the ladder is wheeled to any point desired. the wheel is made from a two inch plank. NOVEL DEVICE.
Protection of Wounds on Trees
Wounding a tree surface cannot be hastened by any artificial covering. Healing depends on the wound’s nature position and season. When a large heart wood area is exposed, protect it from decay with white lead or another satisfactory coating.
Daily Journal Delivery Offer in City
The Daily Journal offers home delivery to any city area for ten cents per week. The notice notes wide service coverage and the affordable rate to attract subscribers.
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Daily Journal
Courtesy in the Orient with European Etiquette
Lady Burton recounts trying to import European courtesy in Syria as she hosted a reception. Dragomans refused to serve their own women while Europeans were served, and a husband mocked the gesture. A local man warned her not to teach their women what they had not seen, prompting her to stop insisting.
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Burton
Orient
Syria
Revenge on the American plan tale from Harper's Weekly
A Kansas City hotel owner recalls a rural politician who argued over charges under the American plan. After protesting a single day’s meals, he learned dinner lasted until nine and tried to dine again to recoup value. The bill totaled 8.35 dollars for his repeated meals.
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Kansas City
Harper’s Weekly
Job, the Devil, and a Weathered Test of Faith
Frank Stanton recounts the biblical trial of Job in a Louisville style dialect, noting Satan torments with boils and a hurricane that topples Job's house. The speaker uses a colorful, regional voice to convey enduring faith amid disaster and suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickey
Job
Frank Stanton
Atlanta Constitution
Memoirs recount Napoleon III coup night at the Opera
In the Memoirs of Monsieur Claude the Dec 1 1851 coup is vividly described with Comte de Morny at the Opera Comique and a wry remark about sweeping out the chamber. The anecdote captures the nocturnal drama and loyalties amid the upheaval in France.
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Napoleon
France
Monsieur Claude
M. Claude
Comte de Morny
Opera Comique
M. de Moray
Learned Cruden and the Bible Concordance Creator
Alexander Cruden, famed compiler of the Concordance to the Bible, was appointed bookseller to Queen Caroline by Sir Robert Walpole. The work, published in 1737 and later editions, brought Cruden £800 in 1769. An eccentric figure known as Alexander the Corrector, he spent his wealth on tracts and endured three lunatic asylums before dying November 1, 1770 in Islington.
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Alexander Cruden
George II
Robert Walpole
Caroline
Ife
Cruden
George III
Alexander
Camden Street
Islington
Ocean voyage as remedy for business disorder
A New York Press opinion urges sending disorganized, time‑mismanaging individuals on recurring sea trips. The head of a large business argues shipshape conditions on voyage teach discipline, method, and time planning, suggesting these effects on shore life and business habits.
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New York
Peace Dine Between Rival Paris Newspapers Razor Scorpion
In Paris two papers the Razor and the Scorpion feud weekly with sharp jabs. A philanthropist invites editors to dine in hopes of peace. one guest arrives, answering that he edits both papers.
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Paris
Razor
Scorpions
Whitman Inspired Autobiography Fragment
A fragmentary script echoes Walt Whitman with bold claims of boundless freedom and universal mastery. The text asserts vast self-sufficiency and defiant transcendence while addressing recognition and blessing.
Prisoner Says Copper Won’t Fail When Needed
An excerpt captured from the Philadelphia Ledger recounts a burglar’s remark while being cuffed, expressing belief newspapers have betrayed him with stories of police always needing to be nearby. The exchange ends with the thief falling silent.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Kisses and manners clash in a comic misquotation scene
A chaotic excerpt shows an irate father confronting a young man about kissing his daughter. The exchange devolves into humorous misprints and editorials on authors and conventions. An advertisement for Ely's Cream Balm follows, promoting relief from nasal catarrh hay fever and cold symptoms with no cocaine or mercury.
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Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
After the Quarrel Kind Old Gentleman Questioning a Bay
A brief exchange shows Johnny Eastside teasing about trouble with a bay while an elderly gentleman questions the situation. The dialogue reflects social tensions and perceptions of trust. Brooklyn Life and St Louis Globe Democrat are cited in the caption.
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Chentleman
Bay
Johnny Eastside
Uister
Brooklyn
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Sold by Local Druggist
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is especially recommended for piles and is sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist, at 85 Stephenson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Daily Journal delivers citywide service at ten cents weekly
The Daily Journal offers citywide delivery for 10c per week. The service emphasizes affordable access across all city areas, highlighting its broad reach and steady pricing.
Egyptian Onions and the Baali Variety Trade
A historical note on Egyptian onions highlighting sacred status in ancient times and the two main varieties Baali and Misknoul. Baali is favored for long sea voyages due to its storage in yellow soil and lower moisture, while Misknoul loses quality on export.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earot
Pyramids
Pyramid of
Cheops
Upend the Summer in Norway Rich Man’s Praise
A wealthy speaker extols a Norwegian summer offering cheap hotels and cabins at a dollar daily. He notes long daylight near the North Cape, abundant trout rivers, and strict salmon-river preservation with rents up to $2,000 yearly. He cites a river two miles long rented for $1,800 and a wife catching multiple large salmon within hours.
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Norway
North Cape
Darwin and Books
The text notes Darwin showed little value for books, treating bindings as useless weight and removing covers. He often discarded covers and sometimes borrowed books. Friends later lent books he wished to borrow, knowing their usefulness would end if returned.
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Darwin
Great minds are wills, others, only wishes
A German proverb reflects on driven intellect versus idle desire, contrasting active effort with mere wishing.
Eyes of Deep Sea Fish Pop From Heads Cited
A Mobile man explains that deep sea fish eyes pop out when removed from water due to loss of water pressure and air exposure. He notes that on the gulf coast thousands of deep water fish are caught daily with eyes hanging from their sockets.
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Gulf Coast
Nashville
Mean multimnitionaire seeks fare rebate on voyage
A wry note from Punch's Almanack describes a wealthy traveler who suffered seasickness returning to New York. He demanded a fare rebate, claiming special terms as if the voyage were “returned empty.” The quip reflects early humorous criticism of luxury and entitlement at sea.
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New York
Punch
Relief for stomach trouble with KODOL advertised
An ad urges quick stomach relief at signs of trouble, recommending KODOL for dyspepsia and indigestion after meals. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist, 85 Stephenson St.
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Time Tables for C and N W R R and connections
Railroad timetable fragment lists east and west bound trains with departure and arrival times, connections at Rockford Belvidere and Chicago. Mentions coach and parlor car services on certain trains, Sunday operations, and multiple train numbers serving Freeport Rock Island Milwaukee Beloit Janesville Madison and beyond.
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Freep
T. Ar
West Sound
Chic'ge
Coos
Wesass
Tessa
Baers
Rockford
Beloit
Janesville
Milwaukee
Sycamore
DeKal
Belovard
Madison
Crth
Belvidere
Ball Points
Hage Belvidere
Seitence
Eividere
Delta
Valley
Pataka
Pee
Soevsmpouie
Chicago
Rock Island
Milwauke
Xenessaity Omaha
Cedar Eps
Potas
North
South Dakota
J. B. Swhatt
St Paul
Minneapolia
Aterloo
Marshalltown
Des Moines
Omaha
Kansas City
Deere
Bette
Minneapolis
Waterloo
St Joseph
Ft. Dodge
Dubuque
Kneough
VM. Neese
J. Pp. Elmer
St. Paul
Mise
Rockford & Interurban Rwy. Cara
Freeport
Cara
Rock
Aurora
WM Neese
Paul Lina
T. Dodge
Sioux City
Decatur
Southern
Wees
Passenge Tava
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Myself
Walt Whit Min
Partor
Detroit
Lis
Philutephin Record
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
H. J. MC
Chicago ST
WM. F. Junc
the Daily Journal
Darwin and Books
People’s Column
New
P.S. Niles
Hancock Ave
Holmes
Polle & Vans
Stephenson Street
Bell Telephone Office
Furst-MeNess Co
City
U.S. Army
Cuba
Philippines
First St
Dixon
West State St
New York &T
State St
Miss Bois
Clark Ave
Forey Ale
West St
Inquire Geo
Nash
Meres
Lens
N. J. Marks
Stockton
John Franck
Galena Ave
Doughis Ave
Wood
Union St
Beike St
Win
Walton Nephews
Paquire
OOM
Witth Moderau Converiences
IST
Washington Strigt
E. Bradsoin
Lede
Galena Street
ATP
Inquire
Brown
Tl South
Galen Ave
Euro St
Pelek
Clark
ORENT
Lemon St
N. Galena Ave
Plat Street
Traudire
Bebe du
Histden
Grogin Wat
Tondern
Tve Rir St
Iast- Jobnlia Etty
Sloeve Navel
Seioto Malls
Onthes Marth
Sata
Optasdiv
Boise
Born
Cacecol
Tipite Sts
Joti Stoskope
Lanst
J. AL Crain
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Deliv
Business Directory
Freeport, Illinois
BANKS
D.C. Stover
Prea
H.H Antrim
R. G. Shumway
First Vice Press
Yecaa Vice Press
State, Bank
Ill
R. G. Spamay
German Bank
Collmann
J. S. Collman
L. R. Jungkunz
A. F. Schulte
Ass.t. Cashier
D. B. Schulte
Wm. Trembor
August Bergman
W. Tt. Rawleigh
W. N. Cronkrite
John 8. Collman
First National Bank
Bidwell
Eresigen
Righ View
A. Bidwel Lambi Hier
J. M. Clark
Ass'’t Canki Fe
Jane Burrell
Joseph Emmert
C. H. Little
Wright
O. B. Blawell
Boyd P. Hill
Addison Bidwe
M. V. B. Elson
L. L. Ze Farwell
D. F. Graham
THE
Second National Bank
Illiiois
Farwell
J. F. Farr
Reuben Siegfried
J. L. Meyers
J. H. Graham
J. N. Galloway
F. EB. Schaeffer
H. 8. Webster
EK. Mayer
Union Loan & Building Association
Wei
F. E. Schaeffer
C. J. Wells
John J. Trunck
J. Mayer
J. F. Kramer
W. J. Schwarz
H. S. Webster
Attorneys AT Law
Stephenson
Freeport, W
R. P. Eckert
Attorney At Law
Ilinois
Hook
Anzelger Building
Chicago and
Spring Streets
C. A. Ruthe
Carpenter and Contractor
Douglas Ave
OmMce
R.R
East Bround
John F, Daly
P.R
Island
Ae Cine Ke Cee Ee
Mt Carroll
Rock Taland
Chicago Great Western
Maple Leaf
Southeeport
Forreston
Poeragten Dwyphea
Orreston
Singer
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