06 Dec 1871
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1871
Page
1
Poem recalling a shared June night in a distant country with a loved one. Vivid imagery of moonlit woods, rivers, market town, perfume and bells. Nostalgic reflection on memories that endure beyond time and death.
A rugged family tale traces John Harrison’s rise and fall in 1870s Lac Du Bois with booms, a bank, and a devastating forest fire. His son Harry disappears, later found alive, restoring hope as the patriarch learns wealth is measured by family, not fortune. An interlude on hunting partridge closes the piece.
The Illinois Central Railroad is described as a powerful driver of westward expansion, linking Chicago to Sioux City, Minnesota, and numerous midwestern towns. It lists connections with many lines, key junctions, and shows the road’s role in opening vast prairie country. Prominent officials named include John Douglas as President and John Newell as Vice President. The piece urges reader support for this expansive railway enterprise.
A friend editor in Loring State posted two words in his office that conveyed a rule guiding operations. Observers note the rule created a neat orderly workplace with all tasks in perfect system, producing on time work even under rush. It is unclear if the rule alone guarantees success or if other factors contribute.
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