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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1872
Page
6
A strong editorial defense urges Republicans to stay united behind the current leadership. It warns against internal strife and factions that threaten the party’s strength and the nation’s stability, arguing reformers would undermine a solid foundation.
The article highlights the Michigan Central Railroad introducing premier passenger cars for the Chicago to Buffalo route. It describes the baggage car, smoking car, and enclosed sleeping car with elaborate ventilation, plate-glass windows, and rich interiors. It notes the cars’ lengthwise panels and glass features as premier designs.
Best & Morgan showcase full dress goods lines with new spring shades in Faille and Poult de Soie silks, Japanese Poplins at 65 to 75 cents per yard, stripe silk warp pongees, Grace Poplins up to 1.20, Manchester Popline 10.50 per pattern, Irish Poplin at 1.75 per yard, black alpaccas, mohair from Bradford, and 11 cases assorted fancy dress fabrics from 25 cents upward.
Best & Morgan showcases 129 hat shapes and bonnets with a stunning French pattern collection. The vast stock includes imported and American flowers, ostrich plumes, ribbons, bonnets silks latins and crape in new colors plus lace and embroidery selections.
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