Brother Jonathan origin and reader inquiries in The Dixon Sun
The column explains how the term Brother Jonathan arose from Washington consulting Governor Jonathan Trumbull in 1775 during scarce resources. It also includes readers asking about marriage finances, the p and q letter pairing origin, soil fertility comparisons between woodland and prairie, tobacco impact, and a notice about school announcements and newspaper access.
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George Washington
Masschusetts
Jonathan Trumbull
Connecticut
Washington
Brother Jonathan
Jonathan
Harpares
Onusuriver
Col Dysart Article Left Unpublished Dearly
A Col. Dysart article remains held over for publication as editors weigh its historical significance and timing.
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Dysart
The Rock River Farmer Subscription Agency Ad
The Rock River Farmer's Subscription Agency offers clubbing of journals to save 20 to 50 cents per paper and provides a list of publications from 25 to 75 cents savings. Subscribers receive first copies within two to three weeks and receive receipts with stamps. a penny saved is two pence earned.
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Ogle Co
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Household Publications 4th Guarantfee and Premiums
The notice explains that subscribers' first receipt proves payment to the publisher and that the company is not responsible for missing copies afterward. It offers a premium of Crens pictures with five publications in one order and advises safe payment methods and proper address details for Rock River Farmer subscriptions.
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Carey
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New York
Clergy Split Over Theatre Ties and Community Events
A Sterling Gazette item laments ministers condemning theater while attending home productions like Queen Esther. It calls for consistency between preaching and practice and notes upcoming church events and installations, urging reform and public participation in related discussions.
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