19 Jun 1878
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1878
Page
1
A brief excerpt praising child labor at home from Youth's Companion describes children helping in the garden, feeding animals, sewing, housekeeping, and caring for siblings. It emphasizes cheerful labor, health, and family duty, urging children to respond promptly to parental calls and participate in daily chores.
In a small town a widowed Black woman named Aunt Cynthia begs for help to reach a Baltimore doctor who she believes can cure her head pain. A white narrator observes race, charity, and the old woman's stubborn faith as Cynthia clings to a spell woven into a wash trunk and a cherished memory, dying slowly.
In Harper's Bazar an inquiry reveals what drew a woman’s attention away, uncovering a concealed motive or distraction and its impact on her demeanor and choices.
A historical critique on how pernicious books affect youth and minds. It cites David Hume, Voltaire, Thomas Chambers, Wilberforce, Lindsay, Robert Hall, and others noting how early reading of infidel or sophistic works unsettled faith, provoked contradictions, and disrupted devotional practices.
A Springfield Republican writer recounts Moody's sermon on salvation at the New Haven Tabernacle. He tells how Moody, in a spontaneous moment, offered his Bible to Pastor Meserve, saying it was a free gift. Meserve accepted and Moody refused even $100 offer to reclaim it, making a lasting keepsake from Moody's notes. Meserve will receive a duplicate interlined Bible bound for him.
Wicks Magazine describes a simple plant support plan for climbing vines. Two lath pieces form a base pair nailed near the top, with pairs spread across rows so two pairs meet at the top. A string or small wire keeps tops in place and crosspieces can connect pyramid pairs as vines grow, guiding runners to meet.
The passage states that when the Lord looks upon the Angel of the Church of Philadelphia he confers loftiest names upon him and proclaims him the Holy One and the true. It emphasizes Jehovah as the Holy One of Israel with a cadence of holiness echoed by nearby spirits.
A religious meditation on Christ granting souls adoption, making believers brothers and sisters in earth and heaven. It speaks of a family name, dress, and a divine robe from the Father, who blesses and defends with a symbol of eternal glory as a coat of arms.
A teacher asks where Bishop Lasimer was burned to death and a pupil states in a grave tone that it was in the fire. The exchange shows a child’s blunt memory of a fatal event and a teacher prompting a reveal.
A historical speech urges total abstinence as the only safeguard against intemperance. It argues for early moral instruction, church and social reform, and government action against liquor, gambling, and corrupt practices, while condemning reliance on reformation alone. ORANGEVILLE, ILL outlines political platform measures.
The State Prohibition Convention met in Decatur on the 6th with Dr J Simpson as Chairman and Dr J A Brenneman of Davis and Mr J Crissy as Vice Presidents. G M Fugate and G F Kimball were chosen secretaries. State Executive Committee includes W H Pogue W H Powell C G Hayman W E Bingham J W Haggart Geo M Fugate Geo FE Howard. The platform calls for universal national prohibition including Columbia and territories, equal suffrage, and non-discriminatory office eligibility. details emphasize strict enforcement of prohibitory laws and equal rights.
A boy loiters outside a Sprout Street house and eyes a row of tiger lilies in the front yard. The wary woman at the door gradually senses his intent and mutters, noting the scene before retreating inside as the garden plants loom large in the moment.
Advice on salt access for livestock stresses consistent under cover placement. Avoid irregular salting to prevent gorging and purging. Under cover salt allows cattle to take a daily, moderate amount, aiding digestion and protecting weaker animals from competition injuries.
The text proclaims the table of the Lord as a feast of love and communion with Christ through eating and drinking in His love. It urges remembrance and intimate fellowship with Jesus and His redeemed, asking guidance for daily walk and conversation.
A Duke borough general dining with the Lord Mayor and an alderman argued about military time. The general claimed four hours of marching and two to three after dinner, leaving the rest of the time for themselves.
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