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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1875
Page
6
Kate, a telegraph operator, and John Mills rig a covert insulated wire line to warn and halt a passing express. After completing the covert circuit, Kate senses the approaching train and forewarns the crew, saving passengers. John confirms the plan and Katie’s role in the rescue is revealed to the Directors.
A long railway romance ends with John Mills as chief engineer of the new repair shops at Slawson and Kate restored to him. The meeting ends after a dramatic resignation and a celebratory exit as the great locomotive 59 is moved off the siding under winter stars. Grasshopper tales from Minnesota cap a broad regional reminiscence.
A reader to the Boston Advertiser relays a Frederickstown clergyman’s account from 1865. He says the Barbara Frietchie poem is largely true with two criticisms: Mrs Frietchie’s humble diction and the flag’s waiving scene. The informant may have been Reverend Junkin, Stonewall Jackson’s father in law.
The letter discusses frequent receipts of a package of grasshoppers by express and the fascination with their inspection. It notes grasshoppers arriving locally with little effort and warns that even a small accidental pair could, in a few months, produce a vast offspring. The text describes rapid growth from a single litter to millions.
A curious mechanism called the electric band uses charged feelers to read printed music from paper, driving drums, cymbals, flutes, hautboys with organ. two young Philadelphians spent four years perfecting it for display at the Centennial World’s Fair. Forest rainfall study shows six months of data, extra rainfall under oaks versus open ground. forests may act as condensation devices increasing precipitation. The Living Age June issues, new volumes and price, plus Peterson’s Journal of Popular Literature describes the Deserted Husband serial and various literary pieces, poetry, and notices with subscription details.
All persons owing debts to Dr W J McKim on book account or otherwise are urged to call and settle. If not paid, the debts will be placed in the hands of a Justice of the Peace for prosecution. Dated June 5 1875. Thomas French agent.
Fragmented timetable notes show westbound arrivals and night freight timings. References include Chicago and Annett agent, with ambiguous numbers and times. The readable facts indicate train schedules and agent names without clear dates.
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