Freeport dog control ordinance urged amid rabies scare
The piece discusses fear of rabies in Chicago and other cities, cites Freeport’s dog at large ban from June to October with a five dollar penalty for violations, and urges the mayor to use powers to protect public safety. A correspondent in London then shares travel notes from March 1867, describing sea voyage experiences and early impressions of Ireland and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Papers
Freeport
London
England
Mr. Barrer
New York
City of
Boston
Inman Line
Sandy Hook
Gulf Stream
America
Dublin University
Walker
Ireland
Cane Growing and Syrup Making Discussion
A speaker defends sorghum manufacturers against critics arguing measures in syrup packing are unclear. He contrasts cane pile measurement with trusted trades, noting that mischief can occur but that syrup quantities remain hard to measure and uncertain. The dialogue suggests ongoing debate over fair practices and warehousing.
Seed quality and season key to cane syrup yields in 1860s notes
J L discusses factors affecting sorgho and cane syrup production. He cites seed purity, ground type, and season as the main causes of varying yields and syrup quality, warns against bogus seed, and urges farmers to plant cane seed promptly to improve future crop quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scopen
Ant
J.L
Republican County Convention Delegates Named
In Stephenson County a delegate meeting appointed J. W. Shaffer Robert Little and J. M. Bailey as three delegates to the Republican Convention in Mendota on May 7. Delegates may fill vacancies. Meeting chaired by William W. Smith with A. T. Green as secretary. Freeport April 27, 1867.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
Mendota
William W. Smith
A. T. Green
I. K. Greenwood
J. W.shaffer
Robert Little
J. M. Bailey
W. W. Smith
W.W. Smith
Uardian
Circuit Court
Illinois
Martin Sager
Jnne
A.D
Court House
Freeport
Said
Theresa Saver
Martin Saver
Bailey & Brawley
Pets
Alts
Wawdir
Saleratus and Perfume Ads and Sudden Death in St Louis
An advertisement touts Best Chemical Saleratus and Phalon Night Blooming Cereus as reliable wartime staples with full weight. The Missouri Democrat reports Aaron M. Eckes of Greenfield Illinois died suddenly at St. Nicholas Hotel in St Louis, a 35 year old horse trader, with no definite self-inflicted cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phalon
United States
Missouri Democrat
Aaron M. Eckes
Greenfield
Illinois
St. Louis
St. Nicholas Hotel
Wheat market nerves as Liverpool shipments shrink
Chicago markets show dull demand and higher prices with six dollar orders. wheat on hand dwindles causing anxiety over future supply. Liverpool to New York shipments dropped below 40,000 bushels in seven days, while corn oats and barley hold firm. New York flour advances and stock markets buzz with dry goods firmness and rising prices.
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Fastnel Rock
John Bull
Coast Guards
Banty Bay
Napoleon
Johnny Bull
Queenstown
New York
Stephenson County
Paris
Cork
Eaminer
City of
Liverpool
St. George’s Hall
England
Lord Nelson
London
Morley’s Hotel
Charing Cross
Trafalgar Square
Iin
Chicago
Andarechy
New ‘York
Agricultural price report from early period
A dated price list shows grain futures and produce quotes such as Wheat Winter extra at 2.50 and No 2 Winter at 2.25, No 1 Spring 2.40, No 2 Spring 2.20, with other items including Corn shelled and Barley weighed. It notes Butter at 20 cents per pound and Eggs at 10 cents a dozen, plus lard and rang price at the local office, and mentions regional price differences versus Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Schenck
J.H. Schenck
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Demas
Chicago Market Update from April Evening Trading
Caireano reports limited Flour Market activity with prices viewed high by buyers. Wheat stock down about 80,000 bushels. in-store grades mix from No 2 spring at 2.63 to Northwestern receipts at 2.65. Corn rises to about 1.05 with No 2 strong at 0.96 to 0.98. Oats steady, rye quiet, barley dull. Provisions weak. pork at 22.50, shoulders 7 8, middles 34 10. Cattle tops 8.75, hogs 7.00 to 7.35. Receipts: 3 cars cattle, 24 hogs.
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Oy Caireano
Northwestern
Las
No. Lintore, Co. Hurley
List of unclaimed letters in Freeport post office 1867
A scanned post office notice from Freeport Illinois lists names of unclaimed letters for April 1867. The roster includes Sarah Acker, William Albright, Isaac Baker, Lille Baumgartmer, James Chambers, Elizabeth Kerr, Catherine Long, William Rosell, Hannah Scott, Richard West, Kate Wolf, Perry Wheat, Amos White, and others.
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Acker
Sarah Albright
H Alston
I. Bushnell
W Blumb
Jacob Baker
Isaac Brewster
Joseph Baker
Lille Baumgartmer
Mary Caxanah
James Chambers
John
Carey Asa Dunbar
Ed Eliott
Edwarl
Cora Fritz
Martie Finstra
HG Grant
Louisa Gleissner
Hayer
John Kenan
Elizabeth Kailey
John H Ketcham
Kerr
Freeport
State of Illinois
Lasher
W M Long Catharine Lindsey
Edmund Long Lanvern Mayer
McCain
G McKee
Elizabeth Mighler
E Rupton
William Rosell
Lisa Heber
Catherine Seeker
Sara Ahey Hannah Scott
Thompson & Parkbust VanDusen
J Whitney Oola Wahler
Richard West
Robert Winbaugh
Westy
Franklin Watson
Kate Wolf
Copen
Wilber
Benjamin Woffle Perry
H Wheat
Amos H White
Chauncy Windecker
Hmelia
iWool Tweed For 36 387 Full Salt
A 36 387 item described as iWool tweed with full salt configuration and a price of 937 dollars. The note lists no additional context, dates, or buyers, focusing on the fabric type and monetary amount.
Destiny through Madame E F Thornton in Hudson NY
Madame E F Thornton, a renowned astrologist and clairvoyant, offers to reveal marriage prospects via trance and a Psychomotrope. Send fifty cents, a lock of hair, birth details, and a stamped envelope to receive a life like future spouse image and marriage date by mail. All communications confidential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remington
Gertrude Remington
West Troy
E. F. Tuckinton
Hudson N.Y
Thornton
Madame EK
F. Thornton
P.O. Box
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Freeport Journal
Ames
Patice Am
Carrie
Weunesday
Republican County Convention
Ofrick Frexpont Journal
Apal
Freeport Market
Chicago Market
Litta Palmer
Smith
Atkins
Noah D. Peck
Levi Ellis
Elizabeth Ellis
Adelaide Ellis
Edgar BE. Ellis
Orin Ellis
Theodore Ellis
Ilinois
Levi Bills
G& CO
Belvidere
Stephenson Street
Fry's Hall
WM. Walton
Velencia
Valencia
W. T. Clark & CO
Chemista
West Fayette St
Syracuse
N.Y
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