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Freeport Journal in Freeport, Illinois

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Newspaper

Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1879

Page

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Yaller Gulch Duel Ends in Flood and Rescue

In a rough mining camp up in the mountains, Hez and Tez clash over a woman in the aftermath of a gold rush. A flood sweeps the gulch. the narrator battles the torrent to save Hez's wife Jacl and her child, driven by a shift in love and loyalty.

Foz Lane Washoe Ft. Laramie Fez Sez Yalier Gulch Trez Hez Yaller Gulch Hea Joel Burns Hex Jael Jacl Jaal Vison Wil Wezs Jack Darling Nal Joel Mae Botsyeon Ifez

Rescue Amid Floods and Reflections by a Stranger

The narrator recalls a near drowning rescue as floodwaters recede. A kiss from Jack follows, then tears and reunion with her husband. He recounts escaping, feeling foolish yet relieved when Hez recovers from a broken arm and Trey’s friendship remains distant. The narrator sails to Irisco and Panama, the voyage continuing.

Regular Meeting Minutes From 1870 City Council

The regular meeting notes a Monday session on Nov 3 1870 with Mayor presiding. Aldermen vote on firemen petition liquor license transfers and pump renewal while approving treasurer and street reports and paying bills. A special meeting on Nov 12 1870 addresses street obstruction in Johnson and Bennett additions and Union street water issues.

Ehair Zartman Kuseliner Crane Porter Wagner Hrst Torrent Hose Co. No Wm. Harter K. Jiausminn W. Pp. Mullin Charles Baumgarten Baumgarten Alderman Wagner M. Mornberger F. Weisse van Buren Street Treasury Henry Kablenvesar Ethcaaaps Uatner Goonceo A. Linder City Sexton Aldaman Aartoran Madison Street Johnson & Bennett Mitter Kuehner Kruehner Johnson & Bannett Union Street Nice Zattiman Hogen Isha City John Berniwn Johson & Bennett Zarlman

Decline of Country House Life in England

The piece notes a sharp curtailment of country-house life in England after thirty years of spread. Some close estates, others cut back. Travel abroad wanes as prices rise, yet Belgium Germany and provincial France remain cheaper, drawing impulsive Britons.

England Belgium Germany France

Wolf Seizes Boy as Village Searches for Missing Child

In Vilna province a wolf attacked a three year old boy in a village yard at noon on August 15. The mother rushed to help but the wolf fled into the forest with the child still in its jaws. Authorities and villagers hunted the forest for two days but found no trace of the boy.

Vinx Tilo Russia Kiev- Jianin Vilna

Inside views of the Bank of England and other oddities

The piece tours the Bank of England vaults and note production with curiosities such as 90 million dollars in gold and silver, counterfeit note trials, and a charred Chicago fire note. It also notes royal loyalties, a Boston delegation's fair misgiving about gifts, and a Poland kerosene arson cat incident.

Bank of England London Boston Brown & Shipley McCalmont Baring Brothers America Chicago

Browning and Browning Marriage Recalled in Florence

The Browning marriage is recalled through Mrs Browning’s influence and their life in Florence. The article notes her prominence, Browning’s seeming indifference to affection, and their fifteen years abroad with infrequent returns. Browning, now 67, remains vigorous yet privately solitary, confident in lasting fame.

Robert Browing Tandon Gor Browning Mra. Browning Kue Gerala Florence Beane Daya Hlay

Bavarian student races velocipede to Kaiserslautern

A Würzburg student bet with peers he could beat a locomotive on a velocipede from Want to Kaiserslautern. He reportedly arrived first, parading in triumph as companions greeted him on the platform.

Wurzburg Kaiserslautern

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Imo Aru Tez Aide Hhez Trey Irisco Paneama Aca Form Et al Council Ueliner Committee On Finance John Reed J. P Eastor & Go Morgan Bros Geo. Wolf J.P Allensbreat Turner North Addition Josel Das Cuymamnigh Jas Kennedy Timry Settley Zarkinan Blas Moritz Ates Fulda Miysion Koaehner Sire L. Her Vig Aldersuin Wagner Etyik Dareie Boston Indies White Mountains Golos Poland Brooklyn Tealth United Geo.t.lewis & Menz Philadelphia
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