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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1900

Page

8

Sleep as divine mercy and the burden of public life

Washington, Jan. 7. Dr. Talmage argues sleep is a divine relief and a mercy of God for all, contrasting natural sleep with insomnia and urging social reform to curb late-night hours. He cites biblical figures and modern workers, praising those who suffer sleeplessness for duty.

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Insomnia as a Spiritual Lesson and Final Sleep

A sermon discusses insomnia as a test of faith and a chance to reflect, pray, and plan for the future. It cites Luther, Tyng, Dickens, and Job, urging moderation in work, guarding health, and viewing wakefulness as preparation for heaven, ending with the promise of the blessed last sleep.

Chrysanthemum Show Traces 1830 Beginnings to 1940s Growth

The piece traces chrysanthemum culture from 1830 shows through 1946 when the National Chrysanthemum Society was established eighty years after its early exhibitions. It notes dramatic color, size, and form changes over decades as breeders push toward new perfection.

National Saturday Review

Onion as a Weather Prophecy: A Humble Skin Game

The Cleveland Leader notes the onion as a quirky weather forecasting token. It claims a cold winter yields two or three skins while mild weather needs only one coat, humorously framing foretelling the weather as a skin game.

Cleveland

Ancient facts and curious notes from a past era

Whistling seen as violation in Icelandic divine law. The first Canadian book printed by Quebec printers 130 years ago. Morocco lacks a newspaper. Frozen water bursts cannot be resisted by vessels. Turks honor their mothers. Elephants shed and regrow teeth, eight below two above. Icelandic men and women political equals with a 70 thousand population. Old iron from ships dredged, 120 tons yearly on England's east coast. A coin in Auburn, Massachusetts dates to Julius Caesar era, about 2150 years old. Chamberlains Cough Remedy relieves coughing, aids sleep and cold symptoms. sold by Emmert & Burrell.

Trreeley Charles Dickens London David Paul Silas Solomon Canada Quebec Empire Morocco Iceland England George A. Allen Auburn Bowdoin College

Relationship Between Childlike and Christlike Characters

The text notes a lasting connection between the childlike and Christlike figures, stating their bond endures as long as the kingdom of God lasts, attributed to R. J. Campbell.

R. J. Campbell

Proprietors Offer Refunds on Kidney Medicine

An early advertisement promotes a kidney and bladder remedy by Kunz & Co and W F Jung, claiming universal cure for diseases. It guarantees money refunds if not effective and lists a few supposed active ingredients and prices around 60 cents.

Paris Exposition Hosts Fresh Fruit Exhibit With 250 Barrels

At the exposition 250 barrels of choice American apples will be kept in cold storage. Small lots will be drawn as needed to maintain a continuous fresh fruit exhibit. Oranges will be treated in the same manner to ensure freshness.

It Hits the Spot Remedy Claim for Cold Suffering

An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar relieves sore throat and lung soreness instantly. It promises a warm grateful feeling and healing of the affected parts with guaranteed results, attributed to H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz & Co.

Foley H. J. Moogk W. F. Jungkunz

Germany praised as bookish nation with long edition lists

The article notes Germany as more bookish than Great Britain and the United States. It highlights the historical novel Rickenhard in its 164th edition and Scheffel's Trompeter von Sakkingen in its 237th edition, underscoring prolific publication.

Germany Great Britain United States Rickenhard Scheffel

Allen's Foot Ease advertised remedy and its claims

An advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease powder for shoes claiming cooling relief for swollen tired feet, soothing burners blisters and bunions, with a 25 cent price and trial package free. It lists the seller as druggists and shoe stores and provides a Le Roy New York address.

Allen Allen S. Olmsted le Roy N. Y

Grain-O advertisement promises coffee substitute

Try Grain-O the new food drink from grains that replaces coffee. Children may drink it without injury and adults like it. It has the rich seal brown of Mocha and Java but is grain based and gentle on the stomach. Priced at 1 dollar and 25 cents per package and sold by all grocers.

Java

Winter in the South Gulf Coast Holiday Retreat Ad

The Gulf Coast along the Louisville and Nashville line between Mobile and New Orleans offers a mild climate pure air and ideal hunting and fishing. First class accommodations at moderate prices with through cars from northern cities. Write J K Ridgely N W P A Chicago for folders.

Gulf Coast Louisville & Nashville Railroad Mobile New Orleans Florida J. K. Ridgely Chicago

Midland Route Tourist Car service restoration announced

The C M and St P Ry resumes the Midland Route Tourist Car service between Chicago and San Francisco with a Friday 10 35 p m departure from Chicago and a multi city schedule via Omaha Colorado Springs Salt Lake City and Reno reaching San Francisco Wednesday. An option to spend a day in Salt Lake City is offered. Eastbound service departs San Francisco Saturdays at 8 a m arriving Chicago Wednesday at 8 25 a m. G H Heartorp GP and T A credits included.

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Double Daily Trains to Florida via Southern Railway

The Southern Railway offers through winter excursion trains to Florida and southern resorts. Includes double daily services from Cincinnati and Louisville via Queen and Crescent, with through sleeping cars to Jacksonville, and connections from St. Louis and Kansas City. Maps and schedules available free by mail.

Southern Railway Southern Resorts Cincinnati Louisville Chattanooga Jesup Plant System Jacksonville Knoxville Asherville Savannah North Carolina St. Louis L. E. & St. L. Railroad Air Line Kansas City Birmingham Atlanta Florida South

The Weekly Tribune Offers New Reader Samples

The Weekly Tribune announces sample copies of any edition sent free of charge. It publishes as a low-priced paper for farmers and general readers, with favorable terms for subscriptions.

Tribune New York City

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