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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1878
Page
4
A farmer's gaffe over pig breed leads to a lesson on humane treatment and rationed feeding. An observer defends proper housing and cooked feed, claiming premium hogs result from care and correct conditions, not merely stock. The tale underscores animal welfare and profitable husbandry.
A mosaic of remarks and brief items covers gender rhetoric, tobacco dangers, adulterated wines, and political sketches. It notes women’s influence on men, warns about cigarette and pipe toxins, cites a sheriff seizure of fake wine, and includes short portraits of figures like Newton Booth, Chief Justice Waite, Oglesby, and Senator Bruce.
Springfield Republican notes a large Benjamin Franklin fund, begun with 5000 in 1789 to loan to young mechanics. It was to grow to about 850000 in 100 years with 500000 for city improvements and 150000 reinvested. It has grown to over 3200000, yet mechanics do not use it, leaving trustees seeking ways to fulfill the testator’s intent and keep the fund active. The item also mentions a Germantown pauper denied butter and aid from the Poor Managers.
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