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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1873
Page
8
Historical notes describe fish culture as an ancient industry with family fish as the prime kept stock. It details herbivorous, fast fattening species kept in ponds and tanks, with Chinese methods favoring early collection and rearing, regulated seasons, and district officials enforcing protection to ensure year round supplies.
An Italian professor reports vegetables and certain flowers emit ozone when exercised, with cherry-laurel cloves lavender and nutmeg among the strongest sources. He advises placing odoriferous blooms in marshy, infested areas to improve air and health, and even recommends aromatic beds in homes.
A historical overview traces the origin of the Patrons of Husbandry in Washington DC, detailing its reformist aims for farmers, Saunders’s role, and the movement’s spread across states. It explains the Grange structure from laborer to Pomona and Flora, highlighting women’s elevated roles and the order’s political restraint.
The article cites census data showing sharp manufacturing growth from 1860 to 1870 across New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Illinois, Ohio and more, with Southern states lagging due to war. It argues continued protection will sustain prosperity and shift the trade balance in America's favor. It also includes a Grange speech urging debt elimination and frugal living to foster national prosperity.
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