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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1900
Page
3
Essay in a sermon tone extols the human eye as the imperial organ, detailing its complex anatomy and miraculous function. It contrasts human vision with that of animals, praises divine design, and ends with reflections on God’s omnipresence and vigilance.
A sermon speaks of God perceiving every detail of life. It contrasts human limits with divine vision, notes the promise of rest for the weary, and recalls a legend of St Frotobert. It imagines universal awakening for the blind at resurrection and ends with a European tomb epitaph about Katrina who was blind until May 10, 1840.
J I Berry of Loganton Pennsylvania claims he was cured of pneumonia entirely by One Minute Cough Cure after doctors failed. He notes it also cured his children of whooping cough. The ad asserts quick relief for coughs colds croup grippe and throat and lung troubles with endorsements from mothers.
Dom Plus and his principal adviser discuss preparing a Christmas menu card to inform Buller what he missed. The adviser, known for his large whiskers, speaks as they work on the card.
Mr. Elisha Berry of this place reports extraordinary benefit from Chamberlain's Pain Balm noting it gave prompt relief from shooting pains from hip to knee. B. F. Baker, druggist, St. Paris, Ohio says it affords relief and it is sold by Emmert & Burrell, Druggists.
A compact collection of satirical lines on economy, gum chewing, courtship, and women’s earnings, ending with an ad blurb for De Witt’s Little Early Risers by H. J. Moogk. The snippet showcases period voice and moralizing quips typical of daily press.
A frail exchange reveals a missing rule out of a price mark on a Christmas present. The woman recalls PF forgot to remove the price tag from Nell Goodwin's gift as the couple discuss a moths concern on a seal skin coat and a solitaire.
Unger of Champaign Illinois writes about a year long hacking cough and fear of consumption. He recalls using Foley's Honey and Tar and being cured. An exchange with Miss Beale and an optician reveals a request for blue eyeglasses to suit her eyes.
An advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar from H J Moogk and W F Jungkunz & Co promotes rapid throat and chest relief during severe cold. It guarantees soothing warmth and healing of the affected parts with a claim that it “hits the spot.”
An advertisement touts a "White Poley's Kidney" preparation claimed to cure diseases and offer money refunds. It mentions H. J. Moogk Kunz & Co and W. Fef Jung promoting the product priced at 60 cents. The copy imitates old patent medicine style with vague health claims and a guarantee.
Whint Joseph Wan recounts the biblical boy Joseph and his coat of many colors. The Sabbath school teacher asks what Joseph was to his father, Jacob, prompting a child to answer tattle tale, highlighting the lesson on favoritism and behavior.
Dealers guarantee Foley's Honey and Tar to give satisfaction for throat chest and lung diseases. The ad notes a price of 26 cents and lists H J Moogh and W F Jungkunz & Co as distributors.
Quincy note: A special train excursion leaves Chicago Tuesday January 30 1900 led by Mr J Grafton. The trip includes Mardi Gras in New Orleans with all major Old Mexico sights, dining car, and all expenses covered. Limited space. obtain pamphlets and information from Chicago and Northwestern Railway agents.
The C M and St P Railway resumes the Midland Route Tourist Car service from Chicago to San Francisco with a Friday 10 35 p m departure and a multi city itinerary via Omaha Colorado Springs Salt Lake City and more arriving San Francisco Wednesday 9 45 a m Eastbound departures depart San Francisco Saturdays at 8 a m and reach Chicago Wednesday 8 25 a m G H Hearrop GP and TA 9 25dd&wtd
The Southern Railway announces reduced one way and round trip fares on the first and third Tuesdays through October to most points in Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Virginia and Florida. Homeseekers pay one fare plus 2 dollars for a round trip tickets are valid twenty one days from sale. For rates and details contact Ws H Taylor A G P A Louisville or J C Beam Jr NW P A Chicago.
A promotional notice highlights the gulf coast along the Louisville and Nashville line from Mobile to New Orleans as a mild, healthy winter retreat. It touts first class accommodations, moderate prices, and through-rail service from northern cities with through cars to Florida destinations. Written by J. K. Ridge ly, N. W. P. A., Chicago.
A dense historical timetable listing Illinois Central trains east and south with arrival and departure times, daily stops at Lenn, War, Galena, and Dodgeville lines, Madison line passenger connections, freight restrictions, and Chicago and Northwestern connections. Includes multiple train numbers 101, 134, 141, 182, 201, 271, 266, and freight-only services with notes on daily operation and exceptions.
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