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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1908

Page

3

Harvard Boy and Buster Skip School for Fishing Fun

Har vard and Buster Bennington ditch class for a fishing day near the river. They share lunch, fish plentifully, and Halvard dressed as a boy finds himself enjoying the simple outing with Margaret Bennington and the boy. Margaret hints at another outing while Halvard fumbles toward a softer side.

Halvord Secarcely Harvard Buster Halvaard Hlalvord Aalvard Miss Bennington Margaret Bennington Dicky Halvard Margaret Halvyard Chester Margaret Benning Gaddag Halvard

Underage Ticket Scheme At Small Station

A railway guard recalls a party of workers who, lacking enough tickets for a Midlands football trip, were issued children's tickets by a booking clerk who explained the shortage. They paid full fare, but a ticket examiner later flagged the ruse as a growing concern, noting the carriage was full of minors.

Orailway Midlands London

Fish Seller Promises Honest Trade Lesson

Ned confronts Bill, a fish merchant, over a morning sale that left his wife upset. Bill deflects blame, insisting he sells what sells and proves freshness with a shout system, promising Ned a method to verify quality. The exchange unfolds in a friendlier, rueful tone.

Ned Bill London

Moon blindness in horses linked to wolf teeth false claim

An authority states moon blindness or periodic ophthalmia is hereditary and incurable, not caused by wolf teeth. The piece warns breeders to reject from mating any horses with the eye disease or cataracts, noting thousands suffer despite lacking wolf teeth.

S. S S.S. S Swift Cpicifc CO Atlanta

Do You Count Your Steps in Kensington

A London Chronicle writer muses on counting steps from his flat to South Kensington station noting an unlucky thirteen at the station and recalling his wife cannot name the stairs she climbs to the first door flat after three years. The piece reflects on the habit of counting and small daily measurements.

Kensington South Kensington London Chronicle Jack Mumma Lee Sarah D. W'U

Lesson in Obedience Ends in Bedside Mischief

The narrator recounts attempts to teach obedience to her son Jack. A tense punishment session leads to questions and resistance, ending with Jack injuring himself while jumping from a bed. The tale satirizes prescriptive childrearing advice from older matrons and ends with the narrator dismissing such guidance.

Kidney irregularities treated with Foley's Cure

Summer kidney irregularities result from excess drinking or overheating. Treat promptly with Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold by H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.

Foley H. J. Moogk Wm. F. Jungkunz

The Daily Journal Delivery Charge Stated

The Daily Journal is delivered to any part of the city for 10 cents a week.

the Daily Journal

Piano tuner F. J. Burdett orders service

Piano tuner F. J. Burdett places orders with Brown and Dollmeyer’s for repair and tuning services, inviting customers to call for appointments or inquiries.

F. J. Burdett Brown & Dollmeyer’s Or Phone Sa

Big league scouts eye fall trial for AA backstops

Four to five catchers from the American Association will face tryouts in fall or spring. Livingstone of Indianapolis and Land of Toledo are standout prospects, with Meyers of St Paul and Block of Minneapolis also mentioned. Pitchers Geyer, Hess, Puttmann, Oberlin, Fiene, and Carr receive possible attention, while Barbeau and Bush top the infield and outfield prospects Armbruster Hayden Randall show promotion potential.

American Association A. A Toledo Grover Land Indianapolis Paddy Livingstone St. Paul Jack Meyers Minneapolis James Columbus Livingstone Land Hoosier Watkins Block Marquardt Joe Wood Louisville Brose Puttmann Put Adams Oberlin Fiene Hank” Gehring Clif Curtis Charley Carr Barbeau Bush Baseball Four Hundred

Practical Economical Granary for Storing Corn and Grains

An illustrated guide advocates a practical elevated two-floor granary for corn, wheat, and oats. The design emphasizes air circulation, weatherproofing, and hog access for dropped grain, claiming better pricing and less weight loss compared to traditional cribs. The 28 by 40 foot ground plan, 12 foot eaves, and sliding doors enable ventilation and storage of several hundred bushels on the upper level.

Gossip of the Diamond Sparks Baseball Names and Moves

Gossip notes the New York Ameri can league team presented a diamond ring to late manager Clark Griffith. It mentions scorers in the Eastern league with troublesome names like Phyle and Phyl and Baltimore. Cleveland lacks a southpaw after Heas leaves. Speaker reaches 100 hits in the Southern league. A $1000 purse is raised for MicAleer in Youngstown to back an American league pennant bid. A list details many players by team across leagues, with multiple cross-league movements and signings.

New York Clark Griffith Heas Cleveland Speaker Boston Little Rock MicAleer Youngstown St. Louis Cincinnati Reds Dorner Ritchey Kelley Boston Nationals Mathewson Seymour Donlin Bridwell

Attraction of gravitation puzzled city amid hullabaloo

A solemn person pondered a curious attraction as a bandaged engineer mused gravitation’s pull. The Philadelphia Press notes a terse exchange hinting at scientific interest and local curiosity, framed as a quip between two men about a mysterious attraction.

Dhiladelplaia Press

Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers

Foley's Honey and Tar affords immediate relief to asthma sufferers in worst stages and if taken in time will effect a cure. Sold by H. J. Moogk and Wn. F. Jungkunz.

Foley H. J. Moogk Wn. F. Jungkunz

Milk powder production aims at broad market growth

Milk powder making has reached success and needs a steady market. Separated milk skinmilk allows low-cost powder suitable for creameries biscuit bakers and confectioners. It can be packed like flour for wholesale, transported cheaply, and kept long, with potential demand aboard ships and where fresh milk is unavailable.

Wise farming lines on weeds and work ethics

Farm Journal advice advises pulling up weeds by the roots and hoeing early, cutting clover at bloom, and using tools like a spade and spike tooth harrow. It urges persistence against Canada thistles and burrs, warning that small weeds saved now prevent big losses later.

Farm Journal

Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Cure for Consumption

An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe, certain cure for coughs, colds, and consumption. It warns against unknown preparations and notes the genuine product comes in a yellow package. Sold by H. J. Mongk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.

Foley H. J. Mongk Wm. F. Jungkunz

Daily Journal Delivery Details Noted

The Daily Journal announces delivery to Mut city residents for 190 weeks. The note outlines distribution to Mut at city and the weekly schedule, with emphasis on long term readership and sustained service.

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