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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1899
Page
14
A fragment discusses animals and their defenses against snakes. It mentions otters attacking rattlesnakes, hogs immunity due to fat and circulation, and snakes with venom mechanisms. The text reads like a folkloric natural history excerpt with varied observations on behavior and anatomy.
The passage argues criticism of General Miles and officials over the beef scandal may shift focus from the facts. It warns that blaming officers for irregularities could shield contractors and the Army from accountability and inflame public distrust of chemically treated beef sent to soldiers.
A collage of humorous exchanges and short quips: a woman healer defined as a female physician, a father joking about knowing his wife, remarks on appearances and manners, children mispronouncing words, a five year old declaring denial of education, and a man lamenting women entering male domains. A Kentucky legislature bribery story closes the clippings.
Jane Addams of Hull House in Chicago writes for the February Atlantic Monthly about the subtle problems of charity. The piece is noted for its absolute sincerity and lack of cant or ready made theories, offering a candid perspective on philanthropy.
The piece weighs Miss Addams' view of charity amid grim mood and reform fatigue. It argues that traditional indiscriminate giving fails and that rebuilding aid requires adjusting both donors and recipients. It suggests charity is a life challenge, not a solvable formula, and highlights practical disillusionment with reform zeal.
A concise Tribune editorial argues that vests are not impossible due to labor needs, contrasting fatalism with practical work requirements and urging pragmatic policy.
Rockford Star reports local whist teams selected for a Freeport company visit Monday at Hotel Nelson with return at 8 am. Separate notes describe euchre parties hosted by Mrs. Truesdell, progressive cinch at Emma Schmich’s home, a surprise cinch party for Laura Steffen, and multiple dances at Old Temperance Hall and Billerbeck’s hall hosted by various clubs and bakers.
A thief took an eighteen pound turkey from in front of Frank Furry's meat market last evening. Frank asks the thief to report if the bird was tender or tough, and he suspects the farmer may have misrepresented its age.
A joint meeting is set for next Tuesday evening of the two Knights of the Globe garrisons to plan the annual order celebration. It is an important gathering and every member is urged to attend.
Postum Co. in Battle Creek Michigan produces Grape-Nuts a breakfast food from grape sugar formed from starchy cereals. No cooking required and marketed as a valuable aid for athletes brain workers and invalids sold through grocers Burrells offers highly flavored fresh teas at 110 S preuaoR.
Elocution program by Miss Margaret Cox pupils at St Marys hall delighted attendees. Young performers from four to twelve presented pieces with praise for Cox teaching, culminating in Ida Hilary Cox delivering a lengthy solo and an encore. Proceeds benefited St Marys altar fund.
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters cure lameness back trouble malaria and nervous disorders. It is described as a vegetable tonic and mild laxative that stimulates the liver and kidneys and purifies the blood. It promises quick relief from constipation headaches fainting sleeplessness and melancholy with a 50 cent price at Emmert Burrell's Drug Store.
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