11 Dec 1873
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1873
Page
1
Sarally Cirele captures seasonal wind imagery from spring to winter, describing gentle breezes, sunlit waves, zephyrs, and lingering sunbeams. The verse evolves through spring, summer, autumn, and wintry winds with nature’s sorrow and frost-tinged scenery.
A playful poem by Hiram Rich describes Baby Annie as a lively queen in the home library. The infant tucks into books, toppled volumes and cherished authors like Rabelais and Emerson become lighthearted casualties as her double crown gleams with mischief and affection. Scribner's for December.
A story follows Ben Pilley, once idle and misfit, who through an unlikely turn lands a Pennsylvania Central Railroad clerkship for his family. His talent shines, he earns a university professorship after a risky, tragic night on the rails, and he later achieves recognition in astronomy while remaining true to his love of fishing and simple life.
A detailed letter from Fort Stanton New Mexico describes topography climate and geography including Rio Bonito Sierra Blanca and nearby Placita. It covers garrison troop movements D 8th Cavalry and I 14th Infantry miles marched and posts visited. The writer also comments on prices wildlife and local rail links and ends with political musings about Democratic defeats and national mood.
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