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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1909
Page
6
In a tenement building a shy aspiring writer dreams of a famous singer. He buys violets for the celebrated neighbor, only to glimpse a tired, plain woman behind the glamour.Moved by pity and longing, he befriends the singer across the hall and helps her sing the old ballad together, finding truth beyond fantasy.
The passage recalls Ella Higginson’s Alaska portrait and an old Kiondiker’s claim that one can "taste" Alaska climate varying across Grenville channel Skagway White Horse and down the Yukon toward the Arctic Circle. He likens the taste to icicles formed from blue roulets flowers, a vivid local image. The narrator admits uncertainty about the Arctic Circle’s flavor, hinting at rugged frontier loyalty with Cyanide Bill.
The London Chronicle recounts 18th century duels over strange quarrels from dogs and servants to goose feuds and even a bottle of anchovies. It notes Featherstonehaugh losing an arm in 1777 New York duel, and Major Noah dying in 187 at Hoboken over a card game dispute.
A brief dialogue notes Yam drinks four quarts of water daily. When asked if it’s for health, the reply is no. He explains the practice is part of training for a forthcoming trip south. The exchange hints at disciplined regimen and motivation for travel.
The passage hints at why a cold makes a person feel superior to those without. It notes constant self references to the ailment and the attention it garners. The author asks for a medical explanation of any physiological cause behind this mood shift.
Fear grows for six men aboard the balloon America missing since Saturday as relief parties fan out from Pasadena. Government rangers and Pasadena Elks lodge conduct mountain searches amid deep snow. Captain Mueller aimed for a foothill landing but strong winds prevented descent.
In Scranton Pennsylvania the tri district convention of anthracite miners opened with a pledge to strike if coal companies do not replace the expired agreement. United Mine Workers President Thomas J. Lewis said the union will demand recognition as the central goal, insisting that other demands are reasonable and just.
The American Iron and Steel company posted notices that starting April 5 puddlers will be paid 32.75 per ton instead of 4.50. About 860 men will be affected.
Grand Jury returns six indictments in graft cases. Dallas C. Dyers, IA. Griffin, Councilman Charles Stewart, and H. L. Bolger are named. Four indicted men posted bonds. one telephoned to appear. Byers traveled to Europe for health.
Cambridge March 23 Chairman Martin A Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission condemned the Sherman antitrust act as applied by courts calling it the most mistaken and mischievous legislation Congress has enacted He said any restraint upon competition even if beneficial is criminal law in his Harvard address.
Washington March 23 Senator McCumber introduces a bill to grant annuities to ex presidents and widows. Any ex president would receive 10000 a year as retired commander in chief of the army and navy. Upon his death his widow would receive 5000 a year. The provisions apply to widows of any living ex president.
New York on March 22 Louis Cure defeated Calvin Demarest in a billiards match with a score of 600 to oud.
The ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for la grippe coughs that can lead to pneumonia. It claims the product stops coughs and strengthens lungs, preventing serious outcomes, and warns to refuse substitutes. Lists H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz as contacts.
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