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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1900
Page
3
A fat man mutters he would rather lose his place than endure the shop’s boss barber who stalls, chats with customers, and makes the shave last longer. He detests the boss barber for delays and lather buildup caused by clerks and constant interruptions.
The late tragedian John McCullough is remembered by comedian Crane who recounts a joke at the Gilsey House. Crane left his card reading Actor, then later challenged McCullough after beating him nine straight games at seven up.
A Maine native recounts a peculiar murder case where a husband, tired of his wife, chose arsenic to end her life via lemonade. He described the tactic as efficient and even offered a grim wink that the best is at the bottom as he served the second dose.
A shrapnel shell is described as a hollow elongated shell with a bursting base charge and carrying 200 to 600 half finch bullets. A time fuse sets the charge to detonate after leaving the gun, launching bullets in a conical shower toward the ground.
Mrs Peek envy asks what she would do if EF died suddenly Henry Pray rejects thoughts of death Henry wonders about remarriage Llenry says he would not marry again The dialogue captures a tense marriage moment from a Chicago News snippet
A Loudon Letter notes that the Almanach de Gotha is the world’s most exclusive book. It claims only a few names earn a portrait within its scarlet covers, marking those individuals as exalted or highly special.
An elderly gentleman tells a young man his daughter is too young to marry. The young man, who has barely secured her consent, replies that he does not want to wait. The exchange reflects a brisk, humorous frontier attitude reported by the Chicago Post.
Public discourse remains restrained as individuals respond to provocation with silence. Observers note that opposition, envy, and crude behavior provoke few overt reactions, aligning with a broader ethos favoring restraint over confrontation in heated debates.
Italian vineyards cover about 8,000,000 arres across the country, highlighting the scale of winemaking activity. The vast expanse reflects regional clusters and ongoing agricultural efforts shaping Italy’s wine industry.
A crowded Lexington avenue elevated car carries a nervous husband and his stern wife with tools as the man appears to sleep. Barbers report many nervous men, with wives guiding and paying, leaving them shaken and unsteady after a shave in Brooklyn.
In a tale relayed by M. Troa a French explorer, African wolves in packs terrorize larger beasts including lions. A servant imitates wolf calls to scatter surrounding lions, producing a rapid retreat and allowing the party to return to camp with their honey undisturbed through the rest of the night.
Observations on cement decay in water reservoirs show bacteria, specifically the matrifying organism, attacking cement mortar. The cement gradually disintegrates into mud as the wall harbors abundant bacteria, challenging engineers' assumptions about decay causes.
A garbled tale relates wm friend Tim awaty Croin tote facing constant visits. Neighbors question his familiarity with family members amid a baffling scene. A joke about Chit Poon makes an impression and a child recounts a spank: a remark on social dynamics. The Chicago News notes the Chinese emperor's wife pioneering silk weaving and bronze work arising from a woman's effort.
A crowd gathered on Fourth Street watching Japanese mice in a cage racing in and out of a sleeping apartment. Dispute over count ensued as mice darted between holes, sometimes appearing as one long looping creature. After a lively chase, the mice vanished. A clerk finally revealed one mouse, seen only asleep, nestled on cotton in a corner.
Notes and Queries traces the shift from launching to christening before afloat. It cites Pepys for the old method ending by 1664 with Royal Katherine and records the first wine bottle smashing in 1780 for Magnanime, though not as a new custom, leaving the practice in flux.
A playful sequence traces a young woman’s evolving feelings for a man through repeated meetings. She alternates between beauty and goodness, love and doubt, with her mother's reactions shaping the mood. The piece ends with engagement and marriage and a sense of mixed regret.
Robert refuses to learn spelling while his mother counsels him with womanly intuition. She argues great men learned to spell as boys, he retorts that stenographers cost $3 a week. She telephones reporters to cover the incident for the newspapers.
Two young siblings attend church alone near home. While the sermon droned on, the older child led his sister to the pulpit and asked to go home, assuming school rules applied. The clergyman, surprised, smiled and allowed them to leave, the congregation amused by the moment.
A New York Commercial Advertiser note quotes an actor complaining that he showed his card at the door and was referred to the manager. The manager apologized and said the professional free list was discontinued due to overwhelming demand and a full house situation.
A whimsical scene features Brer Wolf and Brer Rabbit organizing a forest literary club. Brer Wolf suggests the porcupine as president and praises Wise style. Brer Rabbit proposes a reptile friend and plans a tall Catholic Standard and Times publication.
A medicinal advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as fast relief for sore throat and lungs during a severe cold. It promises a warm, grateful feeling and healing of affected parts with the claim It hits the spot. The ad is credited to H. J. Moogh, W. F. Jungkunz & Co.
Wide World Magazine notes a behavioral quirk in trained horses and steers. After repeated hard falls they develop "rope sense," freezing when a rope crosses their backs even if not caught. The effect parallels reacting to a low clothesline at night, prompting heightened awareness and avoidance.
A testimonial extols One Minute Cough Cure for curing lung troubles after grippe and claims thousands owe their lives to its prompt action. It says the remedy cures coughs colds croup bronchitis pneumonia grippe throat and lung troubles and that early use prevents consumption.
A Sunday scene recalls a Scottish minister returning home when an old woman praises his preaching and explains she enjoys it because she always gets a good seat. The tale highlights humor in a quiet roadside encounter from Scottish Nights.
Selina Ga based testimony from L T Travis of Southern Rail praises One Minute Cough Cure as the harmless remedy that gives immediate results. He claims it cured coughs colds croup bronchitis and all throat and lung troubles. H J Moogk.
In a local scene a speaker remarks on the town's many queer people, noting the oddity of the group and his wife’s similarity, while implying a contrast with his own family. A separate line promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy for sleepless coughs and colds with claims of relief and pneumonia prevention.
This note cites testimonials from J I Berry of Loganton Pennsylvania and C Unger of Champaign Illinois praising One Minute Cough Cure and Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs pneumonia and whooping cough. It also discusses remedies for stomach ills and constipation including Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets with various endorsements. It mentions a curious clock and a horse foot care analogy reflecting health themes.
A grand excursion leaves Chicago Tuesday January 80 1900 under Mr J Grafton with a special train dining car and Mardi Gras in New Orleans plus major Old Mexico sights. Limited space call for pamphlets or write agents Chicago and Northwestern Ry. Also Midland Route Tourist Car service resumes Chicago to San Francisco on a set schedule with multiple city stops and a Salt Lake City day visit option. Eastbound car returns to Chicago Wednesdays. G H Hearrorp G P and T A.
Cheap one way and round trip tickets to Tennessee through Florida available on the first and third Tuesdays of each month through October. Homeseekers’ tickets priced at one fare plus two dollars for round trip, valid twenty one days from sale. Rates aim to attract settlers to the Southeastern territory with details via W W H Taytos Louisville and J C Beam Jr N W P A Chicago.
Winter in the South invites travelers to the gulf coast along the Louisville and Nashville line between Mobile and New Orleans. The region offers mild climate, pure air, even temperatures, prime hunting and fishing, first class accommodations at moderate prices, with through cars from northern cities. Write for folders to J. K. Ridgeley, N W P A, Chicago.
A detailed old timetable lists arrivals and departures for Illinois Central routes east and west, Madison and Dodgeville branches, freight and passenger trains, and Chicago and Northwestern connections. It notes daily, weekly, and Sunday exceptions, with multiple numbers for stations Lena, Galena, and Freeport service.
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