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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1886
Page
2
Delrott Free Press reports a rural anecdote about a club that idolizes mottos and slogans. Members trade under shop mottoes, encounter petty theft, and face consequences for failing to live by maxims. The tale satirizes reliance on empty slogans over honest conduct.
The Atlanta Constitution recalls Editor Jackson of the Philadelphia Transcript who faced a terminal cancer diagnosis with quiet bravery. Despite a grim prognosis, he continued editorial duties, later attempting to read from bed, then collapsing to the floor while urging colleagues not to give up.
The San Francisco Chronicle notes the undeveloped Northwest fisheries hold vast potential. Pacific waters, Behring Sea and Chukotka coastlines offer far larger areas than the Atlantic banks, with North Atlantic catches valued around 25 million dollars annually. future North Pacific development could rival great regional industries.
Four well known young Indies startled Grand Rapids by parading the streets in full Japanese tax tunes umbrellas waddles and all. The summer girl is pictured as a pretty independent figure who favors white cool dresses ribbons parasols and light wraps. She is blamed for grabbing seats at the car and enjoys ice cream and races, while the silk wrapped girl is less favored.
Fragmented clippings describe varied topics from Egypt trade in Boston to Maine wool prices, Russian punishment lore, Japan student dress, Pittsburgh gas tests for broiling meats, and a mix of odd anecdotes. The piece references multiple cities and figures, with dubious OCR clarity throughout.
A fragmented reminiscence describes social life and manners among Indian communities and French aristocracy, touching on hunting, fashion, and education. It recounts humor in classroom moments with frogs, ponies, and mispronounced words, plus reflections on cultural differences and laughter.
A contractor worth over $100,000 discovers his daughter has secretly married a brick wagon driver. The couple reportedly wed weeks ago and are now living separately. the mother withholds support and seeks to reclaim prior purchases. The case unsettles a prominent northwestern household amid suspicions and public notice.
An advertisement touts Cure for Piles with Dr Hosinko's Tile leneity absorbing tumors and curing itching. It promotes other products including coffee, cheese, and Shiloh's Vitaliaar for dyspepsia and liver complaints. Also offers a nasal irrigation device with Shiloh's Cataarh Remedy. Sold by Kaen & Burnin.
An item announces Chautauqua Lake excursion by the Jingis Central RR to align with Sunday School assembly, inviting visitors to request circulars. Also mentions local ads for Dr Bosanko’s Cough and Lung Syrup, aboard sugar barrel price at Bunnien Bros, and boarding for Institute attendees with arrangements at the Wh School building.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a train hearing involving Breunort Ansaliger Beganna Hroopart and freight use on a route westward. Mentions an agent H. Holder and a report with references to powers, times, and passenger restrictions, but details are unclear due to garbled text.
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