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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1900
Page
7
A poem laments shifts from twilight walks and shared whispers to domestic routine. The narrator recalls tender evenings and moonlit lanes, contrasting with the present scene of a motherly figure knitting socks while the partner studies finances and the baby sits nearby. The mood blends nostalgia with quiet humor at domestic modernity.
In a hillside asylum garden two visitors meet the so called rightful king a destitute old man in corduroys whose fragile humanity flickers as a Cambridge student and two young women linger near. A chaplain’s daughter introduces him and the group debates mercy and dignity as the sun sets over the roses.
In a Gloucestershire village a Girton girl is menaced in a sunset avenue by a dangerous asylum patient. A mysterious "rightful king" intervenes, rescuing her as chaos erupts with a knife and a dramatic struggle. The incident ends with the king dead and a grim, ironic coronation remark by keepers.
A traditional Eskimo tale explains how the raven became black. The owl and raven, once close friends, trade gifts a white dress and whale bone boots. The raven mocks the owl, and the owl spills lamp oil on the raven, turning its coat black, a detail recorded by the San Francisco Call.
Rev. Cyrus Townsend Brady praises the genuine cowboy in a Ladies Tome piece. He contrasts the drunk town reveler with the prairie hero, noting the cowboy’s loyalty, generosity, and courage during roundups and stampedes.
About 450 dormant accounts in Bowery Savings Bank New York totaling 51000. Under dormant are accounts with no draft or deposit for 22 years. Causes include crime loss of memory sudden death or depositor neglect to note location of funds.
A Chicago veteran recounts a Civil War era anecdote in which Schuyler Colfax helps a desperate father plead with Lincoln. Faced with a death sentence for sleeping on guard, Lincoln refuses but then writes two orders postponing the execution, illustrating mercy and duty in the executive office.
British officials in Ragoon center jail introduce a large scale treadmill punishment. Seven foot diameter wooden cylinders with sharp plank steps force about seventy convicts to tread for two and a half hours daily. A heavy iron crossbar and chains keep workers in place while bruising hits target shins. The method, though barbarous, is deemed necessary to force labor among fanatical natives.
A Washington Post item notes a Thirteenth Street oculist with chronic patients including a wealthy elderly woman who is deeply superstition about September 9. After surviving this year’s date she claims relief, insisting that passing September 9 guarantees another year of life.
A collection of witty quips from various sources about language barriers and social conventions. Topics include difficulty in communicating in French abroad, animal cruelty societies doing good work, church social signage forbidding dogs, and a jab about Spaniards learning Spanish better than Americans.
A tense moment between Ethel and Paul ends with a confession of love. He reassures her with a warm embrace, and she settles contentedly, relieved by his response.
A compilation of satirical snippets includes a civics teacher asking about a Police Commissioner duties and a quip on collecting commissions, followed by a humorous exchange about drunken identity and the mistaken perception of rains. The items reflect period urban humor and political jabs with figures and institutions as targets.
A compact aphorism notes that taking risks is essential for achievement. It argues that avoiding danger or effort limits success and rewards in life. The saying emphasizes bold action over caution in pursuing goals.
A tale from Pall Mall Magazine recounts Lord Compton falling for Sir John Spencer’s only daughter, a famed London merchant’s child. He disguises himself in a bread basket, Sir John pays him a sixpence, and the marriage plan collapses when exposed. Queen Elizabeth intercedes, leading to a sponsor role for the child later revealed as his grandson.
The article observes that public speakers and singers show less throat irritation and fatigue since electric lighting. It attributes this to drier, flame- free air, reduced atmospheric elements, lower room temperatures, and fewer air currents. A throat specialist notes singers sore throat may lessen with universal electric light.
San Francisco News Letter praises Jack Gamble as an independent and candid painter. He turned down a commission unless allowed to include a subtle intelligence in the portrait of a wealthy liquor dealer. The amused dealer agreed, and Gamble secured the job.
Reporter relays Rosenbaum affair details from the Boston Globe. A $2,500 mare breaks a leg and is shot after escaping. His mother-in-law in the carriage is thrown and dies an hour later. Rosenbaum’s reaction is muted as he contemplates costs and consequences.
John Speed, arrested for disorderly conduct, faced Justice Quint at the Pyde Park police court. In a tense exchange, Speed claimed he was ignored by politicians and described the dangers of public meetings, while Justice Quint warned him but released him with a warning.
A medical pamphlet argues a lazy liver signals ill nourished bodies and should be treated by correcting digestion and nutrition rather than drastic drugs. It cites Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as restoring stomach activity and liver relief. The piece also notes a Potomac memorial bridge costing an estimated 1 to 2 million dollars.
A Sterling Run Pennsylvania resident C W Williams touts One Minute Cough Cure as stopping coughs and curing colds faster than any medicine. It claims to treat croup bronchitis and throat and lung troubles and even prevent consumption. The note also mentions 12 000 Guernsey breeders in the country.
Questioned claim states August Flower remains the largest selling medicine worldwide. It argues many relied on it for indigestion biliousness and general malaise, claiming few doctors then and listing sample bottle availability at Joseph Emmert's. It also notes German consuls established across major South American cities.
Testimonials tout Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and Chamberlain’s remedies. W H Shipman from Beardsley reports twenty five years of dyspepsia relief and renewed appetite. Australians seek London market for passion fruit. Advertises Foley’s Kidney Cure and Chamberlain’s Pain Balm with local dealer Jos Emmert. Remark on royal palaces upkeep and veteran rheumatism.
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