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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1900
Page
6
A broad dispatch covers Dewey and Otis candidacies with Roosevelts nomination talks and Deweys East Coast support, plus a detailed Porto Rico bill vote in the House. It notes Blackburn’s status in Kentucky and hints at Montana politics and Senator Clark’s pending election, amid wartime expansion debates.
Admirals Dewey home cost over $200000 and the committee plans a unanimous report against his admission. Enemies of Mr Clark face possible costly prosecution. Government losses from beer stamp robberies run into thousands, with a New York ring traced to Astor House. Bartender Thomas Blaney was arrested after a large bundle of stamps valued about $10000 was found. Authorities say more stamps missing, tied to a larger gang with substantial stamp business.
The article traces marriage traditions from ancient Rome to Iceland, noting the silver wedding origin in the time of Hugh Capet, wives taking husbands names, the wed as security, and the origins of wedding cake and bridal favors. It also describes the honeymoon, best man, and ring exchanges through history with medieval and Danish influences.
Reports from Utah and Palestine show falling lake levels due to irrigation. Jordan River diversions drain water, exposing salt beds and salt crystals along shores. Despite ongoing evaporation, reaching the basin’s deep bottom requires a sounding line over 1 800 feet.
A mistress reproves a departing footman for chasing the parlor maid and the new servant vows to take his place in that pursuit, highlighting household tensions and social mores in a staged exchange.
The advertisement touts Green's August Flower as the remedy for biliousness and indigestion, claiming it cleans the system, regulates the liver, and counters headaches and nervous malaise. It urges readers to try sample bottles at Joseph Emmert's shop, successor to Emmert & Burrell.
A published book stirred vast interest. The subject insists the public demands information about his habits and life. He says he must cultivate peculiarities and eccentricities quietly so as not to disappoint.
A testimonial from W. E. Lake of Happy Creek Virginia proclaims DeWitts Little Early Risers the best pill for liver and bowel relief. The message notes quick action with no griping, followed by a line from H. J. Moogk.
A lively exchange about wit and vanity appears, with Angeline teasing Mary about hair dye and the reveal that dye is used for a joke. The ad then pivots to medical claims about rheumatism and uric acid, touting Foley's kidney cure as a remedy for kidney health.
A labor leader lies near death as a religious advisor asks if he is ready to die. In a faltering moment the dying man asks whether Gabriel the angel belongs to the Musicians' Union, prompting a quip about celestial affiliation.
A Atwater Ohio man Chas Replogle could not work due to kidney trouble. After four days of Foley's Kidney Cure he was entirely well. Also mentioned are H J Moogk and W F Jungkunz in the doorway of the health claim.
The Hartford Courant reports that in 1777 the paper was owned edited and managed by a woman known as the Widow Watson with exclusive charge. After marrying a leading Hartford citizen she likely regarded him as advisor though she holds the nation’s early record as a female editor.
J J Carson of Washington Pa endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as an excellent remedy for stomach trouble. He states it digests what you eat and cannot fail to cure, adding a testimonial by H J Moogh.
A newspaper tale recalls a cabinet council exchange where the Duke of Devonshire preserves calm while joking that Lord Salisbury is aging and hard of hearing So he cannot share details with the friend present indicating tone and retirement hints.
Otto Korb Grand Chancellor of the K P Boonville Indiana declares DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve soothes delicate skin and heals stubborn ulcers with certain and good results. Also notes cures for piles and skin diseases. Oregon forest reserves listed by H J Moogh with Acreages. Foley’s Honey and Tar promoted as preventive for pneumonia following lagrippe.
Winter in the South promotes the gulf coast along the Louisville and Nashville line from Mobile to New Orleans as a mild climate destination for hunting and fishing. Through cars from northern cities to Florida points via L N routes are offered with first class accommodations at moderate prices. Contact J K Ridgely in Chicago for folders and details.
Henry H. Richards of Willseyville New York says a yearlong running sore on his breast cured after using Banner Salve. He reports relief after half a box and urges others to use it, claiming he will never be without it. A testimonial also references H J Moogk and W F Jungkunz.
A Scottish country parish child, told to read aloud, began in a drawling voice but was halted by his mother who cried that he would not read a newspaper with the Bible in the same breath. The London Telegraph notes the humorous scene.
A South Burgettstown mother recounts her nearly fatal boy recovering after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She notes improvement after a few doses and a full cure with one bottle. Sold by Jos Emmert, Druggist.
A Chauncey household enjoys smiles over a new baby and a piano, with light banter about restless nights. Hl. Clark reports De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve cured twenty year piles and skin diseases, warning against counterfeit products. PMID: H. J. Moogk.
A tribal leader warns of imposed laws over his land and galleys, while a trader proclaims a fatal price paid for lands. The text shifts to an advertisement for One Minute Cough Cure claiming rapid relief for coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis, and lung troubles from H J Moogk and C W Williams of Sterling Run Pa.
A Memphis lady faced attempts to tease her by reading her husband’s writings and tossing bouquets at him. She answered she throws them at her husband and quips that the devil should have his due, even if it is the husband.
The C. M. & St. P. Ry. restarts the Midland Route Tourist Car service with a Friday night departure from Chicago at 10:35 p.m. via the C. M. & St. P. to Omaha, then on to Colorado Springs, Salt Lake City, and San Francisco, with a Wednesday arrival in Chicago. An optional Salt Lake City layover offers sightseeing.
On Sunday April 29 Train No 54 departs Rock Island at 8 25 p m arriving Savanna 10 10 p m and Freeport 11 30 p m Train No 5 departs Savanna at 6 55 p m arriving Rock Island at 8 0 p m Nos 8 and 54 run daily between Savanna and Rock Island Effective the same date through sleepers run between St Louis and St Paul via C A RT P and CM St Paul giving through car service between Freeport and St Louis on No 5 and direct connections to all points south served by RI P and Chicago Alton This service is described as first class by J B Sweart 228d w2w
Rail schedule outlines arrivals and departures for trains between Freeport and Milwaukee with connections to Chicago Racine Rockford Janesville Madison and westbound routes. Mentions through coaches Milwaukee to Rock Island and baggage handling to final destinations, signed J B Sweat agent.
The Chicago Great Western Railway lists routes to Chicago and major cities with daily departures from South Freeport East and West bound trains. Ticket office is in Brewater House, baggage checked through to destination, with stage connections at specified times.
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