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Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1879

Page

2

Ingersoll Tribute to Rev Alexander Clark

Col. R G Ingersoll honors Rev Alexander Clark in a memorial letter praising his kindness, charity, and fair treatment of infidels. Clark's stance toward atheists and his humane approach to faith are highlighted as a model for the pulpit. Aug 5 1879 Cedarville. Bible Society annual meeting notes and officers elected with remarks by Rev Allison and John C Irwin.

Alexander Clark The Methodist Recorder Pittsburgh Col B. G. Ingersoll Peoria Mr. Clark Col. Ingersoll Alexander Clark God Ronent G. Ingersoll Cedarville Bible Society Buckeye Evangelical Church John II, Addams Julm Sills County Bible Society Ton John II Addams Pres Daniel Neidigh Henry Richart Lee Silas Yont Treas Lucal Solomon Fehr Bell Mrs. Dellagen Michael Uulender Mr. Harnish Carrie Wilcoxon Reuben Siegfried William Law John Folgate Allison Polo John C. Irwin

Poison for Rats and Mice Revealed by Zootechnical Institute

An English paper reports a new poison for rats and mice tested with the Royal Agricultural College at Proskau. Baryta carbonate paste proved most effective, deadly in small amounts and causing rapid paralysis. Fowls and pigeons avoid it. some rabbits that ingest it die. Phosphorate followed as a strong alternative, clearer to assess for large scale use.

Zootechnical Institute Royal Agricultural College Proskau Proskan

Forgiveness as Noble Strength Deflects Trivial Slights

A reflective piece argues that fancied slights harm only sensitive minds. True nobility forgives and forgets, since greatness lies in self-control, not guarding pride. Small minds linger on petty wrongs while great ones rise above them.

Moss on Grass Lawns and Lime Remedy

A reader advises moss control by fresh stacked lime and wood ashes mixed with soot and sifted soil, plus scarifying with an iron rake and sweeping with brooms. The soil mix is said to outpace patent fertilizers and stimulate lawn herbage, followed by reseeding and light cultivation.

Peach Harvest By Torch And Candlelight In Delaware

In Delaware and the eastern shore farmers harvest peaches at night using torchlight or candlelight to guide picking. Trains for market must be met and work starts before daybreak. Ripeness is judged by color as fruit is hard to see and feel in darkness.

Delaware

To a Toads and Toad Culture Versus Pests

The Rural Messenger argues that toads are valuable insect destroyers in farming. It notes toad culture as a growing industry for the benefit of gardens in France and other countries, but laments American gardeners for not recognizing their service. Nature balances pests with predators and farmers should support these natural allies.

Nature

Carlyle Reflects on the Lord’s Prayer in a Personal Letter

In a note to the late Mr. Erskine, Thomas Carlyle recalls rediscovering the Lord’s Prayer during sleepless nights. He writes that the brief prayer shines with new emphasis, guiding his weary soul toward calm, reverent reflection.

Thomas Carlyle Mr. Erskine

Regeneration of the Eye in Animal Experiments

The article reports M. Philipeaux’s tests on rabbits and guinea pigs to see if the eyes recover after complete removal of the vitreous humor without touching the crystalline capsule. After a month, all mutilated eyes revived and the crystalline was reconstituted in 24 animals, suggesting ocular regeneration similar to bones and potential human applications.

Malignant M. Philipeaux

Choosing Breeding Swine For Sound Stock

Breeding stock should prioritize healthy development over rapid growth. Avoid showyards where feeders force adipose tissue and unnaturally quick gains. Do not select excessively fat or abnormally large pigs as breeders.

Directory of church services and city officials listed

A town directory enumerates church schedules across denominations with service times for Evangelical German and English congregations, plus Methodist, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, and Baptist churches. It also lists city offices and staff such as the mayor, city clerk, treasurer, and department heads, followed by train time cards for Western Union and major rail lines.

France Adopts Boy Pages as Wedding Bridesmaids

In a fashion shift, France now uses two boy relatives as bridesmaids. They wear velvet in the bride’s color, with sapph ire velvet attire, white silk stockings, and velvet shoes with diamond buckles. They carry the bouquet and gloves and assist the bride from carriage to step.

France

Cabbage Worm Remedy and Far North Fish Catches

A correspondent cites lime water as a sure remedy for the cabbage worm, noting dramatic worm deaths and green healthy cabbage after treatment. A juvenile quip from Harper’s Magazine and reports on Alaska fisheries describe large salmon hauls and cannery activity from San Francisco firms.

Indiana St. Joseph Freddie Mamma Harper's Magazine

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