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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1878
Page
5
A mosaic of quips, anecdotes, and curious notes from a Pennsylvania to Boston periodical. Jests about marriage proposals, shop talk, church life, courtroom scenes, and a Shakespeare Bible parallel mix with California farming marvels and vast fields.
A historical note explains why popes adopt new names upon election. It cites superstitions about longevity, mentions John XII in 956 and Marcellus II in 1555, and notes the rarity of later John and Pius successors while recounting brief health stories of early holders.
The article argues that standard tide theory fails to explain tides on the earth's far side from the sun and moon. It contends that relying solely on gravity misrepresents physical laws and forces acting on ocean waters.
The passage argues against a hypothesis by citing experiments showing weight increases at midnight and with the new moon, then notes opposing results on the sunward side of Earth. It critiques those who oppose rum in prayer yet support it at the ballot box, calling such a stance monstrous.
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