24 Apr 1867
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1867
Page
1
The piece compiles Lorenzo Dowte s 1824 Bristol Rhode Island Masonry initiation and Knight Templar progress, then quotes his anti Masonic era writings praising Masonry s universality and charitable aims. It highlights his honesty, public stance during 1828 anti Masonic excitement, and his belief in Masonry s harmony and benevolence.
The Second Comptroller rejects any extra bounty for a two year volunteer after twenty three months service, stating the act of July 28, 1866 limits payment to two years with no gratuity. Also report of Payne found dead at Burley House on Menominee after attempting to enter a locked dwelling. sash fell, severing an artery. He left a wife and three children.
A London to Brooklyn Eagle report outlines Bismarcks demand to Napoleon for an explanation of French warlike preparations. It argues Prussia seeks rapid action before a broader war, cites Napoleon’s missteps and a shifting balance of power, and notes Paris fears and public opinion turning toward conflict.
The pavement of London covers about 8,000 acres with mosaic work in plait style and smooth flagging forming over 2,000 miles of streets. It surpasses the Appian way in quantity and quality, while ancient Rome’s consular road was narrow and uneven. London has over 5,000 paved streets.
Historical note recalls Mrs Marsh of the Royal Arsenal England showing iron when dried into fine grains or powder can ignite on contact and cause fires. It cites a rusty iron piece touching cotton causing a warehouse blaze and mentions 1670 observations by Gemary on iron’s ignition tendency. Also includes a brief aside about a tree fall accident and a Levis family ark tale, followed by an ad for a baking soda product and a perfume claim.
Readable lines advertise ready-made and made-to-order clothing at low prices. Mentions location M. Lower No. 89 Stephenson Street. Also promotes Sulkey Cultivators and Buggy Wheels at Burchard Brothers.
The City Crockery Store and H Little announce a large diverse stock of crockery, glassware, silver plated items and related wares opposite Brewster House. They tout Rockingham ware including a new Rebecca teapot style and earthen teapots with superior flavor, offering pitchers bowls and other items at low prices, with spittoons included among affordable items.
Local ads tout Broad and Mayer & Sons for fabrics, groceries, dry goods, and services. Promotions mention Whittier poems, stationery, fruit, canning, and Valentines. Also references to urine health products and medical cures with broad claims.
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