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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1876
Page
8
A reader request invites farmers to contribute letters on any subject to a county column. Include a return address with each article and a pledge of sincerity, though not all content will be published. Write on one side of the page and send by mail.
A collection of practical tips for households and farms includes leather work using glue and glycerin, treating minor burns, bruise care, making a dentifrice with castile soap and glycerin, preventing rust on flat irons with camphor and hog lard, and a horse weighing method. Also guidance on butter coloration, repairing india rubber nets, and patching rubber with semi liquid rubber.
An investigation reports lime benefits on peat swamps and heavy soils and after green manure incorporation. It notes greater effects on wet lands with organic matter, recommends autumn sowing, air harrowing, and fine powder application, and cites UK crop acreage and Kentucky stallion premiums as context.
Philadelphia dispatch notes the Women's Pavilion built at over $100,000 by American women and friends. Mrs E D Gillespie led the effort, with machines, looms, and printing by women. royal needlework from England and articles from Brazil are shown beside fashion goods, art and education displays. 50,000 daily, 25 cent Saturdays draw crowds. boxing and rowing events also mentioned.
The piece laments cheap black silks and cashmeres now selling at a fraction of prewar prices. It notes soft silks at two to three dollars per yard and cashmere blends at a dollar fifty, while spring prints drop below production costs. It urges women to sew and work at home rather than rely on ready made garments, linking fashion to thrift and cotton interests.
A reflection on a child named Dora, who lost her mother early and faced hardship with a drunken father. The author recalls a missed chance to spend time with Dora and learns to share in children’s joys and sorrows. The piece urges kindness to the young and gentle speech, noting the enduring impact of small sacrifices.
Two dogs, a terrier and a mastiff, followed a shared route to hunt hares. The terrier started the hare and drove it uphill toward the woods, while the mastiff waited along the field then chased from the summit. After tiring the quarry, the dogs shared the catch and returned home, a routine observed over time.
A lady once asked Mr. Reynolds to aid an orphan. After his generous gift she vowed to teach the child to name and thank his benefactor. He replied that we do not thank the clouds for rain but God who provides both clouds and rain.
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