Water hens and their families a curious scene
A lively description of a water hen and her chicks in Europe. The mother abandons a nest to swim with the young while predators like hawks and pikes threaten the brood. The text notes the bird’s long toes, black coat, and nest-guarding habits, and mentions the purple gallinule. It also contrasts water hens with land hens and describes migratory patterns and family behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methem
Mamma
Payfa
Black Rother
Mamma Watersen
Mr. Crow
Europe
Lucy's Bower Mystery in the Grove
In a shaded grove near the hotel Lucy vanishes from a family dinner. A search led by Mr Burton and aided by Pomp uncovers Lucy sleeping beneath a vine arbor, ending the anxious disappearance with a calm scene.
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Lucy
R Cy
Burton
Jewish Proverbs and Wise Saying Anthology
A compendium of Jewish proverbs and rabbinic sayings on ethics, humility, and piety. Highlights include honoring neighbors, aiding the poor, avoiding public shame, the value of a good name, and contrasts between knowledge and deeds.
The Serpent of Appetite and Total Depravity Reflections
An old fable about the Evil One’s kiss awakening two serpents, symbolizing how appetite becomes part of a person. Warns against small sins and urges prayer for restraint. Then argues for total depravity, saying humans are born depraved and rise through error to virtue, challenging the notion of moral purity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
Satan
Remembering Our Loved Ones Bright Beyond the Night
A reflective tribute speaks of mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers and friends whose light guides us still. It mourns their absence as a dark void, yet affirms their enduring presence shining above the stars in eternal light.
Wit and words from a past issue amuse readers
A column of fractured quips and short anecdotes lampoons social foibles. Jokes about religion, funerals, lawsuits, and quirky misunderstandings unfold with brisk, humorous barbs. A New Orleans Picayune note touts terrier ants as potential cotton pest control but hints at unintended dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Picayune
South America
Picayune
Kansas Pacific Railway offers homes along its line
The Kansas Pacific Railway runs from Kansas City and Leavenworth through Kansas to Denver 689 miles. It markets opportunities for homes in a fertile healthful region near the state capitol university and agricultural college. It touts Kansas agricultural yields and fruit prizes, inviting pleasure travelers and invalids to ride and settle along the line.
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Kansas City
Leavenworth
Kansas
Denver
Colorado
State Capitol
State University
State Agricultural College
United States Agricultural Reports
Philadelphia
Richmond
Boston
Albany
Kansas Pacific Railway
Burlington Route Praised as Best Westward Passenger Line
The Burlington Route is hailed as the leading westward passenger line with direct service from Burlington through Southern Town to Nebraska and Kansas and strong connections to California. A free pamphlet titled How to go West offers valuable route guidance and a large map, available from the General Passenger Agent in Burlington Iowa.
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Burlington
Nebraska
Kansas
California
Territories
Freeport
Great West
Iowa
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Mr. Burston
Jane
Mrs. Burton
Ope
the Serpent of
Caven
Westchester County
Barnum
Showman
Jones
St. Louis
J Gay
Jim
Jackass
Turin
Cegat
Jane Rodearmel
Jacob Rodearmel
Stephenson
Illinois
Luther W. Guiteau
Second National Bank
L. W. Guiteau
Rprustee
John Weltenbaugh
Ilinois
Recorder of Deeds
Stephenson County
James
Cochran
New Court House
Coltman
Galena Road
Fern Street
Jono Weisenbaugh
Coohran
Circuit Court
Lewis C. Hyde
Ira T. Shue
Tra T. Shue
Auit
Lewis O. Hyde
William Polk
Barney & Neff
Etsephenson County
Oneco
Jacob Swartz
Range 8
Geo. F. Swartz
Joseph A. Eby
Jacob Acker
Excelsior Manufacturing Co
J. D. Siine
L. D. Line
Pith St
Cincinnati
J. B. Coolidge & Son
Highland Stock Farm
Rockford
Messrs
Coolidge & Bon
Rosetty
Champion
Rosetta
Poland
Dolly Doon
Miss Barnum
Lily May
Miss Pride
Bismark
Romeo
Freidag & Molter
Stephenson St
Hanover
Freeport Journal
Book & Job Printing Office
Journal
Freeport, Ills
Atkins & Guilford, Proprietors
Dodgers
Builale
Atkins & Guilford, Preoportthi
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