Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Published in the Illinois Daily Journal, Springfield, Illinois on Friday, August 27, 1852
The Queen of Spain attended a bull-fight on the 4th ult., at which fourteen bulls were killed.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Published in the Illinois Daily Journal, Springfield, Illinois on Friday, September 10, 1852
The Mobile Register states that turtle are at times so plentiful that they glut the market. On the 11th ult., a schooner arrived from Brazos with seventeen. Five of these were sent to the watering places on the eastern shore, the smallest weighing 365 pounds, the largest about a thousand more. They appear to be no strangers to the waters of Mobile Bay, as the Register states that some ladies “over the bay,” within three days past, had hooked with red-fish lines two fine green turtles of from 18 to 20 pounds each. They were served up in soups.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Published in the Illinois Daily Journal, Springfield, Illinois on Thursday, September 16, 1852
Letters from Smyrna, of the 26th of July, give an account of a terrible disaster which occured at Adalia some days before. A furious wolf suddenly appeared in the midst of the market place, and bit several persons most severely, but taking fright at the cries which arose at all sides, he jumped over a wall, and got into a large garden where several hundred persons, who had come to town on account of the silk crop, were sleeping in the open air. Here he wounded one hundred and twenty-eight persons, but being again frightened away by the cries of the people, he got into a sheepfold, where he killed eighty-five sheep and wounded seventy-five. The wolf was killed on the following day. Several wounded had died of hydrophobia.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Published in the Sangamo Journal, Springfield,Illinois on Tuesday, March 5, 1850
A short time since a person in the western part of this county, found buried in the sand a nest of eggs. Supposing them to be turtle eggs, and being passionately fond of that article, he carried them home, had them properly cooked and commenced his luscious repast. After eating fourteen, unsight and unseen, curiosity prompted him to examine the critters, when upon opening one of those left he found an infant blue racer coiled beautifully therein. Reader, place yourself in his condition and then you may know his feelings. [Oakland Gazette.]
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Published in the Waukegan Daily Sun, Waukegan, Illinois on Thursday, January 15, 1920
Steals $25 That Had Been Raised at Card Party for Church Fund.
Even Chloroformed Dog.
Four families in Highwood were chloroformed and robbed early yesterday morning and an attempt was made on a fifth.
Mrs. Jacob Kline was custodian of $25 which the women of St. James Catholic Church had raised at a card party Tuesday evening. She put the money in a pocketbook under her pillow.
In the night burglars got a window open, chloroformed the whole family-including the dog-and here is what they took: The church’s $25, Mrs. Kline’s $70, her son’s $5.18 and watch, and Mr. Kline’s watch and $1.
Edward Hindenburg and family were chloroformed and $12 cash and a $50 Liberty Bond taken, and Mrs. Kline’s pocketbook left in the house..
Oscar Swan’s family was drugged and two diamond rings, a watch and $4 taken.
Ole Oleson’s family likewise was drugged and a small amount of money taken.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Published in the Waukegan Daily Sun, Waukegan, Illinois on Thursday, April 29, 1920
Animals are Tapping the Fruit and Maple Trees While Citizens Roar.
Police Are Powerless.
W. M. Peterson, for many years chief of police at Lake Bluff, who now holds a similar position at Winnetka, is going “nutty” trying to figure out how he can prevent the squirrels from ruining valuable maple and fruit trees of irate citizens in that village.
The squirrels are biting the buds to get the nectar nature provides. The sugar shortage doesn’t worry the squirrels as they need only “tap” the maple trees. But the owners of the trees have filed complaint with Chief Peterson and asked for special permit to shoot the “varmints.” However, the chief is powerless as there is a state law against shooting squirrels out of season and the village ordinance prohibits the discharge of firearms within its limits.
Meanwhile the sap-sucking goes merrily on as the ire continues to rise, and the chief scratches his head trying to figure out a solution of the predicament.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Published in the Waukegan Gazette, Waukegan, Illinois on Sunday, May 24, 1857
It is well known that a considerable portion of the inhabitants of China dwell in floating houses, with large and convenient cabins, where men, women and children may be seen in abundance, having no other home, and gaining a slender livelihood by some occupation that does not require a residence on terra firma. In the neighborhood of Canton, many of the owners of these movable dwellings employ themselves in rearing ducks, and the sagacity which these animals exhibit is remarkable.
Every morning they are allowed to leave their habitation, and indulge in their aquatic amusements; and sometimes five or six hundred of these noisy creatures are seen sporting on the waters near one of these floating duck pens. They never stray from their homes, and the sound of a little tinkling bell, seem to produce upon them a magical effect. The moment the first sound of the bell is heard, the ducks hasten towards their home with astonishing swiftness, and the commotion thus instantaneously produced in their ranks is amusing enough, each one his companions in the race, and such a scene shoving, swimming, flying and gabbling, is seldom seen among ducks in any other part of the world but in China.
The prompt obedience on the part of these stupid water fowls, is the result of education, and the means used, although exceedingly efficient, is very simple. The last duck which reaches the boat is invariably seized by the duck-master general, and is compelled to undergo a severe drubbing with the bamboo cane, and fear of this punishment which they are exceedingly desirous to avoid, insures the most perfect order and obedience among these animals, which have been considered among the most stupid of the feathered creation.
The mode of managing ducks is somewhat similar to that just and humane expedient resorted to on board some of the English ships of war, and for aught we know, American also, to induce men to hasten on deck with all possible dispatch, when all hands are called to quarters; or for any other purpose. A boatswain’s mate is stationed at the hatchway, and those who happen, thro’ negligence, indolence, or accident, to be at the fag end, sure to get a severe “starting.”
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Published in the Waukegan Daily Sun, Waukegan, Illinois on Thursday, June 10, 1920
Havana.-Hundreds of fine steers stampeded on board the American steamer St. Charles outside Havana harbor Saturday afternoon, and after creating a panic on board the ship, plunged into the sea, where they became the prey of the sharks which infest the waters off Merro Castle.
Except for a comparative few that swam ashore and now are wandering about in the suburbs of this city, all the 800 steers on the St. Charles are believed to have perished.
Sanitary officers who inspected the vessel upon her arrival Saturday, were alarmed when they found 130 dead steers in the hold of the ship. To avoid possible danger to the people of the city they ordered the captain of the St. Charles to put out to sea and there throw overboard the carcasses of the cattle that had died. While the crew was engaged in this task, steers on board became stampeded, broke down their corrals and ran amok. Frightened animals ran up and down the decks and then plunged overboard, where the tigers of the deep were awaiting them. Four were seen to strike the water almost simultaneously, and in an instant they were dragged beneath the surface, only a trail of blood telling their fate.
Tugs were sent out to the St. Charles and found the crew virtually paralyzed with terror. For a time there was danger the vessel would drift on a rock near the harbor entrance, but it was at last brought into port. It is reported only fifty carcasses have been removed from the ship, and harbor authorities are finding much difficulty in securing men to enter the hold of the steamer to complete the task of cleaning the St. Charles of its menacing cargo.
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Published in the Waukegan Daily Sun, Waukegan, Illinois on Monday, May 10, 1920
So far as West Hammond, Ind., is concerned the war is still raging. The town is imperiled with asphyxiation in the stench of its own war fervor, hoping peace will be declared. Let Chief Nitz tell about it:
“When we got in to the war the government urged all patriotic citizens to raise hogs and provide food for our fighting men,” he said. West Hammond immediately turned itself into a pig pen. Back yards, front yards, alleys and streets were filled with hogs. If you didn’t have a pig or two you were viewed with suspicion.
“We’ve quit fighting, but our patriotic citizens keep on raising hogs. They won’t quit until congress officially declares peace. The town out smells Chicago’s stockyards now, and I shudder to think of what it will smell like when summer comes. Something had better be done in Washington or they’ll have to scratch West Hammond, Ind., off the map.”
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Published in the Waukegan Daily Sun, Waukegan, Illinois on Monday, January 12, 1920
The balance of the city of Kenosha in the banks of the city has been increased by nearly $500 as the result of the sale of ten hogs from the city farm. These ten hogs were fed entirely on the garbage collected from homes in Kenosha. They were ten of the fattest hogs ever offered for sale in Kenosha. In addition to the ten hogs sold, the officials out at the city farm fattened fourteen hogs which were used for the meat supply at the city poor house and four hogs are still awaiting sale.