29 Dec 1880
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1880
Page
1
A Welsh neighbor recalls a robin offering water to a suffering bird and links the scene to mercy and prayer. The speaker interprets the bird’s acts as a divine symbol, comparing cooler droplets of mercy to prayers and tears that comfort one’s heart and ease hellish fires.
At a Summer ball in Shallowton, Mrs Bendelpool debates new gowns for her daughters Nora Clare and Violet as Sir Archibald Stockingham, returned from Africa, seeks a wife. Violet and Archie's playful courtship leads to his vow to wed a woman who rejects fashion for natural beauty, earning her title Lady Stockingham.
Gladstone’s enduring leadership and powerful campaign are hailed as remarkable in England. The piece lauds his age, afflictions, and disciplined strategy that yielded a splendid victory, noting the public faith and the morale-boosting impact on the nation. It also surveys various personal hobbies of notable figures and muses on the value of hobbies as outlets for nervous energy.
A historical account explains Egyptian marriage norms via a matchmaker, dowry payments, and arranged betrothals. It notes fathers setting dowry, early betrothal of girls, and restricted courtship, with age expectations and social classes influencing the process. It ends with a mention of Pay's Kidney Pad relieving kidney disease fears.
Mrs A T Stewart, widow of the merchant prince, resides alone on the third floor of the family house. She declines mourning, wears garnet velvet and diamonds, and attends dinners with a youthful appearance aided by a custom wig. She insists her husband’s remains were never found despite belief to the contrary.
The late Dr Broadhead formerly Controller of the Treasury. his will, offered in Washington, directs $1000 to a trust for maintaining his grave at Congressional Cemetery, with flowers and compost each spring. Excess income funds cemetery embellishment. Executors buy a South New Market estate, build two tenements for cousin Olive and niece Cornelia, each with a 60 foot fruit garden. Harriet, Olive’s daughter, is to plant fruits and keep weeds down. $100 for plants.
The Norristown Herald railing against practice of asking a gentleman for a light for his cigar and the odor trade of cheap weed spreading to better cigars. The piece mocks a gilded stranger with gold cane and diamond pin pressing for a light from a 25 cent cigar, leaving the editor vexed and his cigar tainted.
Foote the comedian outwits a feared duelist in a tense inn scene by entertaining the guests. When the rival realized Foote was imitating a friend, the mood flipped and the foe drew a pistol. Foote quipped to “take yourself off,” a dare that led to his swift arrest and possibly saved his life.
An article on water quality across farms notes diverse sources including wells and springs and limestone or mineral imbued waters. It advises using rainwater when needed, constructing a double-sided cistern with a soft brick divider to filter through the brick and yield exceptionally hard water.
A study compares French postal pay with New York norms noting the Postmaster General earns 10000 dollars yearly, four top assistants 2500 to 3000, bureaus chiefs 900 to 1800, central clerks 320 to 900, Paris chief 2000, provincial heads 1600 down to 160, and rural mail carriers 80 to 360. Additional pay comes from living in the office building with government paid rent.
Old fashioned and modern tableware styles mix with artistic glassware, decanters and silverware. The piece describes ornate pepper shakers, carnation centers, moss use, fresh flowers, buttonhole bouquets, and skillful garnishes with parsley, citrus, and vegetables to enhance dishes and conversation at elegant dinners.
Mr DeHaan ex Consul at Jerusalem denies a railroad or American missions in Palestine and says only Protestant churches exist there. He claims Jews remove to dig land, deny ownership or cultivation, and asserts Jews in Europe and America will never return unless forced by bayonets.
A quirky advertiseing piece notes that Spring arrives with a man seeking a puddle to swim in while wearing a shirt and a string around a sore toe. It touts Spring blossoms and blood-purifying promises. Prices listed as 1 dollar and 50 cents.
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