09 May 1867
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1867
Page
1
Farmers report a pigeon plague across western counties. The flocks darken skies and devour grain, destroying wheat and seed. Sportsmen and locals struggle to curb the birds as crop damage grows and seed prices rise along the river regions.
A scanned fragment discusses how trees emit heat and protect soil, noting that decomposition of plant matter releases heat. It references snow thawing after storms, soil temperatures, and the idea that vegetation warms surroundings while wind breaks aid cold resistance. The text mentions publishers and authors connected to literary discussions of heat and forests.
A long account recalls Joseph W Bradley, inventor of hoop skirts, detailing his rise from a Yorkshire family to New York city, his early struggles, the founding of his hoop skirt business, and the bold steps that built his firm despite adversity and market challenges.
A Citrenette line train slowed near Fight Mile Station when a veiled lady, bouquet in hand, appeared on the platform. The conductor urged her aboard, but a wooden signage proclaims April fool. The train resumed after the gag, with the engineer told to move on toward Mobile.
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