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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1874
Page
6
A collage of brief comments and anecdotes from a dated column includes social satire, stray quotes, and miscellaneous notices. It references marital tensions, a San Francisco suicide, Count Von Arnim, ambassadors, a clergyman’s libel suit, and assorted European and American commentary. The fragmentary notes mention Georgetown runaway wives, German families, and literary curiosities with a flippant tone.
Abby Morton Diaz recounts Effie and her twins the Jimmyjohns and other rag-babies in a diaric reminiscence. The narrator notes lost dog Rover, party plans for Joey Moonbeam, and family dynamics with a pudding pan and arm-basket contents.
A child narrates a playful fight with Charlie Howe saying he is an egotist. The tale shows the child crying when hair is pulled and vowing to beat him if anger returns. The speaker reflects on upbringing and promises to resume playing horse and respond if teased.
A clipped conversation contrasts friction in a saw with quarrels among two boys and a girl named Mary. Frank explains heat from friction while Mary recalls a mother cooling tempers by separating the siblings.
On Eighth street crowded with shoppers two ragged boys overhear a boy say ladies wear only one earring now. The remark causes women to touch their ears, thinking an ornament missing as the youngsters explain they heard the news from Thomas Collins, sq.
A Baltimore American note quotes M W Davis from the Mint Director's office arguing against a proposed twenty cent silver coin. He explains the idea stemmed from a misprint and asserts no necessity exists, while noting Senate passage last session and the likelihood of reconsideration next session to ease Pacific coast change shortages.
A Berlin newspaper lampoons a future Chicago hotel described as a colossal three mile frontage seventy seven stories tall with 500 balloons for access and automatic attendants. It foresees seven second hot water, a fourteen pounder bell call, four mile dining tables, horseback waiters, and a $680 million price tag.
The December number of Peterson's Journal features twelve complete stories by noted authors including Nora Perry and Eleanor C. Donnelly, plus a critical piece on Bryant and articles on Camp Life at the Delaware Water Gap and Washington drives. The publishers, connected with the Saturday Evening Post, promise quality printing, handsome cover, and a three dollar yearly price with a five-subscribe club offer. Based at 920 Walnut Street Philadelphia, they provide prepaid postage under new law.
The Lincoln Monument Association elected J. O. Power, Esqq., as custodian. He will guard the grounds and monument, collect 25 cents from visitors for access to the monument and shaft, with monthly pay up to 50 dollars, and must report monthly fee totals. Access to catacombs is restricted to family and association members.
The piece emphasizes preserving birthdays as treasured home memories. It notes children feel heroic on their day with special treats and gifts like a new jacket, boots, and trousers, while older siblings fade beside the birthday child. Fathers often forget amid care but such memories comfort kids far from home.
The December Ballou's Monthly Magazine offers Christmas stories poems and engravings including A Christmas Greeting The Mistletoe and Winter Birds plus The Newfoundland Dog Scenes in Boston and The Vincent Marriage Published by Thames & Talbot Boston at 1.60 yearly. A note tells of a Chattanooga traveler tale ending with a counterfeit fifty dollar bill lesson in restitution.
The Chicago Tribune declares its return as a leading Republican organ vowing to fight monopolies and lobbyists while supporting free government and honest administration. It flags Perils of the Future, outlines tariff and transportation reform, and calls for broad tax cuts at state and local levels. It predicts Republican strength in 1876 and analyzes Democratic policies on state sovereignty and Reconstruction costs.
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