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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1900
Page
7
A Cleveland Leader excerpt depicts a boy in his young mother's lap crying as she sings softly. The scene contrasts a tender moment with the child's distress, capturing a quiet domestic tableau.
A lonely boy named Eric meets his soon to be stepmother and an expectant bond forms with May, his friend, as his father plans a seaside visit and a wedding. The two children meet the new family member, realizing they are already family.
A Paris society led by M Harmois plans a canine cemetery on a waste ground near old fortifications. The project, after failed SPCA support, will rent plots for dogs and allow simple or elaborate gravestones. Parts of the site will welcome other pets from parrots to cats.
Prof Paulus Cassel in Literature and Symbolics argues Shylock derives from Shul Hebrew Shaul Saul with Ock Irish name ending matching Latin ys The poet casts Shylock as Old Testament zealot who wields the letter sword and, transformed into St Paul, preaches that the letter killeth but the spirit giveth life and love fulfills the law.
St Louis Globe Democrat reports a shift in pipe making as American briar pipes surpass imported French English versions. Advances in wood turning and cheaper production drive demand while European wood remains imported. stems use cellulose bone or amber. growing tolerance for outdoor pipe smoking boosts popularity and forecasts broad adoption by Americans.
A Vermont marble eight foot high headstone replaces the shattered oak marker at Oak Hill cemetery where James G Blaine lies beside Walter Blaine and Mrs Coppinger. The new monument duplicates the Walker Blaine headstone and bears a plain inscription.
James Gillespie Blaine born January 31, 1830 died January 27, 1893. A dozen workmen removed the stone to Oak Hill and set it at the head of the statesman's grave in a driving snowstorm with no ceremony.
Ainslee's Magazine portrays Cecil Rhodes as a monumental figure far above contemporaries like Jameson, preferring grand weight over details. He is described in plain dress, indifferent to fashion, visiting Sir Alfred Milner, while onlookers note his commanding, almost oppressive, presence despite humble garb.
An advice piece promotes Boschee's German Syrup as a universal remedy for severe throat and lung troubles. It claims the syrup heals inflamed tissues and destroys germ disease, eases expectoration, and aids sleep. Sample bottles are available at Emmert & Burrell.
An Indian man arrived in Rapid City from the reservation with his wife and daughter and two hand satchels. He went to a local bank and after hesitation produced $2000 to open an account. He entered as the only Indian depositor in South Dakota and one of the largest cash holders among his people.
A Cheshire country gentleman rented the police to catch a thief who stole a check from an envelope inside a letter box in his hall. The check was found 20 yards away under beak marks on a tomtit, prompting a search. The tale ends with a moral about birds and theft, invoking the jackdaw of Rheims and a pithy note about crime and repentance.
A historical reflection on China as one of the oldest nations, noting the difficulty modern readers face in understanding ancient motives. The piece compares Chinese ceremonies to religious rites and explains head removal in warfare as a belief about spirits. It cites the Taiping evacuation at Shanghai and the high value placed on recovering severed heads.
A testimonial notes Allen's Foot-Ease in gloves absorbs perspiration protecting gloves and a gentle toilet powder helps ease tight shoes. It promises cool comfortable feet and is marketed to physicians and nurses for purity. Sold by drug and shoe stores with free sample offer, address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
The text argues that the mouth should be natural in size and moderately full, not small or exaggerated. It warns against affectation and excess in beauty, suggesting large mouths often accompany generous dispositions, while true beauty favors openness and delicacy with broad, softly defined lips and a freely painted corner.
Dissenting circles in Sydney discuss dispensing tea during Sunday afternoon services. The cost is expected to be small as congregants take turns supplying most of the required tea and related items.
In a period piece ad style, readers learn Banner Salve is touted as the most healing ointment in the world by H. J. Moogh and W. F. Jungkunz. The item also notes Salem Massachusetts voters rejected or accepted licensure in a December 1899 election, with 2957 to 2820 in favor of granting licenses. A testimonial from M. B. Smith of Butternut Michigan endorses DeWitt's Little Early Risers for costiveness and liver and bowel troubles.
Baron Lionel Nathan de Rothschild, uncle and father in law of the late Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, served in the House of Commons in several parliaments before permitted to vote or take his seat. He refused the oath except on the Old Testament. A 1958 act omitted the words “On the true faith of a Christian” for Jewish members.
A compact silk hat iron shaped to fit the hat's surfaces offers a rapid at home fix for warped or creased hats. The device, heated over a gas jet with a handle, mirrors the curling iron's ease and aims to spare delays from visiting the hatter.
The article argues for replacing silent night watches with a loud alarm clock aimed at late risers. It discusses modern schedules and the need for punctual mornings. The piece emphasizes practical time management and workday productivity.
A brief exchange shows Mrs Murphy answering about her children with two living and married status. The remark about shared thoughts hints at private matters, while noting outsiders seldom find such thoughts engaging.
A description from Youth's Companion recalls the ancient New England Sabbath. Services began Saturday after noon, continued Sunday morning for eight hours with a one hour dinner interval. Early congregations sat on rough benches, with seats assigned at town meeting. The diary notes invocation, Bible readings, psalm, lengthy prayers, a sermon up to 250 pages, baptism, trials, and orderly exit by the minister.
German students and high school pupils traveling in Germany now have access to 180 taverns offering beds at no charge, 41 free, 78 with breakfast, and 11 also serving supper. Similar taverns have rarely been opened in the Swiss Alps.
Numerous citizens waste hours seeking cures for coughs and colds and are urged to take Foley's Honey and Tar before it is too late. H. J. Moogh and Wm Fidungkunz & Co advertise the product while noting the American Political League, a new group, plans a national convention in Boston on July 4, claiming it will be the league’s only event in the city.
A promotional caption extols Grain-O as a pure grain beverage that aids digestion and strengthens nerves for adults and children. It is described as non stimulant, a health builder, and a drink suitable for all ages, selling through grocers at 5c or 25c per package.
A fragment shows Professor Smith remarking on the slow lapse of geological time and Brown replying with a plumber’s daily wage. The speakers discuss how money moves the world yet requires diplomacy to wield the lever.
Piano teacher Harriet M Burbank advertises lessons at Studio 149 West Street with hours from ten to five ending on a date. Includes contact note for potential students seeking music instruction in the local area.
Advertisement lists bargains in residence and business property and many building lots across the city. Calls accepted at 209 Float Street or City Drug Store. Offers loans at 5 percent on first mortgages. 8dtf Peres Metzaar.
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