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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1871
Page
5
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A seller offers a fine assortment of fancy goods in exchange for land or city property in the city or elsewhere to enlarge a confectionery and fruit business. The notice implies a broad barter for real estate to support business expansion.
Has been removed to Maynard's block in the room formerly occupied by J. A. Steinmetz opposite Court House. Hats and caps $1 each boots and shoes $1 per pair and a stock of fine chromes at very low prices. Great inducements to purchasers noted. Also a claim of one ounce gold for every ounce of adulteration in Dillenbaugh's candy.
New art gallery at 110 Stephenson Street offers all styles of pictures. Located on the first floor, McHenry invites patrons to view a wide range of photographic and artistic works.
Friends Lawyer and Burchard, noted hardware dealers, report large shipments arriving for Spring trade. Readers are urged to contact them for hardware needs and to visit The Champion Shoe at Syimbo's Corner Store Fry's Block for related goods.
Lawver and Burchard advertise garden rakes hoes shovels and hoes at low prices with several items highlighted and a 5-52 deterred code.
A new store, Lotor Gaiters, opens at STAYER SNYYDERS and appears connected to local eateries. Dill promotes its season ice cream and soda while D Diffenbaugh’s Block prime spot draws attention.
Report notes a buzz over a new lager concentrate marketed as solidified beer by McNAMARA's. The piece also mentions a rumored engagement between Cadet Strant and Miss Kitty Jeolt of Galena and contrasts local tastes with Chicago fashion.
Best and Morgan unveiled a case of kid gloves priced at one dollar per pair, retail value two dollars. The item list and pricing indicate a promotional offering or inventory display in a local shop.
Best Morgan advertises holding fifteen thousand ribbons and notes reduced prices on all ribbon stock. The notice promises further price regulation for millinery items as they adjust offerings.
City Marshal Lamim arrested two counterfeiters upon their arrival on the Western train. A third suspect fled into the timber. The arrestees were taken to Chicago for U.S. Court prosecution. A large sum of counterfeit money, including notes from the Bank of Penkeepsie, was found on them. The rash of “shoving” the queer has been reported as widespread in Iowa.
A letter from Solomon Crock Err dated Sunday April 19 1871 encloses two dollars for the Journan describing it as the best county paper in the West and essential to daily life.
The Madison Wisconsin Journal notes strong local support for a railroad from Madison to Portage. Exeter Albany and Decatur approved 3300 for aid per town, 37 miles of the Sugar Valley Road to Portage built, 10 miles Albany to Brodhead graded. James Campbell and the Tribune party are reviewing plans to construct the line in the coming year.
Best & Morgan advertise a fresh stock of millinery and fancy goods including fashionable slut and bonnet shapes for the season. They tout unmatched trimmed hats and goos in variety and elegance. A separate note mentions rail routes from Madison to Freeport intersecting the Illinois Central, with local support for a new road.
Fractured ad text lists trunks valises tubs pails wringers and more at bargain prices from McNamara's and retailer pair Turner and Burchard's.
A brief note questions whether Sam Slick can perform the required duties at the office, pending evaluation of his qualifications and suitability.
A playful verse depicts Carlo seated in Sally's chair while the speaker yearns to be in Carlo's place. Sally's touch and kisses spark wishes to swap identities, creating a coy, affectionate scene.
The Freeport Jour association agenda notes a grand reunion at Rockford on May 2. General Atkins of the Freeport Jour is named as head, with Rogers as president. The paper describes its printing plant as one of the Wests most complete houses, employing about fifteen hands and operating five steam presses.
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