01 Oct 1879
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1879
Page
1
Appletons' Journal presents a poem lamenting casualties and illness from a rain soaked season. It laments fallen comrades and the toll of sickness with vivid arias on woe and endurance, touching battles, cold, rheumatism, and costly medical bills.
Mrs Adolphus White sends her daughter Helen to Miss Minerva Patterson's boarding school where romance and mischief unfold among four peers. Helen elopes with a supposed prince, but in a staged ruse by her uncle Charles the romp ends with a staged robbery, exposing the lesson on folly and sentiment.
The Scientific American reports B G Jenkins of the Royal Astronomical Society argues for a moving atmospheric magnetic pole system above the Earth. He posits four poles in belts connecting the poles to the equator, rotating around the North Pole and causing secular magnetism variation. He claims the north end of the compass is a true north pole and that observations in Boothia reflect atmospheric repulsion. Jenkins expects publication of further evidence and notes the pole may now lie near Prince Albert Land in Boothia.
The London Lancet reports Dr Richardson presented the audiometer, invented by Prof Hughes, at a Royal Society meeting. The device uses induction and a microphonic key to generate sounds through a telephone as a person’s hearing power is measured along a 200 point scale from 200 to 0. The instrument promises practical medical applications including artificial tympanic devices.
A New York Herald note cites 1878 import values for oranges and lemons at the port of New York and argues home growing is profitable amid duties. The item ends with a humorous Boston restaurant anecdote about a dissatisfied diner who must pay for an uneaten meal.
A Schoharie County judge listened to hours of counsel and said the case was ably argued with several points of law raised. He promised three days to consider the issues and then would decide for the defendant.
The article argues dentifrices cannot replace teeth and recounts how enamel and tooth health hinge on diet and nutrition. It cites Lippincott's Magazine on tooth loss, then explains minerals in grain hulls strengthen enamel, contrasting refined foods with sturdier bread. The piece stresses daily care and dietary choices for stronger teeth.
A New York witness recounts how neglecting effort and grit sinks talent. Wealthy men fall into poverty, while determined workers rise from humble jobs to success. Boston and Wall Street figures illustrate perseverance overcoming hardship, and the piece condemns whiners who choose despair.
A playful campus riddle circulates after whispers about a “silent bee” novelty in the science club’s garden. Students debate whether the quiet insect exists or is a misnamed species, fueling humor and curiosity around campus biology projects.
Excavations at Rome's Colosseum led to rapid water collection and high pumping costs until a nearby sewer was regraded to drain the area. The newly opened conduit, found near the Arch of Constantine, drained the arena quickly and yielded horse and dog remains, bronze utensils, a marble statue head, and other artifacts.
A distressed scene unfolds at an A9 depot this morning as two lovers part after a separation. A kind elderly woman consoles the crying woman while onlookers note the man waving from the moving train. The moment ends with a poignant farewell and a lingering sorrow.
In Missouri a new corn based wipe product is praised for its impact as a scarce item selling at about $1 per 100 units. Strong demand supports widespread use, with producers noting its usefulness in cleaning and preservation contexts.
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