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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1878
Page
6
A Maine old farm tale unfolds as Henry Orne defies obedience to his mother and father, leaves home, finds fortune in Australia, then returns to save the family estate from sale. His forgiveness and a lesson on kindness close the story, with the Bible’s Psalm 23 on the aged couple’s hearts.
Oculists warn against facing direct window light or strong overhead illumination. Use side lighting or a window screen to top light, keep lamps off to the side with a shade, and avoid front lighting especially with bright kerosene flames. German schools already arrange desks to avoid direct window glare.
A moral exhortation encourages boys and girls to embrace labor in any setting from field work to housekeeping. It praises industrious forebears, urges self-reliance, and advises young people to be proud of toil whether at the wash tub, churn, or other domestic tasks. It also counsels men seeking partners to value usefulness over mere appearance.
An Irishman pressured by a flood of talk from a boastful simpleton after a legal or gospel argument says the rival claimed a victory. The Irishman retorts that the weapon used was the same as Samson’s in old battles, asserting he was utterly demolished in the same manner.
The quickest way to improve pastures with little manure is top dressing or grazing sheep for a season. Sheep eradicate weeds and grasses cows avoid. If sheep replace some cows, the pasture supports as many cows as before, and fertility rises enabling at least a 10 percent yearly herd increase.
A devout observer seeks God in every moment and path. The believer looks to God through all events, goes to God with all concerns, and trusts God for all needs. The faithful love and honor God above all, continuing in reverent devotion.
A Reading Pennsylvania exhibit features a monumental clock by Stephen B. Engle of Hazleton, five thousand dollar masterpiece about forty five years old in progress for two decades. It stands eleven feet high with a three foot base depth and four foot width. The clock’s inner organ plays an anthem before hour, followed by a biblical procession of Jesus and the apostles. The mechanism includes Time, Youth, Manhood, Old Age, Death, and a shifting moon tides zodiac. The Strasburg clock is noted for higher height but simpler figures. Engle’s clock repeats its procession up to seven times per hour.
The German town Telegraph notes California shows potential for coffee culture despite limited experience in crop management. Southern California’s tropical climate and fertile soil could enable local supply for the West Coast, with Atlantic markets unlikely to emerge quickly.
A country clerk new to Columbus seeks the post office. After asking a Negro for directions, he is mocked with a remark about knowing what the post office is. The office is finally found only after a bystander overhears the exchange.
The piece outlines seven divorce grounds in China, noting talkativeness as a foolish reason. It then describes a Burmese method of divorce using two candles. The couple sits in their hut until their candles burn out, and the survivor takes only their clothing while all else becomes the partner's.
Time table shows trains from Freeport to Sioux City and Chicago connections. Northbound details list Matlin and passenger services with Sundays exceptions and freight times. Southbound and Westbound entries include Chicago connections, arrivals, and freight departures. Officials listed include JOHNSON, A. MITCHELL, R.H. Houtper, W.A. Stennett, and BEINNER with general managers and ticket agents.
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