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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1877
Page
8
A farmers club in the region invites residents to share ideas for a future paper feature. The group requests readers send questions or topics on agricultural issues and community needs. Participation details appear in the article for interested contributors.
A Rural Science piece urges farmers to plan for the coming season, select seeds early, preserve and overwinter manure, and overhaul tools. It advises preparing land, spreading lime on meadows, and using hot beds for profitable early vegetables while considering orchard care and exterior paint timing.
The writer critiques the compromise electoral bill, Republican and Democratic maneuvers, and Smear attacks on Tilden and Davis. It notes Bradley’s election and Conkling’s stance, then shifts to charity balls in New York, life insurance failures shaking confidence, a financially ruined suitor, frivolous society displays, and satirical vignettes on manners and religion.
Not a universal cure but effective for liver related disorders, bilious complaints, dyspepsia, and sick headache. Recommended as a purgative before or after quinine for ague and fever. Genuine pills are dripless with a red wax seal and signatures of C. M. Lane and Fiemina Bros. Sold by druggists and country stores.
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