End of It All Describes a Desertion at Fort Thomas
A recruiting sergeant pushes a pale, unnamed recruit into army life at a New York office. Captain Coleman’s harsh discipline spills into desertion as Dalton endures mistreatment, escapes into the hills with 300 Red Bull warriors in pursuit, and dies after a lone stand for ten lives.
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P. C. Eastment
South Street
New York
Jim Dandy
Army
Navy
Thomas Dalton
Sam
Imum
Jefferson Barracks
Fort Thomas
Coleman
James Dalton
Dalton
Company G
Corral
Red Bulls
Eagle Peak
Dayleht
M. Quad
Cuba
Philippines
First St
Dixon
le West State
Rockford
New York St. Aurora
Chiense
DeWitts Little Early Risers Sold by Jungkunz Drugstore
DeWitts Little Early Risers are promoted as the best pills. Sold by Wm F Jungkunz, druggist, 85 Stephenson Street.
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DeWitt
F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Keeping Sheep on the Farm Says Professor Day
Professor Day urged farmers in Ontario that sheep suit many farms if they love the animals. He noted sheep eat weeds, thrive on poor pasture, and graze close to the ground, making them cost effective with easy housing and low labor. They grind their own grain and weed seeds do not regrow.
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Ontario
Professor Day
Green Mountain Potatoes Highlighted By Licking County Farmer
A Licking county farmer presents a basket of Green Mountain potatoes. The image showcases a highly improved strain after years of careful selection, emphasizing the variety's strong qualities and practical farming success.
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Licking County
Green Mountain tubers improved strain described
Ameri can Agriculturist details an enhanced Green Mountain potato developed from limited seed. After years of selective breeding in favorable soil with humus and chemicals, the result is a cream white, oblong tuber with netted skin and uniform size. Only 4 percent cull yield over six years, hollow-free tubers, high marketable yield, strong eyes, and adaptable to tuber use. Noted for strong points and absence of original faults.
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Green Mountain
Miny
Plants Resistant to Disease in Various Varieties
It has long been known that plants vary widely in their power of resistance to disease. Not only do certain kinds of plants seem almost immune to diseases, but some varieties of the same plant are little affected, while others are badly injured. Vacations in this respect also extend to individual plants.
Silage Quality and cattle profits in Florida farms
Silage in Florida shows good quality on the coast of birds and in several sections, though limited in use. The main profit drop comes from inferior cattle, a common issue across many dairies in the southern states.
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Florida
Birds
South
Daily Journal delivery price listed
The notice states the Daily Journal is delivered to any part of the city for 10 cents a week.
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the Daily Journal
Deliv
A Scout's Silent Valor Beneath the Warbound Sky
A lone scout rides through solitude to aid a wounded lieutenant's wife. He guides her over hostile roads, faces cunning ambushes, and arrives at the camp where the grateful officers greet his steadfast courage. His quiet resolve and loyalty define his mission and duty.
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Bin
Jasper
Tie
Leutenant
No Judging Standards for Men and Women Cited
A brief quote discusses differing judgments for men and women citing that a man is known by the company he keeps while a woman by the servants she cannot keep, attributed to a judge.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve For Piles Sold Locally
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is especially recommended for piles and is sold by Wm. Jungkunz, druggist, at 85 Stephenson Street.
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DeWitt
Wm. Fef
Jungkunz
Stephenson St
British Consols History and the Rise of Government Securities
The article explains Consols as England’s funded debt, tracing their origin to 1752 and the 1870 reform allowing certificates. It describes original £100 creditors earning £3 yearly, transfer mechanics via Bank of England, the rise and fall of paper receipts, tally blocks, and the abolition of outdated ledgers after fires and parliamentary acts.
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England
George HS
Bank of England
Different Viewpoints on Washington and Cultures Across Borders
A Parisian and American travelers celebrated Washington’s birthday with a frosted cake depicting him in Arab dress and pipe smoking followed by dancing girls. The piece notes similar cross cultural depictions in China and references a Chinese critique in Pilgrim's Progress, contrasting American life with Eastern portrayals.
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Nile
Washington
George Washington
China
Christian
Peking
Pittsbury Post
Napoleon and His Snuff At Astley’s Battle of Waterloo
In the late 1830s to 1840s London stage history notes actor Gomersal’s Napoleon in The Battle of Waterloo drawing high praise from the Duke of Wellington for lifelike snuffing. The duke gifted a silver turb something. Gomersal later explained the accuracy of dispensing snuff from the waistcoat pocket. Rest of the text shifts to an advertisement for Ely’s Cream Balm for nasal relief, urging readers to try the remedy with claims of restored smell and breathing.
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Astley’s
London
Waterloo
Gomersal
Napoleon
Duke of Wellington
Apsley House
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
Watermarks and their ancient use in paper making
The article describes the origin of watermarks from fiber impressions in parchment and the later use of wire to create patterns. It notes watermarks aided forgery prevention, enhanced manuscript and banknote security, and the role of wired devices in stamping sheets during manufacture.
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London
Disciple of Emerson Finds Beauty in Rain and Sidewalk
In a rainy moment on a street corner an observer speaks of Emerson’s idea that beauty exists in unexpected places. He notes worn curbstones and rainwater channels as polished gray green surfaces, while an acquaintance hurries on with a broken umbrella, astonished by the insight.
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Emerson
New York
Yet He Wished Him Well Into The Golden Mean Of Religion
A Washington cleric speaks to a Richmond colored congregation about balancing emotion and form in faith. He recalls inviting an elderly deacon to pray and urges fostering decisive effort and sincere devotion while avoiding extremes. He uses vivid, archaic dialect to illustrate fervent prayer and moral transformation.
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Washington
Richmond
It is absolutely necessary to health to relieve the stomach
A health notice urges prompt stomach relief at signs of trouble and suggests taking KODOL for Dyspepsia and Indigestion after meals. The remedy is sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist, 85 Stephenson St.
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
East and West Bound Time Tables for O N W R R
Train schedules detail east and west bound services with car types and connections. Listings include Chicago to Freeport departures, rates, and parlor car availability, plus connections at Rockford Belvidere and Beloit for Beloit Janeville Harvard Madison and other points. Westbound services connect Chicago and Milwaukee with multiple through routes and daily express trains.
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East Bound
Freep't. Ar
Chic'gm
Nno
Lv.Chic
Freep't
Dem
Pam NG
Ae Coceevee
Weat
Rockford
Beloit
Janesville
Milwaukee
Madisag
Belvidere
Sycamore
DeKalb
Seat
Janeaville
Harvard
Madison
Split Valley
Chicago
Seeeeres Loge Gam
Dubuque
St Paul
Minneapolis
Waterloo
Marehalltown
Des Moines
Omahe
Kansas City
St Joseph
Ft. Dodge
Nansas City
Traina East
Traina West
WM. Neesh
J. P. Elmer
St. Paul
Ming
Rockford & Interurban
Freeport
Bigis
Aurora
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British Consols
Reed the Journal
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Emerick, Barrett
Secona
Robt
Hunter
Walton Ave
Alkeman
W. A. Prince
Anal
Atate St. Oy B. Kling
Elwarnad&Aitpf
Lena
Stockton, TM
Oklabomas
Xeacre Farm
Lancaster Township
Bo Korte
Fanpire Street
Lusk Waw
Paules
Unien
Ant SS. Dialema
Tor Ren Steai
Postottiee
Bouaudre
Peel
Bradstiaw
S. Brow
Hater Dow Furuis
Worite Jd. L. Yoeorn, Springtt. Ld
Lowa L-Vitdlw
Tithicago St
Binggutre Mars
Pelek, Tollurk Ave
Daibmeerty
Henderson
S.S.S
Nature
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Business Directory
Freeport, Illinois
BANKS
D.C. Stover
H. H Antrim
R. G. Shumway
Henry Baler
F. Dorman
Ras't Cashier
State Bank
Ill
A. & Held
J. Fred Smith
Fred W. Hoefer
J. H. Stealy
D. C. Stover
Fred Dorman
W. Hagner
Henry Baier
Homer F. Aspinwall
Savings Department
L. Capital
O. Collmann
J. S. Collman
L. R. Jungkunz
A. F. Schulte
Ass’t. Cashier
D. B. Schulte
Wm. Trembor
August Bergman
W. T
Rawleigh
W. N. Cronkrite
John & Coleman
First National Bank
Capital Burplus
Profitsoo
Aidwelt
Co. Right
A. Bidwel Caahthier M. Clark
Ass’t Cashier
John Churrell
Joseph Emmert
C. H. Little
Wm. Oo. Wight
O. B. Bidwell
Boyd P. Hill
Addison Bidwell
M. V. B. Elson
L. Z. Farwell
V. Pres
D. F. Graham
THE
Second National Bank
Wlinofts
J. F. Fair
Reuben Siegfried
J. L. Meyers
J. H. Graham
J. N. Galloway
F. E B. Schaeffer
H. S. Webster
E. Mayer
Union Loan & Building Association
J. On. Pee Es
B. Schaeffer
C. J. Wells
John J. Trunck
B. Mayer
J. F. Kramer
W. J. Schwarz
Attorneys AT Law
R. P. Eckert
Attorney At Law
Stephenson Street
Wagner
Anzeiger Building
Chicago and
Spring Streets
A. Ruthe
Carpenter and Contractor
Douglas Ave
I. KR
Illinois Central
R. R
John F. Daly
R. Island
Carr Adassengers
Freepers
Rock Island
Davenport
Madigan
Omaha
Cedar Rapids
Polmes
North
South Dakota
J. B. Sweatt
Maple Leaf
South Export
Q. BR
Forrestor
Forreston
St. Paul Lim
Omaha Gime
Ami
Dodge F
Omaha Lim
Pam
Paul Lim
Decatur Fx
Banetree
Southern
Decatur
Penne Ewes Cavnteens i
Dodgeville
Arriva
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