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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1881
Page
8
A collage of witticisms, travel vignettes, ads, and brief items from various papers. Snippets include quips about smoking and weather, jokes about clever trades, stray anecdotes from Harvard and Harvard classes, real estate chatter in Judy Montreal, and notes on public amusements and railways abroad.
Irving spoke with a boy about dogs and recounted how a London dog seller swapped a King Charles spaniel for a bull pup. The pup grew and burst the skin, making it a terrier instead. Mr Harriott recalls Irving laughing at the prank and plans to publish the story.
The article notes women hold substantial sums in government bonds and own bank stock and savings deposits, especially in the east and middle states. It argues women’s ownership of real estate and ability to dispose of it underpins their broad economic influence and could drive demand for accountable, economical governance. It also remarks that property rights have modernized women’s legal standing and tempered public judgment.
The London World describes footwomen in Eaton Place wearing a formal black and white livery with mob cap and high collar. Four women served dinner in matching attire, presenting an image of refined female staff in the city.
A fruit grower describes a remedy for codling moth using lime wood ashes cow manure soft soap Paris green and water to coat trees. Two Spanish beauties in Paris nearly suffocated by flower perfume in a closed carriage after attending Queen Isabel la's soiree. Count Malcedo aided by opening a window.
A playful exchange features a child wishing for pudding and a mother prompting why sugar should be added. The lighthearted snippet hints at domestic moment and craving for dessert.
Curiosities include a round sandstone weighing about 3590 pounds from Gallisteo district and a bright alabaster piece from 80 miles away. A white stone from a suspected 30 mile long natural culvert is shown, with a polished side and rough opposite face. Also on display a petrified cactus and two 1800 London globes from Lasell Seminary illustrate antiquarian study.
Mr Froude recalls his initial Oxford term describing dissipation and extravagance. He notes lack of dean or tutor guidance for the inexperienced novice and preposterous prices levied by college authorities and vendors. He recalls calculating possible living costs at half the college luxury.
Two burglaries near Walton and Waybridge lead to a Scotland Yard detective uncovering a nest of thieves and ticket of leave men at a local convalescent hospital funded by volunteers. He identifies several notorious inmates among the invalid residents during an outdoor airing.
Doctors had given up on Mr Godfrey but within ten days Hop Bitters restored him to health. The speaker notes the physicians had said he must die and vows to obtain Hop Bitters for their friend George. The tone reflects a testimonial on a simple remedy.
A writing man can make a jest a wise man can take one. It does not take either to find out the virtue of Spring Blossom in curing disorders arising from impurities of the blood. Constipation Indigestion etc. Price 50 cents trial bottles 10 cts.
Orpha M. Hodge of Battle Creek Michigan writes on May 16 1878 that a teakettle scald was quickly alleviated by Dr Thomas eclectic oil and that pain was eased and blistering prevented. She notes she was cured in three days and praises the remedy for her family.
Graduates of Washington and Jefferson College living in St Louis form an alumni association to support college events and student activities. The group plans meetings, fundraising, and outreach to local alumni to strengthen ties with the campus.
A SCientific notes summary reports on C J Kintner predicting electric power use expanding to elevators and lighting. Abney's photographic sunshine recorder records sun paths on paper. a steamship crewman notes electric current exposure. Tokio studies question vast Japan ore deposits. Japan coal output and exports cited. a simple magic lantern described with a sulphate of soda crystal display for winter instruction and amusement.
A reporter depicts Galway and Mayo peasants living in stone huts with mud floors and single rooms. Fire smoke fills narrow spaces, sanitation is nil, bedding is rare, and pigs roam freely. Many cabins house sick residents relying on neighbors or relatives in America for aid.
Colorado exchanges note experiments testing copper sulfate to stop wheat smut. Half of seeds wetted with copper sulfate showed protection while dry seeds smutted. many varieties wet avoided smut entirely. Bearded wheat proved more resistant to grain enemies than smooth varieties.
Fashion notes describe trends and items such as fichus checks and stripes in January attire. References include rich dividends of railroads, $100000 figures, operas and theatre parties, dots and flies, undressed kid for children's swimsuits, bonnets using large bills, nap on night dresses, old gold in stockings, flat pocket-books, and a humorous line about a bald headed man and hair fever.
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