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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1899

Page

3

Hard Winter Forecast Warns of Severe Weather Across Nation

1899 bulletin predicts storm waves crossing from west to east with effects by January 23 in the eastern states. Warm and cool waves shift across the Rockies and central valleys, with above normal temperatures in the north and below in the west. Foster urges preparedness for a hard winter and outlines station networks and headquarters moving to Washington City for improved forecasts. Also reports a riot at Great Northern theatre and a subsequent hotel bill raid on Haverly's troupe, ending with a messy box office discrepancy.

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Landlord Seizes Col. Jack Haverly’s Minstrel Troupe

A Chicago landlord who held unpaid board bills across many months, aided by a lawyer and deputy sheriff, confronted Col. Jack Haverly while his minstrel troupe prepared for a Freeport performance next Wednesday night. The incident centers on collection actions tied to the troupe and its manager amid prior debt.

Chicago Botley Col Jack Haverly Freeport

Discovery surpasses Klondike riches claims by Thomas

Maryville Tex man A C Thomas credits Dr King s New Discovery for consumption with curing years of suffering from consumption and hemorrhages. He says gold is worthless beside this remedy and would pay a hundred dollars a bottle. Emmett Burrell s Drug Store offers free trial bottles with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and 1.00 and guarantees a cure or refunds. Also note onog rams for sale and orders at Ennenga Wagner 107 Galena St.

A. C. Thomas Maryville Tex Dr. King

Anvad Collection of Hat Souvenirs by Actress in London

A London actress in a noted company owns 216 male opera hats collected as souvenirs from every young man she meets. She preserves them in pristine condition and repurposes them into items like photo frames and workbaskets, even flowerpot holders. A separate anecdote recalls Ralph Waldo Emerson lightly deflecting a compliment with a quip about unspoken thoughts.

London Ralph Waldo Emerson Honde Emerson

Reminiscences Recall Ireland Trip and Napoleons Death

Lady Gregory quotes George IVs 1821 Irish visit noting the king arrived after a rough passage with goose pie and whisky consumed. Napoleon dies at St Helena sparks exchange Sire, your enemy is dead. When did she die? the queen was indeed also dead. Chicago Tribuna quips on travel and finances. A Pennsylvania constitutional ratification is tied to abduction and locked doors. Trivial derives from Latin for three and signals petty gossip.

Lady Gregory George IV Ireland Napoleon St. Helena

Beecham's Pills Promised To Cure Moth Patches

A health ad claims Beecham's Pills will restore liver function and clear complexions, praising them as a boon for women and promising rosy skin for the “delicate organism.” The note also mentions San Juan hotel rates and a Spanish law about windowless rooms to protect water supplies.

Beecham San Juan Porto Rico

Morrow's Kidney Aids Endorse Railroad Man's Cure

H W Ulrich a Freeport motorman testifies his back pain, sleeplessness and constipation eased after eight weeks on Morrow's Kid-ne-oids and LiverLax. He praises the remedies as curing kidney disorder and urges railroad workers to try them. Sold by H J Moogk and John Morrow & Co. Chemists Springfield Ohio. 50 cents and 25 cents per box.

H. W. Ulrich Freeport General Electric Company Mr. Ulrich American St Morrow H. J. Moogk John Morrow & Co. Chemists Springfield Ohio

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