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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1907
Page
3
A Cincinnati Enquirer feature quotes a drummer recounting a surreal tale of a commercial traveler with Minevean tunnels and post holes for Menem Films, a drummer selling tron eBordiem and suspension bridges, and another selling pupils. The tale spirals as the man offers glass eyes to match callers, revealing most cannot identify their own eye color.
A fragmentary reflection on how a boy’s life is shaped by his father’s example and the sermon of Sunday prayers. The text suggests the boy’s view of right and work rests on what his father does, forming the means and sphere of his future achievements.
Munich specialist Dr. Kehrer suggests steps to curb nightmares and disturbance dreams. He advises waiting four hours after the evening meal before bed, avoiding heavy or indigestible foods, and skipping alcohol or strong drinks with dinner.
An old advertisement touts Kennedy’s Flamitive Cough Syrup with Tia ingredients that “gently moves the bone in” to drive a cold from the system. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist, S&S Stephenson street.
The London Telegraph reports William Murdock a Scottish miner in Redruth Cornwall devised gas filled lanterns to light his path across the moors at night. He carried a bag with a tube and a flame could be squeezed out to illuminate the way, a practice seen as the cause of the moors glow according to the tale.
In Marietta a public gathering saw Bob Toombs of Georgia denounce a legislature bill as Vox Populi the voice of the people. The speaker defended the era long circulation of a Mack county paper while mocking opponents as ignorant.
An elder in a southern Kollamd parish rebukes a visibly intoxicated old woman at cope day. Sarah pleads displeasure as the elder urges her to flee the tempter. The exchange ends with Sarah quipping she has flown.
The Focus tale explains Sheree sons who sought fortune in cattle raising chose an apt name for their ranch. Their reply to a suggested title was Focus, then clarified by a gloss on the Wanee where the sons raise meat and Ringiscott's.
Freeport resident W. Smythe testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured his kidney issues including back pain and bladder weakness. The ad claims Doan's Pills are a merited remedy available through all dealers, 50 cents a box, Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo sole agents.
Ned Farrington plans an alibi after a pool room raid to save his engagement with Agnes. Ripley misidentifies a doppelganger as Farrington, prompting a tense chase through rooms and streets. In the end the truth surfaces and Agnes learns the truth through a phone call and a staged dinner reveal.
A Columbus Dispatch anecdote recounts a guest with an unusually Roman nose and a seven year old son who quips in a quiet voice that the nose is bent. The father and host laugh at the child's moment, turning potential embarrassment into humor.
The annual account of the paymaster general for the supreme court of judicature lists ISG items still stored at the bank. Heirlooms jewelry and presentation plate are among sealed parcels with varied endorsements. Chancery relics date to the eighteenth century, including items from the Jarndye case.
Cure for diseases of horses cattle sheep dogs hops and poultry. acts directly on the sick parts without delay. Lists fevers lung fever milk fever lameness rheumatism and injuries as treated by B Bear Ains. This historical veterinary remedy advertises rapid relief across multiple species.
Professor Bashford Dean describes a method to lengthen tail feathers in Japanese fowls by selecting birds with suppressed molt, restricting activity, and high feeding. He notes feeding specifics, cage conditions, perching, and potential feather growth rates up to about six inches per month based on fanciers in Tosa and other observations.
An old detective recalls a tailor who made a coat full of pockets to trap a clever shoplifter in Kansas City stores. The plan hinged on pockets in sleeves armpits collar and lapels. The tailor’s odd coat helped identify the thief in the end.
Homeless Tomer-Dis appears in Cleveland Leader mocking a sun bath idea. Brakerod Hakee questions the concept while Homer and Baker plead for shade. The fragment reflects a local humor item about outdoor sun exposure.
A Civil War tale follows John Clough as a seventeen year old deserts to avoid dying on a battlefield. His father, moved by the boy’s reckless plea and family scenes, takes the punishment upon himself when a later defense shows mercy. The act yields a lasting bond between two veterans, one a colonel and one a general, who meet at the grave of the boy and honor the sacrifice.
Pain caused by boils burns cuts seadlets and skin diseases is promptly relieved by DeWitt s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. Good for piles. Sold by Win J. Jungkunz druggist 85 Stephenson street.
Travel offer to California via Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul lines. 79 dollars and 40 cents for San Francisco or Los Angeles round trip, valid daily until May 8 with a return limit of July 31. Additional June 8 to 15 travel with return by August 31. Double berth sleeper from Chicago to California priced at 7 dollars. Further details from agent J. B. Sware.
A New York Tribune excerpt notes police view ordinary criminals as lacking originality. After a first arrest for a crime, a second charge tends to be the same type. The offender learns from past failures, believes he can improve, and repeats the risky venture driven by chance and stubborn resolve.
The article notes the 1828 army clothing reform ending breeches leggings and shoes, substituting blue drill trousers and half boots, with soldiers supplying their waistcoats. It mentions compensation for clothing colonels and the rationale about soldier finances. It also mentions whale jaw posts in Mawsker Mugland illustrating a whale industry.
Casca sweet for babies is promoted as the best remedy for colic summer complaint diarrhoea and sour stomach. The ad claims effectiveness during teething when irritation affects the stomach and intestines. Sold by Wm Jung Kunz druggist at 5 Stephenson Street.
In a recent interview Secretary of Agriculture Wilson says that there can no longer be such a thing as universal crop failure continuing, he asserts advances in farming methods and resilience have mitigated widespread losses across regions and crops.
Annual meeting notes show Bloomington Illinois unit offering round trip fare at one and one third times the base price. Dates for sale May 20 22 and 28 with return limit unspecified in readable text.
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