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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1873
Page
3
The department of our paper invites farmers of Stephenson County to contribute articles on any subject related to Stephenson County farming. Write plainly on one side of the paper and submit for publication.
In 1845 nursery practice I faced brown leaf disease as locusts defoliated. I used morning and evening cultivation with hoeing and a copper guano mixture watered by hand, applying furrows to steer growth and ensure healthy budding. The labor paid off with vigorous growth and bud readiness, despite long hours.
A reader urges reform of poultry show rules to curb prize grabbing and professional trimming. He cites Field of London observations noting rules allow purchases and borrowed birds, harming amateurs. The letter argues exhibitions should require bona fide ownership or possession duration to stop cliques and protect small, young fanciers.
On June 3 1870 Congress passed a resolution for printing 6000 extra copies directed by Commissioner Capron 1500 for Senators 8000 for House members and 1600 for the Agriculture Commissioner Readers may learn where to obtain this costly valuable volume listing reports on lung plague smutty corn cattle fever pleuro pneumonia cryptogams Texas fungi and Texas cattle disease statistics and history by Gamgee Woodward Billings Curtis Ravenal Dodge and others
The author argues for more explicit schools to turn boys into practical engineers chemists printers machinists and even farmers. Education should dignify trades and train workers to run engines with solid knowledge, not reckless ignorance. He insists educated men would elevate these occupations and prevent disasters from ignorant engineers.
A fragment arguing that future positions of responsibility should be filled by educated men, criticizing current leaders who rely on ineffective remedies and harmful substances. The speaker, R. Burchard, reflects in Scribner's about impending reform and the need for better preparation for labor.
Damascus Farmers Club reports regular meetings since last update. Cor Secy S.S. Train notes discussions on Labor and Capital and ways to beautify farms, sheep husbandry, and forest culture. Committee to trial a Thomas smoothing harrow and to obtain statistical blanks and seeds. monthly reports acknowledged from Commissioner of Agriculture.
The narrative portrays Thomas Jefferson returning to Albemarle to focus on farming after expanding his estate through marriage and profession. It highlights a patriarchal household of 34, the burdens of plantation management, and his role in daily emergencies from dam failures to measles, underscoring his sacrifice of public duty for domestic stewardship.
A sprawling compendium of quips and quibbles ranges from humorous wordplay and odd translations to political jests and social asides. It threads through scenes in Cincinnati and Bristol, peppered with references to Greeley, Trumbull, and Danbury, with snippets about stoves tobacco taxes and a telegraph office tale.
Passengers for St Louis and the West and Southwest are urged to use Vandalia as the best route. Illinois Central trains provide prompt connections on this line, making the trip to St Louis quicker than other routes.
A seven year old boy, rebuked for using profane words, whispered a plea to God asking to grow quickly into a man so he can swear freely like his father without being noticed. He expressed remorse for the bad word yet framed a plan to swear more in the future.
Harper's Weekly bound in half morocco in splendid style priced at 3.50 per volume offered at the Freeport Book Kindery adjacent to the Journal office.
A remark notes many men still use improvised bill-heads on scraps of paper instead of visiting the Journal office for printed items. The speaker admires the neat appearance and suggests filing such scraps as curiosity or pride in presentation.
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