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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1877
Page
5
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Mrs J F Kleckner recounts the annual region of the Normal Alumni at the Normal University held on a Wednesday in June. She reflects on the eight years since graduation, the paths chosen by classmates, and the enduring influence of teachers and the alma mater on their lives and careers.
The piece urges living truthfully beyond appearances, warns of insincerity across society and politics, and calls graduates to embrace charity, courage, and duty. It features appeals to teachers and families to join the Temperance cause and to act with steadfast resolve. It emphasizes moral renewal, social responsibility, and the value of remembered deeds.
An excursion circular from Davenport Iowa promotes a trip to southwest Kansas via A T and FRR with a June 27 fare of 25 dollars round trip from Freeport to Kinsley. It highlights routes through Cottonwood and Arkansas Valleys, calls Kansas the future granary and Garden of the West, and lists agent contact details for the Select School opening July 2 1877 in Union Building room 4 with tuition fifty cents per week.
Dr Fenner s Capitol Bitters praised as a valuable remedy for torpid stomach intestines and loss of appetite. Testimonial from Elias Forbes of Fredonia New York June 2 1878 notes improved appetite and system energizing effects. Sold by Emmert Burrell wholesale agents for Freeport Illinois.
An ad touts The Boss Sickle Grinder claiming Yankee ingenuity lets one man sharpen mowing machine knives quickly and efficiently, replacing the former labor of the whole family. The notice invites readers to read the advertisement for details.
Michael Brobst took up an estray three year old light bay mare colt at his Harlem residence in Stephenson County Tlingis on May 23 1877. The animal has a white star on the forehead and no discernible marks. The mare colt is appraised at 50 dollars by county clerk Kleckner records dated 22-12.
The advertisement states that bilious disorders stem from liver torpidity and require an alterative stimulant. It claims Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters activates the liver, relieves constipation bloating heartburn yellow eyes and skin pain in the right side nausea vertigo and headaches. It also touts benefits for chronic indigestion mental despondency nervousness and general vitality.
Celebrated hotel cars run between Chicago and Council Bluffs on the Chicago & Northwestern Railway California Express. West-bound depart Chicago daily at 10:30 a m from Wells Street depot except Sundays and every third Sunday, arriving Omaha next morning. East-bound leave Council Bluffs at 5:30 p m daily except Saturdays and every third Saturday, reaching Chicago the next afternoon. No other road west of Chicago runs these cars. Phosphorene Destroyer offered by Swarts and Stocking for rodent and insect control.
An advertisement touts Greene's August Flower as a cure for dyspepsia liver complaints indigestion and related symptoms. It claims energy and saving lead to wealth, health, and happiness, offering sample bottles at 10 cents and regular size at 75 cents through druggists nationwide.
Swarts and Stocking advertise a new American Cologne noted as delicate sweet and lasting for both ladies and gentlemen. The article promotes it as essential for every toilet and lists Swarts and Stocking at 22-10-w.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Freeport sale setup led by Isaac Stine and a focus on big discounts. The readable portion mentions bargains, location in Freeport, and a lead clerk guiding customers to deals. Further details are unclear due to text corruption.
Having operated in this city for over twenty five years the Star Clothing House offers clothing ready made or made to order at the lowest prices in the state. Call before purchasing elsewhere to get the best deals.
Smith Bros of the city are appointed sole agents for Gray's Elastic Roofing Paint. The paint costs less than half the price of rivals and one coat is claimed to perform better than many coats of the old kind. Jacob Hime, Freeport's veteran cooper, returns to his old stand to supply barrels for Illinois Refining Co. and will run large shops. He invites orders for his coopering services.
Smith Brothers, House and Sign Painters, announce they are prepared to do fresco painting in the latest styles. They have arrangements with the Scandinavian Painting Association to handle all such work on short notice. Call on Galena Avenue. all work warranted. customers urged to visit for low figures.
Persons desiring my services will please leave orders at the office of the County Clerk, giving their name range township section and day wanted PF. E. Joser County Surveyor Office in Court Clouse Freeport Wall Paper new styles new goods in endless variety at D ADAMSON's 89 Stephenson St
Advertises a sewing machine praised for speed and versatility with a full $22.50 set of attachments. Claims rapid, neat, and strong work with latest improvements, easy learning, and long service. Promotes agents earning money supplying what it calls the cheapest machine in the world. Territory free. A. Cate ly & Co. address given.
The notice praises W. W. Robey opposite Knowlton's bank for pure teas coffees sugars syrups canned fruits and other grocery essentials. It asserts the lowest prices and doorstep delivery, urging readers to remember Robey for quality and value.
W I Barnett announces a large stock of boots and shoes valued at 5000 dollars to be sold at unusually low prices. He urges shoppers to inspect goods at the Opera House Block and claims to defy all competition in the footwear trade.
Cheap John John R. Wagner Agent advertises the lowest prices and best groceries from his store opposite the Brewster House. He claims the largest stock in the city and urges customers to call and be convinced. Also notes largest stock of wall paper at D Adamsons 89 Stephenson St and parlor and chamber sets at 80 Stephenson St. Henry Koenig.
A $100 scholarship at Rock River University in Dixon is good in any branch or department taught. For details call the office. Also advertised is a new style Stencil Border for rooms by Smith Bros painters as a sample of affordable room decor.
For Rent notices list warehouses 91 and 93 on Galena Street with inquiry directed to W G Barnes and W Barnes. The terse notice invites interested parties to contact the listed agents for details.
The article divides headache into sympathetic and nervous forms linked to stomach or brain exhaustion. It recommends restoring stomach function, using an emetic first, then Roback's Bitters, keeping bowels regular, and taking small Blood Pills doses to relieve the condition.
To the Farmers of Stephenson County and vicinity the managing agent announces a full line of farm implements from hand rake to threshing machine all from the best makers. Satisfaction guaranteed or no sale.
Valuable Freeport City Mills property with water power three burrs in good running order selling cheap on easy terms. Enquire Webster and Rhodes Proprietors Freeport Illinois April 19 1877.
Free trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs colds asthma bronchitis and throat troubles offered by ExMertz Burrell as sole agents. The ad claims thousands of cures and urges immediate trial to avoid missing the opportunity.
An advertisement from D. Adamson of 8 Stephenson Street urges customers to examine the stock and obtain prices before buying wallpaper. The message emphasizes careful shopping and price comparison.
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