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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1875
Page
5
Ad rates list 128 guatines for a square, up to five lines, 85 per year 60 cents per line after. Subscription terms set at $2.00 a year. Communications to JourNAL art Illinois. ATKINS & CO. Proprietors.
The article highlights Woodmanse's new factory at the foot of Galena Street employing about forty workers with wind engines capable of grinding twenty five bushels per hour and iron pumps. It notes a growing trade in a new wire fencing system called the Over Barb Fence, patented by the Stover brothers, using steam machines to attach barbs, with potential westward spread and cattle protection advantages.
The brief county report notes harvest labor pauses as some farmers reap strong yields while others struggle with lodged oats chinch bugs and late cutting. Wheat is fair to good though some fields saw green cut to avoid pest damage and overall crop prospects are strong despite delays.
The piece notes wheat moving to corn fields in large numbers with little public alarm as the season nears end. In the burg life continues normally with busy grocers, content doctors, roaming itinerants, and a bustling Sunday School. No incidents marriages or deaths are recorded.
The article discusses liberal views on the influence of women in society, calls for support of sociables and mites, and urges young men to engage in constructive activities. It notes past vacations, editor selections, and stresses the role of education, school attendance, and parental guidance to curb street profanity and promote moral progress.
Harvesting in Winslow progresses finely with reaper ready for use in a few days. Oat crops suffer minor army worm damage in the west end, while wheat yields are satisfactory. The North Carolina colored troops held a concert at Turnbull Hall on Tuesday evening the 8th with strong turnout and satisfaction. John Bradford, early county settler, returns from years in Chicago. Mr B designed and built the shot tower machinery and remains its superintendent until recent health issues forced resignation. he plans to attend the Old Settlers meeting this month.
F. E. Bangasser next to the post office offers an elegant stock of pure quill meerschaum pipes and cigars direct from Germany at moderate prices. Call to inspect and compare.
Krinbill Rotzler Co have opened a new store at No 129 Stephenson Street opposite the Court House Munn's Building in the storeroom of W W Robey with a complete stock of new goods and prices. They invite the public to call and examine their stock and assure full satisfaction and accurate representations.
In Stephenson county G W Tandy at 113 Stephenson street advertises a mammoth stock of boots and shoes with the claim of universal low prices and best goods. The ad urges readers to visit to verify the statement. Also notes Dr Payne, the Great Natural Healer, will be at the Pennsylvania House Freeport for the first ten days of July August and September.
A dissolved co partnership between R. Clark and H. Poffenberger is effective by mutual consent. Creditors must settle at the old stand, with H Poffenberger and others continuing the business at Ridott Illinois. John B Taylor’s Pride advertised as a leading cigar sold at Janssen Trapp o’s near the Court House.
Fry's Block opens a new drug store by F R Guiteau offering fresh drugs medicines perfumery and related goods at low prices with a full stock and inviting customers to visit.
W. W. Robey the popular grocer has moved to 145 Stephenson Street opposite Knowlton's Bank. He will continue to offer fresh, clean necessities at low prices with home delivery. A scam story about a deer bet is noted, mentioning West's Pulmonary Balsam with trial and large bottles priced.
Opposite Court House is the place to buy Peaches Berries Grapes Pears Apples Oranges and Lemons at bottom prices. The fall term of the Orangeville Select School will begin Monday September 18 1875 and continue fourteen weeks. Tuition seven dollars O G A Hutimorst A M.
Rock River Seminary at Mt Morris Ogle County Illinois announces fall term starting August 80 1875 with tuition ten dollars per term and board ranging from one dollar fifty to three dollars per week as the leading northwest seminary seeks students.
Barnum's Roman Hippodrome will exhibit in Freeport on Thursday August 12. The March Sunday Mercury reports Barnum's new Congress of Nations show with lavish horses and harnesses in national colors. England scarlet and gold harnesses copied from the Queen’s state wear weighs 150 pounds each. total harness sets cost over 50000 dollars and the complete equipment by Miller Morrison & Co. of this city will top 100000 dollars.
An advertisement claims Americans suffer from sour stomach headache constipation heartburn and liver issues. Two doses of Green's August Flowers will relieve all cases nationwide. Visit Swarts & Stocking for a 10 cent sample, with regular size priced at 75 cents.
The notice promotes new boot and shoe styles at Staver and Snyder and highlights the Big Red Boot trend. It urges readers to visit for openings this week and mentions photography services by McHenry at Union Gallery above Elson's jewelry store, praising his long-standing skill and low prices.
Green and dried fruit advertised with hardware for wringer repairs at 54 Stephenson Street. Grey castings galvanized and new rubbers available, saving customers the cost of a new wringer.
Advertisements advertise ladies slippers at Staver and Snyder with a bold sign The Big Red Boot. It notes Freeport Marble Works doing high quality work in the West and a proprietor’s satisfaction guarantee. Stephenson street near the Court House is named for shopping.
Rumors say Janssen Trapp & Co. are thriving. A first class machine shop in a prime location is for sale at reasonable figures, offering a chance for a man with small capital to start in business. Inquiries at this office. Chamberlin the Hatter lists linen hats at 50 cents and new felt styles at $1.265.
A regional ad promotes chromes at the one dollar store and highlights fine jewelry at the eighty one dollar shop as budget fashion offers. The notices emphasize value and bargain branding for shoppers across two outlets.
We keep on hand and make to order all kinds of picture frames at low rates. Try us and we will strive to give you satisfaction. Parker & Dawson, 19526m.
Dubuque Agricultural and Mechanical Association plans a fall meet from September 6 to 10 offering $20,000 in premiums. The city boasts a top half mile track and an eight thousand seat amphitheatre. For details contact secretary M. L. Robinson in Dubuque.
An advertisement notes the best plow boot ever invented offered for sale at Staver and Snyder's store near Go to Freeport Laundry. It mentions shirts collars and suits with polishing described as equal to Chicago quality.
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