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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1908
Page
6
A narrator recalls Jerry Mil sap and a failed scheme to market a How to Raise Boys correspondence school. The plan collapses after his distraction with a Kansas mother and two sons prompts a detective turn and finally a quiet, content ending for the widow.
A brooding anecdote recounted by a tired girl and her brother about a delayed journey. The girl explains that wandering off course caused the hold up, blaming a confused escort and noting gendered expectations. The caption treats leadership and perception with humor and critique.
In a countryside incident the king of Wurttemberg and Grand Duke Adolphus of Mecklenburg encountered a cart with a white horse that refused to rise after a motor car approached. They helped the horse to its feet and gave the peasant coin, who joked the horse collapses only when motor cars approach.
Readers who do not receive their newspaper regularly are asked to notify the office. The notice requests timely reporting to ensure proper delivery and service adjustments for affected households.
Colic worms distemper and influenza cures listed with "stable case," ten specifics, and other claims. Sold by 40 druggists or prepaid mail order. Book mailed free. Cor Willan and Jobs Atrex4, New York.
A Boston dated dispatch reports New England suffers severe drought with wells drying, lakes shrinking, and forest fires. Crops and cattle suffer. potatoes ripen early. mills close or operate minimally. Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire feel sting. forests burn from Maine to Nova Scotia with firefighting efforts protecting towns.
New York reporters recount Captain Van Schaick who commanded the General Slocum in the disaster that killed nearly a thousand. Now skipper of a river boat ferrying convicts between Ossining prison piers under armed guards. He appears harmless in his uniform while moving the prisoners daily.
Washington report states the word valorous will be omitted from the final Gettysburg monument tablet inscriptions. The current year’s appropriation requires each tablet to bear a brief factual legend compiled without censure or praise.
A quarrymen strike in Hannibal Missouri has halted all production at the Adlhis Portland Cement company. The shutdown involves all manufacturing departments and affects about 2500 workers due to lack of material.
To those afflicted with kidney and bladder trouble backache rheumatism Pineules for the Kidneys brings relief in the first dose Hundreds of people today testify to their remarkable healing and tonic properties A 30 days trial costs 1 00 They purify the blood Sold by H J Moogh and C P Guenther.
F. J. Basen orders a plait tuner via Brown and Smeyer’s or phone 1-4dtt.
A brief city update notes limited delivery areas for The Daily Journal, with a focus on service reach and potential regional coverage during a specified period. Local residents are advised to check the paper for exact delivery zones and schedules.
A home recipe guide promotes using Red Astrakhans for jelly and jam. It details steps for Apple Jelly and Apple Jam, advising on preparation, cooking times, sugar ratios, and flavor variations with pineapple, lemon rind, rose geranium, and quince for additional aroma and color.
The brass watering pot has taken its place in the house and is very attractive. It is not only useful since so many flowers are grown indoors but decidedly ornamental. These pots are not expensive ranging from $2.50 up according to the amount of decoration upon them.
In an Irish anecdote from Mrs. Brookfield and Her Circle a brisk widow hosting Curran at a coffee house turns a disputed charge into a toast. Curran winks to a friend as she proposes Sivner and Honesty and to drink to Mr Curran's absent friends.
The Austrian emperor, a man of few hobbies, edits an official court Journal and gathers menu cards from monarchs. A notable piece is the dinner card used at a czar’s banquet for President Paure, a square black marble card painted by a renowned French artist with ivory lettering for each dish.
The article notes Chinese attire featuring five buttons on a coat jacket as a new trend. It explains the five buttons symbolize Confucius taught virtues: humanity, justice, order, rectitude, and prudence.
An automobile halts before a village general store. The owner chauffeur asks for a linen duster, but the sleepy clerk explains they are out of linen dusters and offers a voice feather duster instead.
An 19th century style ad promotes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for coughs colds hoarseness whooping cough and bronchial throat trouble. Mothers particularly approve its gentle laxative effect. Sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guenther.
The article argues pride is essential to success in business and social life, distinct from snobbery. It advocates plain dignity, fearlessness balanced with honesty, and prudent attire. It notes nervousness is natural, but self consciousness harms prospects, and frugal, appropriate dress can convey competence and pride.
The essay argues complimenting remains essential yet should be sincere and thoughtful. It warns against mimicry across classes and urges gracious, well timed words as gifts that cement friendships. It concludes that aside from core happiness, truthful kind speech greatly enriches life.
Practical tips for kitchen and cleaning tasks include polishing a copper kettle with bath brick and paraffin, using butter on a spout to prevent tea spills, separating stuck tumblers in warm suds, soaking apples to deter worms, checking picture wires for rust, and avoiding sunlit mirrors to protect mercury and glass from damage.
A remark questions why an American grand opera cannot be written, arguing the absence of a peasantry to provide a chorus. The exchange highlights a debate over national character and staging choices in opera development.
If you are a sufferer from piles, Man Zan Pile Remedy will bring relief with the first application. Guaranteed. Price 50c. Sold by H. J. Moogk, C. P. Guenther.
Suita nearly clears 60 cents at Mal le a Galeng, with Galeng and Van Burengee contributing notable moves in a compact show.
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