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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1875
Page
7
Correspondent for the Drover's Journal relays proven tips on fattening cattle. He stresses preexisting stock quality, the limit of after care, and that well fed calves from birth to three years yield higher sale prices. starving cattle shrink market value and take longer to mature.
A correspondent argues that pampering a single milch cow can boost yield, while herd-alike treatment improves the whole group. He notes native cows can outperform Ayrshires and Jerseys under thorough, precise care, though uniform herd treatment is hard to achieve and not fully understood.
Ridgely cites Washing County Pennsylvania as the state leader in wool growing. Last year the county produced about 2,000,000 pounds worth roughly 1,000,000 dollars. Local sheep owners continually improve flocks to a high standard, seeking steady prosperity through better practices.
The practice described involves calves being kept with their dams after birth and mated at nine to twelve months. Progeny are noted as small, fawn-like and deemed good milkers, with reported yields of about five quarts daily.
A sermon urges deep mental and spiritual growth through study of languages and sciences, urging students to pursue knowledge to the glory of God and good will toward men. It contrasts sanctified learning with worldly doubt and calls for diligent research from the new sidereal year onward.
The essay praises true hospitality as quiet sincere service not loud or hurried. It contrasts hurried hosts with the patient hostess who welcomes guests with dignity and unobtrusive care, making them feel at home. It blesses those who learn from need and submit to God’s will.
At the 1875 Humane Society meeting a committee was formed to urge the creation of societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The Illinois Humane Society calls for organized effort, law enforcement, and public action to protect animals and deter abuse.
A bold daytime bank raid near Cleburne Johnson County ends with a cashier wounded in the cheek and jaw as two men flee on horseback. Citizens fire on the robbers, one horse wounded, the trail headed toward Johnsons Station. authorities pursue the pair.
A church for crowded fishing quarters is being built under a street in England. The subterranean structure rests 30 feet below ground, measures 132 by 560 feet, and features an organ in the west aisle. A vestry is also underground. The project costs £8000 funded by a Brighton clergyman.
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