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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1872
Page
8
A historical discussion argues tenants can run farms to relieve aging owners from toil while preserving garden grounds and stock. It compares halvs, thirds, and full rental terms, noting owner taxes and repairs, and urges reader input from experienced farmers on tenancy practices.
Birge Robison of New York claims a process to cut wood by passing a galvanic wire heated to red heat against it. Pressing a piece of wood against a hot platinum wire, with a light sawing motion, purportedly divides wood as with a hand saw. The method requires minimal muscular effort and could fell trees or cut planks, leaving a slightly charred surface.
The article explains tin foil as a moisture barrier to keep lemons and oranges fresh longer. It notes two to three months under foil preserves weight better than untreated fruit, while removing the foil allows fruit to soften and scent return. It also discusses iron rust and a speculative claim about water and hydrogen.
Dr Francis Lieber of New York argues in a dated letter that voters must choose between Grant and Greeley. He warns that a Greeley presidency would bring disaster, civil strife, and repudiation, while praising Grant and criticizing Democratic centralism and past secessionist ties. He notes Greeley’s allies, rivalries, and regional clubs forming in San Francisco.
A fragmented collection of quips and notices ranges from jokes about a lazy man to a libel suit seeking a mother in law. It notes the talking machine novelty, a Boston boy urging Humane Society actions, and a stray mix of humorous anecdotes about locals, owl sightings, and politics linked to the Louisville Convention speculation.
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