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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1872
Page
6
A lyrical piece describes Christmas bells from church steeples, their chimes rising over snow covered towns and city streets. The verses mention infant Jesus, maternal love, and communal joy as bells swing and ring to glad gatherings.
The piece reflects on American women wed early and the decline of Griselda, a once celebrated beauty, as marriage and social changes erode her happiness. It contrasts idealized feminine grace with a husband’s evolving interests and hints at broader questions about love, fidelity, and social expectations.
Statira remains fresh and beloved after marriage, with a devoted husband who renews his love daily. Her simple, sincere kindness and chivalrous nature sustain their bond, making the role of wife sacred and enduring.
A vivid 1598 portrait of Queen Enizapeth detailing age fifty five facial features and attire. The description notes pearl earrings, artificial red hair, a small crown, white silk dress with large pearls, a black cloak with silver lace and a long train. She speaks multiple languages and commands reverent crowd behavior.
The Concord New Hampshire notes a farmer fattening fattening farrow cows in winter while milking them. He feeds for beef as usual and keeps cows producing milk, claiming milk profits cover fattening costs. Cows gain fat, milk more than standard, and are ready for butcher when beef prices peak. The note suggests testing this dual approach widely.
A summary from the First Annual Report of the State Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners for the year ending November 30 1871. It lists railroads active in Illinois and those under construction July 1 1871 including many lines such as Chicago and Alton Chicago Burlington and Quincy and Illinois Central. It ends with a Grace Greenwood quote on voter eligibility for women.
A farmer on the east coast reports that pumpkin vines mature the fruit when blossoms aren’t fertilized, but seeds fail to form. The finding is praised as clever though its practical value remains uncertain, with skeptics noting it may only interest nearby farmers.
A historical description notes sheep butchers wash portions of the mutton carcass that touched wool in dressing with saleratus water to remove the odor that prudish eaters find objectionable and keep them from eating mutton.
The article profiles Edward 8. Stokes from his Philadelphia birth in 1841 to his later New York life, noting his athletic youth, education, and marriage. It recounts his involvement with Fisk, Mansfield, and a costly legal battle over alleged fortune losses, false imprisonment, and a deadly feud fueled by a tumultuous affair with Helen Mansfield.
Hiram C. Humenway as trustee will sell at public auction on Tuesday February 20 1872 at 2 PM at the front door of the Freeport courthouse the property of Thomas J. Bunker and Nancy Bunker including lots five six seven eight nine and ten in Block eleven and lots one five three four five six seven eight nine in Block twelve and lots three and four in Block thirteen and lots seven eight nine ten eleven twelve in Block ten in Louisa together with vacated streets and alleys and all appurtenances and rights of redemption to satisfy a note of four hundred twenty six 78 100 dollars due January 1 1872 with interest to Wesley Carey.
Public auction to the highest bidder will be held January 25 1872 at 1 pm at the dwelling house described for parcels in section 9 and 2 township 27 north range 9 east. Terms require one third cash and two equal annual payments with 10 percent interest or full cash at sale.
Public notice calls Samuel E. Ziebach to appear before the Stephenson County Circuit Court at Freeport on the third Monday in March 1872 to answer an attachment action by Michael Musser for 383 dollars and costs. If bail is not posted, judgment will be entered and attached property sold to satisfy the claim. Dated January 16, 1872. WILLIAM POLK, Clerk. BAILEY & NEFF, Attorneys.
Chancery notice filed by Abrams and Sauler solicitors for complainants.
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