06 Mar 1872
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1872
Page
1
A Florida pastoral poem by Wallace Harney paints a sunset scene of cattle grazing and bells ringing. The speaker recalls distant kinships and a longing for home as cattle linger by river pools in the June heat. Names like Jo Redpepper Brindle Browny and Barley appear as the herd ambles toward evening.
Jean confronts Delano with demand for true commitment then risks a perilous night voyage to reach him. In a stormy sea she rows through breakers to save Delano, finding him adrift. he confesses past pride and declares his love. She forgives and they unite.
The Chicago Tribune editorial lauds Illinois liquor law as generally acceptable, arguing licenses and public security ensure responsible sale. It contrasts moderate beverages with strong spirits, cites European examples, and urges using wine or beer to curb intoxication nationwide.
The Northern Illinois Horticultural Society heard remarks on Eumelan and other grape varieties. Mr Harrison noted twenty five cultivars, while Foster discussed soil and drainage, and several members named Concord, Delaware, Rogers Hybrids, and Iona among favorites for hardy culture and keeping quality.
A historical account describes Roman emperors and Cleopatra lavishly using roses at meals. Theliogabalus showered guests with roses until suffocation risk, cushions stuffed with rose leaves, rose strewn floors, and rose covered banquet spaces. Cleopatra spent vast sums laying roses two cubits thick, then nets over flowers to create a firm floor.
A traveler at a small French inn notices a one legged owl in the garden. He eats gibier for dinner the next day and asks the landlord where the owl went. The landlord replies that the owl died of hunger and was used for his dinner.
Soldiers dig a well and reach water as the commanding officer asks the Trishman at the bottom, Well Kelley. The response from Kurnel reflects on how the task is done and that others might have dug deeper without finding water.
A four pound cannon ball was discovered within a lump of coal from a mine at Acadia coal mine in Maclina New Brunswick depth 160 feet below surface. The find suggests historical ordnance remnants may be present in mining dumps.
A Kentucky paper recalls a cruel conductor refusing free travel for a funeral prompting a widow to call rail workers the most unfeelin folks. Donn Pratt narrates a Sunday school superintendent saving a child from wolves with a bold throw and a heroic act that saved lives on a six horse sleigh.
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