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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1900
Page
8
Ten tiny tin soldiers lie on the nursery floor behind a door crack. Their captains warn of danger as a shadowy night passes. A loving voice enters and the soldiers fearfully wonder if they might have harmed Tommy’s mother.
A small boy nicknamed The Kid, twelve in reality but seven in form, endures harsh training and brutal punishment from a ruthless ringmaster during a Walpole county circus visit. Deacon Treadwell, the county sheriff, intervenes as spectators erupt in support and the crowd voices call for mercy for the exhausted performer.
A runaway circus boy is protected by Deacon and his wife after one fighter knocks down the ringmaster. The sheriff threatens arrest for cruelty as they hide the boy and plan a New Year’s dinner with him, deciding to keep him for Will’s sake.
A magician describes folding a paper four by five inches with a penny to create a pocket that hides the coin. The performer passes the paper to reveal the coin appears to vanish after lighting the sheet, slipping from one hand to the other.
A boy asks an elf whether a monkey wearing shoes on its hind feet would need mittens. The whimsical exchange unfolds as the elf closes his book and listens with a serious gaze.
A playful exchange likens tugboats in New York harbor to humanity. One asks why they resemble the human race and the other replies that some tow out and some tow in, with occasional upset moments.
A dramatic confession scene reveals Arthur hiding a terrible truth from Adelaide while she urges transparency. Interwoven are quotes about Little Lord Fauntleroy and a testimonial for One Minute Cough Cure. The excerpt closes with lawyer and juror jokes about a will and sanity.
The ad claims Bethesda Mineral Spring Water treats Brights disease diabetes and kidney ailments and is prescribed by leading physicians. Sold in half gallon sealed bottles by first class druggists nationwide from Bethesda Mineral Spring Co Waukesha Wisconsin.
G H Appleton of Clarksburg N Y endorses DeWitts Little Early Risers as the best constipation pills. The ad claims quick cure for liver and bowel troubles. A mix of quotes and unrelated notes appear, including a cynical remark about money and a critique of a judge's first person ruling.
Advertises Grain-O as a nourishing grain drink for children as a substitute for tea or coffee. Claims it tastes like coffee when prepared and costs about four times as much. promoted as healthy with wide grocery availability. Bank of England estimates world money in circulation at about 50F tons.
A Newark Michigan man suffered ulcers from a Civil War wound for twenty years until Bucklin's Arica Salve cured him. The remedy claims to heal cuts, bruises, burns, boils, felons, corns, skin eruptions and piles. Sold by Emmert and Burrell druggists with a 25-cent price and guaranteed cure.
A collection of pointed paragraphs on prudence luck and social foibles with quirky lines about characters and a promotional note for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve claiming quality and curing skin issues. Also a joke about mislaid umbrellas.
Foley’s Honey and Tar Cough Syrup promoted as the most pleasant and effective remedy for throat and lung complaints. Marketed as the only prominent cough medicine containing opiates and safe for children. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes by H. J. Moogh, W. F. Jungkunz & Co.
In a thoughtful remark, a speaker notes England may know what should be done in the South African campaign, possibly more than Americans who knew what to do in Cuba. The editorial tone reflects comparative public opinion.
At Mascali near Mt Actna the largest tree in the world is described with a trunk circumference of 804 feet. In California the largest U S tree grows on Bear Creek on the north fork of the Tule River with a 140 foot circumference.
Try Allen's Foot Ease powder to shake into shoes. It cools hot swollen feet and eases wearing pain. Cures swollen sweating feet, blisters, and bunions, giving rest and comfort. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Trial package free. Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
A clock set into the sidewalk displays hour and minute numerals on a glass dial. The upper line updates hourly while the lower line shifts each minute. Electricity powers the figures and a clock inside the store controls the mechanism.
An advertisement touts Chamberlin's Cough Remedy as a fast, permanent cure for bad colds with lung relief and easy expectoration. It claims nationwide fame, safety, and popularity and lists Emmert & Burrell as sellers. Other items note fraudulently real oyster imitations and a dyspepsia cure claim by Kodol. A Chicago hospital faces a $100,000 suit over alleged loss of taste from misadministration.
Advert reads Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for throat chest and lung diseases. Dealers guarantee satisfaction. Signed Hy J Moogk and W F Jungkuaoz & Co.
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