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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
3
Nita Norcross and Lawrence Hildreth stumble on a missing locket linked to a theft. The graceful pawnshop scene leads to romance as the locket reveals a mother’s keepsake and a plan to wed. Nita accepts Hildreth’s proposal, pledging love and the cherished memento.
A storied migration from Wales to Patagonia recounts persecuted Welsh miners fleeing British rule. They endured desert hardship, forged peace with hostile tribes, built a fertile colony of about 3,000, established settlements across South America, and now prosper with railways, exports of wheat wool ostrich feathers and guanaco skins while speaking Spanish.
A Success Magazine passage asserts that health defense comes from good habits and exercise. It argues that alcohol, tobacco, narcotics, heavy meals, and poor diet empower illness while fresh air, ample water, physical activity, and pure foods fuel life and bolster immunity.
Mrs J S Fisher of Freeport Illinois reports kidney trouble improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She bought them at Emmett's drug store, used them, and felt better quickly with no other treatments. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
A humorous piece analyzes batting averages in the American Association, suggesting alliterative team fits by letter. It lists players with matching initials across positions, noting B's C's H's K's L's M's and the lone W, with proposed fielding and pitching placements.
The article notes two hardiest major league catchers, Roger Bresnahan and Nig Clarke, as early adopters of shin guards. It explains their tireless, aggressive play makes injury risk higher, and praises the protective gear as sensible despite minor delays in donning and removing.
Lajoie builds his roster by adding Tom Raftery, a fleet outfielder noted for base stealing. Last season he swiped 96 bags overall, with 80 steals in 120 games at Charleston 8 C, 18 in 41 games at Portland Oregon after being sold by Charleston. He hit .301 at Charleston and .295 at Portland.
The Three Twins Cy Young cycle features Denton Cy Young Irving and Harley Cy Young HIE. The trio spans the Boston Americans Pittsburgs and Boston Nationals with first names Denton Irving and Harley highlighted for fans.
Pineules claim to act directly on the kidneys and bring relief in the first dose for backache rheumatic pains and kidney and bladder trouble. A 30 day trial costs $1.00 with guaranteed results and are sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guenther.
The Daily Journal delivers to any part of the city for 10e a week. J. Bartlett, piano owner, places orders with Brown & Dollmeyer or via phone Hedy.
A tough stance on sentiment in baseball, arguing the game demands focus and that today’s players must discard pity or regret. Citing forgotten praise, it notes rival teams capitalize on mental edges after errors, with examples from 17 innings and famous players, stressing pure competitive spirit.
The Pittsburgh pitcher Leever earns praise as one of baseballs greats. In his eleventh Pirates season he has a career record of 164 wins 81 losses and a .661 winning percentage since joining in 1899 after stints with Richmond and a brief 1898 debut.
Advertises pincules as a direct kidney remedy for backache rheumatism and related ailments. Promises quick relief with a 30 days trial priced at $1.00 and a money back guarantee. Sold by H. J. Mooge and C. P. Guenther.
The Daily Journal offers home delivery to any city part for 100 weeks.
Paris reports Sarah Bernhardt again seeks admission to the Legion of Honor, arguing her genius conflicts with a checkered past. The editor praises Clara Morris for rectitude, contrasts American virtue with Bernhardt’s notoriety, and urges France to uphold standards of feminine honor over genius.
A noted Indian Review item proposes a quick relief method for facial neuralgia. Place the opposite hand in hot or cold water depending on the side affected, claiming relief in under five minutes. The theory involves crossing nerve fibers of the fifth and median nerves in the hands and face.
A husband produces forty dollars won at poker at Brown's and gives it to his wife to buy a dress and hat. She fears he may become a gambler and asks him to promise not to gamble again after he wins enough to cover the hat.
The inn in the moon notes amused contempt for earthly records. It posits a terrestrial athlete could jump about 120 feet on the moon, leap over a barn, and carry six times as much while running six times faster, since lunar gravity is one sixth that of Earth.
A wife awakened by her husband Herbert's loud snoring resolves to quiet him. She pinches him sharply and tells him to keep his mouth shut. Herbert, sleepy and surly, fires back with a cutting comeback that ends the exchange.
Dialog captures a comic mischief scene with Bridget and Evelyn as they discuss broken dishes and a sly prank. George recalls a mean trick on the bride involving a stencil from a shipping office reading Glass- Handle With Gare on the jewel truck.
Authorities state goat milk surpasses cow milk in nutritive elements and digestibility. It lasts longer and is better for children and invalids, according to the New York American.
A vintage style advertisement for Beeg Laxative Cough Syrup claims quick relief for coughs croup hoarseness and whooping cough. The ad cites gentle laxative action and is credited to H J Moogh and P Guen with a promotional tone.
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