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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1879
Page
8
A fragmented column blends odd anecdotes on gambling pots and prized jewelry, a gin shop waiter, a governor, a hotel scene in San Francisco, Pullman cars with vast totals, weddings, birthdays, genius myths, and Rev. Guthrie praising cities as lamps of liberty and engines of reform.
J W Stevens details a portable fence using ten foot long blocks with a dove-tail notch to hold posts. Posts are mortised and rails inserted. top pin secures the assembly. It can be taken apart, stored, and used for stock fencing or temporary enclosures on hillsides or uneven ground with a stone under the lower end for stability.
Thomas Taylor of the Department of Agriculture explains how potato varieties differ in rot resistance. He describes a method using four series of vessels with water and sliced potatoes to test fermentation under varying soil and climate conditions. Early varieties rot faster, while a New Mexican type with thicker cellulose walls resists fermentation longer, aiding farmers in selecting suited varieties.
The Rochester Democrat argues that treating is a perversion of generosity and a ruinous custom in America. It cites temptations to drink as a consequence, mocks its practicality, and contrasts liquor with tangible goods like spectacles or chromos. The piece notes widespread acknowledgment of its evil yet persistence due to generous reputations.
A social satire advises on dominating others without pity, urging bold orders and self-advancement. It mocks feigned politeness and promotes persistent asking, comparing crowds to flocks and urging conformity to modern fashion over humility.
A London observer reports a new steam vehicle resembling a dog-cart with very short shafts and a third front wheel. It uses ben sine fuel, a compact coil boiler, and a bicycle style handle for the driver. Test pressure is said to reach 2,000 pounds though normal is about sixty. The craft carries 3 or 4 persons, reaches 10 mph, and is touted for easy handling.
In a Detroit Free Press scene a tall young man and a auburn haired girl debate soda water peanuts fruit and water while a mother’s warnings echo. The playful exchange blends humor and caution about pleasures and temptations on a city excursion.
The New York Shipping List notes corn as a foundation of prosperity and the pork crop, with at least 10 million hogs fed. Last year’s corn acreage reached 50,360,000 and yield likely 1.5 billion bushels. Exports rose from 7 million to about 90 million bushels, signaling corn’s rise as a key commerce staple.
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