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Freeport Weekly Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1871

Page

7

Bittle Goblin Folktale And Parish Turmoil Retold

A fragmentary Danish tale describes goblin lore about the Hill goblins and Blydfolk, their mischief and gold, and a peasant forging a bargain with mountain spirits. It is followed by a local thunderous moral about reading aloud and elocution education delivered to Freeport schools, stressing articulation, practice, and the value of literacy for a self governing nation.

Pe Hil Pasnt Aountain Goblin Miyuwant Geimp Ming Freeport

Colonel Forney Retired From Washington Journalism

A tribute note honors Colonel John Forney on his retirement from Washington journalism. Col Forney is praised for courtesy, clear diction, broad acquaintance, and loyal public service to country and community. Lancaster, Philadelphia, and Washington are cited as places where he left a lasting impact and shaped American journalism.

John Forney Feeina Washington Naitare Evork Lancaster Philadelphia Alvays Tto Pame Wittiout

A Father’s Duty to Child Welfare in the Face of Rebellion

A moral treatise condemns fathers who cast children adrift. It asserts the father’s sole duty is the child’s best interests, urging unwavering, forgiving care. It warns against disinheritance and calls for guardianship and guidance despite rebellion, citing prodigal themes.

Gadl Tumilten du Llanper Naomi Ruth Buller

Temperance meeting satire targets Greeley and clergy

The observer recounts Horace Greeley criticizing clergy for not rebuking intemperance while funeral speeches eulogize the deceased. Rev Dr Williams notes he has seen many obituary notices, yet clergy reportedly avoid explicit views on the departed. A Connecticut pastor at a funeral remarks a man was devout yet swore, drawing a sharp audience reaction.

Palpabio Orace Graeley Duc Lis Bad Printing House Square Horace Graeley Dr. Williams Tribune Greeley

Sermon Fragments on Providence and Charity in 19th Century Advice

The piece blends religious reflections on listening for God in nature with admonitions on charity and humility. It cites biblical passages and quotes from Augustine and Newton to urge prudent living, daily burdens, and not gambling on tomorrows. It contrasts wealth with virtue and emphasizes temperance, sacrifice, and steady trust in providence.

John Newton William Jay

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