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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1905
Page
8
In a lively dialogue, Darrow and Miss Converse debate love, courage, and proposals as a girl name checks and nudges the would be groom. The pair clash over wit and romance with a cheeky tone reflecting a small town social scene. James Troutman
An old almanac warns against overuse of German Syrup for coughs and lung troubles, claiming one 75-cent bottle can relieve or cure severe ailments including consumption. The note notes New trial bottles 25¢ and regular 75¢, with sale by local druggists.
A fragmented medical column discusses female development from puberty to maturity, praising nerve strength and vitality. An endorsement from Buffalo resident Mrs. Julia Rowland cites treatments and pills cited as restoring energy and stamina, with references to a physician and local distributors in Buffalo and Port.
A king hides his daughter Llenrietta’s beauty to keep her unaware of appearances. As she becomes queen, she learns of her own beauty and bans all exposure. General Theodorus defeats enemies, and when he disobeys by revealing her beauty, the queen knits a bond with him. She crowns him king, and their reign becomes the realm’s most glorious.
A fragment recounts a tired speaker thanking a donor for a chance to sit in the open as Senator Beveridge leaves, noting the car was left at the next corner per Cleveland lender.
Excursion tickets to Blooming ton Detroit Milwaukee Beloit and other destinations sold at reduced rates by Chicago North Western C M St P and related lines. Dates span May through September with various return limits and event tie ins including United Commercial Travelers Modern Woodmen of America and Epworth League. Agents listed: J B Sweart and Geo B Turneaure.
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