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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1870
Page
3
A devotional meditation on trust in Christ’s sovereignty. The speaker repeats "Himself hath done it" as a refrain for God’s providence in sorrow and trial, expressing faith that Jesus guides pain, sustains love, and grants grace to endure. The piece envisions eternal praise alongside ransomed saints.
Jack Playne recounts Horatio Hennings, Rash, a talented boy from the Widder Hennings. Rash pursues carpentry over college, builds exquisite library alcoves for Squire Porter, earns acclaim in Boston and New York, and earns a chance to study abroad. Though fame seems near, he returns home to marry and live modestly, proving grit and craft outshine formal titles.
An observer compares a recent county teachers institute with earlier ones noting larger attendance and improved phonics work influenced by English and American researchers. He highlights equal qualifications of women and men, advocates higher wages for ladies, director attitudes toward governing schools, and the need for directors to attend institutes. The report commends music instruction and a controversial class in reading, ending with thanks for foreign aid and remarks from April 4, 1870.
The article extols the moral authority and strength of women, celebrating their roles as wives, mothers, and cultural influencers. It cites figures like Madame Roland, Madame de Stael, Joan of Arc, Queen Isabella, and Josephine, praising their contributions to liberty, science, and society. It calls for virtue, resolve, and a life devoted to God, arguing women shape enduring destinies beyond politics and warfare.
In Freeport on April 1 1570 members of the Teachers Institute gathered to discuss education reforms and curriculum planning. The assembly, led by prominent educator names, approved a new lesson framework and agreed on collaborative scholarly projects for the region.
Our Book Table from Olde New edited by Edward Hale is praised as leading American literature. The Galaxy offers $4.00 yearly with contents including Put Yourself in His Place and several features. The Western Morning praises Thaddeus Pound and lists The Rolling Stone and Whittier life sketch among others. Chicago Magazine of Fashion and Demorest’s Monthly are noted for quality content and style.
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