28 Jun 1871
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1871
Page
1
The department of the paper invites farmers of Stephenson County to submit writings on farming topics. Contributions should be plain, written by farmers, and limited to one side of the page for publication.
A disjointed old article describes a vinegar and salt remedy for horn air in cattle, urging restraint from horn boring. It then discusses the Conorapvo Potato Bua insect in Toledo area, predicting widespread potato damage as bugs spread east, with slow, persistent movement and multi-year crop impact.
A wash of lime salt and fine sand or wood ashes applied as whitewash can greatly reduce roof fire risk from cinders and weather. The method preserves shingles by filling cracks and pores, restoring form and preventing warping for years, if not forever, according to Free man's Journal.
Cheap four square frames built from four hardwood posts and lattice laths provide trellises for tomato hills. Constructed to keep fruit off the ground, they cost only a few cents each and can save four times their cost in tomato value. Lasts years with coal tar treatment before use.
A recipe excerpt describes simmering almonds with milk and sugar to create a thick custard base. It instructs beating eggs, tempering with hot almond milk, then thickening in a hot water bath, serving warm or cold in cups. It also includes a coffee infusion with eggs, water, cream, and sugar, heated until thick, then set in a water bath to chill and serve.
Boil three ounces of logwood in a quart of vine gar to extract color then add a piece of carbonate iron the size of a large chestnut and boil five minutes. Prepare articles by sponging with sap and hot water, lay them flat, brush nap downward, then apply the dye evenly with a sponge keeping a smooth finish.
The Oil City Register reports a soap made from coal oil that reportedly removes all kinds of grime, cleans better, and works faster than competing soaps, promising superior results in less time.
The piece argues the Tribune favors delaying a decision until the Convention but supports urging the claims of worthy rivals. It notes editorials reveal a bias against Grant, while praising the President’s honesty and achievements. It suggests civil service reform could harmonize parties and says public trust remains high in Grant despite newspaper opposition.
The captured Rochefort arrived at Versailles in a four‑horse omnibus, guarded by gendarmes and Chasseurs d'Afrique. Citizens surged along the routes, shouting assassins and brigand as the crowd pressed for his removal from the vehicle. He faced a hostile reception, narrowly avoiding mob violence before being placed in jail.
A collage of witticisms and quips features anecdotes on manners, marriage, plowing, satire, and odd observations. It riffs on substitutes, pride, and social quirks with several named figures and fictional vignettes, ending with a reflection on three lives and inner faith.
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