22 Dec 1880
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1880
Page
1
A lyrical fragment describes the west wind caressing a garden and flowers including poppies and mignonette. It portrays the breeze bringing fragrance, dawn light, and a longing to share beauty with a beloved presence, longing for a paradise morning.
A speaker recalls a failed romance as a girl leaves beside a stream with red cheeks and scornful glances. He laments the lost moment, wonders why fate kept them apart, and notes the future grown woman returning with tearful eyes beside the water.
In a dramatic turn, artist Mr Whittredge and neighbor Mr Harlan uncover a hidden $100,000 fortune in a garden box once tied to a long deception. The tale ends with Whittredge painting Good News, featuring a girl delivering a letter to relieved parents.
Two well known Arizona citizens Geo Cornell and Gus Richardson lasso a large cinnamon bear near Muddy in Yavapai county while driving cattle from Camp Wood to Mineral Park. After a grappling struggle the bear is restrained with a rope and dismounted vaqueros finish the capture with a pocket knife ending the encounter with the bear dying.
An editorial discusses using cotton seed meal to improve straw corn fodder and meadow hay by supplying nitrogen and fatty elements. It notes initial reluctance from animals but expects quick appetite and better feeding value. The piece includes a New Hampshire town anecdote about Sabbath observance and laziness.
Philadelphia Times describes Nenty Irving’s private supper room behind the Lyceum stage where Irving hosts friends most nights. The Beefsteak club meets there with notable guests including Lord Henry Somerset, Mr Farquar, Mr Armstrong, and a witty Irish MP. Irving arrives with his dog Charlie, while Mrs Le pest greets guests with handshakes.
Druggists note ground mustard mixed with water cleans hands after odors from substances like liver oil musk and valerian. Seeds ground to powder may help remove odors. A Russian railway report describes disjointed parallel lines forcing long journeys between towns along the Volga region and Kharkott area.
Pain from indigestion and overeating faded instantly after taking one Carter’s Little Liver Pills as directed after dina. Emmett & Burrell retail the remedy. A personal anecdote warns of starborn myths and advised limits on disdainful observers.
The article argues that horses possess distinct individuality similar to humans, with mental and physical traits varying widely. It notes drivers shape horses, while skilled handlers recognize and adapt to each horse’s unique character, forming a deep bond based on trust and humane treatment. It concludes horses are noble, intelligent beings, valuable servants from Divine Goodness.
An entertaining correspondent compares Chaumont to a Parisian Lotta, praising her charm and songs La Premiere Feuille and La Bonne Annee while noting her refined stage persona and expressive delivery. The piece blends risqué humor with a portrait of the performer as a stylish but provocative figure.
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