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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1900
Page
5
The piece argues that as European money markets tighten the United States will be drawn into larger loans. It notes the Boers' stubborn resistance and the need for a large occupation force to restore order even if the war ends soon. It warns American machinery and repair supplies will be required for mining operations and postwar rehabilitation.
A humorous critique of editors and newspapers by a young writer. It jokes that editors are liars, never die, and exist as a “missing link.” The piece notes editors’ ignorance of heaven and scripture, their varied affiliations, and a shabby local paper kept only as pantry shelf fodder.
The piece recalls 1896 rhetoric on turning points and silver. It argues Bryan and Democrats shifted from free silver to new issues, criticizing Republicans for predicting prosperity under tariff revisions, and noting Democratic leaders abandon silver after failure while portraying fresh questions as the era's greatest.
A dialogue sketches a mother and daughter debating a suitor named Mr. Softleigh and a plan to telegraph. In the same vignette, an auctioneer sells a baggy robe to an old farmer who fears his wife will critique any cheap purchase, recalling past dry goods buys. The slice captures small town family and shop humor through dialogue.
A curious history of Illinois nickname origins is explored as old myths are tested against records, with readers invited to weigh the claims and the true roots behind the state's famed moniker.
A Galena man offers a tale claiming the state earned the nickname Sucker State from pine reed drinking by pioneers in drought. An institute paper argues a river-sucker migration analogy, comparing spring northern migration to fall downstream travel. The debate at the farmer’s institute remains unresolved.
Historians note Caesar’s detail focus mirrors Moltke’s strategic care and cite British and American followings. The piece details foot care orders for German and British troops, including sock soaps, ankle boot fitting, cobbler repairs, and foot inspections to prevent bunions, blisters, and sore feet.
In camp after marching detachment, soldiers rush to wash and clean their feet, a practice upheld by a strong sense of peer discipline. The text notes cleanliness is a tradition among the troops and neglect invites public censure from comrades.
Foster’s Local Forecasts predict storm waves crossing the continent from March 7 to 11 and again near March 12 to 19, with warm and cool waves affecting the central valleys and eastern states. Temperature trends favor above normal in the central valleys and east, below on the Pacific coast, with dry spells after a brief wet period.
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled unanimously that telephone telegraph and electric railway companies may trim trees along highways where their poles and wires run. Tree cutting must be reasonable and not excessive, with the company liable for improper actions. Abutting property owners have no right to obstruct the use of highways when trimming is proper.
The advertisement touts Beecham's Pills as a family laxative that cures obstinate constipation and is easy on the stomach liver and bowels. It claims the largest sale among patent medicines worldwide and lists a price of 25 cents per box though a guinea is cited.
A large turnout attended the County Domestic Science association gathering in the supervisors room this afternoon. Spring house cleaning tops the agenda led by Mrs P W Russell of Florence township, noted as a leading county housekeeper. Mrs Fisher of Ridott read, and Mrs George W Shippy of McConnell shared an engaging report on the Mt Vernon state meeting.
Mrs. Jacob Peters is a victim of the mumps. Joseph Rodemeyer is on the sick list. Miss Mattie Wilson expects to begin teaching school again next week after a long siege of sickness. G. A. Phillips of the McIntosh Battery and Optical company in Chicago is laid up in the hospital. Chief of Police Root has been confined to his home by illness. Engineer Bert Walker of the Illinois Central, ill for some time, is able to be out again.
The second story of the Moon building, previously home to the American Express Company, has been fitted for the use of Drs. Mease and Torey. The renovated space provides them with roomy and handsome quarters.
IT has on hand choice bargains in residence and business property and a long list of desirable building lots across the city. Visit 209 Float street or City drug store. Money to loan at 6 percent on first mortgages. 2-8dt-Peter METzG4r.
An outline of topics for upcoming Bible studies led by Dr. N H Axtell at First M E Church includes Genesis lessons on the flood Noah worship the covenant and nations. Evening lectures cover Lutheran and Episcopal services plus a slate of Sunday notices from several churches and revival features.
An advertising item touts genuine Rocky Mountain Tea from Madison Medicine Co Emmert & Burrell as preventing intestinal infection appendicitis and other bowel liver and kidney disorders by using the product daily.
State University of Illinois outlines sugar beet potential in a bulletin. It asserts Illinois can grow excellent beets on diverse soils with favorable conditions including soil, fuel, lime rock, water, markets, and transport. It notes industry growth, the scale needed for Illinois, and the broader economic and agricultural benefits, projecting $15 million in beet sugar from 200,000 acres.
Illinois and Indiana residents face a furor over whether marriage certificates require a ten cent Internal Revenue stamp under the war revenue act. Chicago collectors say certificates issued to parties are taxable if law requires, while clerical or public records filings are exempt. Ruby Koehler has recovered.
Closing notes show May wheat 66-7, May corn 345, May cattle 22, May pork 10.70, and hogs at 18,000 head with strength. Cattle steady to higher, hogs strong to a shade higher, sheep 2,000 steady. broker C W Killen supplies open high low prices and grain and stock market figures.
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