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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1900
Page
3
Mr. Markham Oddie, a plain bachelor with a quiet life, falls for Miss Trexham, the daughter of Mrs Wexham who lives opposite. Unable to be introduced, he watches shyly from a distance, dreaming of courting properly while the mother remains aloof and communicative only by finger signals.
A shy suitor, Markham Oddie, sends a secret bouquet to Miss Agatha Hexham. When no reply arrives, he visits Mrs Hexham, learns Agatha is deaf and dumb, and expresses his desire to marry. Mrs Hexham approves, and Agatha accepts after a heartfelt note from her daughter and him.
Folklore links birds like owls ravens and crows to disaster and ill fortune. Ancient Rome performed ceremonies to avert omens from an owl while folk beliefs warn that a crow rook or jackdaw overhead a sick person’s house signals poor recovery prospects.
A variety of articles in recent newspapers mocked the vast distance to Polaris, noting estimates around 255,000,000 miles fail to align with known light travel times and parallax figures. Calculations place Polaris at about 385 light years, with conservative estimates around 90 to 210 light years, guiding readers to precise astronomical understanding. The item also reports local endorsements for Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism and mentions new aluminium stoppers for bottles, highlighting recent manufacturing gains.
Mrs C Smith of 61 Troquois St reports kidney relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Emmett and Burrell's drug store. She says symptoms of backache dizziness and weakness improved quickly and she was cured before finishing the box. Doan's Kidney Pills cost 50 cents per box and are sold by Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo NY, agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
Ely Brothers offer Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal catarrh with a 75 cent price including spraying tube. The liquid retains the solid's medicinal properties, is rapidly absorbed by the membrane, and helps normalize secretions. Ely Brothers, 56 Warren St.
An early advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Syrup as the most pleasant and effective remedy for throat and lung complaints. It notes the product contains opiates and can safely be given to children, priced at 25 and 50 cents. The ad is from H. J. Moogh, W. F. Jungkunz & Co. It also mentions an emerald mine in Colombia, government controlled and leased to a French syndicate, operated with strict secrecy.
A collection of old advertisements and notices touts Foley and other patent medicines. Claims include kidney cures, liver tonics, and cough remedies. Testimonials praise One Minute Cough Cure for pneumonia and grippe, with assertions of immediate, harmless relief and life-saving effects.
Dr W J Rideout operates an ear nose and throat practice at 110 Stephenson Street offering glasses fitting and patient eye care. Office phone shown as 2 on 305 with morning hours listed.
A historic rail timetable lists outbound and eastbound trains from Omaha Freeport and Chicago with departure and arrival times, including No 1 Omaha Limited No 3 Omaha Express and multiple minor services. It notes connections, stops at Freeport Galena Ockford and Dubuque, and various Madison and Dodgeville lines with several daily and Sunday exceptions.
Train timetable fragment shows multiple westbound and freight trains from Chicago to Freeport with departures ranging 7:05 am to 8:50 pm and arrivals listed, noting freight trains do not carry passengers. Service marked daily except Sunday and other day-specific notes.
Train No 53 departs Milwaukee at 9:00 am with connections to Chicago Clinton Iowa Dubuque and St Paul extending to Milwaukee Rock Island and points west. No 5 links Cedar Rapids Kansas City Omaha Council Bluffs with through coaches Milwaukee Rock Island. Baggage checked through. agent J B Sweatt.
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