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Newspaper
Freeport Weekly Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1871
Page
6
A girl named Gerty finds a magic necklace granted by a fairy godmother. She wishes for riches and food then shifts to a China scene, her father's home, and a bird and a hawk chase before waking from a dream. The episode ends with relief and gratitude for ordinary bread.
A Western Rural column relays humorous anecdotes about children. Bennie pretends to be a peddler with a cardboard beer cask, a cradle nap request leads to a child’s quip, and a youngster’s college dream arc appears. The piece blends memories, playful dialogue, and small lessons from family life.
A collage of quotes and reflections traces gentility from Milton to Newman and St Paul, arguing true gentlemanliness rests on self control, temperance, courtesy, and moral bearing. It contrasts surface polish with inner discipline, noting how genuine gentleness arises from self mastery, humility, and respectful conduct across society.
The article traces early gunpowder use from loose powder and parchment cartridges to the shift to proper cartridges after 1778, driven by safety and reliability. It notes Sir Charles Bang as an early proponent, the dangers of priming with heated spikes, and the invention of paper tubes for priming that led to modern firing practices.
A Wealthy Individual presents The Mowing as the final work of the late Artemus Ward. The text features Ward’s humorous, self-deprecating voice describing aging, a comedic boxing encounter, and family recollections in a rambling anecdote.
A dated meditation wanders through religious maxims and anecdotes. It cites Rev. Albert Barnes and Simeon praising self control kindness and endurance while contrasting skepticism with belief. The piece muses on God’s creation and the burden of cross bearing urging benevolence now and steady faith.
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