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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1900
Page
3
A local ad uses a playful Michael Angelo analogy to tout affordable spring suits and a spring over coat. The pitch promises quality garments at low cost, inviting customers to upgrade their winter wardrobe with a tailored fit and fresh styling.
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A nine year old girl named Bessie learns to cope alone as her mother travels to aid a sick relative. She struggles braiding hair, fastening a back hook, and managing small tasks, while missing her mother’s guidance. Her father reassures her and promises future entertainments. The piece shifts to a literary reflection on building a boy’s library, outlining a curriculum path with Encyclopaedia Britannica, notable authors, and travel writers guiding a growing mind.
In a Cincinnati Enquirer tale, young Bessie realizes how much her mother does for her as she struggles with dress repairs and bedtime, then bursts into tears at missing her mother’s good night kiss. Her father asks what’s the matter as the story ends with the mother returning home from Aunt Mary’s so Bessie can feel loved again.
In the inn garden a dog guards meat as several covetous crows plot and quarrel. A bold crow tears off a piece and returns to the pine with others. after loud crooning the group steals more meat. The dog barks, while a second witness notes a similar scene with three crows.
When a man rests he yawns and stretches his limbs and many animals imitate this habit. Birds, fish, dogs, cats and ruminants all stretch to move muscles and may signal health. a cow not stretching after lying down is noted as a possible illness. The behavior helps loosen muscles and may reveal injuries.
An assortment of 19th century product pitches and brief notes appear. Allen's Foot-Ease is advertised as a foot powder for comfort and endurance with a free mail sample offered. Other items mention De Witt's Little Early Risers pills for constipation and liver trouble, Banner Salve for burns, and Basswood lath replacements in Minnesota. The text references taxation shifts in Paris and Brussels, Argentine politics linking local and national spheres, plus a Kansas resident praising Foley's Honey and Tar for grippe and coughs.
An advertisement extols Banner Salve as the world’s best cure for piles burns scalds ulcers and all skin diseases derived from a prescription by a renowned skin specialist. Testimonials claim rapid relief from rheumatism relief that lasts and a local dealer lists Joseph Emmert as supplier. Also notes Hawaiian Island labor immigration in 18090 with totals by contract status.
A crowded mix of old advertisements mentions DeWitts Little Early Risers as headache relief and bowel liver cleanse from Goshen Indiana. It also references a Chicago bibliographers club aimed at accessing rare book collections. Hoarseness rescue by Foley's Honey and Tar is cited for Eugene J. Hall. A London scientist notes liquid air at dinner. Brazil's 400th anniversary is slated for May.
Mrs Harriet Evans of Hinsdale Illinois writes that she never fails to relieve her children from croup at once using One Minute Cough Cure. The ad claims quick cures for coughs colds grippe and all throat and lung diseases attributed to H J Moogh.
Mrs. John G. Oyler, vocal culture teacher, announces a fresh start and a new line of millinery offerings at the old DeJonau stand on West Street. Shop opens with current fashions and local goodwill.
In Teencoln Nebraska March 20 William J Bryan announced to the Democratic party and supporters the platform he favors for the party and likely to back at the Kansas City convention. The Nebraska platform unifies with Chicago, supports To-to-1, opposes a large standing army, denounces the Porto Rico policy, and backs popular election of US Senators. The platform is largely Bryan’s creation. he approved it though not written by him. Both Democrats and Populists endorse Bryan and instruct delegates to back him at Kansas City and Sioux Falls.
Mrs Minnie Parkhurst of Hudson Ark traveled with seven children from St Louis to Rochester on a single ticket. Officials faced a rule question as to whether eight passengers could ride on one ticket though seven were under age four. The party included three sets of twins ages under five. In Rice Lake Wis a drunk Swede Per Person died in jail after freezing hands and no heat. In Washington the president amended civil service rules allowing transfer to unclassified posts in insular possessions to return to classified service at any time.
Washington reports Thomas W. Benton of Missouri will decorate the new 2 per cent bonds for 1000 dollars. Benton earned the nickname Old Bullion for opposing paper money and demanding gold currency. President Adams of Wisconsin plans southern travel with Mrs Adams for about two months. Lieutenant Crawford denied Admiral Dewey plans to travel to Europe this summer.
Chicago on March 1 quotes on Wheat Corn Oats and futures with May July and September data. Also hogs cattle and sheep prices and receipts, plus Milwaukee prices for wheat rye barley oats and direct quotes for No 1 Northern and No 2 Northern oats and other grains.
The advertisement touts a drugless, knife-free science claiming to cure chronic diseases. It cites relief after despair and references diplomas from four top magnetic schools including Weltner in Nevada, Missouri. It mentions cures for Freeport residents and offers facial treatment via the French Method.
Homeseeker's excursion tickets to nearly all U S points go on sale at CGW ticket offices on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of February March and April. Round trip fare is one fare plus $2 with return valid within 21 days. Contact CGW Bay agent or write F H Lord 113 Adams St Chicago for details.
Mrs. H. V. Brown offers china painting lessons at 74 Clark Ave. The notice lists contact details and session information for beginners and intermediates, highlighting materials provided and class duration.
The piece promotes mild climate and recreation along the gulf coast on the Louisville and Nashville line between Mobile and New Orleans. It touts pure air, even temperatures, hunting and fishing, first class accommodations at moderate prices, with through cars from the north to Florida and beyond.
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