Prussian Victory Reports and Paris Battles Near End
A collage of dispatches from London and New York recount river of war news as Prussia presses near Paris. Reports claim French sorties around Paris repulsed with French losses and German casualties light. Gambetta proclaims Loire defense holds with Paris poised for conference talks.
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Prussan
Braun
William
Augusta
Versaillles
Manteuffel
Amiens
Mecklemburg-Schwerin
le Mans
Keratry
Prussia
Germany
Russia
New York
London
Versailles
Berlin
Paris
L’haye
Seine
Fontainebleau
Beaune
Orleans
Loire
the Herald
Gambetta
Laval
Trochu
Ducrot
Vinnoy
Bern
De.Trimpling
France
Lyons
Garibaldi
Werder
Autun
Department of
Saone Et Loire
Arnay le Duc
Cote Qwor
Cremer
Rheims
Ex-Mayor Thompson To Move To Pennsylvania Nearby Pittsburgh
The community notes the intention of three prominent citizens, Ex-Mayor G. A. Thompson returning from the east last week to relocate with his family to Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh close to the Virginia border. Accompanying him are Messrs. R. C. Tate and N. A. Baillie, both formerly associated with the Western.
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G. A. Thompson
Union Torc and Iron Mill Directors Eye Operations
A group of gentlemen, well known, express interest in a large iron mill and plan to supervise its operations. They aim to manufacture wrought iron from ore and expect prosperity beyond their wildest guesses. Racine. May 9.
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Racine
Publisher’s credit and bills spark reader reflections
A letter argues that delaying newspaper payments harms publishers who must cover constant outgoes. It notes many readers forget the cost of six months or a year of credit and suggests thankfulness for prompt payment to avoid interest-bearing debt. It emphasizes the newspaper business as a cash-intensive trade.
Tax Books For Sale At Office For Boys And Girls
Collector’s Tax Books offered at this office for boys and girls. Latest volumes available at Broud’s.
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Broud’s
Wanted young man of good moral character to learn
The notice seeks a young man of good moral character ready to learn or already learning the dental profession. It notes Dr. D. F. Swengel’s success due to good work at affordable prices, and mentions the December term of the Circuit Court with Judge Brown beginning on the 5th. It also reports a Friday meeting at the Common Council rooms in Freeport about manufacturing plans and a proposed Manufacturing Corporative Union, with outlines from L. W. Gaiteauu and Aaron Wolf, referred to a committee for future action.
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Swengel
D. F. Swengel
Circuit Court
Brown
Freeport
L. W. Gaiteauu
Aaron Wolf
Wilcoxon’s
Opera House
Freeport urged to adopt home capital for manufacturing
A Springfield State Journal communicated the case for Freeport to foster local manufacturing. The writer urges capitalists to invest despite modest short term returns, citing nearby cities like Decatur Bloomington Pekin and Peoria with rolling mills and machine shops. He highlights a near ready watch factory and local patentable devices and calls for a stock company to leverage water coal and local talent.
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Springfield
State Journal
Freeport
Epior
Decatur
Springfiard
Empire State of the West
Bloomington
Pekin
Peoria
Noted European celebrity to visit city this Christmas
A historic notice announces that a renowned European celebrity will visit in early December. Ford & Wise Jewelers at 108 Stephenson Ave host interviews and a Santa Claus meet, inviting the public to inquire for personal interviews or send a card to receive imported tokens from the guest through Kemper Bros. and local merchants before holidays.
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Jack Frost
Iman
Huraday
Ford & Wise
Stephenson
Santa Claus
Sam
Teachers Institute In Davis Schedules Dec Tenth
An Institute in Davis will be held on Saturday December 10 1870 with multiple subjects including Composition Geography Phonics and Reading Grammar and a lecture by Prof Rulison on the theme Every ideal a possible reality Prof Alvord will discuss a practical subject The event opens at 10 a m and includes meals at Kemper Bros Citizens and teachers invited to attend and be entertained by Davis residents.
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Davis
Prof
Rulison
I. F. Kleckner
Kleckner
D. W. Walker
Miss Smith
Alvord
Vinegar Factory Fire Destroys W.8 Lamb Plant
The Vinegar Factory of W.8 Lamb in this city burned Friday night. No information on the fire’s origin or the property's value could be confirmed. The estimated loss runs around $4,000 with $2,000 insured. Farmers are reminded that C.C. Best offers the highest price for produce.
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London
Paris
104Th
Swartz and Stocking Drug Store Toy Stock Promises Savings
The Swartz and Stocking Drug Store claims the city holds its largest stock of toys and fancy goods yet, inviting shoppers to call before buying to save money. Located opposite the new court house, the store emphasizes broad selection and value.
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Swartz & Stocking
New Court House
Sechrist & Lemon Open Big Glove and Umbrella Stock
Sechrist and Lemon advertise a large stock of gloves and mittens at low prices and announce the opening of the city’s largest umbrella selection priced 75 cents to 10 dollars. They also offer hats caps and men and boy clothing with a substantial tailoring operation serving Freeport Chicago and beyond from 128 Stephenson Street opposite the Opera House. The Philips Concert at Wilcoxsons Opera House drew a good crowd with Miss Phillips and other performers earning encores.
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Sechrist & Lemon
West
Freeport
Chicago
Stephenson Street
Opera House
Burglars Foiled At Goodhue Residence In Friday Night Fight
Burglars entered the Goodhue home Friday night but were discovered and fled. Four shots were exchanged between Thomas F. Goodhue and the intruders. Nobody injured. Holiday shopping notes urge local businesses to advertise in the Journal for broad reader reach. Ford and Wise promote silver toy sets and fine silverware.
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Thos. F. Goodhue
Chas
Goodhue
Ford & Wise’s
Freeport
Local merchants advertise stock clearances and events
Retailers announce reduced dry goods prices and cash bargains through the week. Special notices urge customers to visit for great bargains as the store clears stock, with further ads for lectures at Wilcoxson’s Opera House and charity events benefiting the Young Men's Christian Association.
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Atock
Wu. A. Sravins, & Co
Popular Pastor Smith Preaches at First Church
The Rev. William Smith, beloved pastor of the First M E Church, preaches every Sunday evening to the city’s youth. The congregation draws large audiences, and the town praises the church for securing his services and notes the recent sermon as highly worthy.
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A. Smith
M. E
Smith
First Church
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Stock Exchange
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Young Men's Christian Association
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America
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Pinco Bakewell
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Perkins & House
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Wells
Tata
Agenta
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Cleveland
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