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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1874
Page
8
A moral exhortation on honesty with children. It urges adults to avoid lying to kids about mythical threats and to model truthfulness in daily behavior. The text emphasizes telling the truth to safeguard children and align with Christian values.
An ailing father depends on his son for care while a wooden chair breaks under his tremors. A grandson carves a wooden trough for piggies, declaring it for his parents when he grows. The tale urges selfless family charity and marital fidelity with a devotional note on ministering grace.
A pamphlet summarized by The Times notes vast gains in US farming from 1840 to 1870. It cites total land 1.897 billion acres with 189 million improved, wheat rising to 287 million bushels, butter and cheese soaring, hay nearly tripling, and farm value climbing from 3.97 to 11.125 billion dollars.
The piece discusses Marshal Bazaine, his Bonapartist ties, and the view that Metz's surrender could have led to a court martial. It notes his exile, his lasting impact on French politics, and potential return to power, amid broader debate on his role and fame. It also reviews Peterson's Magazine September issue praising engravings, stories, and a new postage law made easier with prepaid rates.
The advertisement touts Centaur Liniment as a universal remedy for pain swelling and lameness in humans and animals. It claims cures for rheumatism neuralgia lockjaw palsy sprains spavins and more. It also markets Castoria for children and lists prices and distributor details.
Ex Governor John M Palmer, long a Democrat, split with his party in 1854 and aligned with Lincoln and Lovejoy in 1860. He earned Republican honors but favors the title Governor. Palmer urged reform at Springfield gathering and wrote to the Chicago Democratic Central Committee, signaling possible Democratic revival. He remains a restless, influential figure who could be drafted by the Democrats.
The article notes Marshal Bazaine evading capture at St Marguerite to flee by a civilian craft to Italy and freedom. It contrasts exiles and France's history with towed prisoners, calling Bazaine a friend to Napoleon and a contentious figure among MacMahon supporters.
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