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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1900
Page
8
A reflective poem contrasts ambitious men who crave others chances with inventions shaping daily life. It argues great work comes from seized chances, not from wishing for different opportunities, noting wires, rails, domes, ships, and space viewing disks as achievements not born of missed chances.
A group of bicyclists in a roadside inn hall discuss spooks and beliefs. A rider recalls a ride on Cruiskeen the Irish horse and a misty encounter where another horse’s hoofbeats seemed to echo, causing the mare to bolt and the rider to be briefly thrown.
A frontier tale describes a murder case uncovered after a rider’s horse spooked and a body was found. the culprit, an enlisted man, acted with his wife’s help. The narrative shifts to 17th century Albany, detailing gubernatorial orders granting Jan Becker and Jacob Joosten and John Shutte licenses to teach in Dutch and English schools, marking early colonial education efforts.
A description of paraffin wax production from crude petroleum at Whiting Indiana. The process treats residual oil from an oil refinery into a dark tar like stream then, through expert chemistry, transforms it into usable paraffin wax for candles. The operation is contrasted with bees and a beehive as many plants with separate managers produce wax.
A mother Turkey resists her children associating with incubator chicks. The Duck questions their manners. The incubator chicks recall funeral baked meats of Thanksgiving and remark that death levels all rank.
Observers note that wealth can bring happiness as readily as poverty in certain conditions, suggesting mood outcomes depend on circumstances rather than income alone. The statement contrasts material wealth with overall well being.
A playful verse lists many women names from A to Z with traits and charms. The speaker laments the trouble of choosing among suitors, ending with the signature Golden Penny.
The Penny Magazine recounts Bishop Paret of Baltimore visiting an Episcopal family in West Virginia. While the hostess boiled eggs for breakfast she sang verses of Rock of Ages and the bishop joined in. She explained she sings one verse for soft boiled and two for hard boiled eggs.
A Pittsburg Chronicle report notes a young man assaulted his wife with a poker. The attack was halted by a passerby after the woman's screams drew attention and police were summoned.
A misheard exchange in a garden leads to playful dispute as a French poodle accuses Miss Clara of kissing him after he ate onions. The yard dog asks if she offended him, prompting lighthearted commentary on propriety.
The lines reference Ben Harrison and McKinley as part of a political or ceremonial sequence in Cleveland, signaling a message of prosperity with those figures central to the event. The excerpt alludes to a second appearance in Cleveland and marks Harrison as the prior figure, with McKinley the final mentioned.
A hospital ward awoke to a seven-strong delegation of Buffalo Bill warriors who entered in full regalia and performed a quiet war dance and show battle for convalescent children. The six foot Indian and six others drew up between beds and saluted, then rode away after waves of joy from the youngsters.
The article describes Chuck the ground hog known as Trilby or Chuck who performs tricks like balancing a stick on his nose swinging in a trapeze and drawing a toy cart. He prefers bread with sugar over plain bread and gets excited by the milkman’s bell while other animals stay away.
In a columnlike exchange a elevator boy and resident discuss a week of kitchen aromas from various floors. Cabbage, mutton, soap scents trace meals at the Pergusons Welkersons Clappinses Brinkmeyers Swallingers Biddlecombes Gatfords Shadwells Jordives Dorans Cald meat and turnips noted as dinner ideas with curious secrecy.
An advertisement touts Chamberlin's Cough Remedy as the fastest and safest cure for bad colds with claims of permanent relief. It cites wide use in the United States and abroad and lists Emmert & Burrell as sellers. Also noted are a porcelain question about ancient Egypt and warnings about counterfeit salves.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar for cold throat and lung soreness promising instant relief and a warm healing feeling. It is endorsed by H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz Co. A novel clock set in a sidewalk features a glass dial with hour and minute indicators changed hourly and minutely by electricity from a store clock.
Ad highlights Allen's Foot-Ease powder for feet to stay cool reduce sweating and boost endurance for wheel users. Claims over a million users with relief for sore feet and ingrown nails. Available at druggists and shoe stores 25 cents. free sample by mail from Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
A new grain based beverage called GRAIN-O is sold in grocery stores as a coffee substitute. It is gentle on the stomach and indistinguishable from coffee to most people. It costs the equivalent of a few cents per serving and is suggested for children to drink. Ark for GRAIN-O.
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