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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1880
Page
3
A country gentleman notes that fowls die from overfeeding and eggs drop when corn and rich foods are fed, especially in summer. Winter feeding should include corn for warmth but not as sole sustenance. Proper practice calls for regular, modest rations with diverse foods and avoid peppers, with vegetables and screenings as summer equivalents to maintain health and egg production.
The Earl of Clanwilliam, once a famed diplomat who befriended the Duke of Wellington and served as ambassador to Berlin, died. He retired from public life in 1830 after marrying into the Herbert family. The piece cites a famous Irish ghost tale tied to Hall, County Down, about a visitation from Lord Tyrone to his sister Lady B.
Dewi Stanley surveys the Order of the Bath described in the Nine teenth Century. He notes the Westminster Abbey ritual of cleansing before admission as a symbol of purity for those defending right against wrong. The piece discusses how the early chivalry ideal justified such a purification rite.
An American observer details the slow, ceremonial Paris bank routine. A tellerless system requires checking, stamping, and a brass plated officer’s call before a 100 franc draft is finally paid, with patrons waiting amid uniformed staff and brass plaques.
The Chicago Evening Journal announces its history and aims as a trustworthy Republican aligned paper. It details publication schedules for the Daily Evening Journal, Tyrie Weekly Journal, and Weekly Journal, with prices, prepayment rules, and mailing options. Address is given as Dearborn Street in Chicago.
The Journal pledges reliability and partisan honesty, aiming to serve the greatest number with fearless advocacy for right. It recounts thirty years in Stephenson County and vows a full, active role in the coming politically charged year. It invites Republican cooperation while opposing evils and corrupt measures.
Harper and Brothers promote Harper's Magazine and related periodicals. Subscriptions cover United States and Canada with various options including two year and single volume sets. Remittances via post office money orders or drafts. readers urged not to reproduce the ad without permission.
The passage praises Harper's Weekly for its scholarly discussions and illustrations by top artists, asserting its strong moral and educational influence. It explains volumes begin with January numbers and that absence of timing means starting with the next available issue after order receipt.
Harper's Magazine Weekly Bazaar Young People and other Harper’s periodicals offer one year subscriptions in the United States or Canada with free postage. Annual volumes of Harper’s Weekly available in cloth binding for $7 per volume or an entire 23-volume set at cash price plus freight. Cloth cases are $1 each, money orders or drafts encouraged.
Subscription prices in advance listed for Freeport Journal and Chicago News at 2.00, Inter Ocean and Journal at 2.50 and Tribune at 2.50. New subscribers will receive the JOURNAL free through January 1st, 1880. Entrance on Van Buren Street opposite Court House.
An 1880 Harper's Bazaar describes itself as a leading household journal offering the latest fashions patterns and descriptive articles from authentic sources. It highlights stories poems and essays on social and domestic topics and notes volumes begin with the next issue after ordering.
Advertises annual volumes of Harpers Bazar and Young People at five dollars and twenty five cents per volume plus freight. states mailed postpaid on receipt of payment. Mentions Harper & Brothers of New York as the address for orders.
The publication offers an antidote to sensational juvenile literature with wholesome content and engaging illustrations. It describes Harper's Young People as devoid of objectionable sensational features and moralizing tone, appealing to youthful readers. The note explains volumes start with the first number published in November each year and how to subscribe.
Postal notice listing subscription prices and terms for Harper's Bazaar CDG and Harper's Young People One Year. Mentions postpaid free delivery to subscribers in the United States and Canada. Includes eligibility and renewal details for readers.
Harper's Young People and Harper's Weekly offer thirteen numbers to each yearly subscriber. Commencing with January issue 1980, $5 covers both periodicals. Money order or draft recommended to reduce loss risk. Harper & Brothers, New York.
Mayors Cronkrite and city offices listed across Cronkrite’s grocery store and Fry’s Block. City Clerk Wu Trembor City Treasurer H Ratz City Attorney J C Kean City Marshal E S Chamberlin Street Commissioner J B Rogers Surveyor F E Josel and aldermen for wards one through three: Irvin Crane Do Kuehner Dartman H J Porter Witwuer.
Clerk I F Kleckner treasurer W W Hutchison recorder Dan Brewster sheriff J R Leigh. All county offices are in the Court House.
Board of Education president F Bartlett. William O Wright and W G Barnes named as superintendents Charles C Snyder listed as official at the High School building with office hours from 7 30 to 9 oclock a m
Railroad timetables show Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and Chicago Northwestern schedules. Eastbound trains depart Freeport at 1.19 pm and 9.45 pm with arrival in Milwaukee about 9.15 am. westbound services depart Freeport 1.15 pm and 12.10 am, with freight and passenger options across lines. The Illinois Central and other carriers list south and east trains including passenger and freight departures and arrivals at Freeport and Chicago with corresponding times.
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