31 Dec 1866
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Newspaper
Freeport Evening Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1866
Page
1
The Evening Journal pauses to wish readers a Happy New Year while reflecting on crowded streets, social customs, and festive rites. It notes winter’s arrival, savoring celebrations yet urging concern for the needy, widows, and orphans as the new year begins.
A fragmentary poem from an era recalls John Morrissey member of Congress from New York's fifth district without naming him directly. The piece hints at the congressman's martial or combative persona through oblique imagery and period tone.
The Boston correspondent recalls early Boston lectures by Henry Ward Beecher, introduced by the Mercantile Library, his first sermon on Amusements, and the Beechers’ clash with Calvanist views. The Beechers helped revive drama, with Beecher later preaching on the theatre stage as the Baptist rebuild of the venue followed.
A first person discussion on household management in a married life, stressing a strict routine, shared duties, fixed meals, and careful budgeting. The speaker credits early hardships and Providence for steady income growth, urging young brides to avoid imprudent spending and husbands to stay home to preserve domestic comforts.
The account recalls debates over theatre legitimacy and heresy, noting Dr Chapin’s presence and his young companion, Starr King, at the Lyceum events. It highlights the shock at a boy's familiar role and the unexpected brilliance of a production by the bearded troupe.
The article recalls Franklin's affectionate regard for Madame Helvetius, nicknamed Our Lady of Auteuil, who dined weekly with him and his Pussy colony. After his wife died in 1779 he proposed marriage to Helvetius, who declined Targot's suit, prompting a witty, graceful letter from Franklin.
The snippet identifies Jt Park Row New York as a base for the American Agricouchist and mentions manufacturers including the First-Chess Lock Stitch sewing machines, with references to corporate incorporation and general field activity. HAVER & BROTHER appear as related entities in this historic trade context.
Fragmentary text describes a dated letter praising a new machine with references to power and performance. The legibility is poor and meaning is unclear. No identifiable people dates or places can be confirmed from the readable portion.
Fragmentary note from Leesbuig shows VAL QoL 21 1866 referencing Missus PUNKLE Laon and ANNE JOHNSON. TP praises a machine sense titre aig and declares it a perfect treasure. Writer contemplates accepting agent terms with MKS.
A grateful buyer from Iowa reports a firsthand experience with a Virst-Chiss sewing machine. The machine works perfectly and satisfies the user completely, prompting plans to place further orders soon. The letter commends liberal terms and honorable conduct.
A fragmented October 22 1850 Lansing note expresses thanks and farewell lines from Lizzie West and Louth Neu Sen, with ceremonial phrasing about a pinchine and the hemmer, leaving the exact occasion unclear.
Temasin Agents issue April circulars and notices for Fairfield area firms. The entry lists Crocker at 89 Washington Street as the contact point for related inquiries and transactions.
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