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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1873
Page
3
A rustic verse from Baileyville Illinois humorously extols mud and its playful mischief. The narrator recalls a past outing with Spindleshanks slipping, leaving mud marks, and the pair seeking merriment, while the singer vows to remain true to mud amid life’s temptations.
Baileyville readers note delayed planting due to wet spring and frost damaged seed. Wheat and oats show promise while rye and winter wheat suffered. sugar beet efforts by Adam Wilson show progress. Postmaster P. M. Wilson begins duties as post office moves to Wilson building. a railway depot is urged to boost shipments. Decoration Day services planned. obituary for longtime resident Mr. Rogers.
A sermon urges readers to go beyond reading and actually search the Scriptures. It contrasts shallow Bible intake with diligent cross referencing among texts, stressing that true knowledge comes from applying promises and exhortations to daily life. It calls Bible study a daily, practical companion to overcome temptations.
Susan Nipper of Bath laments lack of suitable bachelors as she cites skewed sex ratios across states. The piece quotes humorous exchanges about “honest gander” suitors while noting Idaho Montana Wyoming Utah Maine and Eastern states’ female excess and a playful, even cryptic, aside about a phenomenon remark from a lecturer.
The piece likens unseen labor to a calico printer discovering pattern only when colors arrive. It speaks of ministers and caregivers toiling fruitlessly until the Spirit descends, guiding and strengthening. The message urges faith and prayer, promising a noon of the Spirit and fellowship with the Lord.
John Smith narrates a humorous incident where his young son Virgil, about ten, pretends to be a pig as he hides in the brush. The colt shies when the real pig bolts out, tossing Virgil but leaving him unhurt. The elder then rides the horse, urging Virgil to grunt like a pig to mimic the attack, prompting a tense exchange.
A.PATTISON advertises factory sales of his own manufactured farm implements at prices equal to his selling cost. He appeals to county farmers to buy locally and promises the best quality and full warranties, listing implements offered and urging neighbor referrals.
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