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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1906

Page

6

Two Scapegraces Oiginal in Havana Romp

Edward Morrison recounts the Naval midshipmen Bob Merrett and Ned Perry as they defy a cautionary warning and pursue a romance in Havana. Their escapade with Donna Ysabel Cardoza leads to a plan, a public rendezvous, and eventual marriage as Merrett earns consent and both rise in their naval careers.

Oiginal United States Honerbee Havana Bobh Merrett Ned Perry Honeybee Don Antonio Cardoza Donna Ysabel Cardoza Ysabel Tropics Donna Ysabel Bob Merrett Palm Wood Donna Ysuabel Cardoza Bob Perry Ned Chase Midshipainua Merrett Don Cardoza Ysabel Cardoza Ysshel Merretti Edward Morrison

Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Cures Cold

An old advertisement claims Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar opens the bowels to drive the cold from the system. It asserts it heals the cold and is sold by all druggists.

W Kennedy

Jelly glasses at 20 cents per dozen advertised

Riley and Wheat's New York racket store promises a complete line of fewer pots and sardinieres with low prices. The note mentions government lw in a fragmentary context.

Riley & Wheat’s New York

Treating Wrong Disease with Favorite Prescription

The article argues many women suffer apparent ailments from uterine disease rather than separate illnesses. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure addressing the underlying cause, plus its tonic benefits for nervous symptoms and general well being, alongside Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for digestive support.

Dr. Pierce Pierce

Humor of the Hour The Difference

Mrs Newhall returns from a dinner party amused by a gown mix up with Elsie Gras The two brides discover Fitz made the same dress appear different using yellow color pink and various fabric details to trick observers Mr Newhall intervenes as the tale unfolds

Fitz Elsie Gras Mrs. Newhall Elsie Mr. Newhalh

Spelling Reform Debate Echoes in Washington Star Excerpt

An excerpt from the Washington Star features Parner Cormiessel arguing against spelling reform and urging action to curb what he calls conceit at the school. The dialogue reflects public skepticism about changing long held language rules.

Parner Cormiessel Allus Diekime Washington Star

Visitor notes mosquito nets at Swamp ville on the Sound

A visitor on his first trip to Swamp ville on the Sound mentions not noticing any mosquito nets. Mr. Summering responds proudly that they use mouse traps.

Swampville-on-the-Sound

You Must Wind It Up More Than That

A dialogue snippet features Mistress and maid discussing a clock and Meggendorfer Blatter. The scene shifts to Goldrox questioning a suitor about marrying his daughter. The youth asserts common ground despite concerns about extravagance.

Kathi Mavanis Meggendorfer Old Goldrox the Younan Yonkers

London Debt and Oddities Highlight Fractured Text

A garbled summary notes London’s municipal debt at 228 101 330 dollars and oddities about police helmets, ancient practices, wine from sap, and historic transport shifts. It references misread figures, unusual phrases, and scattered facts across a damaged page.

Medical Guide and Pellets Label

Gar Medical Guide mailed free. Hupbreys' Med. Co. offers small bottles of pellets for croup whooping cough rheumatism colds and kidney bladder ailments. Address cor William & Jobson Street New York. 25c each.

Gar Medical Guide Humpabreys’ Med. Co William & Jobo Street New York

Famous ballet dancers of the past and their legacies

The article traces the decline of ballet as high art, noting la Pactons as a queenly figure and citing Vestris and other historic dancers. It recalls Bold costumes, intense training, and dramatic feats such as Elsster’s strength display, while listing famed names like La Pactons, Vestris, Loli Montez, and Carlotta Divis.

la Pactons Balsac Tito Thackeray Vestris Frederick Voltaire Sonthey Dian Strom Elsster Greta Cotl America Mina Tio Ito Crates Paris Opera Taligue Loli Montez Cqind Carlotta Divisi England Ostry Treine Garutier Adolphe Adam Gisela St Povo E. Landon Mall

Wealthy banker robbed after lax safety and a Berlin exile

The text describes a wealthy and absent minded banker who ignored safety precautions and was robbed after a night return from business. It mentions a waters explosion on his lands, a warted cause with dynamite, and a curious aside about epilepsy cures and superstition from the New York San.

Ierr Berlin Bellevue New York San

Overworked Horse Highlighted By Cruelty Comment

A dialogue notes a horse's fatigue and the moral stance on harming creatures. It draws a parallel to humane impulses and suggests remedy through a dyspepsia product. The piece ends with promotion of Kodol For Dyspepsia sold by druggists.

Daily Journal Delivery Expands Citywide Service

The Daily Journal begins citywide home delivery for residents at a fixed rate. The service promises reliable daily newspapers to all neighborhoods, expanding access and convenience for readers across the urban area.

Artifact of Treniellin Franklin Ends as Cursed Heirloom

A damaged fragment notes this headpiece once belonged to Treniellin Franklin and was adorned with patie ec utois fersies. Tradition says the heg served as a mourning token for years in the dorm of the great philosopher.

Treniellin Franklin

Curious Moor Rotates Like Gravity Field

The article describes a Moor that rotates at near gravitational speed. A man at the edge would not fall due to centrifugal force. People on opposite sides appear to walk on a wall, making traversal around the Moor easy but crossing it hard.

Batabolic

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