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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1909
Page
2
A Chicago reader describes a two year skin eruption with intense itching that ruined sleep and work. After trying doctors and various ointments, using Cuticura Soap Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Resolvent Pills stopped the itching in days and cleared the eruption in weeks.
The advertisement touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent as cures for eczema psoriasis scalp conditions acne and ringworm with testimonials. It lists Cuticura Soap 2hc Ointment 50c and Resolvent 50c or chocolate coated pills 26c per vial of 60 and notes availability worldwide from Potter Drug & Chem Corp Boston Mass with a free book on skin diseases.
A farmer calls a cautious color man to enter, easing fears with a proverb about dogs. The man notes the dog may stop barking soon, while the boss insists no harm will come. This exchange reflects period speech and racial language from Success Magazine.
The Bitter Root Valley promotes itself as a premier Pacific Northwest fruit center near Montana mining markets. It touts a 40 year crop history, irrigation investment of eight million dollars, 18 railroad stations within 45 miles, and growing prices as established farms and orchards stand alongside new irrigation. It invites thrifty, serious buyers to view a land of climate, scenery, and opportunity with guaranteed route to wealth and comfort.
In Sharon Ohio, Willie Whitla, abducted after a $10,000 ransom paid via a Cleveland mystery woman, is recovered by father and two youths. The boy walked onto a street car, was guided to the Hollenden Hotel, then reunited with his elated father amid cheers. The father thanked police and press, lauding the help of the two boys who aided the rescue.
Theodore Roosevelt sails from Hoboken aboard the Hamburg bound for Africa with Colonel Roosevelt and a party including Smithsonian representatives. Crowds cheer as the ship leaves, and the former president smiles and waves. Plan includes Naples stop, then Mombasa and Nairobi visits, ending in Cairo in spring 1910.
Berlin March 28 Herr von Dirick ben conservative Reichstag member told an audience in Spremberg that the emperor advised not to fear criticism. He said, during twenty years of his reign, people have found fault with him but 60,000,000 Germans possess 70,000,000 opinions.
Rev Joseph H Fesperman of Salisbury NC, author of several books, describes years of kidney trouble and a severe winter pain. After using Foley's Kidney Remedy the pain subsided, urine normalized, and he cheerfully recommends the remedy. endorsement also noted by HW Moogk and Wm Jungkunz.
Washington officials contacted sculptor Andrew O Conner to alter the Commodore Barry statue design because it depicts the hero as an Irishman rather than as an American naval officer. Representative Driscoll and J H Hartigan urged changes to the statue during a Barry statue commission meeting. The commission decided to request modifications to the design.
Dialogue from a pantry scene shows Mamma probing Johnny about milk drinking. Johnny admits it was him and explains he wanted to test if the milk was sour, prompting a cautious hypothetical about consequences.
Foley's Honey and Tar promise quick cough relief and lung strength. The genuine product comes in a yellow package, offered by 4H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jupgkunz handle distribution.
An advertisement urges readers not to risk untested remedies for coughs and colds, asserting Foley's Honey and Tar is safe and effective. It emphasizes buying the genuine product from H. J. Moog and Wm. F. Jungkunz and warns against experiments with health.
Harriet M. Burbank is identified as a piano teacher, with a likely address at 38 Grove Street. The fragment notes her teaching role and location, suggesting a local directory entry or public notice.
Fragments show F Jj Burdett buying a panne tuner and ordering from Brown’s and Cotmeyer’s by phone. Details on location or date are not clear but the notice notes a purchaser contacting two firms for equipment.
A lively scene from London outskirts shows dozens of women beaglers chasing hares with beagles on Saturdays. Spectators marvel at the tousled, radiant hunters, while a stage-like dime museum portrayal extols Chettie Burnham’s celebrated “mighty girl” figure with flamboyant bragging and busts of female strength.
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