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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1899
Page
8
A sermon contrasts worldly and Christian measures of life, urging readers to value spiritual growth over wealth and sorrow. It recalls biblical figures, ancient scholars, and historical deaths to argue that true age is counted by virtue, service, and readiness for eternity.
An old advert lists Dr Humphreys Specifics as cures for numerous ailments including fever colic toothache headache dyspepsia rheumatism malaria influenza whooping cough and kidney diseases. It presents a long price list and claims universal applicability across adults and children with various dosages and forms.
The account describes a 1886 French demonstration in Ghent where bells and cannon fire created a dramatic echo, signaling a divine procession. It envisions the faithful marching to a glorious heavenly residence as trumpets sound and earthly harmonies join celestial harmonies in a grand triumph.
For thirty years Bethesda Mineral Spring Water has been used with marked results in diseases of kidneys and has cured thousands upon thousands. We will be glad to send you our valuable book Bethesda, which will give fuller particulars than we can put in this space. If you have indigestion headache pains in back or groin are nervous and irritable sleep badly these are symptoms which demand prompt attention. Bethesda is sold in sealed half gallon bottles only. Write today to A. M. Jones, President, Bethesda Mineral Spring Co., Waukesha, Wis.
A regional notice notes plans to obtain a giraffe in Fashoda where the Nile teems with crocodiles and hippos. It mentions abundant antelopes and giraffes, highlighting the scarcity of north African giraffes for zoological gardens due to the central Sudan being closed for years.
The advertisement touts Ely Brothers Cream Balm as a cleanser soother and healer for nasal catarrh. A trial size costs 10 cents, the larger size 50 cents, with distribution through druggists and a New York mailing option.
The Chelsea Public library received a Bur mese volume carved on about 800 palm leaf strips without ink. A stylus traces the script, leaves bound by wood, edges gilded in gold and vermilion per London Lotter.
Mexia Texas publisher James A Jones credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with shortening a second la grippe attack to six hours until bed in two days and notes a prior ten day bout. The ad mentions Gold Bible bill and the mound near Palmyra New York tied to Joseph Smith and the Mormon Church.
An advertisement touts Grain'O as a grain based drink that resembles coffee but does not stimulate. It claims to nourish cheer and supply energy without disturbing sleep. The copy targets nervous people youths and children and urges readers to buy a package from grocers today.
In New York a Cornish sensation case is said to be fake with Captain McClusky guarding all city exits after an anonymous tip about a suspect leaving town. Separate dispatches report Indianapolis Supreme Court’s last session before new judges take seats and a Republican takeover, plus Henry Watterson backing a Dewey Lee ticket in Louisville.
At Tuscola Illinois Central gravel train collided with a Chicago and Eastern Illinois passenger engine at a crossing. One man was killed G Thomas Illinois Central fireman. J E Horton fireman on the Hastern Illinois engine seriously hurt. Eugene Hart Illinois Central engineer injured.
Representative Nelson Dingley of Maine is critically ill at the Hamilton House in Washington with pneumonia after a grip began last Wednesday. His age prompts concern as his condition worsened through the week.
A year in Milwaukee shows death rate 11.9 per thousand. Wanamie mine escape all safe. Former Minnesota Governor Merriam buys winter home in Washington. Assabet Manufacturing assigns heavy liabilities. Green Bay Advocate becomes semi weekly. Peoria district 1808 revenue $22,389,142.29. Shafter may visit Sycamore, Illinois. Mrs Mabel Lowell Burnett dies in Elmwood Massachusetts at 61. San Francisco mint December coinage $10,062,000. Philip Doyle and sister Mrs James Purcell die in Illinois. William Leehiman’s arm amputated after fodder shredder accident near Valley Mills Indiana. Mrs Majorie Crosby and son Thomas Crosby indicted for Deputy Nye murder. Fire deaths of two children in Osse Wisconsin linked to self immolation by punishment. Weather: Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Iowa fair then warmer. winds southerly.
Cincinnati Louisville St Louis and Kansas City lines announce double daily train service linking Florida to Havana Nassau via VIA. The route expands east coast rail options with coordinated schedules and through passenger connections. Local officials anticipate increased tourism and commerce from the new service.
New 99c Store unveils a large stock of dinner sets plain white and decorated cups and saucers fancy after dinner coffees priced 10c and up. Chamber sets lamps and glassware line includes pickle dishes jelly stands berry dishes and wine glasses.
Railroad timetable fragment lists Madison line trains with departures and arrivals. Mentions No 101 left Madison, No 134 arrived, No 141 departed, No 182 arrived, freight trains and daily service except Sunday. Dodgeville line shows No 201 depart 6:43 pm and No 234 arrive at 9:00 pm with freight and passenger notes.
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