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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
6
The article explains two explosion forms: burning and detonation. Burning spreads progressively, suitable for gunpowder, while detonation acts instantly, used for blasting, shells, torpedoes, and mines. It cites gun cotton and nitroglycerin safety notes, noting small quantities burn and mass may explode, and torpedo cases may not detonate from a cannon shell.
Mrs. Jodeson Pratt remembers a near miss in Brittany last summer. She signed railway transfers in Brest, stored papers in a Breton cupboard with a stubborn key, missed a Brest train wreck by one day, and learned the lock may have saved them from disaster.
A vivid description portrays the most savage crab, found in Japan, engaging in instant, brutal combat when two of its kind meet. The clash is like rocks grinding, sand flying as they fight until one dies exhausted. The victor seizes a claw from the defeated crab as a trophy of victory.
Lida Rose Mc Cabe describes Alaska as the world’s harshest winter belt where over 600000 square miles freeze and dogs become the primary transport. Mail teams, now the aristrocrats of arctic dog life, are cited as a superior breed compared with six years ago to meet increased U S mail service needs.
The caramahuba palm yields a wide range of products. Its roots produce a tonic, the timber polishes well for fine cabinetmaking, and the sap can become wine or vinegar. Additional outputs include starch, sugar, fruit cattle feed, nut coffee substitute, and pith corks.
An exchange arises as Mr. Smith voices opposition following Mr. Brown and the chair, tempering the debate. A tense moment unfolds with references to Brown and the directive team, highlighting factional strain in the council chamber.
A fragmentary reader’s note quotes sailors debating prudence and duty at sea. The text interweaves nautical slang with moral phrases centering on sincerity and virtue, attributed to a generalized Confucius reference.
The passage notes that upon fatigue a man stretches limbs and yawns, and that birds and animals imitate this behavior. Birds spread feathers and yawn, opening mouths gradually, while facial bones loosen as the head appears to relax.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is pitched as best for women and children with mild action and pleasant taste, preferred over violent purgatives like pills. A booklet and sample are available at EH J Moogk and Wim F Jungkunz.
The veteran Cubs leader pledges strict discipline for the roster and praises high class utility players. The piece surveys historical three time champions and notes Chicago's past titles in both the National and American leagues, plus player moves and strategic pinch hitting ideas from managers and scouts.
Doolin tops the National League with a .472 average while Leach and Steinfeldt reach .400s amid Cubs and Giants marks. Dahlen and Delehanty pace slugging with 12 total bases ties. Huggins leads base running. Donlin tops scoring with near one run per game. Stovall, McConnell and Cobb also post strong early numbers across leagues. Cy Young and Newton lead AL wins as Mathewson shines in the NL.
Notice to customers states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults by H. J. Moogh and Wor F. Jungkunz.
The Cincinnati Post recalls Silk O Loughlin creating the S t r i k e tuh cry after observing John Gaffney and the strike two three calls. O Loughlin explains the phrase arose from trying to distinguish strike calls loudly, inspired by past umpires.
Harry H. McCormick formerly of the Philadelphia National League club will be reinstated after paying a $100 fine. The commission ruled he left baseball for other business purposes and meantime played with clubs using ineligible players, prompting the penalty.
A notice requests the person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday by coughing repeatedly to buy Foley's Honey and Tar. Names H. J. Mough and Wm. F. Jungkuuz appear in the notice.
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