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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1873
Page
3
A reflective meditation speaks in hushed verses on a mother’s breath and a child at her feet. The speaker urges life to be truly life and laments fragility as night and memory descend, while dear ones hover beyond, their hours held on a thread.
Excerpted from the November Galaxy, the piece examines why people cling to life despite fear of death. It argues that self preservation arises from health, work, and purpose, while death remains a mystery that inspires indifference or faith as life’s import fades. It references a passage from The Ring of Terrors Discrowned in the issue.
Bonar urges bold approach to grace, warns weak faith and scant prayer. He contrasts sealed fountain with sipping crumbs and urges shedding pride, sloth, and indolence. Come to the throne in the name of the great High Priest despite sin.
Unchangeable priest Christ described as sweeter than honey, with abundantly laid up riches for those who fear him. Like a miser hoarding wealth for sight, Christ stores inexhaustible grace to meet all needs. Dive into these unsearchable riches and seek more as the Lord enriches you.
Philips speaks on believing in God’s love for the world and Christ’s saving power. He warns that spirit’s help isn’t tied to thoughts of election or regeneration, but to glorifying Christ through faith in Jesus’ cleansing blood. The message urges trust in Christ over self assurance.
A New Haven merchant and customer dispute settled accounts with wit. The merchant demands immediate settlement after two years of standing. The customer replies that accounts usually settle by standing and jokes that if his has stood too long, perhaps it should run a little.
A jocular old joke has a husband recounting that his wife almost called him honey at supper. The remark centers on a pun involving a mistaken name and a playful mishearing during a domestic moment.
Fronde argues Ireland remains under English yoke unlike Scotland which resisted, united, and formed Great Britain. He notes Ireland’s internal quarrels, divided loyalties, and weak leadership as reasons for lack of successful rebellion versus Scotland’s cohesive resistance and strong national spirit.
A mother confronts Allan about secretly eating green currants despite being told not to. Allan admits disobeying, says he punishes himself by staying in the back parlor and thinking. Mother notes politeness and limits on cake requests, while Allan hints at permission to eat if given.
An advertisement extols the Kansas Pacific Railway from Kansas City and Leavenworth to Denver 639 miles, highlighting fertile Kansas lands, state institutions along the line, top agricultural yields, fruit prizes, travel appeal, Colorado air, and healthful springs. It invites settlement along the route and promotion of trips.
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