06 Aug 1873
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1873
Page
1
The piece presents a personal poem about summer scenes seen from a window. It evokes white clouds over a blue sky, mowing, binder songs, hay fragrance, breezes in maple and willow, clover with bees, and gratitude to the Father for the world’s beauty.
The speaker imagines friends viewing a quiet face after death and recalls acts of kindness betrayed by pride. He longs for immediate comfort and forgiveness while travel worn, pleading for tender words and a final shared warmth rather than distant remembrance.
In Lake Village a wiry stranger named Groom entices Joe Gorton with talk of revenge on John Sawyer. A fateful boat trip ends with Groom overboard and Gorton dying at sea after saving him. Groom, losing his chance at vengeance, promises to save Sawyer’s life, and Margy learns the truth as justice and sacrifice unfold.
In June 1873 a traveler recounts visits from Dalkeith Palace to Windsor for the Shah of Persia's grand review. He tours Westminster Abbey, the British Museum, Royal Academy, Crystal Palace, Regent Street, and London parks, noting crowds, royal processions, and notable displays before heading to Bradford and Brussels.
President Fel ton discusses two distinct training systems among the Grosks one for athletes and one for scholars. He warns excess muscle development can hinder intellect while too much art science and music may loosen discipline. New York insurers plan a 1 percent premium hike on buildings with ornate dangerous Mangard roof designs.
An evocative travel piece extols the White Mountains and the Glen House. It praises rugged scenery, mossy rocks, pine forests, and cascading cascades, urging readers to linger amid sublime peaks. It notes the Glen House’s grand dining and comforts, the Mount Washington ascent, and practical travel options from Gorham and North Conway.
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