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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1886
Page
2
A patchwork of items announces candidates for County Clerk Treasurer and Superintendent, with names such as Me, Harindhs, Damien, Mallory, and Young. Reports cover mail delays, a near fire at Leonard's mill, civic street work, watermelon displays, and extensive land transfers and deeds in Freeport and surrounding towns.
Shannon July 28 report notes village council arranged with John Macey to secure dirt for repairing the west end of Market Street. Street work to start after a gate to the dirt source is installed, with Mike Redington leading efforts. Also mentions threshing, crop yields, a Shamish Wachtel concert, and local health updates.
A long dispatch lists varied items from Halifax and Newfoundland to Wisconsin and Oklahoma. It notes labor party planning a state convention, Khartoum’s destruction per Egyptian reports, Ohio railroad activity, and local misfortunes including a snake bite and a captain ejecting intruders. Court actions involve Lake Hyrds Western road sale orders and embezzlement pardon. Weather, crops, and a growing whiskey controversy appear alongside stock market and crime notes.
Guaranteed remedy for sudden bowel pains promising effect against colic cholera and diarrhoea. Manufactured at Des Moines Iowa and sold by Ewart Burkell in three sizes 25 10 and 1.00 dollars.
An urbane critic recalls fashionable youth and offers antiquated sun care tips. An elder Indian woman shares home remedies to avoid tanning and preserve complexion. Advice includes sun hats, light undergarments, disguising lotions, vinegar milk toners, almond paste lemon pomade, cloves, and rainwater washes.
Central Wiogate describes rough frontier life with two weathered tents and rough ponies. A cowboy talks of drift and dull hard work, longing for relief in civilization, while noting tougher discipline among cattle owners and gentler manners among men. He recalls a quiet, pleasant traveler in simple dress who chatted about river fords and manners. The piece also covers wool and fabric trends, calico decline, and anteon weaving techniques, explaining satins and sateens, and how cotton compares in dirt resistance. A London funeral ad offers grim humor with burial for 3 10s.
AGeorge Macdonald verses extol simple, virtuous living over fame wealth and display. The poem prefers humble spiritual rewards to public acclaim and worldly treasure, urging restraint, kindness, and inner peace as true riches.
Paul Sheela tells a London reporter about inventing new juggling tricks to deter imitators. He describes using everyday objects like candles, umbrella, washing tub, and a knife and fork with a potato, comparing skill to teaching a child to read. He recalls dangerous stunts, training tips, and the need for constant novelty in show business.
An illsome female health remedy from Dr J B Marchisi offers cures for ovarian troubles inflammation ulcers and bearing down sensations with other weakness symptoms like headaches and nervous debility. Advertises prices 81.00 and 81.40 per bottle and pamphlet available free from Utica NY. Also Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy promoted by Knuerr and Burrell.
Public notices of rail excursion promos to Crookston Grand Forks and Chautauqua Lake with dates in August. Rates and agents listed for Manchester Iowa and West Des Moines. Also ads for condiments, cheese, ketchup, and a cholera remedy touting quick stomach relief. Includes promotional items and health ad pitches mixed with travel offers.
A jewelry store announces the purchase of the stock of Jewelry heretofore owned by H. Pixley at 108 Stephenson Street Freeport. The new owner will continue the business at the old stand offering fair prices and the best goods. Repairs of all kinds will be made as before. Call to visit.
An advertisement touts Dr Burbancke’s Gough and Lung Syrup as the best cough remedy on the market for coughs colds croup and primary consumption. It claims the price is 60 cents and 1.00 with free samples offered.
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