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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1908

Page

6

Ojibway Indians to See at the Tingis Corn Show

Springfield November 8 A large expanded exhibit planned for the Tingis corn show the week of November 25 includes a large water fowl tank by Dr J A Wheeler state game commissioner and a 100 by 160 foot annex for village and school exhibits Ojibway Indians will present a corn harvest ceremony with tepees and native cooking tools and daily corn bread made in the traditional way

Springfield J. A. Wheeler Wheeler Wil Hare New York Eportsmen Matin County Aid

Man’s costly legal battle over railroad ticket dispute

James Gaherty, an employee of the Mnos Central railroad at Clinton, sued after a dispute over patrol shoes costing 35. He lost and faced costs of 685, later appealing to county court and then plan to push to supreme court if defeated again. Expenses include attorney fees and court costs totaling about 117.7.

Panville James Gaherty Minos Central Railroad Clinton Blommington Gaherty Eupreme Prs

Man H Billek Challenges Sentence in Veazel Family Murder Case

Chicago, Nov. 5 Herman Billek attacked the jurisdiction of the court when he appeared before Judge Barnes to be sentenced to death for the fourth time as the killer of six members of the Veazal family. The defense argued Billek was legally dead for Cook County criminal court purposes, as the date of his original execution elapsed while the case was before the U S Supreme Court.

Chicago Herman Billek Gregory Barnes Menders Veazal Billek Criminal Court of Cook County Supreme Court of the United States

Paris Mystery Man Found Near Ravine

The body of Pleasent M. Calloway, a local Elbridge farmer missing since December, was found in a small ravine about a half mile from his home. He had been away for several days and is believed to have died of apoplexy.

Paris Nevea Pleasent M. Calloway Elbridge Deth Calloway

Unclear fragmentary text from Waonan Riles case

Fragmentary OCR text mentions names Waonan Riles Babe Herseld Chicage Nova and references to suffering, nerves, a wife departure and a killed person. Details are garbled with no coherent event, date, or location to summarize into a valid news item.

Waonan Babe Herseld Chicage Nova Piarry Lynn Wasedis Coles Poe

Medicine Chest Safety and Stock Practices

A fragment notes that the medicine chest should hold essential drugs and keep stock refreshed. It advises clear labeling and cautious storage to prevent mishaps. It mentions keeping the chest closed and guarding children, with a drawer containing soft cloths for rags and cleaning.

Medical Supplies for Wound Care Description

Describes torn cloth strips rolled for bandages absorbent cotton court plaster and surgeons plaster to prepare poultices and wound care supplies.

To Keep Hands Soft In Winter Care Guide

With winter approaching, readers are urged to maintain soft white hands through simple routines. Wash hands thoroughly, rub almond meal or oatmeal on them, use toilet pumice for stubborn spots, and apply a suitable healing cream after drying. For wrinkled skin, soak hands in vinegar before washing.

Tripe in Creole Style

Parboil tripe ten minutes and cool. Dice and fry in hot butter. Add minced onion and green pepper, then browned tripe four minutes in butter. Stir in raw tomato and brown gravy, cook gently ten more minutes. Season with paprika salt and parsley and serve.

Shoes and heels tied to safety claim by Virginia woman

A Virginia woman argues that high heels or slippers can be made perfectly safe for wear by adding a final supporting plate. Shoemakers note that higher heels are generally more popular and tend to be more tacky, while the proposed modification aims to improve safety for wearers.

Virginia

Ankle supportive metal plate fitted inside shoe heel

A metal plate designed to support the ankle is placed inside the shoe near the heel and curved to fit the wearer’s heel. The description explains its placement and conformity to the foot.

Footwear anatomy note on sole and plate extension

Description explains a sole component with a plate lying under the heel and extending upward at the sides to a T shape, engaging the foot just below the ankle.

Pickling Hints for Best Preservation

Do not use boll vinegar for sour pickles for it weakens the mix. Heat vinegar only to scalding before pouring over the pickles. Salt to draw out watery juice and use full strength vinegar. Include horse radish or nasturtium to prevent the vinegar from melding. Store in a cool dry dark closet or cellar.

To Serve Celery

Instructions for preparing celery from a household guide describe trimming the root to a point as with a pen point, halving each stalk lengthwise, washing thoroughly, and soaking in cold water before serving with finely chopped ice.

Bread and Egg Griddle Batter

Soak half a pound of crustless bread in warm water. Beat one egg with half a pint of milk and brown sugar, add salt and baking powder. Drain bread, mix with the milk, add flour to form a smooth batter. Bake on a hot griddle and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Freshen Wash Dresses with Cold Starch and Borax

To freshen washed dresses that are mussed but not dirty sponge with cold starch and press. Dissolve a teaspoon of starch in a cup of cold water and add a pinch of borax for the starch solution.

The Electric Chair Critics Spark Ethical Fire

Coroner George F Shrady challenges capital punishment by electricity. He condemns current executions as brutal and argues that immediate autopsy clauses make doctors the true executioners, stripping surgery of its humane purpose.

George F. Shrady Shrady Yan Tess

Death Penalty Debate and Autopsy Concerns in New York

The Brooklyn Eagle quotes Dr. Shrady arguing the death penalty is certain and autopsies protect against fraud. The piece recalls historical fears of burial alive and compares executions to methods like the guillotine, citing opinions from a seasoned correspondent on capital punishment.

Edmund Yates New York State Shrady Brooklyn Eagle

Edison monolithic house praised yet questioned by cement workers

Alfred Tracy of the American Brotherhood of Cement Workers criticizes Haison's monolithic house idea. He says a twelve hour pour is possible but removal of forms and proper setting fail, note hollow walls prevent moisture and health concerns. The system needs a workable hollow-wall method before success.

Edison Haison Alfred Tracy American Brotherhood of Cement Workers New York Tribune

Poet Runner Reflects On Long Distance Race Victory

In a quirky exchange after winning the Muarnathon, runner John J. Dives likens running to poetry while a reporter gauges thoughts on difficult endurance. A tangled quote from Victor Wago and others adds local puzzle intrigue.

John J. Dives Victor Wago Mrr. Hayes Hugo Hardy

Lunching aki carte as Bob buys pears on curb

The passerby joke lines blur as Bob replies asking what he is doing and orders lunch a la carte while purchasing pears from a curbside push cart in New York.

Bob New York Times

Son of Fighting Bob Faces Court Martial Fallout

Lieutenant Franck Taylor Evans son of Admiral Robley D. Evans was court martialed for leaving his post and disrespecting an officer. He received 140 numbers and a public reprimand. Earlier he drew attention aiding Roosevelt in Panama and a 1901 marriage to Major Pullman’s daughter.

Bob Urania Evans Franck Taylor Evans Robley D. Evans Hampton Roads Paddle Coast San Francisco Naval Service Roosevelt Panama John Pullman U.S. A

Smith father of William Alden attends Croton vs St Mark’s game

A report from Massachusetts describes William Alden Smith’s insistence on his own identity as he watches Croton meet St Mark’s, with his son playing for St Mark’s. A spectator notes the elderly man tossing his silk hat in triumph upon news of triplets in a Podunk family.

William Alden Smith Massachusetts Croton St. Mark's Secon Ike

Panama elects Jose Domingo de Ohaldia president

Senor Jose Domingo de Ohaldia was unanimously chosen by the seven provinces to lead Panama. His term runs from October this year to 1412. He is sixty one, native of Panama and studied in New Haven and New York after arriving in the country as a youth of twenty.

Jose Domingo de Ohaldia Manuel Anidor Panama President Ohaldia New Haven New York

Obaldia Return to Tamount and Harvest Herds Policy

Fragmentary account references Jose Domingo de Obaldia and a return to Tamount in 1960s history. Mentions involvement with harvest herds and wealth, with unclear details on governance and a Panama United States connection. The garbled text hints at political milestones and a presidential figure linked to colonial era contexts.

Tamount Obaldin Colombia Pamaina United States

Remedy promises relief for age related kidney and bladder ailments

The ad claims people over fifty suffer kidney and bladder disorders and that Foley's Kidney Remedy cures them. It urges readers to stop drain on vitality and restore strength and vigor by starting the remedy today, listing H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.

Foley H. J. Moogk Wm. F. Jungkunz

Rough and Keady Hosiery Ad Announcement

Ad for Rough and Keady boys hosiery claiming best wearing hose on the market. Mentions BSc 2 for 2% price and lists Brok hausen and Hill. Includes date code 10-30d1w.

Keady Bsc Brok Hausen & Hill

Train Escape Described With A Daring Exit

Fragmentary verses recount a hurried train departure with a young lady aboard. A crush and crowd form as the narrator, down on luck, finds a sudden exit amid a scream and halted dancers, with muffled references to a clever escape.

The Professor and the Secretary Exchange a Dittentry

A fragment from a dialogue shows the Professor and the Secretary seeking a specific entry. Mr. Brown recalls little, and the professor calls the moment provoking as they search for what they wanted.

Mr. Brown Leston

The Reason of It

A fragment reflecting on why writers call the sea vexed, suggesting the sea’s trouble stems from constant human crossing and movement across its vast expanse. The remark echoes a traveler philosopher’s quip about sea journeys and human restlessness.

Puoech

Those Enselish Names and Fancy Patter

A whimsical note from Harper's Weekly mocks old world names and manners. The piece playfully riffs on Archibald Algernon Vaux and others like Wemyers, using quirky rhymes to tease social etiquette and pretentious speech.

Archibald Algernon Vaux Faux Caux

Barn Dance Rebranded as Garage Party

In a light exchange, Mrs Green dismisses the idea of a barn dance at home and Mrs Hightone notes the term barn sounds crude, calling the event a garage dance instead. St Louis Post-Dispatch report reflects casual social slang.

Cupid’s Aim and Fixed Lovers in Smart Set

The verse lists couples among playful names like Tom and Daisy and Polly and Ned. Cupid mixes arrows, leaving a tangle of affections as the lovers mispair in a lighthearted, cheeky Smart Set tone.

Cupid

Curious place names noted near Bury in old sand history

A report describes long standing curiosities like Jericho Nineveh Goshen Gospel Egypt and Paradise found in sand near Bury Lancashire. The scene includes Par gon's lane with the rectory and parish church nearby and a hearing at a Manchester case where a council chair quotes locals.

Bury Lancashirera Jericho Nineveh Goshen Gospel Egypt Paradise Pargon's Lane Patisis Manchester Birtle Patio Fom Don Graphic

Foley's Orino Laxative Promises Permanent Constipation Cure

An advertisement touts Foley's Orino Laxative as a permanent cure for constipation and liver trouble by natural digestion stimulation. It claims the product does not gripe, is pleasant to take, and allows freedom from continual laxative use.

Foley H. J. Moegk Wm. F. Junugkunz

Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Cough Cure and Lung Healing

The advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar kills cough germs and cures obstinate coughing while healing the lungs and preventing serious results. It warns the genuine product comes in a yellow package and lists H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz as sellers.

Foley H. J. Moogk Wm. F. Jungkunz

Mrs Gaddit’s New Home Lacks Noted Friends

A reader from Mrs Gaddit’s new town reports she has no friends there to speak of, while another says she has made a number of friends since moving. The exchange hints at differing impressions about social ties in the unfamiliar place.

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