20 Sep 1888
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1888
Page
1
The note appears as a fragment referencing Freeport and a second class matter. No clear event, person, or organization details are readable to form a full news item.
Freeport Illinois, a busy commercial hub, faces tariff debates shaping this campaign. German Americans in Stephenson and Winnebago counties shift toward Republican lines as foreign-born voters become Americanized and question Democratic promises. Wessel Wenseels of Ridott looms as a local political oracle, his stance guiding Dutch communities amid tariff discussions and campaign rhetoric.
In Ridott Stephenson County voters weigh tariff policy and shifting loyalties. Hollander leaders Wessels and Greenfeld praise protection, while German voters debate Cleveland era corruption charges and Prohibitionists. Local editors and politicians outline Likely Republican gains as Prohibition and Irish votes realign.
A historical article explains how lightning affects the body, detailing global death counts and common injuries. It includes a Philadelphia News case where artificial breathing revived a woman after near death, then traces the physiological impact to nerve centers and surface burns, concluding recovery over weeks.
Fragmented excerpts describe early fifteenth century letters sold in London. Papers range from four to fourteen inches long with dense German handwriting and regular lines. Other notes discuss Panama Canal delays and American social reach in London.
One of the country’s largest seal cloak makers will show long and short fur garments including cloaks jackets and wraps at WM Walton’s Cloak Room in Wreeport September 17 to 28. Goods are advertised at manufacturer’s prices and promise quality and selection.
The best value in the world for bruises ulcers salt rheum fever sores corns and all eruptions and it cures piles or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 26 per box. Sold by Emmert & Barrell.
An Indiana era ad era notes New Model threshing machines replacing agitating rivals but denies truth of claims. The missive coins a challenge for two hundred dollars for fast threshing and light draft, while promoting Fall 1888 stock. Benowan DowMan and C A McNamara Co push footwear lines from 117 Stephenson Street, promising low prices.
A public health warning urges not to rely on cheap imitations of Dr. King’s New Discovery for consumption or chest illnesses. It stresses seeking the genuine remedy, noting some dealers push fake versions for profit and promising a final bottle free at Eamour and Burrecl drug store 46.
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