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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1907
Page
8
Mrs Jermyn and Mrs Partridge stage a cruel prank by leaving a note claiming the wife will abandon her husband. Herbert Jermyn returns, reads the letter, and dies of heart disease, a shock the doctor says may have triggered. The women remain silent as the tragedy closes.
A quoted exchange from the Chicago Record-Herald notes a boastful speaker who acknowledges losing two fortunes to fraudsters. The tone satirizes his pride as he admits being duped by others while claiming sharp wordplay distinctions.
Small, sure, safe pills sold by Wm F Jungkunz druggist at 85 Stephenson Street DeWitt.
The Newport Rhode Island all comers winner will challenge William J Clothier of Philadelphia for the national tennis title in the challenge round. Clothier, a tall fast Philadelphia millionaire, is noted for his long reach and strength, a big advantage over many opponents.
East racegoers harshly criticize judges for race placements after near nose finishes. Bettors distant from the wire cry foul while officials in the stand rely on precise finishing marks. Authors urge tracks to silence persistent kickers by ejecting those who shout from the sidelines.
Manager Frank Chance of the Chicago National champions says this season will mirror last year with a repeat ascent to fame. He foresees a second showdown between the West Siders and South Siders in Chicago and predicts a Cubs victory if the rivals meet again next fall.
A Cincinnati youth nicknamed Young Kane trims his bat so the handle and barrel match in length. Weighing under 130 pounds, he shows earnestness and pepper beyond his years.
Jesse Timehill calls Ganley of the Washingtons one of the cleverest batsmen against pitchers and says he can do anything Keeler can do, reflecting on a bold assessment of talent.
The Daily Journal announces citywide home delivery priced at one dollar per week. Readers may subscribe for timely local news and access across all city areas.
A Philadelphia drummer recalls an amusing encounter in a New England barber shop that ends with questions of legal ownership and payment. He leaves with no money or goods, faces two lawyers who confirm the difficulty of proving possession, and laments that law remains puzzling despite knowledge of Shakespeare and simple distinctions.
A man with a toothache muses on the imagined benefits of a private dentist. He worries about the distress of shared waiting rooms and the dentist’s attention divided among multiple patients, concluding that wealth would let him avoid the communal anxiety.
Memoir excerpt recalls Samuel Warren author of Ten Thousand a Year in his youth. At a friend’s dinner he reportedly asked a stranger if she knew Samuel Warren and she replied yes her husband preferred Warren’s blacking. Westminster Gazette reference.
A strange exchange after a performance has two men talking about someone named To appearing on stage. The banter hints at audience boredom and a Philadelphia Press reference, revealing a light, humorous moment from city life.
A Reader Magazine note argues that the phrase accident is the mother of invention applies in about ninety nine cases, dismissing the claim of necessity as the source of ideas. The piece frames invention as often sparked by unforeseen need rather than pure necessity.
A damaged Chicago page fragment shows unclear text about a maiden aunt and marriages with stray phrases. The readable portion hints at personal names and domestic life but lacks coherent context or event details.
The phrase suggests deep intrinsic traits persist despite effort or circumstance, implying fundamental character carries through to the end.
An advertisement for De Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve promotes a cleansing cooling soothing healing household remedy. Sold by Wm Fr Jungkunz druggist at 85 Stephens Street with emphasis on its soothing and healing properties.
Alabama native John Hollis Bankhead, sixty five, succeeds John T. Morgan as U.S. senator after eighteen years in Congress. A Confederate army veteran and former captain, Bankhead's rise included key work on public buildings and rivers and harbors and a storied clash with naval hero Hobson.
The article paints Richard Croker known as Boss Croker at his Dublin area home. It highlights an American styled interior and the stable horses, noting his restrained speech and iron will that once dominated New York policy and officials.
Detective James McParland born in Ireland sixty three years ago came to the United States in 18en. He joined the Winkertons in Chicago nine years after arrival and rose to prominence. His work linked Harry Orchard to multiple murders and helped end the Molly Maguires terror in Pennsylvania coal regions.
McParland exposed Molly Maguires’ crimes from 1873 onward guiding investigations that led to eleven murderers hanged and about forty others jailed. He testified on the stand, helped end the Mollies, and later worked in Denver seeking further confessions despite declining health.
Journal subscribers heading out of town may have their paper forwarded by leaving a summer address at the office. Call 24, either system, to arrange changes with no extra charge. The note highlights keeping up with happenings at home during vacations.
The Daily Journal offers citywide delivery at a rate of 10 cents per week, providing affordable access to readers across the area.
East and West bound timetable itemizes arrivals departures at Omaha Sioux City and other stations. Notes include No 138d No 183 Sundays only and various freight and passenger services with connections at Rockford and Belvidere. JOHN F. DALY, Agent.
Train schedule from Rock Island lines lists East Bound and West Bound passenger times. Notes connections for Milwaukee Chicago Janesville Madison and North Dakota routes with agent J B Swhratt.
Train notices show Maple Leaf and Chicago Express routes from Brewster to Chicago with multiple stops including Dubuque St Paul Minneapolis Waterloo Des Moines Omaha and Kansas City. Daily services include special trains and passenger limits with Sundays excluded and early morning departures listed.
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