09 Nov 1888
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1888
Page
1
Partial OCR shows a local notice listing address corner of Stapia Jon and Chicago Streets and references the Journal Printing Company with weekly delivery details except Sunday. The garbled text also mentions post office in Freeport and a date possibly tied to a late noon time.
A reader column discusses complexion care with advice from Emma Abbott and Ella Wheeler Wilcox. It praises exercise and bathing, glycerine use, soap quality, and cold cream, while cautioning against harsh pimple remedies and plain water. The piece blends personal anecdotes with period beauty tips and references prominent stage figures.
Victorian essay discusses homemaking as a woman's duty and guardian of the home. It argues women should study the material and sanitary aspects, cites Frances E. Willard, and praises modesty and gentleness while critiquing overbold behavior. The piece references Dr. Lacy Hall's farm-house surveys and a domestic example of uncovering a hidden fault to restore health.
Fragmented remarks discuss marriage failure, gender roles, and moral judgment with quotes about love and duty. The text shifts to anecdotes about rights, property, and social order, then moves to a biographical note on Edison and early telegraph business, ending with a vignette of a repair shop and patent conflicts.
Chicago women propose a grand plan to improve home life through sanitation, ventilation, drainage, lighting, and kitchen reforms. They envision hot water and steam heated air, an eight laundries system, mobile washing from kitchens, and a permanent exile of the cooking stove. They urge united household keepers to lead invention and enterprise to lift domestic life within ten years.
A Paris Cox of the New Orleans Picayune notes the rise of punctuality societies and the social pressure to arrive exactly on time. He argues such insistence causes anxiety among hosts and guests, and warns men against keeping women waiting, as late arrivals are treated with cold politeness rather than fluttering courtesy.
The article surveys imperial gains and ambitions as Britain expands in Fiji, Borneo, New Guinea, Zululand, South Africa, Egypt, Cyprus, and South American possessions. It notes the Congo advance, Berber and Khartoum under British control, and hints at a shifting balance of power, with continuing colonial expansion. A separate anecdote from Richilald Springs recounts Edgar Baltus challenging a race after a witty exchange, set against social vice and erudite insult.
Dr George St Sheppard of Hartford endorses hot water gargles as an effective early treatment for mucous membrane inflammation and colds, recommending a half pint or more hot as tolerated. The piece recaps Herald of Health editor Stanley's Cairo interview, noting plans to traverse unknown lands and assuring readers his mission is purely peaceful.
A lurid hotel scene exposes bell boys as quick witted and lightly moral, trading tips and favors for nimble tips. Guests, especially women, spark gossip and risk exposure as clerks and staff maneuver to manage calls, tips, and temptations in a bustling hotel.
An invariable sign is swelling of ankles or feet not due to rheumatism, with shortness of breath and smothering when lying on the left side. The only cure is Dr. Mill's New Cure. Sold at Swans Los. A Golburg man reports Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured diarrhoea in his four children. Emmert & Burrell sell it. Also notices of a grand fair opening at 123 Stephenson St and new felt hats and bonnets at low prices by Mrs M J Boupen.
A newspaper ad argues that Beggs Blood Purifier and Blood Maker provides unmatched blood purification at a fair price, contrasting it with cheap nostrums from cheap John houses and other sellers. It promises a money back if the product fails to work, and cites Mummert & Burrell, Druggists, as the vendors.
Mr. N J L Frohlichstein of Mobile Alabama endorses Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and bronchial illness. He claims instant relief and a complete cure after trying other remedies with no success. He also recommends Electric Bitters and Dr King’s New Life Pills and notes the product is sold with a positive guarantee.
A reader criticizes parents for forcing children to suffer coughs and fevers, while a medicine supplier touts Beggs’ Citer ry Gouil Syrup as a superior relief. The letter claims the remedy offers quick comfort with minimal risk, urging safer, gentler treatments.
Wholesale druggist reports Dr King New Discovery and Electric Bitters as top sellers with universal satisfaction. Claims dramatic cures in Rome including many alleged wartime nerve or cough remedies. Bucklen's Arnica Salve also promoted. sales guaranteed by Emert Burrall.
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