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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1874
Page
8
The article surveys dairy feeding practices favoring corn cobs and bran for milk production with reports from Thomas Gaw and others on feeding trials. It also shares household tips on frosting, preserving poultry, toothache relief, plant light needs, soap use, and plantain house arrangements.
A Vermont farmer warns about drying off cows and the risk of clotted milk and udder inflammation. He notes udders may distend and quarters contract if neglected, leading to permanent milk-flow issues and difficulties in spring milking.
The text outlines soil and seed recommendations for wheat. It mentions clay soil, deep soft ground, clover as cover, plump clean seed, sowing depth about two inches, drilling versus broadcasting, sowing window from mid October to late October, seed usage of two bushels per acre, and harvesting timing when grain hardens. It ends with a note about Consolation Smith of Fort 8 and Mercy.
A religious meditation emphasizes morning resurrection through Sabbath attire and daily small deeds. Quoted lines from Spurgeon Bonar and Taylor extol humble actions, steady prayer, and the Providence of God as guiding signs toward spiritual growth and communion with the world.
A mother learns her son hid a cake guilt after a day of fear and confession. The boy cites God sees through the closet, declaring My Master is always in. The piece urges daily virtue and warns against chasing excess while noting ancient burial customs at dawn.
T B Peterson & Brothers announce The Fair Maid of Perth as part of a 26 volume Waverly Novels edition. Each octavo volume costs twenty five cents, complete set five dollars, with author notes and corrections. Mail orders available post free on payment. A Mrs Partington quote concludes the item.
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