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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1909
Page
6
Charles T. Bauer of Volant Pennsylvania reports twelve years of eczema on hands arms and feet with swelling sweating itching and raw skin. After failing many treatments he used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent and saw rapid healing with no relapse over a year.
Layton Brewer notes in a playful column that a woman keeps a diary and will note every detail, as he bills rise with advertising space. He expresses belief the space pays, despite being reproved, and his name may appear before her dreamy eyes.
In London a bylaw forbids unloading a cask of beer between certain hours with no mention of other liquors. Lucerne preserves an unenforced statute restricting oversized hats and artificial flowers and feathers. It also requires a 75 cent annual license to wear ribbons or silk or gauze.
A countryman, busy sowing, is approached by two riders who sneer that they reap the fruits of his labor. He calmly replies that he may indeed reap, for he is sowing hemp. This brief anecdote appears in Catholic News.
The Atchison Globe notes a French expression about cab wit describing a Frenchman returning from a party alone in a cab and thinking of clever things he might have said. It observes that cab wit exists widely beyond France.
Instructions describe roiling two chickens until tender and boneless, mincing the meat, seasoning with salt pepper and butter, adding enough liquid to moisten, shaping in a mold, chilling, then turning out and slicing. Source cites Boston Most.
A Cleveland reader recalls a trip abroad noting his wife enjoyed the scenery but spent time adjusting her camera rather than sightseeing. The snippet highlights travel observation and domestic remarks about companion experiences.
Washington discussion on salary raises for the president and vice president prompts Senator Bailey to deride the vice presidency as political bric-a-brac. He critiques lavish entertainments in Washington and argues for higher pay, noting a possible $50,000 for the vice president. The increases await further Senate consideration.
Placido Frigerio and R. M. Sheffield were found guilty of operating a betting book. Conviction carries at least six months in jail and the case will be appealed to the state supreme court. Edward Corrigan faces aiding and abetting charges and likely will wait until the bookmakers’ cases are settled.
Charles Henry Gilman father of Maybelle Gilman Corey died of heart failure in San Francisco after apoplexy struck him on a street car January 14. He died at Hahnemann Hospital while city care funded. Gilman opposed Maybelle and W. E. Corey's marriage and was estranged from his eldest daughter. Pearl and Hanice sent word.
The national board of trade, an association of U S commercial bodies, opened its thirty ninth annual convention today at the New Willard hotel Washington January 19. The organization, formed June 5 1868 in Philadelphia, aims to promote efficiency and extend usefulness of boards of trade and other chartered bodies in four general commercial purposes.
A fragment discusses waking up fully and promptly, noting reluctance to leave sleep and the common wish for more minutes of rest after the alarm rings. It hints at methods to make rising easier and references experts or authorities offering guidance.
A Norfolk duke, shabby in Bond Street, says no one recognizes him so attire matters little. Months later near Arundel he is asked again why his clothes are plain and replies that everyone knows him there. The tale contrasts status with anonymity in public.
The Berliner Tageblatt notes three wealth paths: work, dishonesty, and gambling. It highlights seven government run lotteries in Germany that distribute 160 million dollars in prizes, luring many, harming happy homes and drawing thousands from honest labor. About 22,000 win yearly, yet only roughly 650 win more than 1000 marks.
Harrow master Dr Vaughan learns monitors drank in Pinner. Mr V observed via telescope from his study to identify gin and water with sugar sediment in their glasses, proving the crime.
A witty exchange between a couple reflects on happiness and tears. The woman notes happiness blends with sorrow, while George doubts and quips that after such happiness there is nothing but the nose. The dialogue showcases period voice and playful irony.
A magistrate rebukes a prisoner who has appeared before him in the dock for the seventeenth time, the prisoner quipping that eight years of “sriting in the chair” has never led him to complain. The exchange reflects dry legal wit in a London Telegraph item.
Dialogue implies a long standing nickname The Colt used by an ostler persists for twenty years with pride and humor. This snippet captures a witty exchange between a customer and ostler in a London Punch tone.
The lovesick youth asks how to learn a woman's thoughts. Peckham replies plainly, Marry her, a brisk Philadelphia Press tease reflecting practical romance advice.
The dialogue sketches a domestic moment with humor as The Life column presents a husband recounting a dream of dressing in the Pullman upper berth while his wife asks about breaking down the house.
Over 4,000,000 people in 100 cities rely on the Great Lakes for domestic and industrial water supplies, highlighting the lakes as a major regional resource and critical public utility.
A Longoa Globe excerpt argues the human sense of smell cannot rival sight and hearing in analysis and harmony. It notes our noses are too dull to dissect scents into aesthetic pleasure, contrasting nose with color and sound perception.
Sporting World notes Jim Corbett, former heavyweight champion, appears serious about challenging Jack Johnson for the world heavyweight title as he begins focused training.
Miss Nellie Marchand warns Professor Stewart in a western camp as Indians close in. Stewart escapes with loot of stones and bugs. Marchand revives him with a kiss after his peril. Mrs Marchand chastises him, but they reconcile and plan a future together amid the expedition. ANNA BENTLEY notes a training program for a Black contender challenging Johnson. Jim, 42, trains six months. Corbett praises his fitness at 195 pounds.
A religious author recounts years of kidney trouble and a severe winter attack leaving him bedridden for eight days. He describes thick white sediment in urine and frequent urination, then credits Foley's Kidney Remedy with relieving pain and restoring normal urine, recommending it to others.
American jockey Danny Maher added jump racing to his flat riding fame by winning the Stanes hurdle handicap at Kempton on Dafila. The feat marked his first ride over fences, with seven horses starting. Also noted is young Yankee rider Snapper Garrison who rode a jumper named Monk at Brighton Beach and finished second despite purchasing the horse to boost the program.
George Ketcham former Cresceus owner faces a flutter over driving the famed trotting stallion in the International stakes at St Petersburg Russia on January 28. Cresceus owner Colonel Tchemergin reports the horse in good form after serious illness and recent improvement. He says Russian sportsmen hail Ketcham as a leading American horseman and believe he can win if he drives Cresceus.
Irving Brokaw formerly of the St Nicholas Skating Club of New York has been awarded a medal by Paris social circle for recent exhibition skating. He is training in France for the world championship in Stockholm and the European championship in Budapest.
Vanderbilt will not meet Michigan next fall. The suspension of relations stems from disastrous 1908 seasons for both teams and plans for easier schedules. The sole northern trip for the southern champions is to Columbus on November 13 to face Ohio State University.
Billy Papke says he has no present intention of retiring from boxing after his bout with Wugo Welly. He plans a six month rest and then to move up a heavier class. He will accept a challenge from any man in his weight range, possibly challenging Jack Johnson. Papke is gaining weight with age, like Wernetchel.
Do not delay taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of kidney or bladder trouble. The remedy is claimed to correct irregularities and cure kidney and bladder disorders. Credits: H. J. Moogk and Wmh. F. Jungkunst.
Mrs Harriet M Burbank teaches piano at her Grove Street studio from 9 to 22 datebook term. She offers lessons to students of various ages, emphasizing technique, musicality, and repertoire.
Fragmented OCR text describes a suite involving 60 grams of Mal Io s, with references to Galena and You Buren in a supers state. Readers should note the unclear punctuation and missing context limit precise interpretation.
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