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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1906
Page
3
A 1908 sermon recalls that intelligence resides in diverse classes and warns against egotism. It contrasts Braddock and Civil War lessons with Rehoboam, urging humility, testing weaknesses, and inviting Christ as a guiding friend to avoid ruin.
An advertising notice extols a cure for colic or diarrhea with testimonials from thankful users and physicians. It promises life saving benefits, notes widespread use, and urges readers to buy quickly at a low price of a quarter.
A reflective note from a magazine urging disciplined preparation and meticulous planning to fulfill birthright. Emphasizes that success requires being equipped in detail and living up to potential.
Among sayings attributed to Doug Jerrold, he crafted a bitter line toward Mark Lemon, editor of Punch. Lemon, fond of Dickens, drew jeering as Jerrold and Dickens walked with friends. Lemon lagged, and a companion asked about Punch. The reply: Dickens pays the dog tax for Lemon.
M Le Bon argues the French value equality over liberty while the British demand liberty and neglect equity. Rudyard Kipling adds that Americans prefer fraternity, noting he is a good fellow and expects others to be one.
Tidbits recount a humorous anecdote about the prince of Wales, noted for hating toadyism, during a past shoot when a spectator joked about counting birds. The prince replies with a dry quip about having shot thirteen, reflecting his wit.
A historic advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a universal cure for dyspepsia and related symptoms. It claims broad suffering from stomach issues, promises dramatic relief, and offers money back if the remedy fails. Sold by druggists for 50c and 1.00.
The Times Weekly notes the actor Joseph Jefferson's great kindness toward animals. During a dinner, a coffee cup contained a small creature found by a fellow guest. Jefferson urged care, fearing the animal might be harmed or expelled outside. He then warmed the creature on his shoulder asserting concern about rain and cold.
A Freeport citizen Mrs. Frank Spitler praises Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney trouble. She says she used them in 1897 from Emmett's drug store and saw exceptional benefit, urging others to try the remedy. Sold by dealers nationwide at 50 cents. Wester-Milburn Co. is the U S sale agent. Remember the name Doan's.
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