12 Jun 1873
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1873
Page
1
The verse critiques Horace Greeley's 1872 convention and the bogus campaign tactics. It notes the “Galvanized Squash,” the Adams slate, and the aimed undermining of live issues. The speaker laments the convention’s spin and calls out manipulation behind the ballot.
In a rural tale, Deacon Samuel Flint plans a Monday move while Martha Martha Pendleton Flint inadvertently washes and hangs clothes on Sunday. A comic misunderstanding leads to social scrutiny, a church meeting, and a forgiving, humorous resolve as the couple face judgment with grace. The episode ends with community praise for Martha's spirited defense and a light, communal restoration.
A 1872 report details a two day Missionfest hosted by Dutch Presbyterians near Freeport with about 265 to 80 German preachers, most sessions in German, free dinners shared, and a strong sense of community. Maple Grove grove, planted twelve years earlier by Samuel Hood and now owned by Moring, hosts the gathering amid rolling prairie scenery. The piece praises the orderly conduct and spiritual aims, and envisions ongoing country improvements toward a paradise-like landscape.
In a May Atlantic piece Holmes portrays lawyers as shrewd and quick to gather case knowledge, yet lacking genuine sympathy. He compares legal minds to doctors and ministers, noting their self serving tendencies while praising their quick wit and above board quarrels. He recalls a dinner party incident where a renowned lawyer once put him on the witness stand.
An essay-free article argues American teeth decay from modern food, contrasts with Tarars Arabs and oceanic climates, and urges early dental care, proper meals, fresh air, exercise, and strict oral hygiene. It warns against poor digestion, acids, and slovenly habits while stressing regular meals, brushing, flossing, and professional care.
A visitor details the royal stables at Windsor Castle. She notes thirty-nine horses for Queen Victoria and attendants, with the King’s charger Hector tied to the royal lineage. The Queen’s horses are housed in neat brick stables, while other areas hold the blacksmith shop carriage houses and a vast array of carriages and coaches.
A historical excerpt lists a humorous series of "symptoms" described as a woman drinks less sugar, reads Loyester, sighs at engagement, refuses offers, dislikes men, changes shoes after walks, trots after others, avoids elbow contact at meals, hides under a bonnet, and notes aging, among other quaint habits. The tone mocks Victorian judgments of female propriety and behavior.
The piece traces Horace Greeley s political chronology from 1856 to after 1872, noting his shifting positions and eventual support for Grant, with commentary on his character and a sermon urging self improvement at age forty. It preserves named figures and events while avoiding graphic detail.
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