Special Excursion and Local Shopping Advertisements
A mixed local notice lists a special excursion to Chautauqua Lake from Chicago with rail connections and stopover privileges, plus multiple promotional items for Burnien Bros and other vendors. It includes jewelry store details at 108 Stephenson Street Freeport, repairs, and a parade of grocery, flour, coffee, coal, and tobacco ads from various merchants in Illinois, Iowa, and nearby areas. Also advertises Dr Marcus’s Catholicon, a female remedy, with price and distribution details.
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H. Pixley
Stephenson Street
Freeport
Llinnis Central Railroad
Chautauqua Lake
Chicago
Chicago & Atlantic Ry
Lake Shore & Michtian Southern Ry
Iowa
Sioux City
Stina
Manchester
Lowi
J. Menny
Gen West Piss Agt
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Inddel
Atlantic
Consty
Horton
Southeast
Great Rock Island
Ballintes
Vertgetlon
Hamin
Albert Lea
Minneapalla
St. Paul
Union
Hie
Uritinh Pravin
Wdner
Cincinnati
Endian Olla
Lafayette
Conall Minit
Kanes City
Tapuapolis
Piananas
Ode “Wtewuingg
R. Cable
ST. John
Excursion to Northern Dakota and festival plans
An 1870s note lists a Wheeling get a rail excursion to Crookston Grand Forks and Devil’s Lake with August dates and low rates. A festival and entertainment are announced for July 28 at Temperance hall with 10 cent admission. Also advertised are White Fish and Trout, Cure for Piles remedies, and a medical ad for Dr Kosduko’s Pile Remedy priced locally.
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Wheelingis
Crookston
Grand Forks
Devil's Like
Manchester
Iowa
Minky
Pass
Temperance Hall
Positive Cure for Piles Sale Ad in County Paper
A local druggist announces De Marehisi's Italian Pile Ointment with a written guarantee to cure or refund. Advertises internal use for hemorrhoids bleeding or itching and a No Cure No Pay policy. Swarta Bros Drugglsta listed with July 22 date.
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Marehisi
Borsaleng Swarta Bros
Drugglsta
Prentiss and a City of Wings Prophecies
The Chicago News recounts General Prentiss speaking at a Jefferson City jollification where he mocked extravagant prophecies of Missouri growth and a winged man, noting most prophecies have since come true. He hints his future book will challenge prior battle accounts of Shiloh and claim undisclosed truths.
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Prentisa
Ohio
Defferson City
Quincey
Missouri
New York
San Francisco
Defferson
Liverpool
Yas
Tan
Gray
Sam
Shiloh
Buell
Gen. Buell
Gen. Prentiss
Chicago News
Nova Scotia Farmers Battle Rampaging Bear in Sheep Fold
In Chester Nova Scotia a bear raided a sheep fold tearing boards and preying on sheep. A farmer sprang from bed in near nakedness and chased the bear with a three tined fork as the animal ripped the structure and leaped through a five foot opening to escape. The bear showed great strength and persistence, while the owner gave chase with limited success.
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Chester
Nova Scotia
Norristown Herald mocks Washington name change Yam Yum
A collage of humorous snippets from a Western paper imitates names and sayings. Jests reference Washington Territory renamed Yam Yum, Knights of Labor, and parrot anecdotes. Lighter quips cover professors, a parrot, a surgeon’s son, and schoolroom gags amid a stream of witticisms from various papers.
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Dan
Norristown Herald
Washington ‘Territory
Knights of Labor
Brooklyn
Johnson
Dowlun Transcript
Myatts
Breokinsop
Topres
South Carolina
Nero
Chlekens
Aoaibi
Evarts
Sets
Meshington
New York
Harvard College
Paris
Burlington
Algy
Jimmy
Chicago
Jones
Brown
Congress
Washington Critte
Bufalo
Washington Square
Pho Hent
Seoteh Dominia
Anning
Sapphira
Thaddeus Stevens Club Foot Heroism Remembered Tale
A relative recalls Thaddeus Stevens as a youth born with a club foot. He secretly cut and bound the limb with a knife to straighten it, muttering he would fix it himself. The deformity persisted until death, reflecting a grim, stoic resolve.
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Thaddeus Stevens
Greece
Vermont
Thaddeus
Penelam
Caledonia County
Shires
Tribune
Laundry life and dangers in Chicago mills
A Chicago Tribune style feature recounts harsh realities of laundry workers, focusing on a young woman who works amid abusive vendors, late hours, and low pay. It notes the vulnerable position of maids, the prevalence of improper advances, and the profession’s tough conditions. It also includes health discussions on exercise and a note about local geology near Newcastle Pennsylvania.
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Pan Tran
Matatitatanant
Chicago
Avery Nuwler
Oldea
Angaaine Lontora
Inundrioa
Man Ta
Sid Vontt
Huett
Nino Dollnes
Garitlonman Pietron
Prndarat
Thay
Turad
Tenfers
Uhinayo Tribune
Day Paranger Vane Niue ireeport 8 Wee
Sealed report details a train service issue with a safety notice. Agent Ht Sean K HoLDER notes passengers are affected as the schedule is disrupted and a revised plan is under consideration.
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Lacves
Vane Ae
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Clark
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Freeport, Ill
Meniadam
O” Cent
99 Cent
Saul& Turner
Bongye & Schwarz Wall Paper
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Sherwin
Bongye & Schwarz
Galena Street
D. Kuehner
Galena St
Stephenson
Jumectt
Sy Ly
Hi Arle
Ynad
Hermitage
McBrayer
Monarch
Old Windsor
Ete
AL Baumgarten
R, D, Dobbie
Burnin Bros
Puen. Bros
Chautanann
Post & Co
Formosa
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Rio
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Java
I D Dost & Co
Burner Bros
Burneen Bros
Ilinois
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Grant
Schiltz
Milwaukee
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JB Marehisi
Utica
Swarts
Dakota
Kita
Burrell Bros
Kosduko
Bosanko Medicina Or
Tento
Prentlan
Peter
Hostur Dieeard
Thut
Laris
Knater
Thomas
Patrick
Waterbury
Volcotr
Tiain
Uepindin
Jutge
Seriool
Maater ‘Thompson
United States
Thompson
Mantroth
Namiah Hibor
Systana
Uxureise
Newton
Euclid
America
Hellen Clark Swaney
Good Housekeeping
Ottawa
Farncil Hall
Boston
England
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Moripina
Basia
Camera
Rte
Wits Litap
Macminn
Epainysas
Peterson
D. Adamson
Brewster House
Freeport, Illinois
Market Report
Ereepory Market
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Uae
Oly Theo Oo Murley
Renee
Resis
Tae
Hutter
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al i Steyhepson
Molgage Obeels
Execilova
ST D Dost & Co'y
M. & St. Paul
Nant Axton
Wity Brolga
Northwestern
Ately Fear
Peaeane
Hoaim Ont Bull
Tutinoia Cantrut Dime
Soutic and East
Msaquger
Masnouger
Santhy
Chenin
Ably
Henin
Nas
Sh Wnt
Eran
Tina
Hngie Lo Mt Mil
P.M. Murphy
St. P
St. Pau
Onigaqo
Milwaukee & Bt
Pacu
United
Anor Mann
Etgent
Pana
Ath
Arc
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Heapeord
Age’tow
Paes
Milwaukite
FAP Mor
Milwinter & Bl
Paul Fiultway
Freeport Postoffice
Mulls
Ofice
GLOBE
Westurnt
Houluerny
Pience
Wis
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Ouneco
Alice
Monaye
Witzavatli
Via
Centennial
Creak
Lorau Iont
Plum River
Yankee Bollow
Doparia Pifemale
Suena Vista
Vie Cedarville
Danley
M McGonnell
Anae Wits Anys
Pon Trom
BAG Tech Ae
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