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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1880
Page
3
A compilation of John P. Irish 1864 1865 newspaper excerpts attacking Lincoln Seward and the war, condemning abolitionists clergy and government actions. The texts criticize executive proclamations and urge resistance to the war, labeling abolitionist rhetoric as dangerous and hypocritical while praising Confederate sentiment and urging recovery of constitutional rights.
The September issue contains seven articles led by M. Charnay on The Ruins of Central America with photographic illustrations from an ongoing expedition under American and French auspices. It promises new archaeological results and a shift in American historical understanding. Subsequent pieces cover The Perpetuity of Chinese Institutions by S Wells Williams, The Trial of Mrs Surratt by Gen John W Clampitt, The Personality of God by W T Harris, Steamboat Disasters by BR Forbes, Insincerity in the Pulpit by Edward Everett Hale, and a review of Brain and Nerves works by George M Beard.
A praise filled notice touts Day's Kidney Pad as a world renowned curative. It claims the pad cures incurables and replaces nauseating old remedies like fly blisters, praising the discoverer and urging adoption as a humane health advance.
A San Francisco newspaper advertises a cream pie incident on a Market Street car and calls for a $1.50 payment to avoid public exposure. A counter notice follows demanding a $10 remittance for a beaver pants mishap involving a slightly intoxicated lady, warning of forthcoming press coverage.
D. Sullivan of Malcom, Ontario writes that Dr Thomas Electric Oil has given better satisfaction than any other medicine he has sold and he considers it the only patent medicine that cures more than it is recommended to cure.
The passage argues dreams intrude on memory by creating vivid but fragmentary images that feel real after waking. It explains why dream experiences resemble waking perception, may mislead memory of the departed, and can make unfamiliar places seem familiar through transformed impressions guiding foreseen life.
A fashion column reviews silk and satin fabrics with changeable color effects such as La Reine in gold and turquoise and satin de Lyon in various weaves. It details Windsor corded satins, brocades with polka dots and floral motifs, imprints revived as Imprime, and popular patterns including Chinese and Persian influences. The piece closes with a humorous anecdote about hiding an advertisement and a reminder that you cannot hide an ad in a newspaper.
A quotation extols the newspaper as essential to home, business, knowledge, and progress. It credits Hon. J. G. Fairman with declaring that every household needs a newspaper for life, diffusion of knowledge, and societal advancement.
A brief reflection notes that shifts come from wind, not the weathercock, illustrating how unseen forces drive change. The saying emphasizes how outward signs may differ from real movement, urging attention to underlying currents over appearances.
A mid nineteenth century piece extols modern convenience in home life. It notes gas or oil stoves replacing ranges, canned foods, ready to cook or ready to eat items, and minimal utensils needed. It claims anyone can manage meals with simple tools and even labels guiding preparation.
N McRae of Wyebridge Ontario reports selling large quantities of Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil. He claims it treats colds sore throat croup burns wounds and bruises and works like magic as a sure cure for throat and related ailments.
At the Royal Society of Edinburgh, Prof Piazzi Smyth read a letter about Clinton Hill observations before 1880. He claimed eleven year heat waves hit Earth in 1846 1857 and 1868 and that each signaled the start of heightened solar activity with two cold waves following. He predicted a cold wave by late 1880 and a warm year in 1880.
The piece argues that chronic complaint undercuts happiness. It suggests tempering melancholy with laughter, gratitude for hidden prizes, and practical habits. Outdoor exercise and avoiding late suppers are recommended to maintain a cheerful disposition, warning that complaint leads to peevish, unapproachable behavior.
A writer argues that the insane murderer is selective and calculating. Unlike asylum lunatics who strike at random, the killer targets specific people with precision and restraint, leaving a chilling impression of purposeful vengeance.
After a long workday someone returns home to relax with conversation and reading. A cold with a troublesome cough strikes, and the Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil is praised for almost instant relief of coughs and colds despite severity.
The published returns reveal faster population growth in western states than eastern ones, with cities expanding more quickly than rural districts. The rate of urban growth remains proportional to the previous census in most cities.
An 1878 Mansfield letter touts Boss Patent Cases built with two solid gold plates for wear resistance and a written warranty. It notes that improvements in the last years have made the case more accessible while claiming long service life and a vivid illustrated catalogue. Also includes a moral quip about preaching styles.
The Journal pledges reliable local reporting and a fearless stance for right. It declares partisan loyalty while opposing corruption, inviting Republican citizens of Stephenson County to engage as the newspaper expands its facilities and influence this politically intense year.
Stalwart Republicans urge members to spread the SOUND REPUBLICAN DOC TRINE by nominating friends and neighbors as new subscribers to the publication. The call emphasizes community involvement and active participation in the movement through more widespread readership.
County officials invite correspondence from responsible parties about local happenings. The call emphasizes timely, reliable input to keep community records current and accurate for public awareness and governance.
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