03 May 1871
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1871
Page
1
A historical notice requests farmers of Stephenson County to write plainly and publish on one side of the paper. The piece emphasizes clear writing by the farming community and invites participation from local growers on a Stephenson County farming subject.
The Damascus Farmers Club notes an April 1 1871 meeting in which they discuss tree planting as a sign of Christianity and learning. They report a Wisconsin University Park communication, appoint a member, consider orchard practices, and debate State Fair placement and the need for northern Illinois agricultural organization. The report laments travel distance and urges broader regional cooperation to promote farming and industry.
The Illinois State Agricultural Society Executive Board has fixed the State Fair site for 1871 and possibly 1877 at Du Quoin, a choice criticized across the state. The split location policy shifts burdens, wastes lumber and money, and displeases towns that bid for the fair every two years, amid rising population and costs.
Best hay for horses is timothy grass cut after the second blow and well cured. Dusty hay should be shaken to remove dust before feeding. Do not feed musty hay or mice damaged hay. Do not overfeed. allow rest periods. Work horses need grain proportional to labor, varying from a peck to half a bushel daily. Four quarts daily suffices for non working horses. Currying, carding, clean bedding, fresh air, and pure water are essential. Do not overtax strength. horses should walk on hills.
A practical breeder advises small to mid-sized hog herds to use pastures of mixed grasses and clover, avoid stock ponds to reduce wallowing, provide well water for drive-throughs, nail strips to deter water lounging, and keep hogs on floors to prevent hole digging. Feed should be soaked in swill for twelve hours before serving.
The passage contrasts a narrow minded farmer who relies only on personal experience with a broader minded neighbor who adopts better practices from surrounding innovations. It likens the former to a stagnant spring and the latter to a noble river enriched by many fountains, urging readers to weigh the benefits of shared improvement for posterity and national wealth.
A dubious health claim attributed to Mr. Rose from San Diego promotes a gum arabic mucilage treatment applied nightly to cure a forty year ailment described as corns. The text asserts rapid relief within weeks after trying numerous remedies.
George H. Stewart was expelled from his church for singing a hymn instead of a psalm during a service. The incident centers on religious discipline within the congregation and the governance of worship practices.
The article argues snow is a winter blessing for all, protecting vegetation and boosting health. It rebuts a poor boy’s complaint, notes melted snow whitens skin and cleans clothes, and urges warm clothing and brisk outdoor walks to stay healthy. It emphasizes learning the uses and beauty of common gifts from God.
An exchange explains railroad signal meanings using whistles and flag gestures. The Detroit Tribune reports a planned two mile tunnel under the Detroit River, to connect near Michigan Central Depot with Walkertown, costing about 2 million dollars and taking up to two years to build for Northwest rail prominence.
An elderly Morrisville couple, aged 89 and 84, died within ten minutes of each other on the evening of the 4th inst. A woman staying with them left momentarily. returning, she found the wife dead and the husband still alive. He spoke briefly before dying, unaware his wife had also passed away. They had cohabited for sixty four years.
Builders for the Springfield State House claim an overcharge of about one and a half million bricks beyond what the unfinished structure contains. The dispute highlights inflated material counts and potential cost concerns in the project.
The article notes a total Republican gain of 5,000 since last year in Wisconsin and claims a fifteenth straight Democratic reaction began yesterday. It quotes a line about Tope Springs eternal in the human breast and asserts constant political cycles.
A miscellany of quips and quiddities cover odd literacy, urban humor, and small town anecdotes. Topics range from puns on education and gymnastics to mother jokes, railways as aristocrats, and a New Jersey cheese tale. The borscht of verses and witticisms lands in a dated, lighthearted tone.
A compact reflection on how nature awakens deep thoughts, contrasting sensory impressions with inner contemplation. The note echoes Humbolt style, emphasizing nature's grandeur as source of intellectual depth and awe.
The Ohio Legislature approved a resolution on Wednesday to refrain from enforcing any policy against the will of the people. Democrats opposed the measure citing policy concerns.
In March last, the national debt fell by over eleven million dollars. The total debt stands just above twenty three hundred millions, reflecting a reduction of two hundred fifteen millions since President Grant took office.
A Maine editor over seventy five explains his age by noting he has never ridden a railroad. He jokes that if he had ridden a railroad he would have been a dead head long ago.
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