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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1874
Page
8
The correspondent extols clover as a soil improver and a prime forage crop. It thrives in deep sandy loam, yields eight to ten tons per acre when lush, and improves surface soil. lime and clover prove cheapest for wheat growth. Practices include sowing after oats with a six foot drag, sowing on winter grain in March, and preserving wilted clover with salt for winter hog feed.
The article criticizes grazing pastures in early season and late in autumn or early spring. It argues this reduces hay yields and stock feed, degrades soil fertility, and lowers next season’s crop. It urges farmers to avoid overgrazing and to purchase fodder as a better long term investment.
The 1874 crop total is about 800 million bushels with 252.5 million for home use and a 47.48 million bushel export balance. States with surplus include Delaware through California, while others rely on imports from surplus states. Iowa led in profits, Massachusetts the smallest. The piece then discusses pork breeding and efficiency of various pig breeds and farming practices.
A devotional meditation on divine power and human dependence. It contrasts science with nature praising God’s provision in sun air water and earth. It notes that while elements exist they cannot alone yield bread cloth or fruit, underscoring reliance on divine blessing.
A cultured widow-to-be faces a feared illness with steadfast faith, declaring “Why, I have everything to die for” as her loved ones and home surround her. A missionary tale from Rarotonga recounts a people’s shift from war famine and fear to peace through Jesus the Lord, promising eternal rest.
A New York Evangelist correspondent recounts a Pittsburgh bound sleeper car ride where a four year old girl calms her anxious mother with the question Ma, God takes care of us, and does God sleep. The child’s remark is praised as an officer of faith and strength.
A compact moral contrast cites Charles Wolf on Christian vs worldly burdens. The Christian burden grows lighter as virtue rises, while the worldly man clings to earth and nears death. the soul gains ease, freedom, and worship in God. A second maxim urges balancing body and mind to pursue glorious achievement.
Harper's Weekly weighs the Louisiana struggle after Kellogg's recognition and the M Enery insurrection. It argues the President should have forcefully intervened, notes the competing claims of Kellogg and M Enery, and urges Congress to address the disputed governor with an honest election to restore stability.
The New York Evening Post extols grapes as a nourishing, economical fruit for all ages. It praises grape sugar and blood-building acids, urges widespread consumption, and sees benefits for both city consumers and rural producers.
An advertise ment extols a hair preparation as the only reliable product to restore gray or faded hair to youthful color, claiming it thickens, smooths, and prevents shedding. It touts scalp cleansing, dandruff removal, and new growth, with A. A. Mayes M D endorsing its purity and quality. Sold by druggists for one dollar.
An ad touts Buckingham's Dye for whiskers promising quick even coloring. The Renewer restores gray or faded facial hair in one preparation, easily applied, color that resists running or washing out. Sold by all druggists. Price fifty cents. Manufactured by R P Hall and Co Nashua NH.
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