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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1869
Page
6
A Portage Wisconsin pair climbs a tree to view Paugh's circus seeking a dead-head vantage. The elephant keeper trims branches, the boys are moved higher, and the animal guards watch as parents search all night. The tale reframes the saying seeing the elephant into a humorous cautionary memory.
A collage of items includes a Boston apothecary selling 18 000 cough boxes, a plan to ship goods from Cincinnati free, rebel chatter from Cuba and Redfield mills, a Vanderbilt life casting project, and a dramatic tale of Kostumski a Russian noble who rose from a humble hatter before a fall into drunken despair.
Locations The Concert To-night given by the children of the different Sunday Schools under the direction of Mr Shotwell at Fry's Wall will no doubt be a very pleasant affair and deserves to be liberally patronized by our citizens Mr Shotwell is well spoken of and his efforts to increase the musical knowledge of our Sabbath School children are highly commendable.
We note many tramps with various stories and excuses crowding the streets. Some may seek aid, but a donor recalls giving to a man claiming asthma and incapacity who was later seen resting on a sidewalk outside a saloon, with the aid money spent on his way to Iowa.
Stevens announces clearance of summer stock with marked down lawns organdies grenadines printed cambrics and more. He states the sale offers greater yardage for the same money as available in the West, appealing to customers to buy now.
A book titled Secrets of the Great City offers engravings on wood showing daily life and public buildings in New York City. It warns rural readers about city swindles and imposters and outlines a 552 page cloth or sheepbound volume with a visiting agent seeking subscriptions.
Tal Shedting, a travelling agent for Smith and Wesson, visited town last week with samples of their firearms. He demonstrated a pocket rifle at the Howard House stall, firing from a brick machine shop and hitting a target, then showed further feats of his weapon and of his other mill and marshman capabilities, astonishing onlookers.
Nos 91 and 93 Galena Street advertise the Agricultural Warehouse of Messrs W W Barnes Co offering Economical Grain Saving Threshers Buckeye mower reaper and self binder and other farm machinery. They claim the Buckeye and Manny mower reaper perform with light draught and suit wet lands, providing a complete outfit at reasonable terms.
A town party visits Brown's Dam Hess Mill Buena Vista and other noted fishing grounds almost daily in search of amusement.
Speaking of Hon H C Burchard the Galent Gazette says the Congressman is at home in Freeport attending to his business and wearing his honors with modesty. The piece mentions other local figures like Mr Ed James and the firm Rounds James visiting town, and notes Rev I E Cardy officiating at a Dixon church. John A Clark left town for Kansas last week.
The article notes new drawers at the Post Office accommodations, removal of windows above the boxes to improve ventilation, and washing of the glass in front of the boxes. Gemmill deserves a vote of thanks.
A vivid urban note imagines street sprinklers valiantly bravely facing a storm to fulfill their duties, a sentiment fitting for dry weather yet framed as a hopeful desire amid impending rain.
A determined dealer aims to clear remaining summer goods, offering bargains as he seals the balance of his inventory.
A crowded hall witnessed Blind Tom's concert with a grand piano on stage. The performance featured his unique ability to identify notes by touch, spelling words phonetically, and mimicking various musical pieces. Critics note the show was well received but question some staged gestures and overall presentation, praising natural talent while suggesting trims to certain segments.
Report notes a bridge over the gutter at the Chicago and Galena crossing and a larger sewer grate at Chicago and Bridge. The grate address flooding into adjacent cellars after rain, improving drainage in the area.
Citizens enjoyed numerous street concerts by organ grinders and bag pipe players during the past week. The piece notes a fondness for music but a preference for it in a different form.
A meeting of YMCA managers will be held at their rooms on Monday, August 2d, at a suitable hour in the afternoon. It is important that all managers attend. J R Lemon serves as president.
Best and Morgan announce aggressive discounts on their full stock of summer cloaks and shawls to clear inventory for fall trade. Prices labeled as 14 to 15 lw, aiming to attract buyers with deep reductions in a busy season.
Indebted to County Superintendent A A Crary for Fifth to Seventh Biennial Reports of Illinois Public Instruction. Wm Dawson left a Philadelphia branch with Raspberry plants on Addams Street containing 775 berries at various maturities.
Advertisers promise De Haven's combination will visit the town tomorrow with top acrobatic talent. The traveling show is billed as unsurpassed, with clowns promising local hits from the former resident.
Concert at Fry's Hall this Wednesday evening invites residents to attend. Local organizers promote a musical program slated for the evening hours.
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