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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1877
Page
6
A mother endures a profound loss as she clings to her child and prays aloud for solace. The pastor and family member sit in prayer beside the cradle while the mother pleads for the return of her infant. A vision of heaven softens the grief as the child ascends to the gates of paradise.
A condensed tribute recounts Whittier’s rise from poverty in Amesbury to enduring literary fame. It details his modest tastes, Quaker leanings, family ties, and devotion to morality over glory, noting key moments, friendships, and the enduring value of his life alongside his poetry.
In Washington on November 16 Lieut Wood reports Chief Joseph's surrender speech to Gen Miles. The chief laments losses, cold, and hunger and says he will fight no more. A new steel U S seal, thick and two and a half inches, is completed in Philadelphia as the old one wears out after 101 years.
Promotional note for Parker's Hair Balsam extols its benefits in restoring color to gray or faded hair, promoting growth, preventing dandruff, and soothing the scalp. It claims harmless ingredients, perfume, and no dye, urging purchase from Swarts & Stocking as sole agents.
The notice lists outbound and inbound passenger and freight trains between Freeport and Chicago with day and night departures and arrivals. It records revised times as of Sept 6 1877, with agents A Mitchell and W A Stennett noted for ticketing and general agent roles.
Inland river Hock Island Day schedule fragment references Rockford and St. Louis with night connections appears from the Beikner and Penfield notices. It mentions train times around 8.00 and 6.50 p m and a connection with trains on WURR. General manager and ticket agent names are listed.
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