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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1878
Page
6
A rustic domestic guide lists cleaning methods and pantry recipes. It covers washing surfaces with camomile oil, keeping brushes ready, and polishing frames. It includes making puddings, fruit desserts, and preserved fruits with sugar syrups, plus coffee syrup for travelers and lemon flavored rind preservation.
An 1870 survey argues the global literacy of peoples, claiming the United States, with about 6000 daily and weekly papers, tops in instruction. It notes England Ireland Germany France Italy populations and counts New York Pennsylvania California as leading paper centers.
The piece extols Bryant as a poet who balanced art with practical virtue. It argues genius does not require moral laxity, asserts Christian conviction and propriety as strength, and defends the idea that a poet may be respectable and well behaved. It frames Bryant as a rebuke to the notion that poetry demands personal vice.
The Chicago Times notes confidence operations flourish worldwide and cites scams from Nile church dues to Indian copper to silver exchanges. It observes sea blessing rituals feasting the poor, varied schemes, and London’s shift to grand apartments as a broader social trend.
A historical note on L devising a magnophone with increased sound output by altering the diaphragm weight and using multiple perforations. Scott experiments show iron fillings and other materials improve sensitivity, with mercury and platinum noted for higher response. The text mentions phonophoric tablets and related microphone work by Hughes, Boot, and a Chelsea lawyer handling related financial details.
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