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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1873
Page
8
A feature discusses gentle colt breaking methods emphasizing calm handling, quick trust, and safe driving. It also notes winter poultry laying, sheep scab remedies, salt as a livestock cure, and field trials on root warming and tree shading to improve fruit ripening.
In a city walk a mother and daughter seek a snack and end up in a garret with a pale hungry girl. They share bread cake and milk, the girl eats for the first time since morning. The mother teaches gratitude for a home and food, urging thanks instead of complaint.
A child named Paul asks for a huge ball of twine to make a kite that could reach Burmah so he can attach Testaments for heathens. His father explains the impractical distance but suggests saving pennies to send the books by ship, a plan Paul adopts, hoping other children will imitate and help spread Christ’s love.
A New England lad named Erastus B Bigelow grows from a poor start to success through honest work. He learns farming, earns a dollar a week plus board after six months, and receives a silver dollar as a foundation stone for a later fortune, all sparked by faithful industry.
The undersigned located in Freeport offers prompt well drilling services with modern machinery. Prices are reasonable and rapid, efficient work is promised. orders may be left at J. R. Perkins & Co. office, 54 Stephenson Street.
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