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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1900

Page

3

The Elder Brother Sermon On The Prodigal Son

Rev Dr Talmage denounces self righteousness and lack of sympathy for the fallen and un fortunate urging a hearty reception for repentant sinners. He portraits the elder brother as jealous and critical, urges mercy, and ends with a call to celebrate the prodigal’s return. The sermon cautions against Phariseeism and extols divine forgiveness.

Dr. Talmage Washington Talmage Canada Heaven Perdition House of God Wuessail

Grain-O advert promises coffee substitute drink

Try Grain-O the new grain based beverage that replaces coffee. It appeals to children and adults with a rich mocha like color derived from grains and is easy on delicate stomachs. Priced at 15 cents per package with two bottles, sold by all grocers.

Java

Tricks and canine reward tale in old paper chat

Anantas the Second and Wicks discuss an intelligent dog that wandered off last week. An advertisement offered a reward, and the dog returned home the next morning with a newspaper in its mouth implying someone had claimed the reward.

Wicks Wiels Dogcename

One Minute Cough Cure Endorsement From Wisconsin

W W Mayhew of Merton Wisconsin calls One Minute Cough Cure the wonderful quick safe remedy. It cures coughs colds croup bronchitis grippe whooping cough pneumonia and all throat and lung diseases. Early use prevents consumption. Children like it and mothers endorse it. H J Moogk.

W. W. Mayhew Merton, Wis H, J, Moogk

Victoria Cross dimensions and weight noted

The Victoria Cross measures one inch and two-fifths square with a metal weight of 843 grains, about three percent of a grain under an ounce. Its intrinsic value is described as a penny farthing.

Converts in four years by state and church figures

A compact listing notes Mormon converts over four years by state totals Indiana 276 Illinois 250 Iowa 100 Missouri 100 Michigan 75 Wisconsin 100 Minnesota 75 Nebraska 60. We also see claims of kidney cure and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure endorsed by named individuals with minimal context. Meat prices are reported as about 35 cents per pound in Tavana for poor beef.

Indiana Illinois Iowa Missouri Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Nebraska

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Ad and Memorial Tablet Note

Otto Korb of Boonville Indiana promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as soothing delicate skin and healing ulcers with certain results. An Ithaca library places a tablet for Cafton B. Brown, a student who died serving at San Juan. Also notes DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills and Massachusetts taxes on bequests to universities.

Otto Korb K. P Boonville Ind DeWitt H. J. Moogh University Hibrary Ithaca N. Y Cafton B. Brown San Juan

Banner Salve touted as great healer with cures

An advertisement lists Banner Salve as a universal healer for cuts wounds sores and skin diseases by H J Moogh and W F Jungkunz. Also cited is inoculation for plague in Bombay with 7170 treated in one week. W E Lake praises DeWitts Little Early Risers for liver and bowel relief. Mentions Austrian trust formation in industry.

H. J. Moogh W. F. Jungkunz Bombay City

Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Quick Comfort for Feet

Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease powder claims instant relief for painful swollen nervous feet and bunions. It soothes sweating and callouses, making tight shoes comfortable. Sold by druggists and shoe stores, 25c by mail, trial package free from Allen Simsted Le Roy NY.

Allen le Roy N. Y

Dewey Leaves St Louis After Honor Parade

Half a million people lined the St Louis streets for a two day tribute to Admiral George Dewey. A cadet horse ran amuck injuring several, including a woman whose neck was cut. Dewey and Mrs Dewey rested at the Planters hotel before attending a Loyal Legion event. They then headed to Memphis for further celebrations.

St. Louis Missouri Loyal Legion George Dewey Admiral Dewey Admiral Ye'elock Dewey Military Order of the Loyal Legion Laclede Order Memphis

Ban on Divine Healers Drives Mail Ban Across Nation

A World from Washington dispatch reports the postoffice department will soon issue a general ban on divine healers using the mails. Nevada Missouri figure Weltaner, head of the American School of Magnetic Healing, is linked to fraudulent practices after attempting to bill for treatment after a patient’s death. The department probes 53 000 patients and plans a May 12 hearing to decide on a possible fraud order.

New York Washington Postoffice Department Nevada Weltiner A. 8. Weltaner American School of Magnetic Healing

Irreconcilable Colonel Leads Cuban Inspection Tour

Santiago de Cuba May 7 Colonel Whiteside commanders depart ment of Santiago and Puerto Principe returns from first inspection of southern area. He visits Bayamo and Manzanillo, noting Bayamo once a city of 80 000 now about 6 000 with one cavalry troop Garly Ral refuses American offers, seen as dangerous. The forest inspector post is declined. Cubans own forests, no American oversight.

Santiago de Cuba Whiteside Santiago Puerto Principe Manzanillo Bayamo Tenth Cavalry Ral

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