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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1880
Page
8
An assortment of curiosities, jokes, quotations, political commentary, and local notes. Includes political speeches by Sherman and references to Garfield Hendricks, Yale gossip, verse fragments, and domestic anecdotes around a mischievous boy and a quiet home.
The Party of Liberty recalls a twenty five year bond with Liberty and the Republic, describing their alliance as a silver wedding. They claim unwavering faith and that the pledge "Slavery shall never extend over another foot of the territories" remains alive, now immortalized in history and truth. Garfield is cited as the source of the sentiment.
An essay argues against whipping children, citing improvements in training dogs and horses to support gentle methods. It contends punishment harms, causes deceit and revolt, and notes many older people regret harsher upbringings. The piece ends with a nod to Dr. Thomas Electric Oil as a remedy.
C Williamson of Lockport reports his wife, once an invalid for four years, has regained strength and complexion improved. She has walked more in the past month and is stronger than in years, attributed to Day's Kronzy PAD.
The Sirdar Abdurrahman Khan is described as a remarkable and strong leader who works late into the night and begins his day with morning prayers. He keeps to one meal daily around 4 pm, drinks much tea, speaks seriously, and governs with bold frankness. He drafts his own letters and relies on a few confidants rather than advisers.
A fictional professor described as a Svuleswiger and son of a clergyman faces misfortune after a library fire. The text notes his long clean-shaven face, hidden eyes, and shoulder-length hair. It highlights a strong market for potato flour in Europe and potential profitable production in the country.
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