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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1877
Page
6
An 19th century observer discusses moons of Mars and their value for measuring Mars mass. He notes telescopic observations from Washington, suggests Mars may host seas and vegetation, and compares lunar and planetary features while reflecting on humankind’s place in the universe. The piece blends speculation with public interest in astronomy.
A column of quips and reflections argues that belief shapes health with examples of illness avoidance, dramatic responses to fear, and the mind's influence on the body. It mixes odds and ends from a New York auction, a cabbages-for-denomination joke, Egyptian travel notes, a dentist anecdote, theatergoing antics, and a note on Mrs. Maxwell’s Colorado bird and beast collection on display in Philadelphia.
A San Francisco Academy of Scientists meeting notes discovery of freshwater fish spawning in an old well dating to 1874. The well, capped with two apertures, drew residents who dumped water barrels, revealing fish in large numbers. Fish measured up to about an inch. nearest stream is twenty five miles away in Volhira county.
In Springfield Ohio a Norfolk-like ad declares Vege tine manufactured by IL B Stevens Boston as an excellent medicine for nervous system and related symptoms with endorsements. A Louisville Kentucky testimonial from Mrs A Ballard praises Vege tine for rheumatism relief after using it, noting renewed benefit upon recurrence. The letters emphasize personal belief in Vege tine as a tonic and cure.
A letter from WOT CLARK of Allegheny Penn endorses VeGeTine as a safe powerful medicine. He credits it with restoring general debility and improving strength after overwork and irregular habits.
A letter from Rev. St. We Mans field formerly of the Methodist church in Hyde Park extols Vegecine, claiming it as a thorough cleaner and purifier of the body. The message, now circulating in Lewrlt Wisk, asserts remarkable curative qualities of the tonic.
Fragments show a 19th century railroad timetable listing trains going north to Freeport and south to Chittagore, with departures around 1 35 pm and 4 50 pm and freight and passenger accommodations. Officials include J A Cotton agent and W H Stennett ticket agent.
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