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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
6
A reverent meditation on the privilege and burden of motherhood urging women to value and fulfill their sacred role. It extols maternal love as the shaping force behind future poets, leaders, and citizens, praising self denial and tender guidance as the path to heavenly reward.
In New in Cake Baking, Mary Kimmerly argues for a rapid method to bake cakes. She urges heating the oven first and assembling all ingredients in advance, then mixing to a smooth batter and baking quickly. A sample White Cake recipe uses eggs sugar milk butter cornstarch flour and baking powder with flavoring.
A reminiscence recalls Colt’s 1842 submarine battery test in New York Harbor before 40,000 spectators and the Secretary of War in Castle Garden. It contrasts early explosive experiments with modern sensational journalism and notes Tyler’s support and later naval torque.
A banker became involved in a notable case concerning a colleague, drawing attention to professional ethics and interpersonal relations within the financial sector. The event prompted discussion among local observers about trust, conduct, and the boundaries of personal interest in business settings.
The piece explains long barrel trucks used for moving empty flour barrels in New York Brooklyn and Jersey City. It notes typical capacities from 150 to 300 barrels with 200 barrel loads common. It details handling, rope securing, street clearance, curb and track dangers, and the driver’s skill to keep a bulky, swinging load safe while navigating streets and tracks.
Napoleon's remarks in Dr O Meara's St Helena diary recount his view on precautions to prevent escape. He says 93 chances in 100 against escape, laments weekly restrictions, contemplates death as the only sure way, and predicts English press critique of the island's governor and guards.
A quirky trend uses close up eye photographs and facial features as party games. Photographers capture a single eye or silhouette, guests guess owners by number, and variations include hand and mouth reveals for prizes. The activity reveals how little we notice distinct physiognomies.
Edward Bok argues in the April Ladies' Home Journal that freedom of thought should not become license and condemns the inconsistency in opposing free love and free divorce while sanctioning free marriage with no ministers, magistrates, or licenses. He frames this as a moral paradox in modern society.
A Baltimore News column cites a man saying a colored woman was barred from testifying for ignorance of her right from left. He notes many women struggle to distinguish directions, even intelligent ones, and suggests the witness was unjustly excluded.
Science links rheumatism to uric acid in the blood and kidney excretion. The ad claims Foley's Kidney Cure purges the toxin and restores health, endorsed by H. J. Moogh and W. F. Jung una.
A modernization claim notes that sensitized linen for photographers is now priced the same as sensitized paper in the country. The statement highlights a shift that could affect studio costs and material choices for photographers.
H Clark of Chauncey Georgia reports De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve cured his twenty year piles and says it is a quick remedy for akin diseases. He warns against dangerous counterfeit versions and signs as H J Moogk.
Excursion tickets will be sold May 19 and 20 for trains arriving at and departing Chicago not earlier than May 20 nor later than May 21. Rates limited to May 28 on account of the Annual Meeting I. C. A. O. Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Apply to Chicago & North-Western Railway agents.
The C M and St P Railway resumes the Midland Route Tourist Car from Chicago to San Francisco with a detailed weekly schedule via Omaha Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City. The eastbound service departs San Francisco Saturdays at 8 a m and arrives Chicago the following Wednesday at 8 25 a m. G H Hearroup G P and T A
Does it Pay to Buy Cheap A cheap remedy for coughs and colds is all right but you want something that will relieve and cure the more severe and dangerous results throat and lung troubles What shall you do Go to a warmer and more regular climate Yes if possible if not possible for you then in either case take the only remedy that has been introduced in all civilized countries with success in severe throat and lung troubles Boschee's German Syrup It not only heals and stimulates the tissues to destroy the germ disease but allays inflammation causes easier expectoration gives a good night s rest and cures the patient Try one bottle Recommended many years by all druggists in the world Sample bottles at Joseph Emmert s successor to Emmert Burrel
The worst bush fires in 50 years hit the Warrambool district in Victoria. About a million acres of grass were destroyed, with 20,000 sheep and hundreds of cattle killed. The damage is estimated at $500,000.
An Ontario mother credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with curing her son whooping cough after initial despair. The ad cites Druggist Jos. Emmert in mention of sale. The piece also notes Paris building 52 auto wagons for inland Africa service and a Bremen tax plan raising the income limit from 150 to 225 dollars.
A reader reports Grain O over coffee after one week, praising its nourishing effects for adults and children. The note promises a delicious, healthful drink made from pure grains and urges purchasing from grocers. Separately, the Brooklyn Public Library board backs a central library plan costing over $1.5 million.
Try Allen's Foot Ease a powder to be shaken into shoes This season feet feel swollen nervous hot and tired quickly If smarting or tight shoes use Allen's Foot Ease It cools feet helps walking cures swollen sweating feet blisters callous spots relieves corns and bunions and restores comfort Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for 25c Trial package free Address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York
Queensland marriage rates show a steady drop from 14.5 per 1000 in 1863 to 6.3 per 1000 in 1898, reflecting shifting social patterns and demographic change across the period. The data highlights a substantial contraction in nuptiality over the late 19th century.
A Sterling Run Pennsylvania reader C Williams endorses One Minute Cough Cure as stopping coughs and curing colds faster than other medicines. It claims to treat croup bronchitis and throat and lung troubles and to prevent consumption. The product is described as pleasant and harmless.
The A O U W, oldest and largest order, reports 385000 members nationwide and 95000000 paid to widows and orphans in 32 years. In 1899 eight million dollars were paid, with fifty thousand in Freeport. The charter is open and membership costs three dollars, a rate lasting only a few days, with Deputy Grand Master R C Sutherland in town.
Ex excursion tickets will be sold from all stations on the Chicago and North-Western line to Detroit for the National Baptist anniversaries held May 23 to 29. For dates of sale and limits, apply to agents of Chicago and North-Western Railway.
Excursion tickets to New Orleans through the Chicago and North Western Railway will be sold May 19 to 21 inclusive, with travel limited to May 29, on account of the annual convention of the Travelers' Protective association of America. Apply to railroad agents.
J B Sweatt, Aakar, lists eastbound and westbound trains between Freeport and Milwaukee with arrival and departure times. No 6 and No 54 connect to Chicago Racine Rockford Madison Janesville and Milwaukee after 11:00 am. Westbound No 5 and No 53 provide connections to Chicago Cedar Rapids Dubuque St Paul and points west. Baggage checked through to destination.
Fragmentary timetable notes Brewater House ticket office serving South Freeport trains. Passenger trains arrive Brewster House at 4 30 and 8 45 a m and 5 0 and 8 00 p m. Baggage checked from residence through to destination. A G Fitz Agent F H Lord Gen Pass and Ticket Agent Chicago.
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