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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1882
Page
6
The piece discusses how sleep follows a well fed state, contrasting infant and adult sleep, and notes digestion aids rest. It cites the New York Journal of Commerce on the mutual relation between nourishment and sleep, stressing that empty stomachs delay restful slumber.
A. report notes a London Arctic council forming to discover the north pole. It also mentions varied topics from fashion and cigars to writers and European affairs, with brief items on Washington statues, copper and cigar industries, and English naval recruitment rules.
The piece describes the yak as vital to the Kirghiz with rich milk and sturdy feet, able to navigate snow blocked passes and roam high slopes. It also notes a Stockton California farmer fending off wild geese using a huge cannon to deter them.
A January 9 gathering at Odd Fellows Hall drew a large crowd as lanterns and baskets moved toward Mr. Robert Telfer's home. The lead object appeared as a four horned chair and caused a staged scare as revelers entered quietly while others waited outside. Madam Gossip notes the chair was presented by C. C. Musser's group. Bobb reportedly cried out in mock alarm then laughed.
A testimonial listing Frazier's Root Bitters as a medicinal remedy for liver and kidney health, digestion, nerves, skin conditions, and various ailments. Includes user endorsement from Mrs. McMartin of Cleveland and sale price of $1 per bottle by Henry & Co. Cleveland, Ohio.
Agent H. Holder announces On and after November 6 trains will leave Freeport Milwaukee and Belvidere as scheduled with departures at 5 pm 7 00 pm 9 25 am and arrivals at 8 00 pm 6 00 am Milwaukee departure at 8 15 am Freeport 7 40 am.
Mayors office at Mc Namara s Shoe Store 67 Stephenson St Clerk in Cornell Rooms Fry s Block City Treasurer D J Breed City Attorney J C Kean City Marshal E R Chamberlin Street Commissioner W Kulpschild Surveyor F E Josef Court House Aldermen 1st Ward TL Waddell Harman 2nd Ward J Brown Taylor Dr Louly Stoskopi 3rd Ward AJ Porter Wagner
Board of Education President Wm C Wright and members W G Barnes and El J Porter supervise the district with Chas C Snyder serving as superintendent. Office hours at the High School building are from 7: a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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