13 Apr 1881
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1881
Page
1
The piece recalls a farewell scene beside a gently rushing creek and trees as lovers prepare to part for war. It expresses mixed emotions with tears of joy, urging lovers to savor their last minutes together and hide sorrow from each other.
A family in late autumn hosts a weary stranger begged at their door. Nettie feeds him and learns his tale of ruin and fame in theatre. He reveals his mother was murdered by an actor rival and later by his own hands. Years later the actor returns, seeking reunion as fame fades.
The article outlines a basic soldering kit and procedures for repairing milk pans and tin utensils. It covers preparing the iron, tinning, cleaning surfaces, applying soldering fluid or rosin, and controlling heat to avoid overheating. It also includes a humorous aside about a snake bite prank at a drug store.
The Statesman reports a plan to acquire Mexican lines by Americans Gould Sage Huntington Nickerson and others. Grants totaling about 96 to 100 million dollars would empower these men to build roads across Mexico and hold them until occupied by Americans, turning the country’s lands and resources into an American mortgage. It warns subsidies may be sought from Mexico, risking conflict if denied, reminiscent of 1864 Jecker claims.
In Wilmington Delaware the recorder of deeds notes a rare deed from Mechaecksitt a Cohansink chief to Peter Bayard of New York. For a gun four handfuls of powder three coat types one anchor of liquor and one kettle in hand paid the land at Bompies Hook Newsink is transferred. The chief marks with a turtle like symbol. The document bears Moitsappenackin son of Mechaecksitt and a seal dated May 4 1679 at Castle in Delaware.
Rufus Choate argued against the idea that achievement is due to luck. He warned that one cannot simply drop the Greek alphabet and expect to pick up the Iliad, underscoring the value of effort and struggle.
A farmer outlines a plan to reseed pasture after a poor grain season. He proposes early spring re-sowing of clover and timothy with harrowing and plaster, plus fertilizer, to restore grass cover, reduce weeds, and improve soil fertility at a cost far lower than losing field productivity. The note emphasizes long term benefits over short term crop losses.
English wives manage household finances with a meticulous housekeeper’s book and receipted bills. Every expense is itemized and checked against income, ensuring rent, table, servants, schooling, and alms stay within limits. If annual costs exceed income, they cut items across departments while maintaining overall style.
The article discusses the ancient mound builders of North America, their indus-trious habits and tradeEvidence of shells suggests Gulf of Mexico connections and distant links A written language may have existed, supported by inscribed tablets linked to a scientific academy The tablets remain undeciphered and the people’s origins and meaning of their language are unknown Artifacts such as copper beads and ceremonial pipes imply elite burial practices and a vanished culture whose fate remains speculative
A Kansas Farmer correspondent describes a home remedy for hog cholera involving dissolving concentrated lye in water and giving it as a drink. An affected neighbor reports all treated hogs recovered, and a severely ill hog, weighed about 400 pounds, revived after a pint of stronger liquid was poured down its throat.
A Kentucky woman petitions for divorce after a marriage that began with happiness but soured when the husband deserted her in July 1879. The plea laments discord, ingratitude, and the defendant's thirst for novelty, describing a home broken by unfaithfulness.
Commissioner Brennan asks 288 Irishmen if their beef should be rare or well done. Pat replies he prefers it well done now, claiming it was rare in Ireland. The exchange frames immigrant humor in a wartime era setting and highlights identity through dining.
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