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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1873
Page
1
Poem by Hamily Givele satirizes fantasies of becoming an 'Injin' with a brutal longing for violence. It uses historical stereotypes and mocks colonial attitudes toward Indigenous peoples and the protection of white settlers by clergy. The verses express a desire for warrior prowess, scalping, and domination, framed as a satirical indictment of white arrogance.
Lieut Calderwood's nephew Paul Forbes pursues a treasure legend and clairvoyant readings until a practical puzzle leads him to mathematics and topographical engineering. Years later he becomes a capable surveyor in the territory, while the uncle admires his disciplined effort and career success.
The Philadelphia American and Gazette argues that after the Civil War Americans led in naval and land warfare, noting superior gunnery and shelling methods, the Monitor turret, and ironclad defenses. It contrasts European practice with U S innovations and highlights the cavalry reform, rifles, sabers, and pistols, asserting American capabilities exceeded European forces despite public doubt.
A Chicago Journal article denounces Wisconsin farmers for voting against Governor Washburn, arguing the Reform movement was a sham led by Democrats and liquor interests. It warns farmers against being used by professional politicians and predicts a betrayal of the granger cause and a blow to anti-monopoly efforts.
A French customs officer curious about a herd of rocking horses opened several to inspect their contents and discovered the stomachs packed with cigars, revealing a clever smuggling method.
A Indiana carpenter recalls subscribing after his wife urged it to help during his absence. He used an ad in the paper to win a county bridge job, clearing $300 and paying his house, proving a newspaper’s financial benefit for a tradesman.
The Peoria Transcript reports a Supreme Court ruling in the Rafferty case. A Chicago justice issued warrants signed in blank later filled by police, used in attempting to arrest Rafferty who killed a police officer. Court held the warrant illegal and the crime manslaughter rather than murder.
The German press tallies Europe’s military spendings led by Russia at 144,220,000 thalers and France at 117,000,000 thalers, followed by Great Britain and Germany. Total European army costs reach about 525,000,000 dollars yearly, per the Cincinnati Times.
London Herald correspondent notes Father Hyacinthe is elected Curé of Geneva and leads a church seen as second in importance to Geneva’s old cathedral. He rejects compulsory confession and later celibacy, pursues a reformist path with Old Catholic leanings, while remaining cautious on transubstantiation. Crowds and rumors swarm as Ultramontanes clash with Old Catholics and Protestants. He stays secluded at his lakeside home, busy with church affairs and preparations during the upheaval.
A Fulton County Illinois man rumored to be outlaw Quantrill, alias Charley Hart, reportedly seen in Topeka area prompts Marshal Hannum to investigate. Hart, who resembles the famed Confederate raider, avoids crowds and hunts alone, unsettling local nerves per the St. Louis Republican.
The December issue of Battou's Magazine is praised as one of the year's best with about thirty varied articles. The leading tale The Ghost of Hendeoe Hall and An Unfortunate Match are highlighted, while poetry and illustrations attract reader interest. Subscriptions are $1.50 per year with 15 cent single copies, Chrome ornament included. Available at news depots. Thames & Talbot, 86 Bromfield St., Boston.
Fragmentary text discusses correspondence between spiritual truth and cosmic motion. It ties humanity’s moral journey to Earth’s orbital path, presenting good and evil as alternating states. The piece argues Bible and science align in origin of life forms and that order arises from inner development, not planetary motion.
A fragmented 19th century text discusses the jaguar as a fierce native predator in tropical America, detailing its hunting methods and strengths. It then shifts to Peterson's Magazine promotions, advertising steel engravings, fashion plates, and subscription offers with prices and premiums, directed to readers in Philadelphia.
The Springfield Journal reports a long running difference between Chicago and St Louis standards for four barrel weight. Chicago uses 190 pounds while St Louis uses 196 pounds, affecting cross city purchases and raising insinuations of kickbacks to official commissions.
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