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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1907
Page
3
The article surveys how headlines shape reader attention, tracing shifts from wooden headers to catch words, ingenious phrases, and display heads. It cites examples like Smashup and Hocuspocus in Hohokus, notes the rise of top lines that summarize the story, and discusses the influence of typography and space on headline choice.
A tour through memorable headlines and the craft behind them. The piece recalls nicknames like The Wizard of Menlo Park and The Lone Fisherman of Malone, plus conflicts between headlines and copy editing. It also notes dramatic lines such as He Died Hard and Latitude and Longitude of a Little Fellow's Grave.
Norfolk Va May 22 Special to the Journal the general convention of the Baptists of North America met in Convention hall at the Jamestown exposition bringing together northern and southern Baptists after fifty years of separate work. Eight missionary officials spoke at opening and the body plans an open parliament to discuss invitation to host the World Baptist Alliance in 1910 and topics such as child labor uniform divorce laws and international arbitration.
The annual session of the United Presbyterian church general assembly opened in Denver with a sermon by retiring moderator Rev. Dr J K McCuirkin of Pittsburgh. The event is expected to tackle important work and may elect Rev Dr H H Bell of San Francisco as moderator while a spirited race for secretary of the board of home missions unfolds with Rev R A Hutchinson Rev G E B Haws and Rev A F Kirkpatrick among top contenders.
The John Robinson circus will parade streets 9 to 10 a.m. next Saturday in Freeport. Doors open 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Show begins 2 p.m. Night performance requires arrival by 7:30 to view the menagerie and big acts. Horses and wagons move to the train at dusk as The Flying Squadron.
The appeal urges depositing surplus money in the State Bank Savings Dept a reliable institution with large capital and ample resources. It promises a fair safe and certain return and highlights the bank's sound conservative management and public favor.
The 30th annual meeting of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society of Rockford district convenes at Grace M. E. church in Rockford with delegates from across the district. Sessions include devotions, district reports, Young People's work, and a paper by Mrs. Chrissie Lutz on reaching unorganized churches, plus a Standard Bearer rally and memorial service.
Sir Aston Webb born in London May 22 1849 rose from private study to early practice in 1873. He became a leading architect serving as president of the Architectural Association and vice president of the Royal Institute of British Architects with notable designs including the Victoria and Albert Museum and Victoria Courts at Birmingham.
1611 Sir Nicholas Bacon created the first English baronet by James I. 1795 Mungo Park sails on first voyage to Africa. 1818 Duroe killed at Reichenbach. 1807 Queen Victoria signs proclamation uniting Canada. Earl of Dufferin appointed governor general of Canada. 1900s various notable deaths and births including Victor Hugo and Henrik Ibsen.
A Melbourne newspaper warns that solid gold ornaments threaten extinction of trade as rolled gold and gold filled pieces flood the market amid public cynicism and despair among legitimate jewelers.
An old fashioned medicated syrup advertises Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a remedy for cold or cough. It claims no opiates and gentle bowel movement to purge the system, noting compliance with the National Pure Food and Drug Law and listing Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist at 85 Stephenson Street as the seller.
An advertisement for Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription targets nervous weak women. It claims a formula with endorsed ingredients and no alcohol or narcotics, promising medical authority support and listing a free booklet upon request to Dr R V Pierce, Buffalo NY.
A Scientific American summary explains malaria parasites reproduce in generations within red blood cells. As spores mature, bursts release them to infect new cells, triggering chill, nausea, and fever. Fever cycles vary by parasite type and relapses are common. Native tropical children often carry parasites early, gaining partial immunity as adults.
James McCurdy writes in Outing Magazine that the schooner may undergo further evolution but will continue to ply ocean routes for generations. He dismisses fears of a fall from grace, urging confidence in maritime tradition and the enduring appeal of the sea.
A stark observation portrays the sea as a merciless slaughterhouse where every creature preys on another, emphasizing the relentless food chain and lack of true herbivores in marine life.
Des Moines lost by 70 votes to Columbus for the next BRT convention with Chicago third and Detroit fourth. A resolution denounces Speaker Cannon’s labor stance and opposition to re election. Grand executive board named J H Rhodes Toledo chair Rd Power San Leandro Arthur W Evans New York W Cash Roanoke F C Lockwood Chicago. New board of insurance also chosen representing the country.
Delegates arrive from Vermont to California for the annual general synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in North America in Cedarville Ohio. The session opens with a sermon by retiring moderator Prof James Y Boice of Philadelphia. Meetings continue about a week with Woman's Missionary Society and Young People's Union. A professor may be elected to fill a seminary vacancy and other church matters will be considered.
In Freeport the noon hour brings a sense of relief and rest, while medical science assists with indigestion. The ad touts Miona tablets as a gentle effective cure for stomach troubles, claiming quick relief and lasting benefit. A 50-cent box lasts weeks and comes with a money back guarantee from Wm. F. Jungkunz.
Secretary of the Treasury George B. Cortelyou will attend a dinner at the Hotel Astor in his honor hosted by New York state postmaster and postal officials. The event serves as a testimonial to his work as postmaster general.
Governor Johnson and staff left St Paul for Vicksburg Mississippi to attend the dedication of Minnesota monuments and markers in the Vicksburg national park next Friday. A large number of Minnesota veterans are expected to attend along with Harriet M Burbank a teacher from Plana Studio 34 Grove St.
A reflective piece recalls the simple pleasure of taking a small boy to a circus. The speaker, aged sixty three, cherishes watching the child’s big eyes, laughter, peanuts, and shell tosses, feeling a loss for the chance to relive his own youth while sharing this moment with the boy.
The remarkable Macdonald sisters, daughters of Rev George Macdonald, Wesleyan minister, each married a famous man. One wed Sir Edward Burne-Jones, the painter. another married Sir Edward Poynter, president of the Royal Academy. the third became the wife of Z Lockwood Kipling, CID, and father of Rudyard Kipling.
The owner, E N Hubbard of Middletown Connecticut, received by mail a diamond string that had been missing for seven years. The gem, valued at about $500, had been widely advertised during its disappearance.
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