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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1878
Page
3
The piece argues winter road conditions worsen due to warm spells and poor repairs. It urges using durable materials, proper drainage, and higher road grades. It critiques the new road law for requiring civil engineering precision and predicts labor costs versus money taxes. It closes with moral exhortations to hold on to virtue and character.
The best quality American isinglass is made from hake sounds collected in summer and autumn from Maine New Brunswick Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island Conversion into the mercantile article occurs in winter A low temperature is needed and ice water passes through the rolls The total product is about 250000 pounds Isinglass is used to fine Leer and as a glaze or dressing for straw goods in the United States
In a Rome area hunt a king and a stout citizen both claim to have killed a hare. The rival disputants, unaware of each other, engage in a contest of possession or prowess, leading to a squabble over who was the true marksman and the outcome remains unresolved.
The article lists rabbinical Sabbath regulations. It notes sprinkling water to prevent dust, but filling ditches is forbidden, sweeping a room on the Sabbath is banned, overground plowed must not be walked, and ditches must not be filled by treading. Wading through water is discouraged to avoid drying stockings. Dirt on shoes may be scraped off against a wall, dirt on clothing may be brushed when moist but not when dry. The rule most strictly observed is to kindle no fire or candle on the Sabbath, so all fire and light must be prepared on Friday.
Dr J T Stewart addressed the Peoria Illinois Scientific Association on vine growth noting morning glories complete about two climbing circles daily and can twine around objects two feet or more in diameter. He observed vines twist around large supports and that growth favors daytime activity for rapid search of support.
An essay argues that beauty is not a reliable mark of respectability. It praises plain wives and sincere mothers whose real worth lies in heart and character. It contrasts such women with vain social climbers who seek hollow flattery.
Washington Post notes a noted criminal in a penitentiary bears many India ink tattoos. designs include the American coat of arms a sailor and a dancing girl a female pirate haying at her feet an American coat of arms with a spread eagle rooster Hope with an American flag Onward partly finished a large ship reefing top sail an Indian inn an anchor and shield a fireman a boy a very large rose another American coat of arms an eagle and shield a very large ship under sail and a lighthouse.
Transcribed scraps reveal a blend of 19th century temperance agitation and political pressure from the Wine and Spirit Traders Association aimed at defeating liquor-opposing candidates. The text cites editorials on temperance strategy, including warnings about political influence and public persuasion, plus unrelated anecdotal quotes about business ethics and suspicion of times.
Train schedule shows passenger and freight services with departures from Freeport and connections to Rockford and Aurora. Noted times include day and night departures, with freight and accommodation details, and officials GEO Skinner T Penfield ordering revised postings.
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