30 May 1877
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1877
Page
1
A long poem praising Union soldiers and the dedication of a monument in Stephenson County on July 4, 1871. It honors the Union Army, the boys in blue, and fallen heroes, calling for gratitude and renewed devotion to freedom. The text elevates sacrifice and memory, promising future remembrance in history.
A memorial hymn praising martyred dead for freedom. It honors fallen heroes, sanctifies the ground and flag, and envisions future generations laying flowers while immortality and divine call guide souls beyond the tomb.
In a Cincinnati Times excerpt from 1875 a stern Dexter Ray, a once-hopeful teacher, confronts Gladys Arundel Multum as her former lover Mrs Multum revisits Vernal Heights. The scene reveals a fraught past with romance, betrayal, and social expectations. Dexter rebukes Miss Elmer, keeps his distance from Gladys, and warns of consequences should she rekindle old loyalties. The tale unfolds amid a schoolhouse setting and a tense reunion that tests pride, guilt, and propriety.
A tale unfolds around Dexter Ray and Miss Elmer as a ruined life and hidden love surface at a funeral. Mrs Vere and Mrs Maltum observe decorum while Elmer uncovers a double-etched watch containing the angelic face. Dexter Ray kept Gladys Arundel’s memory close to his heart until death.
In a satirical note the Argonaut recalls readers calls for science and launches a humorous zoological satire. It critiques critics, laments no science in its pages, then promises a science department. A mock study of a human brute follows, skewering Darwin and modern character analysis before a hurried exit by the old reader who funded the paper.
A preacher long cautious of marriage finally accepts a match after persistent urging from friends. A mature maid named Miss P- agrees to marry Smith after repeated visits and a careful nudge toward providence. They marry on a set day, meet, and live happily for several years.
Peter Macmilly, an Irish attorney, despite a limp, joins Dublin’s volunteer corps during the Rebellion. He argues with Curran about joining and is teased for lacking discipline, noting he would halt the moment orders come to march. The tale highlights clever banter about military muster and self restraint.
A remarkable temperance revival led by Dr Reynolds gains momentum across Michigan with 60,000 to 125,000 pledges signed. The movement, aided by Woman's Christian Temperance Union affiliates, emphasizes personal testimony, abstinence from alcohol, and a God centered pledge, distinct from political or legal approaches.
A narrative from John B. Gough recounts a New Hampshire prisoner who killed his wife after years of drinking. He explains his crime as born from alcohol and neglect, expressing remorse yet claiming he faces life imprisonment without hope for pardon. The tale reflects on guilt, grace, and the dangers of drink.
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