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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1896
Page
3
A 19th century fragment describes methods to measure walking pace with a string and lead, using a 44 foot knot, and timing with a star observed through a hole in cardboard. It explains star-based timekeeping, noting planets move differently from fixed stars and offering steps to synchronize clocks with celestial observations.
An analysis of eye color by gender and region shows Americans and Europeans differ in blue and light eyes. Data indicate blue eyes are rarer in women, while dark eyes are more common in women than in men. The Philadelphia Times notes higher light-eyed proportions in southern Europe and varied results across countries.
In Norway a bucket of ter is kept near horses while they eat hay, a sister recalls the scene showing horses sip alternately, moistening mouths on dry fodder. The Chronicle notes a battle in Massachusetts near the Atlantic coast, then places 45 miles from the city and 60 miles northwest of a nearby town.
The article recounts the Steller sea cow of Behring Island, its extinction, and remnants. It details its size, shape, and tuskless forelegs replaced by a fin, with fur and milk noted as valuable. It notes historic abundance, hunting by Russians, and current fossil bones exposed on beaches used for carvings and sleigh runners. The piece references Steller and the Stratford Times.
The common purslane yields about twenty seed pods from one seed in a season. Each pod averages 3,000 seeds, totaling roughly 60,000 seeds per plant. No other plant in this country matches this prolific fruitfulness, unlike Jamestown weed, butterweed, ragweed, and vervines which produce far fewer seeds.
A rural jab at declining local culture shows a city man asking about an agricultural exhibition. The farmer laments the end of quilting by older women and the lack of a capable race boss in the countryside, reflecting nostalgic decline.
The National Association of the Deaf seeks compulsory sign language in schools and daily use. Advocates argue it benefits deaf Americans without burdening hearing people. Merchants who communicate in sign may gain preference, and trains and streetcars could become mobile classrooms for the language.
A New York World summary notes growing obesity woes and varied cures. The London Graphic reports a trend toward turning somersaults as a simple remedy, while warning of appendicitis risk. Observers caution that vigorous gymnastics may provoke abdominal issues.
A Youth's Companion note reports that a clean metal surface can float on water due to a thin air film. Dr A M Mayer found that iron copper brass platinum and even glass rods and rings ride the surface when chemically clean. Heating and brief cooling submerges the item, while air exposure lets it float again.
A father counsels his daughter Nettle on secure marriage to a mature, respectable husband, while she quips about a different notion. The regional note shifts to opium cultivation, noting Persian opium relies on irrigated land and controlled moisture to avoid rain near maturity.
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as best salve for oats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sore tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and piles with money back guarantee price 25 cents by Emmert and Burrell. Also notes osprey eggs vary in color from yellowish white to blotched brown gray and yellowish brown patterns.
Mejor C. T. Picton manager of the State hotel at Dennison Texasendors Chamberlain’s colic cholera and diarrhoea remedy saying he uses it personally and in his hotel guests with unfailing endorsement. Also notes margarine production in Germany and a croup remedy testimonial, plus farm market notices and December holiday excursion rates from Chicago and Northwestern Railway valid to January 4, 1897.
Illinois Central sells excursion tickets within 200 miles at one and one third fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale December 24 25 and 31 1896 and January 1 1897 with return passage to January 4 1897. H W Rowey ticket agent. North Western offers a personally conducted Mexico tour under J J Grafton departing Chicago February 2 1897 in a special vestibuled train for thirty days with cities and sites covered. Extensions for longer trips available.
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