23 Nov 1881
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1881
Page
1
A fragmented poem reflecting autumn decay and memories as leaves fall. The speaker walks among bare trees and hears a ghostly sound beneath, mourning past joys and the absence of bright foliage. Only a few leaves remain whitening in the sun.
A bachelor narrator recalls a summer day when a fishing trip led him to an enchanting girl named Nora bathing in a rocky grotto. He impulsively declares love, is playfully mocked by Nora, and ends the tale twenty years later still single, forever avoiding fishing.
A satirical piece recounts a grotesque free-for-all carving contest at a dove-eyed dumpling’s home. The narrator recalls gleefully imagining sharp tricks on a hen then bungling a slice, ending with a disastrous stab and a flight from public scrutiny. The tone blends macabre wit with self mockery about past misdeeds.
The Cincinnati Gazette notes a trend urged by premier New York tailors toward bold waistcoats in solid bright colors for occasional wear with black suits. High cut double breasted coats reveal four inches of the vest, paired with a scarf of matching shade, a look likened to a large Stanley scarf. The waistcoat, once luxury and pride for dandies, is now a practical vest for timekeeping and cigars, priced around 15 dollars.
When General Bonaparte first came among us we were furious with the Directorate for sending a boy to command us Napoleon was twenty six Then the awkward youth proved his genius by imposing order and inspiring soldiers after Montenotte He visited hospitals the next day and his wounded troops received nourishment and renewed courage leading to later victories at Dego and Masseena
A discussion on how food preferences vary by education and culture. It notes shifts in taste across nations and eras, citing tomatoes, frog, horse, corn, and maize, then explains how digestion, activity level, and climate affect ideal intake, with a Young Companion quote on Eskimos eating 12 to 15 pounds daily to generate body heat.
During the siege of Paris in 1870 M. Arthur Rane mayor of the Ninth Arrondissement forced past sentries guarding his office by writing a personal pass in his pocket book. He handed it to the guards and they let him through asserting the order was imperative.
President White of Cornell University asserts the institution stands on an unmatched foundation with an endowment of 1.7 million dollars and projected additions of 2 to 3 million, aiming to make it the richest collegiate institution in the country within two to three years.
A Boston family on Commonwealth Avenue reports a young woman, seeking independence, dons domestic garb and takes a cook job at a Dartmouth street home. She washes dishes without soap, reveals splendid underwear, then abruptly leaves to fetch her trunk at Providence depot. Her mother arrives as the “cook” departs, and the episode ends with a tearful explanation.
A discussion notes the cost of maintaining fences in 1879 across eleven states led by Alabama California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Georgia Kansas Louisiana South Carolina and totals. Variations arise from land subdivision and different fence types such as stone walls in Connecticut versus new fences in Kansas. The census work is suspended but expected to aid agricultural interests.
An American woman on a transatlantic voyage claims Mrs Garfield is vulgar, prompting a Washington passenger to defend Mrs Garfield as educated, modest and upright. The exchange highlights attitudes toward the First Lady and decorum aboard.
The First Assistant Postmaster General General Tyner is reported as Guiteau's brother in law through Tyner's sister marrying Guiteau's brother. Tyner, who lives in Boston, supposedly kept silent about the kinship as Guiteau despised him for his small stature and did not seek a post under Tyner. This link raises speculation about why Guiteau did not target Tyner directly in the Garfield case.
An elderly juror recounts traveling 400 miles to a town and describes bribes, disguises, and a proxy representation in a Nevada case involving Raymond suit Hermes and the alleged manipulation by Raymond & Ely. The tale ends with the juror aiding a witness, Bill Damon, in a reckless flight toward Ploche.
Near Santa Barbara an enterprising weasel decoyed a rat into a compost hole with a wide entrance and narrow outlet. The rat followed in pursuit, the weasel wedged itself, then emerged to torment the rodent and finally kill it by ambush. The tactic demonstrates the animal's sagacity and planning.
An American housekeeper imagines Italy as a land where servants are cheap and competent. The piece contrasts American domestic service, where a servant may resist duties, with Italian help who perform boots, clothes, and chores reliably. It argues workers should complete agreed tasks without grumbling while the mistress remains in control.
A critical portrait of daughters of modest means who rise through scholarships and schooling to become teachers then live precarious lives. They abandon homes for lodgings, struggle financially, and drift into socialistic circles, dedicating themselves to the cause with fatal ardor.
Eastern Kentucky reports a rush of speculators seeking coal mines and timber resources, sensing potential fortunes amid rugged terrain and limited local development. The article highlights expectations of mining rights, timber sales, and transport challenges in the mountainous region.
A detailed glimpse of a married couple’s harmony balancing work and culture and a testimonial from Ashburnham Mass dated Jan 14 1880. The wife engages in domestic crafts and literature while the husband stays busy as a lawyer both sharing daily news and uplift. A letter from Mrs Julia Cusnina reports Hop Bitters aiding her serious illness and recovery alongside other locals.
The present season shows that grapes stand the breuth better than any kind of fruit.
An advertisement touts Dr Frazier's Magic Ointment as a universal cure for skin diseases including pimples blotches and Krystal hones on the face and many conditions such as itch ringworm and scald head It cites a Cleveland case where Drake esq improved after failed medical treatment and attributes cure to the ointment Also promotes William's Indian Pile Ointment for piles with mail order price and local druggist availability
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