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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1897
Page
3
A compilation of curiosities and claims on world trade, biology, language, and society. Notable items include Brazil’s coffee share, Kimberley diamonds, and population pensions. observations on fashion, transport policy, and etiquette. plus reflections on historic figures such as Berkeley and Loyola.
A physician argues that winter flannels cause colds and weaken vitality. He describes how tight heavy woolens trap heat and moisture, opening pores and increasing susceptibility to illness. He warns against prolonged cold exposure and cautions against damp, dense undergarments for health.
Combine one and a half pounds of coffee sugar and a touch of cream of tartar with coffee, cook to crack, pour into greased pans. When cooled, sprinkle one pound chopped hickory nuts and fold in. Roll thin on a greased slab, cut into squares. Walnut and Brazil nut variations noted.
A Philadelphia Press recipe for a pumpkin pie without eggs. Mix three heaping tablespoons sifted squash or pumpkin with one heaping tablespoon flour and one and a half pinnt rich milk. Sweeten lightly add salt nutmeg. Bake in a slow oven in a lined crust.
The piece argues for light loose underwear, wool's warmth yet suggests its moisture issues, and favors cotton or wood materials for many. It warns against cold exposure and emphasizes preserving natural body heat with good food fresh air and exercise. It notes cold weather care through skin health and warm water to close pores.
The noted writer was angered by a New York Times interview that misrepresented him and his household. A cordial visit by an American with letters of introduction led to a discussion that later produced a highly colored article. Du Maurier sent a disclaimer to U.S. friends to curb publication, though persuaded it would amplify the offense.
A man in a black frock coat and yellow tie drops a silver quarter at a Detroit grocery. The grocer disputes ownership, returning the coin and accusing the man of moving his family, while the accuser insists the money belongs to him as a matter of principle. The exchange ends with warnings about future behavior.
F. W. Hewes argues that prosperity under protectionism hurt capital and wage earners alike. He traces post Civil War price, wage, and profit trends, noting wage growth and falling prices reduced profits, causing layoffs and business failures by 1892. He cites voter manipulation for tariff reform and warns of shared hardship in industry.
An analysis arguing free trade fails to secure foreign markets and that reciprocity, possible only under protection, offers bargaining power. The author contends wage levels must rise or standards fall, and cites shipbuilding as another protected industry benefiting from reciprocal policies.
The ad asserts the joy of motherhood hinges on feminine health and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the cure for female ailments. It cites a testimonial from W. R. Malcolm of Knobel Arkansas praising both Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for a healthy pregnancy and child.
The passage notes growing recognition of shipbuilding as a national industry in the United States. Quoting Thomas Ewing Moore it highlights long neglected German yards on Tyne Clyde and Lagan and predicts American yards will soon span the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and the Gulf. It mentions passing a discriminating duties bill.
Hon. William McKinley explains a protective tariff as a revenue device that taxes competing foreign products and shifts the burden onto them while allowing noncompetitive foreign goods and essentials we cannot produce locally to enter untaxed. The plan taxes imports of similar home products, promotes domestic capability, and exempts luxuries as much as possible.
Bucklen's Amioa Salve proclaims the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and guarantees satisfaction or money back. Office 25 cents per box sold by Emmert and Burrel.
A Table Talk recipe instructs to seed and chop raisins with cake crumbs then mix soda with warm water and molasses. Beat two eggs light, add sweet milk, combine with the crumb mixture, pour into a greased mold and steam for two hours then serve with sauce.
Merchants Perry and Cameron of Flushing Michigan say they have no hesitation in recommending Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to customers as the best cough medicine they have ever sold and always with satisfaction. Emmert and Burrell, druggists, offer it at 25 and 50 cents per bottle.
Dr C M Wright of Blaine Illinois, a veteran lady physician, testifies Tallerday's Female Tonic often cures difficult cases after other remedies fail. Two to three bottles usually control pain, restore appetite and strength, and bring improvement. Sold by Emmert & Burrell.
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