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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1878
Page
8
A collage of connotations and quips on crime, marriage, manners, and money. Jests about court language, dresses, and social scenes mix with light barbs on divorce, bribery, and horseflesh as witty observations parade through a rapid, fragmentary column.
The piece argues religion transforms life by dispelling darkness and hollow toil. It contrasts a godless existence with a sunlit world where mountains rivers and fruits glow with divine guidance. It asserts sorrow, labor, success, and friendship gain meaning through faith in God and immortality.
A Journal reporter quotes a distinguished man suggesting half the umbrellas found on city streets are stolen and property rights are often ignored. The reporter tried the idea, but prominent holders refused to surrender, instead advising to take the first umbrella left behind.
The piece argues it is better to yield small rights than engage in constant bickering over them. It weaves anecdotes about a Vicksburg worker, a Persian writer, and a moralist on truth, speech, and piety to advocate inner restraint, charity, and focus on higher duties.
A Springfield resident letters dated February 28 1277 endorsing Veneriar manufactured by FLR Boston Mass for rheumatism and nervous prostration. The note praises Vegetine as an excellent remedy and mentions Mr Vandegrift a prominent local business figure and a large store in town.
Mrs A Ballard of 1011 West Jefferson Street writes that a tonic relieved her rheumatism three years ago after her minister's wife advised it. She reports a return of symptoms this year and again says the remedy benefits her, noting improved digestion.
A 1872 testimonial from H R Stevens praising Egetine for debility and nervous prostration. He reports rapid improvement after first dose and continued health gains from persistent use, calling the product safe and effective for restoring vitality. Street address noted as 120 Monterey Street Alleghany Pennsylvania.
The Rev G W Mansfield former Hyde Park pastor now in Lowell describes long illness from dyspepsia and typhoid abscess. After nine months on Vegetine he reports back cure, weight gain, regained strength, and resolution of a scrofulous swelling. He urges patience with chronic disease cures and endorses Vegetine.
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