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Newspaper
Freeport Republican
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1883
Page
6
A patchwork of historical fragments covers political theatre in the Massachusetts and Pennsylvania arenas, theatre crowd control, and reform debates. It also reports on royal coronation forecasts, a Nebraska family dispute, and a Baltimore jail punished reformer expressing remorse over a wife beating incident.
The museum adds thirty aged silver objects found at ancient Babylon, including fragments of dishes, vase handles, and coins. Experts note deliberate breakage by a craftsman or moneyer, with a Lycian coin among them and Babylonian art dating to the Persian period.
The article surveys money politics in selecting U S Senators, noting California and Nevada as examples of wealth influence. It then shifts to dairy cheese production in Maine with factory counts and weights, followed by a Missouri case where a wealthy man plans to leave his wealth to a landlady, contesting a will that the court upholds as not unduly influenced.
A historical note on encore culture criticizes hungry patrons demanding extra meals and two performances for one admission. It argues for moderation, condemns overzealous encores, and blames music sharps who trigger audience noise, suggesting restraint and fair pricing as remedies.
A garbled fragment mentions a general and soldiers with many medals, then shifts to a saying about honoring a man with cash. The text ends with an incoherent line about an elephant and pickups, making the main point unclear.
A Bible lesson recounts Moses findings and Miriam the sister guiding their rescue. It links providence to everyday life and urges gratitude to God for preservation, contrasting ancient scenes with a modern moral for children. The piece also notes Aztec arts and a Mexican feather card artist, illustrating cultural crafts and endurance.
The Avtocs, distant ancestors of Mesxira, could copy any object they saw using gold, silver, clay, and stone. They created images of frogs, birds, snakes, and animals, often worshipped as gods or used as ornaments. Spaniards who conquered their land in 1521 marveled at their skill, especially the feather work that even hardened soldiers admired.
A biographical fragment portrays Ulysses S. Grant as a private traveler preferring a rear smoking compartment. It recalls a Chicago trip where Grant ignored a frightened passenger, adjusted a window to spite her, and returned to reading, lingering in indifference as others reacted.
Wealthy New York families emulate French and English models as mothers and daughters keep a dedicated maid who closely supervises daily routines. The maid’s duties span dressing and personal care, while social events detach this scrutiny, allowing greater freedom in balls. The piece argues such strict home oversight contrasts with public social life, highlighting inconsistent adoption of European customs. A quote from Dr. Johnson remarks on friendship maintenance.
The Illinois Senate and House discuss a wide range of measures including railway, highway, and court reforms, licensing and tax proposals, and appointments. Debates center on indictments amendments, insurance, industrial schools, and public works, with several bills referred to committees and multiple petitions filed by Chicago and Clair County citizens.
Fiery wail towed 21 per cent of the first Sone collectord. The bill had been laid over the tale by motion of Mr. Merritt. The Senate, etc. Various motions and committee referrals followed as Mr. Saveler introduced acts to establish appellate courts and legalize drainage districts. The House recessed on the 7th, adjourned without disposition. In town, Mr. Tattler sought $1000 for Braitewood flood victims, and a joint committee was to rehouse funds. A resolution urged duty inspections to prevent accidents, and a dairy inquiry was adopted.
A humorous New Orleans newspaper piece lampoons brakemen, detailing two types, the passenger and freight brakeman, their habits, foibles, and sly insights into railroad life. It notes the playful contempt and grudging respect each bears, from door slamming to plotting new management schemes.
The passage describes Fuegian men and women with round faces, large features, and unusual body proportions. It notes their strength despite slender limbs, sparse hair, and use of face paint. Wigwams, clothing, and subsistence through fishing and hunting are briefly sketched amid travelogue critique.
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