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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1897
Page
6
A discussion of theatrical fame and the fading memory of actors as seen on old billrooms. The exchange notes how billrooms display lithographs and portraits of once famous performers, now largely forgotten, reminding visitors of former glories.
A Minneapolis woman, described as a genuine thrasher of grain, visits a farm machinery house to pay off a hire. She negotiates a $2.50 discount to cover her fare home and claims to have earned $2,200 from her machine with 187 grain stacks saved for winter. The episode is noted as evidence for female adaptability in this new field.
The article reports Edison’s electric method to separate iron oxide from rock, claiming 5,000 tons of bessemer steel produced daily at Edison New Jersey works. It describes quarrying, crushing, and magnetic separation processes and notes Russia’s early history with czars and the rise of Moscow.
An old medical anecdote notes doctors are often older on average and highlights a physician who reveals his interest in a patient by saying he would try the same medicine if it works for his own complaint. The tale underscores cautious optimism about self treatment.
The article notes a trend among English socialites to take up the Irish harp this winter, shifting from banjo and mandolin to a compact 30 inch harp. It praises the instrument’s sweet tone though says it can be a touch thin, with fashionable young women already practicing in smart circles.
A New York World note describes little Bessie listening to a Christmas story of Jesus born in a stable and facing danger. She presses her doll to her heart and finally offers the doll as a sacrifice to God saying take it to Him. The moment contrasts childlike faith with liturgic gratitude.
A New York Mail and Express tale follows an Italian fruit vendor targeted by a policeman. After his cart is tipped and fruit spills, a poised woman helps collect the scattered peaches and pears, prompting the officer to pause and assist.
An architect cites tectorium as a first substitute for glass, a gelatinous, translucent coating set on a galvanized iron web to form rigid sheets. It mimics stained glass, resists sun damage, won’t break, is lighter than glass, and could lower costs for factory windows skylights roofs and similar uses though transparency remains a limit.
Red irritates oxen as it contrasts with green, drawing intense attention from cattle whose eyes focus on forage. The effect is heightened by the animal’s fixed gaze, making red highly noticeable among grazing herbage.
A miller and his wife left children at home to a mill. An eight year old girl fell into the sluice feeding the turbine wheel. The miller braved eight feet of water and danger to reach her. He pulled her free then faced danger from the wheel. The girl revived after strenuous efforts.
A Washington report cites Admiral Burnee on needing 4000 sailors for upcoming navy vessels. The North Atlantic squadron anchored off Staten Island drew visitors to view the ships, and the admiral praised the modern crew’s discipline and home-like pride.
A Forum piece argues that colleges favor modern science and economic studies over humanities and ancient philosophy. It recalls a wealthy graduate who funded mugs labeled as old Greek duffers, implying humanities training failed to shape manners or tastes.
Captain Powells of the British ship James Kerr claims seafaring masters widely believe the Juan Fernandez island, famed for Robinson Crusoe, was destroyed by volcanic action. The report, once dismissed, gained traction after ships and captains discussed the matter in Newcastle, N S W, where coal strikes paused activity.
Each year 200000 acres of forest are logged to produce cross ties for U S railroads. Demand totals 15000000 ties, with contractors paid about 35 cents per tie, equaling 5250000 dollars in revenue.
A historical survey traces beard fashion from sacred symbolism to secular trends. It notes shifts from holy reverence to anti beard edicts by pope and state, military shaving norms from Alexander the Great to Scipio, and rulers like Peter the Great and William the Conqueror pushing for clean shaven standards.
The article describes Dr Nansen recounting his Fram voyage with a vivid, simple style. His daughter Liv watches as the original route charts lie beneath her feet, while polar bear skins and Norwegian art surround him in a scene that emphasizes the strength and humanity of the explorer.
An Indianapolis Journal report quotes a police judge fining a man for assault and battery after he claims not to have run over the victim. The judge notes the rider violated street rules by staying to the left, and the defendant explains his left-handedness.
A white boy asked a colored lad why he had a short nose. The reply says the nose is to stop it from poking into others’ business. Source humor from Tit-Bits.
The Chicago and North Western Railway announces a thirty day personally conducted Mexico tour under Mr J J Grafton ex excursion manager. Participants meet in Chicago and depart February 2 1897 on a ventilated Palace train with sleeping observation and dining cars. Details and illustrated pamphlet with rates available from agents.
The notice lists multiple train arrivals and departures with times such as 1:45 am and 6:50 am from the west, daily trains Warren and Galena, and No 8384 daily except Sunday. It mentions Nos 1 and 2 daily atop, Nos 8 and 4:00 pm to observe varying schedules, with daily except Sunday and Monday constraints.
Passenger trains operate daily except Sunday on the Madison and Dodgeville lines. Freight trains run daily except Sunday with no passenger service. Specific train numbers and arrival times are listed, with several routes to Madison Dodgeville and Chicago shown among mixed services.
The notice outlines arrivals and departures for passenger and freight trains with through coaches from Rock Island to Milwaukee and connections to Racine Janesville Madison Rockford Chicago Dubuque St Paul Cedar Rapids Omaha Council Bluffs Kansas City and Beloit Freeport. It mentions baggage handling and through connections to various points and notes specific train numbers and times.
Chicago Great Western Railway promotes direct service to Chicago and cities including Dubuque Minneapolis Des Moines St. Joseph and Kansas City. Trains depart from South Breeport daily on the No 9 Chicago Limited and No 4 Chicago Express Sundays.
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