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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1899
Page
6
A damaged notice from Freeport, Illinois, lists mail matter related to a subscription charge and post office handling. It mentions Sanday and My in a garbled line and hints at the Watered at the post office phrase.
Movements of Freeport people and friends include D. Sweet visiting Seward, Elder Fouke in town, John Wagner from Sterling, Al Frueh in Chicago on business, Gus Boehland from Rockford, Dr J E Burwell in Chicago, C O Rinehart returning from Chicago, Lew Seckinger from Monroe, M E Scott heading to Chicago, Homer Weaver from Ridott, Mrs Hugh Clark returning from Grand Forks, Mrs T D Hewitt visiting Chicago, W W Krape and A C Schadel from Warren going to Chicago, Mamie Flynn visiting Dubuque, Mrs Mary Stetson traveling to Chicago, Al Bautegerton and daughters at Rockford, W L Eaton attending farmers institute, Georgia Cheshire returning home from Ypsilanti, and Rev J H Keagle going to Chicago for M C A banquet.
A horse lying on a snow slick street is helped by a level headed driver. The driver loosens harness and uses burlap under the forefeet to gently lift and set the horse upright, then recovers the horse and drives on.
The Swiss poet Conrad Ferdinand Meyer dies after years of wealth. He paid taxes on 1 137 000 francs and a 1 190 000 franc estate valuation was later recorded, reflecting a larger hidden property. Under Swiss law half of the concealed sum would be forfeited.
The fragment describes a white fish glue cement method mixed with water alcohol and glycerin to bond paper cloth leather and more. It includes a wartime dialogue snippet about naval officers and an imagined move against a proud commander, ending with a political aside about Manila.
Lei Ke defeats Thadina 2 to 0 in a match backed by gas savings at the gas house Qoke. The result highlights cost efficient play and the venue’s role in securing the win.
The fifth annual Stephenson county Farmers Institute closed this afternoon with strong attendance and high praise. Papers read were able and instructive, and the musical program led by Mrs. Hattie Warner of Bolton was exceptional. Strangers praised the institute and Stephenson county as leading the region.
The article explains cream of tartar origin from wine tart residues in Europe and describes its refinement process in America. It notes Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder winning a Gold Medal and diploma at world fairs for purity and quality, boosting its popularity and market status.
The fragment notes the Dream of Tartare Refinery under Price Baking Powder Company control. It claims the refinery is complete, extensive, and dominant in the world. The text emphasizes Forsssast Baking Powder appears as a brand reference.
Mr. Hartwell, president of the Northern Illinois Horticultural association, lauds Thursday’s institute in Freeport. He notes plans for the next convention, outlines Wisconsin and Illinois agriculture progress, and urges farmers to educate, organize, and improve farming methods for a stronger community.
A Friday forenoon address argues that farm life offers equal or better opportunities than city life. It champions reading, Bible study, and home schooling, highlights mothers as central in character formation, and urges educated farming and preventive social work through family. It cites agricultural institutes, corn culture research, and calls for strong state support for Illinois agricultural colleges.
The institute last evening featured a male quartet with Sweet, Boyer, Goodsell and Moore. The Bolton quartet with Mrs Hattie Warner and others performed a well rendered song and the Bolton trio received hearty applause for their performance.
Friday afternoon prizes were awarded in the baby show contest as part of the institute opening. Officers were elected during the event. Mrs. G. W. Shippy served as superintendent of the program and led the proceedings.
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