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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1899
Page
5
A fragmentary verse exhorts lovers and travelers to follow along a riverbank trek under a dark sky. The text blends imagery of gardens, fragrant winds, and swift nights with a dreamlike voyage aboard a thunderous ride, ending with the author’s name.
Mrs. Maltworth, widow of Captain Maltworth, runs the Esmeralda Hotel in Seabreeze and boasts a string of successful matches. Major Rumsey arrives with his son and daughter, sparks fly with Mrs Maltworth’s daughter Eleanor, and the three guests linger as the seaside season wanes, leaving the widow hopeful for a double wedding.
The Major and Mrs Maltworth broker a marriage alliance for two young lovers in a tale from the Esmeralda under new management. The widow worries an unlucky date but the couple prevail as plans unfold amid wartime memories and a smiling end.
A Washington Star story notes how West Texas bees adapt to a brief blossoming shrub by nesting on a yollo lizard plant. Bees build comb on the lizard’s back to shuttle honey downhill, then swarm back to lower valleys as the season ends, storing honey in rancher hives for winter.
The article profiles royal figures noting Princess of Wales at Marlborough House and Queen at Sandringham as among Europe’s hardest workers. It describes early breakfasts, 9 am inspections, late-night letter writing, and nights not ending before 2 am during London season. It also mentions the Empress of Austria as an even earlier riser, with sleep restricted to a brief window before dawn.
Mrs Clara Zidors of Elm Street reports relief from long standing kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney pills bought at Emmett and Burrells drug store. She notes sleeping improvement back pain relief and better health after completing the course. Doan's Kidney pills cost 50 cents a box and are sold by dealers or mailed by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y as U S agents. Remember the name Doan's and take no substitute.
A Lewiston city clerk known for demanding parental consent before marrying minors received a letter jokingly urging her to marry a couple, plus assorted items on La Grippe cures, Swedish miles, and medical ads. The missive then shifts to other tidbits including a note on consumption cures and Grenoble glove production facts.
Try Grain O a new food drink that replaces coffee for all ages. It has a rich seal brown Mocha like color but is made from pure grains and gentle on delicate stomachs. Priced at 15c and 25c per package and sold by all grocers.
In a tale echoed by Eaton and Miss Margaret, a decoy scheme to win Madge's favor unfolds. Smithie contemplates an elaborate Milwaukee engagement to influence her, while Miss Margaret hints at a Milwaukee romance, triggering a letter invitation that tests reputations and loyalties.
The New York Tribune proclaims itself a representative Republican voice on national matters. Subscriptions range from $1 weekly to $10 yearly with the Semi-Weekly featuring a Friday supplement and a Pictorial Supplement of 20 to 24 pages. It promises strong market reports, varied weekly columns, and a reader-friendly farm and business appeal.
The lateMgr Fabre, Bishop of Montreal, dining with the governor general, remarked to "France our mother" and "France your mother" prompting the question "what is England to you" from the governor. The bishop replied with a smile that "Our mother-in-law."
Lord Chancellor Widon praised a first class beauty as he paced Westminster Hall with the Master of the Balls before court openings. The Lady responded with approval after overhearing the flattering remark attributed to the Lord High Chancellor of Mug land according to Nugegels.
A brief Brooklyn Life item presents a family exchange about a young man. The father fears the youth is no good while the daughter questions, noting his gambling skills. The quip references poker and casino play in a concise social snippet.
A Chicago Record quote notes that when an actor begins real stage love scenes he risks losing his job, reflecting early 20th century moral policing in theater. The remark underscores friction between artistic expression and public propriety in entertainment.
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