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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1908
Page
6
A party game for children uses a wooden plate or tray spun on the floor. Players name toiletry items, and the spinner recites a line to match the item while others try to catch the plate before it stops. If caught, the catcher wins. if not, the spinner assigns a forfeit. Forfeits may be redeemed later for extra fun.
A Philadelphia Lodger item describes a novelty stage illusion using a blackboard and a cutout skeleton figure. The performer hides a string mechanism to make the skeleton appear to move and leap when commanded, with lighting and chalk-drawn ribs as misdirection. The piece outlines setup, misdirection, and execution steps for the illusion.
A Philadelphia Ledger joke scene features misheard quips among coal fire and furnace voices. The banter hints at fanciful chatter about Pro certalia diversities, a coal chute, and stairway praise as flames rise.
A four year old, asked about a number, responds with a clever line. Grandmother tests counting, prompting a witty retort about Brownie having one on each corner. The anecdote preserves a playful moment between child and relative.
The piece reports Bismarck’s skeptical view of French persuasion, saying they are swayed by phrases about liberty equality and fraternity. In response to a question about a French spy he called the idea a gad gas and urged a polite, cautious mockery to spare feelings.
A lengthy critique targets the anti injunction plank of the Democratic platform arguing it allows injunctions in labor disputes and could misstate the law. The piece questions Bryan and Gompers on the matter, cites President Roosevelt, and contrasts Taft and Sherman as alternatives, warning of political manipulation of courts.
A crowded train ride ignites a seating dispute between three young women and a man who stares at Alice. After mounting tension, Alice strikes the man, declaring a mistake in perception as he insists on innocence. Bet helps the blind passenger to the platform then reveals the tale ends with a complex romantic twist about mistaken assumptions and marriage.
Customer seeks return of goods from the BB Dye Works with a guarantee on pressing service. They request exact satisfaction or a remedy and note a nine to twenty day window implied by the message.
The daily journal is distributed to every district as the city hosts a community fun day. Officials urge residents to participate in activities, games, and local vendor booths planned to showcase neighborhood talents and club promotions.
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