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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1870
Page
4
The essay urges farmers to study nature as naturalists and scientists. It links soil, seeds, weather, botany, geology, chemistry, meteorology, and ecology to successful farming. It extols observation of plants, birds, insects, seasons, and cycles, arguing knowledge of natural laws boosts farm yields and civic standing.
New York telegraphs from Metz report failed surrender talks with General Bazaine. He proposed to capitulate his entire army on Sedan terms while Metz garrison stays to hold the fortress, freeing half the forces. Moltke rejected the plan as the reduced garrison could not endure much longer. Surrender anticipated soon.
London reports the Anchor Line steamship Cambria wrecked off Donegal after striking Mistraline Island. Only survivor John McGartland, a steerage passenger, recounts boats swamped and Lifeboats lost. Enterprise rescued him as more boats and passengers are feared dead amid turbulent North Channel seas.
A week of campaign chatter claims Prussians lifted siege and retreated from key positions. French reports from Tours tout destruction at Fort du Mont Valerien and Parisian exploits around Clamart Meudon and Montretout. Gambetta bulletin claims Prussians driven beyond Stains Pierrefitte Dugny and Versailles, but sources note limited sorties and continued Prussian holdaround Paris with balloon links to Tours. An aerial messenger from Belgium notes bombardment opening on the 14th, awaiting confirmation.
The Ritche commandant pledged to hold the fortress at all costs, replying that the town’s fate mattered little to him and promising to defend to the last man despite Mayor’s pleas to allow inhabitants to flee or surrender to avoid destruction.
A Pennsylvania editor faced multiple demands for retraction after asserting a man in town had been drunk for thirty-five years. The dispute grew as twenty people urged a correction, each calling it a personal attack. The piece also notes lectures by Anna E Dickinson and Wendell Phillips and a humorous scene involving a circus visit with eleven children and a missing elder.
A brief urging readers to have neighbors subscribe for them if personal funds are tight. The note suggests neighbors prefer supporting each other over losing their own copies to digests before reading.
The Lee Ogle Whiteside senatorial convention met in Dixon and nominated W. S. Wilkinson of Whiteside and J. K. Edsall of Lee for the State Senate. Wilkinson is a brother of former Minnesota Senator Wilson.
A terse notice in a hotel shows a man unwilling to advertise land for sale. An inquirer for a small farm was directed to the notice and reacted, saying he would not buy land from a seller who ads in this manner. He warned the seller would steal everything before giving up possession.
William Hempstead formerly of this city has become book-keeper business manager and local editor of the Freeport Journal. The Diz on Herald notes he is highly qualified with literary accomplishments and business ability, a ready pen for the local paper.
In Salt Lake Brigham Young declares that many rely on a moral life for happiness and joy. He says he would prefer practicing a good moral religion without belief in a Supreme Being than possessing faith without moral action and a life of vice.
The St. Paul Press reports an elderly Democrat wandered into a Third Street wholesale liquor store and, seeing hundreds of whisky barrels, sat down with hat on. He soon realized his mistake and left, apologizing that he thought he had entered a Democratic meeting.
A Sioux City doctor was summoned to a patient beyond Perry Creek. He found a large irregular hole behind the ear, revealed by examination to be caused by vermin from the patient’s artificial hair forcing their way through the bone. The condition was described as horrible.
The best method to destroy oilcloth is washing with hot water or soapsuds. It makes the material look dingy and the coating crack or peel. Lukewarm water with a soft flannel keeps oilcloths bright. this advice is aimed at lady readers of the Journal.
The Amboy Journal quips that C Betts accepted the Congressional nomination with a joke about the cares burdens and responsibilities of office suggesting the party should cover campaign expenses and questioning how he will bear those burdens. The note reflects party politics and campaign financing debates of the time.
The Commissioner clarifies amended stamp law of July 14 1870. Bank checks and orders payable on sight or on demand incur no change in stamp duty. Time drafts under $100 are exempt. light drafts incur two cents, same as bank checks.
A Western Pennsylvania correspondent warns of a young crippled impostor with a curved artificial limb who promises to extract teeth and fit new sets for ten dollars two paid upfront two later. He allegedly robbed Phillipsburg of 200 victims and about 400 dollars, then headed for Pittsburgh but likely never reached it as the townsfolk remain wary.
Best and Morgan present handsome fringed suits and suiting cloths along with beaver and cloth jackets. The display emphasizes quality fabrics and stylish cuts, inviting customers to view the updated men’s fashion selections.
The item notes Judge Charles Betts nominated by acclamation for Congress in an eight district by Democrats at Freeport. The column mockingly warns that Betts will not win, suggesting betting on Burchard instead and joking about bet outcomes after the election.
A Democratic paper argues Republicans cannot count on a split in Democratic ranks, saying Democrats would support the devil if he received their nomination. The Chicago Post adds that such a figure would attract the largest vote on the ticket.
The passage claims several women surgeons in the French army can amputate limbs deftly and even patients may come to enjoy it after acclimation. It adds that men who have had limbs removed by a woman will resist future leg amputation by a man whenever possible.
An exchange paper leader references the phrase Woman's Work in Twenty Years, noting it implies the securing of a husband. The remark signals social expectations about marriage and gender roles in the period.
Fort Wayne Gagette notes a strange cure in Jackson Township where a girl wore a neck charm for fifteen days and her father rode twelve miles bareback to the Maumee river, threw the bag into the water, then returned by sunrise. The paper suggests the child is likely well now.
A reader reports rumors that the Bulletin editor is spavined, but analysis with Youatt on horses shows he is ring-boned rather than spavined. The note references "ring bone" as the condition.
A Nashville man, impaired by financial strain, poisoned himself after failing to provide luxuriously for his wife. He left no support behind, prompting concern over his wife’s welfare and potential inquiry into matters of hardship and motive.
A Winslow subscriber refuses delivery and the Morrison Investigator editor vows to continue sending the paper until arrears are paid. The incident reflects a legal and moral stand by publisher and reader, with both sides seemingly satisfied by the outcome.
Mr Massenberg appeals to German republicans to vote for him citing U S tax actions he faced. He had proposed a lottery but refused to pay a lottery tax, while laws require operators of lotteries to bear a special tax, raising questions why he should be exempt while neighbors must comply.
Murdoch attracted a large audience at the Opera House last Saturday night. He repeated material previously delivered in Freeport, while Annie Dickinson known as the Gentle Annie is next on the schedule.
Mayor Fry came back Friday from a hunting trip with can vessels. Capt Seyes visits Capt Darling in Eleroy. Capt E Bamberer returns from Kansas likely to stay in town. Washington Work discharged from Uncle Sam service back home. Hon H C Burchard touring Lee and Whiteside counties this week. Gen J W Shaffer dangerously ill in Salt Lake City. Capt Porter back from the East.
The oath requires support for both the U S Constitution and Illinois Constitution and faithful discharge of duties. It also prohibits bribery or acceptance of money or favors from any corporation, company, or person to influence votes or official acts.
The Freeport Journal offers liberal terms for new and old subscribers in 1871. New subscribers paying two dollars receive the Journal free from now until January 1 1871 and dated from January 1 1871, with a year’s paper to January 1 1872. Old subscribers paying arrears and one year in advance get two papers free until January 1 1871 and continue to January 1 1872 for two dollars.
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