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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1886
Page
2
Notice announces purchase of C. H. Pixley stock, continuation of the jewelry business at the old stand, repairs offered, and customer call requested. Also various local advertisements for flour, coffee, sugar, meats, beer, and medicines appear, with dates and agent names among them.
An excursion to Crookston Grand Forks and Devil Lake is advertised by Minas Central Railroad with low rates and details available via Hilness Central Ticket agents in Manchester. A GAR corps festival and entertainment is announced for Wednesday July 28 at Tempermice hudl with admission ten cents. Also advertised is new catch of white fish and rates on fish products from Hkurreset Bros.
An 19th century medical ad touts Dr Polanko's Pile Treatment for bleeding and itching piles. It describes symptoms like back and abdominal weight, indigestion signs, and moisture causing itchiness. The remedy claims to absorb tumors and provide a permanent cure at 60 cents, sold by Hoebal & Mougk in Viqua, Ohio.
To the people of Lhis County we would say that we have been given the agency of Dr Marehisi's Italian Vile Ointinent guaranteed the cure or money refunded for internal external bleeding or itching piles. Price for a box No Cure No Pay. For sale by Swarts Bros Druggiste july 27dy
Anson, nicknamed Ad, grew up in Marshalltown as a spirited athlete known for baseball boxing and billiards. His father, a sawmill owner and wrestling enthusiast, dominate his life and even forced him to shave and disguise his long yellow hair after an attempted escape to a tournament in Des Moines.
In Good Household Keeping Mrs. M. J. Phomatead notes how sweeping day is a weekly ordeal in many homes. She contrasts careful dusting with the vigorous, warlike method of a Bridget sweeping a room, leaving dust to settle on curtains and furniture, and ends with a humorous remark on the toil and relief once the task is done.
A South End household child was left briefly alone when a dirty man demanded money at the door but left after the maid stood firm and barred entry. The Pekin, aged 12, reportedly won a recent contest with a time of sixty minutes, completing six thousand lines.
A chaotic tale from Wayburton centers on Mr Harwrenon Jarome, a correspondent in New York, and an incident in the treasury building. A public exchange with Caroline Moorting and Congress member Campbell leads to accusations about a Chinese laundry patronage and a Knight of Labor official.
A Virginia farmer near Marrivonburg clings to stubborn Confederate optimism amid the Civil War news. In April 1865 he hears that surrender changes the fate of Gen Lee and Gen Johnston, then reluctantly concedes a renewed need to fight if Yankees resist.
The article outlines intimate guidance for creating a lush yard with large growing plants like dahlias canna and hollyhocks and adds tropical touches with palms and rubber plants for a vibrant summer display. It recommends beds borders and accents with gladioli bulbs planted in May and warns against overstocking the space while highlighting practical pot and box arrangements.
A colorful anecdote about Congressman Loutith of California bemused a congressional directory compiler. The tale describes his roughneck image and a public display of strength when he worked at a blacksmith shop to prove his vigor, ending with a blacksmith approving of his resolve.
A Sierra Madre collie is described as an inveterate tree climber. The dog scales trunks, often thirty to forty feet high, chasing a squirrel and requiring careful descent. The tale blends a clipping from St. Nicholas with a humorous aside about a Texas friend seeking money and a joke about going to Akesht for a solid map.
Rail timetable notes Meera Stock expedition with fast daytime and nighttime trains. Passenger service departs at 7:20 and travels toward Manteo Myas vilie Rookford Milwaukee arriving 10:30 pm. Return runs Milwaukee 4:10 pm arriving at Hraepoll 1:46 pm. UW.
Fragmentary OCR item notes race entries No 1 passenger and No 5 Aus wrt Wretgu with rain delaying events. Further details are unreadable but indicates weather affecting schedule.
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