A Yankee Trick Ends Border Feud with Bride
In a tale of colonial North America, Jonathan Pym, a young Yankee, courts Katrina Bleeker a Dutch girl across the border. Dutch guards flood the fort when Yankees disguise as Dutchwomen bearing butter and eggs. The ruse succeeds, Katrina chooses Jonathan, and the couple marry after a brief, drink-filled peace. The Yankees later reveal the eggs to be stone and the butter false.
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North America
New York
Connecticut
Jonathan Pym
Katrina Bleeker
Pym
Jonathan
Katrina
Ernest Leon Munro
De Witt’s Early Risers Sold At Stephenson Street
De Witt's Little Early Risers are marketed as a general remedy. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz at 85 Stephenson Street.
Washington as a Fireman and Friend of the Friendship Company
An 18th century portrait of George Washington as a member and leader of Alexandria’s Friendship Fire Company. He helped organize the crew in 1774, bought an early engine in Philadelphia, dispatched it to the company, and in later life commanded action at a market fire, urging well dressed onlookers to aid the effort.
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Friendship Fire
George Washington
Friendship Fire Company
Alexandria
Washington
Philadelphia
Continental Congress
Gibbs
Boston Heights
Friendship Company
King Street
Woman and the Law Changes in the Status of Women
The article notes the historic subjugation of women under law, detailing debts, wills, property control, punishment, and child guardianship. It cites 19th century precedents in the United States and England, contrasting past husband rights with gradual legal reforms by 1886.
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North Carolina Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Judicature
England
Bengal
Everybody's Magazine
Ibsen the Decorated Playwright of Public Self
The article notes Henrik Ibsen valued solitude yet enjoyed banquets in his honor. In later years he collected decorations from monarchs and wore insignia at public events. He carried a small mirror and comb in his hat crown to groom his hair and whiskers before crowds.
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Henrik Ibsen
Fiather
Ibsen
Coram Populo
Politics and Love Like Free Trade and Protection
Sandy Bowen muses that politics and romance mirror each other from flirtation to marriage. He jokes about free trade in courting, protection after marriage, and passive resistance as relationships evolve. Mrs. Bowen overhears and adds a quip about home rule.
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Sandy Bowen
Mrs. Bowen
London Mall
Curious Sixteenth Century Irish Knives With Musical Notes
A monastery in Ireland houses a small collection of knives from the sixteenth century. Each blade bears musical notes for the grace before meat on one side and the grace after meat on the other. The quartet of knives sat in a tight leather case and were positioned before the singer.
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Ireland
Aunt Clarissa mocks women who overprepare for heart interest plays
Aunt Clarissa in a Chicago Tribune quote condemns women who carry multiple handkerchiefs to heart interest plays. She calls such women businesslike and calculating, unsuitable as the genuine thing.
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Aunt Clarissa
Chicago Tribune
Star Salary Sparks Relationship Tension
Dialogue reveals marital strain as one partner questions status and appreciation while the other deflects with a playful retort about star status and income. The tone hints at emotional distance and humor in a domestic scene.
The Ticket Of Admission For Ostracized Sons
A Birmingham News quote notes that social ostracism fades when a father’s wealth buys a ticket of admission for his son, implying money guards reputations and social standing.
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Birmingham News
Daily Journal Delivery Ad Reminds Citywide Readers
The Daily Journal announces home delivery to any part of the city for 10 a week. The notice emphasizes convenience and broad coverage for local readers seeking daily news.
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the Daily Journal
Daily Journal
The Woman Who Saved Her Daughter From Sin
Colonel Sears and his daughter Charlotte are central to a tense tale of charity and secrecy. A mysterious visitor hints at Charlotte’s unknown mother, sparking questions about virtue and loss. The mother’s fate remains unresolved as years pass and family ties endure.
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Coronel Robert Sears
Charlotte
Colonel Sears
Sears
Rosali Willting
De Witt's Kidney and Blad der Pills Back Pain Remedy
Advertises De Witt's Kidney and Blad der Pills for backache weak kidneys and inflammation of the bladder. Mentions a patent medicine formula and claims relief from urinary and kidney issues. Known period tone with promotional language and medical claims.
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de Witt
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
How to Talk Well and Keep Conversation Lively
This excerpt explains avoiding monotone speech and personal recitals. It advises varied intonation, turning topics, pausing for effect, and not forcing flow. It stresses empathy, respectful disagreement, and concise storytelling to sustain engaging dialogue.
Jack London’s Recipe for Wild Duck and Spaghetti
The writer notes Jack London favors wild duck cooked by his own method, roasting a blood-rare bird stuffed with celery for fourteen minutes and served with salt paprika lemon and hominy or spaghetti. London also gives a detailed spaghetti method including boiling, tomato sauce with mushrooms and cornstarch, garlic cayenne sage Parmesan and parsley garnish.
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Jack London
Mr. London
London
Health and Beauty Dental Care Tips From Ample Advice
Health guidance covers dental hygiene and comfort measures. It suggests using a tile charcoal and water mix to disinfect and deodorize sinks and notes Sirup of tracto phosphate of lime before meals to help soft teeth. It also recommends brushing teeth away from gums and using hot flannel applications for pain with proper heating. Regular brushing, antiseptic mouthwash, and removing foreign substances are emphasized for good dental condition.
Finishing Tablecloths with the French Hem
The article explains a French hem for tablecloths and napkins. It describes turning the hem twice and folding it to anchor the edge, creating a strong finish. It criticizes the old hemming stitch and advises a quarter inch hem for tablecloths and a narrow hem for napkins, using No. 50 cotton for durability.
Ely's Cream Balm Offers Quick Nasal Catarrh Relief
Do the right thing if you have nasal catarrh. Ely's Cream Balm is recommended to relieve inflamed nasal passages and throat by clearing secretions. Avoid cocaine containing powders and snuffs. other remedies with mercury may worsen symptoms. Available from druggists or by mail from Ely Bros. at 56 Warren Street, New York.
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Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
Daily Journal Delivers Across City for 10 Cents
The Daily Journal offers citywide delivery at ten cents per issue. Subscriptions or single copies available with prompt service through local carriers.
The Gerrymander Origin and Story
The article explains the gerrymander as political boundary division to defeat opponents. It cites Elbridge Gerry as creator, notes McKinley’s defeat in the Sixteenth Ohio district and his later political rise. It includes a classroom joke about a father disbelieving fish stories.
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Elbridge Gerry
Gerry
McKinley
Congress
Ohio
Washington
United States
Madison
Pittsburg
Bank Directors and Officials Listed for Local Institution
Co. C. Collmann president D. F. Graham cashier J. B. Collman vice president R. Jungkunz assistant cashier. Directors include D. B. Schulte Wm. Trembor August Bergman W. T. Rawleigh W. N. Cronkrite John Collman. Interest paid on time deposits.
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C. Collmann
D. F. Graham
J. 8. Collman
R. Jungkunz
Ass't
D. B. Schulte
Wm. Trembor
August Bergman
W. T. Rawleigh
W. N. Cronkrite
John
Collman
B.ere
Q. Wright
A. Bidwell
Ashitor
J. . Clara
Ass’t Cashier
Aee Burrell
Joseph Emert
C. H. Little
Wm. O. Wright
O. Trawell
Boyd P. Hill
M. V. B. Elson
H. S&s Webster
Ll. Z Warwell
THE
Second National Bank
Freeport
Illinois
M. V. B. Euson
L. Farwell
H. S. Webster
Reuben Siegfried
J. FP. Fair
Illinois Central and connections rail timetable summary
Train schedules for Illinois Central R R and affiliated lines list east west bound departures arrivals and connections. It includes No 2d No 402d No 32 No 6d No 4d No 5d No 3d No 31 No 1d No 401d No 131% Decatur Ex No 123d Southern Ex No 188 Sundays only and several other passenger freight and special service notes with station stops at Freeport Rockford Madison and Chicago areas.
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Omaha Lim
St Paul Lim
Dubuque
Dodge
Sioux City
Omaha
Dubuque Fx
Decatur
Southern
Madison
Dodgeville
Frei
A&n. W. RR
East Bound
Ly. Freep'’t. Ak
West Bound
Rockford
Beloit
Janesville
Milwaukee
Belvidere
Sycamore
DeKalb
St Paul
Minneapolis
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Des Moines
Kansas City
Chicago
Browater Hall
Ee Raen
F. Lacy
P. Elmer
G. Pk
St. Paul
Minn
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Pearson's Weekly
People's Column
King’s Daughters’ Employment Bureau
Henney
Chas
D. Knowlton
Stephenson
Lson
Stephenson Bt
Demeter, Beltz & Co
Rid Lw
Oscar Taylor
Carroll
B. B. Care Journal of Ce
R.O. Bowen
Lincoln Ave
Adin
Journal Cea
Bisa
Binighici's Bakery
U. S. Army
Cuba
Freesports
State St
York St
Aurora
C.B. King
Stearns & Zips
Gorman Bank
Galena Ave
Union St
O. A. Schoeffel
Galena Bt
Wm. O.wright & Co
Lota
City Water and Gas
John Hen
Rsale
Carroll St
Davis
L. B. Markel
Osk St. Inquirer
Edmund Steffen
Exchange St
H. J. Porter
B. F. Brubaker
Spring St
RBALE
Empire St
Garden #t
Union #1
Float St
Joe Barron
A. Bergman
A.J. Kahl
Scageen RS Snc
C. C. Wolf
Douglas Avenue
Court House
Brown & Shower
Inquire
Tan
Eistern
City Water
Cor
Mechanic and Jackson Sts
Ida Htonkemeier
Pleasant Streout
A. Went
BR. Marvin
County Clerk's Office
Wm. Welton
Stephens
St. and
Chaus, McNamara’s Shoe
van Buren St
John Stoskopf
Iowa
Webster
Galhoun
Greene
Kossuth
Buene Vista
A. R. Daughenbaugh
Polk Wo
Gowrie
Webster Co
Walnut St
RENNT
Galehauve
Ulack 70
Hess
LAW
Politics
B. J. Mooge
Stephenson ST. R
Health and Beauty
Uneeda
National Biscuit Company
Business Directory
Freeport, Illinois
BANKS
TD. C. Stover
H. H. Antrim
R. G. Shumway
Henry Bater
F. Dorman
State Bank
Ill
DEL
Eit
G. Shumway
A. S. Held
H. Holland
Ene W. Hoefer
H. H. Eaton
J. Bloat
D. C. Stover
Fred Dorman
W. H. Er
Henry Baier
Homer F. Aspinwall
Savings Department
German Bank
Freeport, Ill
First National Bank
J. N. Galloway
FR. Schaeffer
E. Mayer
Union Loan & Building Association
J. On. Galloway
F. B. Sehnetter
J. Wells
John J. Trunck
IE. Mayer
J. & Kramer
W. J. Schwarz
Attorneys AT Law
Attorney AT Law
K.P. Eckert
Stephenson Street
D&w
Wagner
Angeigery Building
Chicago and
Spring Streets
C. AL Ruther
Douglis Ave
Officer
Stephenson Se
Frisbie & Haney
General Contracting
New
R.R
Illinois Central
John F. Daly
Rock Island
Davenport
Milwauke
Maken
Janesville Madison
Cedar Ra Apide
Pointain
Sou da B. Sweatt
Chicago Great Western
Rockford & Interurban
Rwy
Caurg
Rockford P
Watt
Freepore
Rokiford
Maine
Beete
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