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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1873
Page
3
The Prairie Farmer marks thirty three years of publication in Chicago urging farmers’ interests with market reports, industry notes, and reform advocacy against monopolies. It touts its low price of two dollars per year and invites readers to request a specimen copy.
The issue opens with Ultrana ninth installment expanding on life to come. It features Modoc History, Hetch-Hetchy article by Muir, King Solomon's Footprints by Yelverton, Our Relations with Mexico, Borax Deposits on the Coast, and Molokai Lepers by Stoddard. Includes fiction by Mulford, light pieces, poems by Bret Harte, and Miller idyl. Published by John H Carmany & Co., 409 Washington St., San Francisco.
A literary issue presents H. James Jr on Roman folk life, Boysen on a Norse romance, Deforest starts a new story, Honest John Vane sketches, Eunice’s Geore, Keeler's humor in Amateurs Story, and Owen’s Autobiography Educating a Wife. Parton closes with Jefferson's Cabinet. Parkman offers Early Canadian Miracles. Whitier's poetry includes A Friend’s Burial. Thaxter’s Imprisoned. Lathrop’s The Singing Wire. Recent Literature reviews and a London musical letter accompany Politics on Erie strikes.
The Nation No 416 outlines The Week and Editorials, A Suggestion about the Centennial Exposition, The Stokes case and New Law of Murder proposing pistol possession as prima facie murder evidence, plus reports, correspondence, reviews, and features on various topics including biographies and domestic guidance.
Fern Gatherers and light house illustrations headline a picturesque issue. Children’s silhouettes charm readers while diverse articles enrich the number. Wm Reiding covers toys, John Esten Cooke discusses verbal interlopers, Mary Treat writes of flower hunting in New Jersey, and Mrs Morton Dias presents another Lucy Maria installment.
The Nursery for July offers delightful content including The Little Fortune Seekers with charming illustrations Emily Carter contributes a pretty poem The Birds and the Pond Lily which attracted a young friend fond of pond lilies The Nursery is praised as well suited to the needs of small children reflecting a juvenile magazine appeal
The July issue of Young Folks presents four chapters of Doing His Best by Trowbridge, plus The Fairy of the Spinning Wheel by Charles Dawson Shanly, The Last Load of Hay by W N Meeks, and Old Nick by Elizabeth Kilham. The number is well illustrated and packed with engaging reading matter for Young Folks.
Harper's Bazar presents a seasonal illustration set depicting human life in fashion, offering numerous hints and practical dress suggestions for readers. The piece notes readers’ view of dress as a feminine instinct guiding style choices.
The July issue of this magazine presents natural science lessons, engaging stories, attractive illustrations, and refined poems. It is described as a parent friendly publication suitable for children, published by Iteheois and Walden in Chicago.
Harpbids Weekly presents pictures of Captain Jack's Cage and the murder of General Canby. The issue features a capital illustration Wey Down Upon the Swance Rib ber, continued serials, and a wide range of other items. An eight page supplement includes portraits of Sir Samuel and Lady Baker and a wood story by Miks Koatchhbull-I Hugessen.
The July Scribner's highlights The New Route to the Gulf and Low Life in Berlin lead a rich Fort July issue with Rev J A Reed's Lincoln defense Dr Newell's Recollections of a Restored Lunatic and continued Arthur Bonnicastle. Lippincott's July opens The New Hyperion with Gustave Doré illustrations and a Paris to Rhine travel piece. The Aldine for July offers Woodward Shenandoah scenes Eliza Greatbrex Hell Gate Ferry and four strong stories plus notable poetry and art. Subscriptions and prices noted for both publishers.
The Living Age lists contents for weeks ending June 7 and 14 including essays on sleep and dreams Niagara by Prof. Tyndall and works from Macmillan's and Blackwood's magazines. It advertises a 64 page weekly issue for 85 a year and notes Gardener's Monthly seasonable horticulture articles and orchid and rhododendron features by Walter Elder and Arthur Bryant with Scraps and Queries.
The Secretary of the Navy concludes in his official investigation report that the explorer’s death was not the result of foul play, addressing lingering suspicions surrounding the Hail Arctic expedition.
Harper's Magazine for July opens with Jack Ashore a paper by W H Rideing on sailors temptations in the Metropolis illustrated and timely. It also features National Standards and Emblems by H K W Wilcox and signers of the Declaration with twenty-three handwriting facsimiles. Other articles cover General Sherman’s tour in Europe, Sicily and the Sicilians, Emilio Castelar on European republican movement, Kant and Fichte, Russian policy in Asia by Thomas W Knox, and varied fiction and poetry. The Ladies' Repository for July arrives ahead of time, with Rev E Wentworth as new editor and strong Methodist church interest. included are editorial features and a celebrated bound volume quality.
After July 1 new stamps will feature profiles and colors. The 1 cent Franklin will be blue, 2 cent Jackson brown, 3 cent Washington green, 4 cent Lincoln red, 7 cent Stanton vermillion, 10 cent Jefferson chocolate, 12 cent Clay purple, 15 cent Webster orange, 24 cent Scott, 0 cent Hamilton black, and 90 cent Perry carmine.
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