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Newspaper

Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1870

Page

8

The Daily Evening Journal and Its Wider Editions

A historic prospectus for the Daily Evening Journal its Tri Weekly and Weekly editions, highlighting trusted Republican principles, broad news coverage and literary content. It notes circulation figures over 20 000 and outlines club subscription rates with postmaster commissions and payment methods.

Daily Evening Ournal Ceve Os Lm H Large and Eares Ida Deere Wal

Peters Musical Monthly November issue preview

The November number of Peters' Musical Monthly is loaded with music by top American authors. It would cost over $4 in sheet form. Send 80 cents to publisher J. L. Peters at 590 Broadway, New York, to order or subscribe by mail.

Peters’ Musical Monthly J. L. Peters Broadway New York

Golden Hours for Boys and Girls Third Volume Soon

An illustrated magazine for boys and girls will begin its third volume in January. Each issue contains fifty two octavo pages with tales travels biography science natural history and more. Specimen copy ten cents sent to any address. subscription two dollars per year via Litchcock and Walden of Chicago Cincinnati or St Louis.

Boysi Litchcock & Walden Chicago Cincinnati St.Louis

The Nursery Magazine Seeks Subscribers

The Nursery enters its fifth year in January 1871 and promotes itself as a cheap charming magazine for children with broad circulation. Subscription is $1.50 a year in advance and includes free access to the last two numbers of 1870. John L. Shorey, Boston.

the Nursery The Nursery John L. Shorey Boston

December issue of The Little Corporal offered free with subscription

The December issue closes the eleventh volume of the juvenile magazine The Little Corporal. The November and December 1870 numbers are offered free to subscribers for the next year. Published in Chicago by Sewell & Miller at $1.50 per year or 15 cents per single copy. Clubs receive premiums.

Chicago Illinois Sewell & Miller

Our Young Folks December 1871 Preview

Mrs Whitney presents We Girls and Ton bridge offers Boy's Visit to Pompeii in the December issue. The magazine features short stories by Harriet Beecher Stowe Elizabeth Stewart Phelps Jane G. Austin and others illustrated papers natural history curiosities science art travel and adventure poems dialogues and music for parlor and school.

The Children’s Hour December Number Promises New Stories

The December issue of The Children’s Hour completes the 1870 volume and speaks of a January start for The Wonderful Story of a Gentle Hand. It notes generous illustrations of Spain and a Holiday Supplement eight pages with nine Christmas Cards sent to all subscribers. Address T. S. Arthur in Philadelphia for subscriptions.

Spain Arthur Philadelphia

Schoolmate Magazine to Enlarge Circulation Next Year

Horatio Allen signs off a Rufus and Rose tale in December and opens a new story in January. Publishers Joseph H. Allen Barton plan a larger monthly issue as circulation grows. They hope to enlarge soon if demand increases.

Joseph H. Allen Barton Horatio Allen Rufus Rose

Popular weekly papers advertise bargains for families

An 1871 reading promotion extols the Independent as the broad family paper with stories travels religious notes market reports and more. It advertises Tilton's Journal of Horticulture The Nation and Merry's Museum with subscription terms and agent offers in Boston and New York City.

Independent H. ©. Bower Q. Bowen New York City

Gardner's Monthly twelfth volume and Whitney's Musical Guest noted

The Gardner's Monthly completes its twelfth volume and is praised as a premier horticulture magazine with practical hints for gardens houses and forcing plants. Whitney's Musical Guest is highlighted for its attractive new year edition and strong musical content with annual and specimen copy pricing.

Gardner’s Monthly The Gardner’s Brincklee & Marot Philadelphia

Notes on 1871 phrenology and Scribner magazine content

The passage reviews Wells Illustrated Annual of Phrenology for 1871 with portraits and biographical items, plus thirteen National Types of Female Beauty and brain organs. It also praises Scribner’s second issue and its varied contents including Street Venders in New York, The Hoosac Tunnel, Riverside juvenile, and essays by J. R. Thompson and Mrs. Rebecca Ardsby Davis, among others.

Firat Post Phrenological Journal Broadway New York Scribner Issacs Hoosac Tunnel Riverside J.R. Thompson Rebecca Ardsby Davis Acon McDonald Caees Edward Eggleston Mary Jace “Liftell

Hearth and Home joins American Agriculturist family

Hearth and Home, a large weekly family journal, will be issued by Orange Judd & Company from 245 Broadway New York. It will extend the American Agriculturist's reliability and scope with improvements while subscription prices drop from four to three dollars a year. clubs available for four dollars.

Hearth and Hearth and Home Orange, Judd & Company

Premium Offers For Demorest’s Monthly Magazine Subscriptions

The advertisement promotes Demorest’s Monthly Magazine with premiums for subscribers. It lists a range of gifts including a parlor chrome cabinet, a pocket Bible, a two blade knife, a spy glass, or annual access to related publications. Subscriptions priced at 1.50 dollars yearly offer chances at substantial premiums and club bonuses. Specimen copies and circulars available by mailing ten cents.

Demorest's Amenca Monthly America Wood Splendid Dermorest Grover Baker Coes W.jennings Demorest Broadway N.Y

Demorist’s Monruty Magazine Premium Offer

The Demorest magazine advertises choice literature fashions and household content with chromo premiums and large color engravings. Subscriptions unlock value offers including chromos like Hiawatha’s Wooing and Red Riding Hood, with prices and free-mail options for multiple-year orders.

America Carter Noel Aize Diffenbach Jerome Thompson Hiawatha Addregg W Jennings Demoreat Broadway New York the Phromo

Public Library Standard Bearer Living Age Appeal

An essay on Littell's Living Age highlights its value as a broad literary miscellany. A Maine town funds reading by purchasing hundreds of volumes, with a pastor chosen to spend the fund wisely. The piece praises the Living Age as essential reading and urges more towns to emulate the library effort.

Bittle rLittle & Gay Boston England Edinburgh Review Gladstone Maine Godwin Littell Pat Ligtell

Million Edition Promises Thrilling Portrait of Indian Life

The manuscript compiled from diaries of George P. Belden, edited by Georgds Jaman Hetabia, presents a vivid account of Belden’s years with the Tidlats. Published by J. S. Goodman & Co. Chicago, the volume is offered at 9.50 per copy by subscription and claims to offer a complete portrait of Indian life and customs.

George P. Belden Geriords Jaman Hetabia Beldén New Philataiphia Tuserrownas County Ohio Ila J. 8, Goodman & Co Ohiengo Lils

Atlantic Monthly selections review and stories preview

The piece surveys contents of a monthly issue, highlighting poems by Ralph Keclar and John G Whittlar, Mr s Stowe serials Oldtown Fireside Stories and Capn Browns Tiduse, essays by L Maria Child and Bayard dylot, and notes a feature on a remarkable boy from the south with an editorial verification.

Papéeron Bayard Joseth Dix Cove James T. Tuckerman

Galaxy December issue preview highlights Abby Bage Richardioh and notable writers

The December Galaxy features Mrs Abby Bage Richardioh and ongoing pieces by Charlow Weed and John Astor Briated disguise. It includes My Friend the whale Caron by Ay Dodge and lamp meeting notes from Jackson Jarves. Alice Grey contributes An Afternoon at Wilhelmshes with Katring on the Porch. Drift Wood and Nebulea entertain, Mark Twain memos amuse, completing volume ten. Notable writers Justin McGarthy Bayard Taylor Ike Marvel Parke Godwin Dr. Draper among others are named for future issues.

Galaxy Abby Bage Richardioh Hs A Charlow Weed Ohna Astor International Copywright Ay Dodge Whal Caron Jackson Jarves Martha's’ Vineyard Alice Grey Wilhelmishes Katring Alice Carey Judith Mark Twain Justin McGarthy Bayard Taylor Ike Marvel Parke Godwin Dr. Draper

Lippincott December Issue Highlights Roving Commission and Poems

The December Lippincott opens with The Roving Commission on rebellion. It features painter poet T Buchanan Reed and Hodis The Appian Way, Harriet Prescott Spoffard, plus Amasa Walker contributions on contraction and expansion. Poems by Lucy Hopper and others, Monthly Gossip sketch of LM Gotts, a memorial letter, and impromptu by Nicholas Biddle. This issue closes the sixth volume and promises expanded Monthly Gossip in future volumes.

Lippincott T. Buchanan Reed Harriet Prescott Spoffard Louie Amasa Walker Edwid' Ay Pollard Lucy Hooper L M. Gotts. Thalk Onids Leo Christopher Pemberston Nicholas Biddle

Notable Ministers Share Odd Career Anecdotes

A grave Methodist preacher recalls nearly fainting at a rough country horse and a Bible reading that led to a torn page. Hunter & Co of Hinsdale NH offers catalogs with books, songs, albums, and scientific works. the firm, founded 1860, claims large, reliable business and prepaid mail orders.

Hagi Hunter & Co Hinsdale N. H Thia Firma Waa America

Health and science topics in one catalog listing

A cluttered listing of medical and science topics by various authors including John Phini Means and Samuel Kneeland. It covers health, digestion, eyes, water, toys, and remedies with references to diseases, diet, and historical medical practices.

John Phini Samuel Kneeland Bi Joy

Prospectus for The Aldine 1871 fourteenth year

The Aldine presses present a prospectus for 1871 highlighting a larger page size and enhanced attractions. It promotes The Aldine as a handsome illustrated monthly with superior typography and artistry, appealing to cultivated readers and requesting subscriptions and financial support from a discerning audience. The notice lists prices for four months to one year, offers specimen chrome ducks and a Christmas number, and invites readers to request circulars from James Sutton & Co., New York.

Aldine Theorld Henry Ward Beecher Avery Sub Gomper

Godey's Lady's Book Advertises 1871 Subscriptions

The notice promotes Godey s Lady s Book for 1871 with claims of quality content and esteemed literary contributors. It highlights fourteen steel plates yearly and accurate fashion plates, quoting subscription rates for single and multiple copies and lists the Philadelphia address of A Godey at Sixth and Chestnut Streets.

Godey A. Godey Sixth and Chestnut Sts Philadelphia

Weekly Wisconsin Promises Serials and Low Rates

The Weekly Wisconsin touts breadth and value with new serials to start November 7 sales include one year at 4 50 and discounts for multiple copies plus an Evening Wisconsin option and mail rates. Address all correspondence to Cramer Akous and Cramer Milwaukee Wis.

Anne Judge Wisconsin Wisconsiant Cramer Akous & Cramer Milwaukee Wis

Rocky Mountain Sheep Hunt Amid Precipice Cliffs

The narrator describes a perilous Rocky Mountain sheep hunt with companions. After spotting a group, they stalk along ledges and rocks, one hunter shoots a ram, then engages in a dangerous encounter with a second ram before descending to camp. The tale notes the sheep’s endurance and their habit of leaping from cliffs when pursued.

Vovia Fromte Alvance la Hrombe la Frombe la Fromba Santee Dreas Ani Lang Tyaelf Azores Pras Hornia Fle Jack

Picturesque America sketches by Mr. Fenn in Appleton's Journal

Appleton's Journal publishes Mr. Fenn's sketches titled Picturesque America. The artist presents vivid graphic delineations of unfamiliar American scenery to give readers a fresh view of their own country beyond common pictures.

Appleton Journal of Literature, Science and Art Fenn Wigh Rank America Mr.Fenn

Bright Side subscription offer and prize notice

The Bright Side offers subscription rates of 25 cents yearly, 60 cents for twice monthly, or $1 weekly with free access to year end for new subscribers for 1871. John B Alden Co publishers Chicago announce 100 gold dollars prize for short stories and poems.

John B Alden'& Co., Publishers Chicago

Western Educational Review Seeks More Readers in 1871

The Western Educational Review enters its tenth issue with a record circulation second only to the American Educational Monthly. It credits success to high quality articles and strict educational standards. For 1871 readers, one-third more content will be added in volume two. Sample copies sent free on receipt of a lamp. Subscriptions now for 1871 join to receive the remaining issues. Address E. F. Hobart & Co. 70 Chestnut Street Saint Louis Missouri.

The Western Educational Review Iis United Btatea Avith Stogic American Educational Monthly of New York E. F. Hobart &Va Chestnut Street St-Louis

How You Buy It Delivers a Lesson in Self Help

A tale contrasts an indolent owner with a farmer who takes action to build wealth. The owner questions why the other man can pay rent and eventually buy land while he did not. The reply emphasizes diligence, initiative, and self-reliance as the path to eventual ownership.

Continunums and Quick Jokes of Wordplay in Aged Mirror

A collection of riddling turns of phrase and quips contrasts ideas and things with light wordplay. The lines compare eras, objects, and people through jokes about history students, the Prince of Wales, tulips, and hens, yielding a playful, period voice.

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