Aldine May issue lauded for art and fiction
The May Aldine shines with art plates by Monginot and Casilear and a New Chicago architectural feature. It includes Lucy Allen Guernsey and Kate Osgood stories, essays on Poe and flowers, poems, and notes on music and art. OvertanD Monroy for May adds Pacific coast mining articles and Riverside legends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldine
Signe Iis
M. Fy Hyde
Marine Painters of America
Casilear
New Chicago
Chicago
Pacific Hotel
Higan Southern
Rock Island Pasyer
Chamber of Commerce
Times
Triys
Chicagd
Drusenfall
Thuringia
Pierre
J. Bailey
Frank Jocelyn
Poe
Henry. M
St. Michael’s
Charleston
P. Stanbury
Henry Richards
Lee Shore
James Sutton & Co
Maiden Lane
New York
Monroy
Nyshas
Ionia
Oregon
Pacific
California
Prentice Ford
Buster
Erton
Bornen Cinnabar Mines
Tentsor
San
Cropolis
West
Lousin Geoffrey
The
Nile
Charles W. Stoddard
Apoleon
Joaquin Miller
Stull
John JH. Carmany ‘Publishers
Washington Street
Janeisea
Atlantic for May opens with a miscellany of essays and notices
A dense listing of literary items and notices in the May Atlantic includes works by Theretia Hale Celia Fotis and Wp Howells plus references to James, Robert Dale Owen and Emanuel Fellenberg. It mentions Autobiography and Specie Resumption and notes on Dr Bastian’s treatise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Theretia P. Hale
Celia
Isles of
James “Lo
Howells
Shanes
Agassiz
Ugh
Galapagos
Robert Dale Owen Michapter
Emanuel Fellenberg
Samuel R
Coleman
Scandeberg
H. Longfellow
Imrod
Taylor
Mra. Rons
Wood
Dr. Bastian
Missing Parts of a Childrens Weekly Issue
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a children's department with drawings, humorous stories, poems, and travel notes. Names appear as Ed, R. E. Stemee, Miss Rose, and references to West Virginia and Boys and Girls sections. The passage is incomplete but indicates a kid focused illustrated weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Omey Menon
Fasting
West Virginia
R. E. Stemee Ersl
Nberg
Miss Rose
Blackwood for April Dorients Highlight Classics and Figures
The April Blackwood listing features Shakespeare’s Funeral The Parisians Book VI John Burgoyre A Trice Reformer Part XTV Lord Hatton A Tale of Castle Cornet in Guernsey The late Attempt at death by own action showcasing varied literary and historical topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwood
Shakespeare
John Burgoyre
Lord Hatton
Castle Cornet
Guernsey
Starper and Jar-Jian: Regency fashion and London tale end
Starper presents Bazarrag illustrations on reception, carriage and visiting costumes with material buying hints and spring costume making. Jar- Jian concludes London's Heart serial in this issue, offering entertainment and a sense of closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starper
Jar- Jian
London’s
The Nation Issue No 408 Highlights
The Nation No 408 presents The Week and Editorial content on The Supreme Court Righting Itself, a piece titled A Party without News papers, Baron Richthofen's Travels in China and England, Mr Plimsoll and the Ship owners, plus Reviews including North American Review for April and medical texts such as Mivart Elementary Anatomy and The Medical and Surgical History of the War of the Rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Nation
Supreme Court
Baron Richthofen
China
England
Mr. Plimsoll
North American Review
Mivart
Golden Hours for May magazine praised for stories
Golden Hours for May fills its pages with engaging tales for children. Lydia Colter's Trials Chap II by Maggie S. Hughes offers Christian faith patience and love lessons. Dreaming and Doing adds charming narration. Illustrations are excellent and the magazine is highly recommended for young readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Hours
Lydia Colter
Maggie S. Hughes
What Mamma Did Brings Six New Nursery Subscribers
The Nursery issue for this month praises fresh May content with charming pictures stories and poetry for children. A true story titled What Mamma Did serves as a reader example and a child gains six new subscribers for the magazine in Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Little Corporal May issue delights households
The May Little Corporal arrives bright and sparkling with pleasant contents. Mrs Dennison presents Hidden Treasure with growing interest while Uncle Dicks Legacy remains a favored opening read for boys. Annual price is 1.50 dollars and the magazine aims to be in every family.
Qur Young Folks Gathers Charm and Variety for Youth
The issue publishes Iris Best continuing to charm boys Eliza beth by Stuart Phelps The Calico Paper by M W McEntee The Second Mate Twister Nora Perry poem Polly with full page illustration Nora Perry A talk About Electrotyping by N A Elliott and a May Polka by a ten year old girl plus other stories poems and illustrations for young readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris
Elizabeth
Stuart Phelps
Calico
M. W. McEntee
Nora Perry
Polly
A. Elliott
Harper's Weekly May 3 highlights Modocs Canby Can Be
May 3 issue features Modocs in their Stronghold and Murder of General Canby with Rev Dr Thomas. Also includes Treating with the Indians in the Olden Time and portraits of Dr Thomas General Davis Gen Gillem and R N Brooks. The editor rails against teacher salary cuts noting educated teachers curb crime and disorder. The Fatal Cradle continues alongside The Serial and a short story by Wilkie Collings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Weekly
Canby
Mr. Heavysides
Wilkie Collings
Poetic Variety and Essays in a Culture and Progress Number
Scribner opens with Maria R. Oakey poem and Alvert Rhodes on Gavarim with fine engravings. Stanley's Pour Great African Travelers also well illustrated. E. C. Stedman analyzes Walter Savage Lander, praising the undervalued poet. Other pieces include Insanity of Cain, Saxe Holm tale The Elder's Wife, Kate Hamilton story A Novel Spoiled, McDonald poem A Spirited Song IV, and Culture and Progress subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scribner
Maria R. Oakey
Alvert Rhodes
Gavarim
Stanley
Walter Savage Lander
E. C. Stedman
Cain
Saxe Holm
Kate Hamilton
George McDonald
Novalis
Culture and Progress
Illinois Congressman Burchard Offers to Return Salary Excess
Hon H C Burchard of the Fifth Illinois District writes on the salary increase. He voted against it yet says he will await Congress action and, if the increase is repealed or amended next winter, will return to the Treasury any excess over the final permanent salary. His reasoning is published in full in another column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Burchard
Congress
Ilinois
Aciomcon Busser Aron
Mekals
N. Y. Herald
Weekly Tribune
Zeitung
Franklin
Lane
Louisville
Hattie Banker
Charleston
Louisa T. Blake
St. Paul
Plano
Samuel V. Raymond
Boston
Eugene P. Brackett
Pittsburg
Watch
Annie Osgood
New Orleans
Muntory L. Pratt
Columbus
Ohio
B. Amos & CO
Nassgust
N. Y
The Weeping Woman With a Cinder in Her Eye
A brief verse recounts a passenger noticing a hidden beauty on a train. The man moves seats to glimpse a maiden with soulful depths in her eyes. A single tear tracks a cheek before she reveals a cinder in her eye and she laughs at his concern.
Letter from John Adams to a Russian-Paris youth reveals early promise
The Albany Evening Journal prints a 1814 letter praising a young Charles Apaus, recounting a moment when he guided his mother to a sick room and earned the hope he would become a man and a “free-born American.” The piece then shifts to Dr. Sauce’s musings on social influence and flirtation as a fine art, noting women’s impact in charity and religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Dean Onantis
Charles
George
Tom
Smith
Abigail
Caroline
Jonny Apaus
Cuagnes Francis Apaus
St. Petersburg
Fairtino
Virgin Mary
Henry Heine
Dr. Sauce
Oscoov
Sharper's Magazine
Amusements sparse in Blunt County camp and circus talk
A Blunt County Alabama resident says amusements are scarce with trains and occasional circuses now infrequent. He recalls a nine day camp meeting in Little Warrior valley that tired him but impressed him, noting heavy eating and faith in the next world. The piece also lists current magazine serials and writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Blunt County
Alabama
Little Warrior Valley
Lright
Camnp
North
Hersey
Renewal of opposition will unify Republicans in support of Grant
The renewed opposition to the administration is seen as revealing the need for party unity and resolve. Attacks on President Grant are viewed as strengthening the support of substantial conservative interests for his leadership and encouraging patriotic, disinterested governance. Washington Chronicle urges respect for an administration worthy of public confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
President Grant
Washington Chronicle
Mail Schedule and Post Office Hours Summary
The notice lists mail arrivals and departures for Freeport Post Office routes including Chicago eastern and northern lines, along with Wisconsin towns and weekly schedules. It also notes special Sunday and holiday hours, the office open times, and identifies Smith D. Atkey as the posting official.
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Chicago
N. W
I. O
Yellow Creek
Loran
Kent
Plum River
Yankee Hollow
Stockton
Ward's Grove
Derinda
Buéna Viata
Cedarville
Damascus
McConnell's Grove
Samedoge
Degas Executor's Notice for Nathan F Prentice Estate
Executor Lacob Krohn announces the June term of Stephenson County Court in Freeport for settlement of Nathan F Prentice estate. Claimants must appear for adjustment and creditors must pay any debts to the undersigned. Dated April 20, 1878.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan
Prentice
Nathan F
Stéphenson
Illinois
Stephenson County
Freeport
Lacob Krohn
Bailey , Neff
Guardian’s Sale of Real Estate in Stephenson County
Guardian Elias Bamberger sells wards lands in Stephenson County Illinois at public auction May 11 1873 at 10 a.m. at Freeport Court House. Described tracts include undivided interests in sections 13 32 and a parcel of land totaling several hundred acres with terms: deposits share cash and four yearly installments at 10 percent interest secured by mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
Tulinoia
Elias Bamberger
Henry Miller
Samuel Miller
Catharine Miller
Franklin Miller
Jennie Milley
Samuel L. Miller
Freeport
Insaid
Illinois
Trneta
Vuamad
Kkold
Horace Post
Nichols
Loran
Joran
Nwt
Sak
Misuner
Master's Sale Notice in Chancery Case
Lawyer C B Smith and Atkins and Harding act as Complt s Solicitors for a Master in Chancery. The notice references a 13w sale under the master s supervision and outlines legal steps for interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.B. Smith
Atkins & Harding
Complt
Notice of Sale in Stephenson County Lands in Illinois
Public notice announces a chancery sale under a decree in the case Weldon vs Mayer and others. Master in Chancery X. C. Lawyer will sell, at the Freeport courthouse front door, on May 8, 1878, at 10 p.m., described lands in Stephenson County for cash to highest bidder. Henry C. Hyppi, solicitor for the complainant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Illinois
Stephenson County
Crrcuit
Frank Johnson
Augustus Brewster
Isaac C. Stoneman
Olive Stoneman
Freeport
Said County
Qstate
Illinois
Sthpnenson Hs County
A.D
Salmon BR. Weldon
Ya. Batom Mayer
Marty M. Mayer
Second National Bank of Freeport
First National Bank of Freeport
Joseph &. Smith
Charles H. Little
Gilbert M. Clayton
Isaac H. Miller
Frederic Bartlett
James 8. McCall
X. C
Free Ort
Babs Vendue
Rod Range
J Hereas
Jacob Selt
Lucilla
J. Bolt
Recorder of Deeds
John Hart
Ditsworth
Samuel Dettrick
Sainxeob
Bolt
Jacob Solt
Court House
Mobuster
Thomas Caltman
Adelia Caltman
Recorder of Deeds of
Stephenson
Diinois
Mortgates
Yage
Knowlton
Innor
Recorder’s
Connty
Thomas Coltmaan
Thomas Coltman
Frederick Kruse
Txhall
Alt
Dexter A, Knowlton, JR
Prustea
Naster
Mary Ramsey
Adella Colman
Louis Stoskopf
Henry C. Hyde
Jared Sheetz
Albert H. Brace
Thomas Grant
J.C
Gots
Winds
I.C
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John Adams
Albany Evening Journal
Russia
St. James
Appleton's Journal
Frances Elliot
Julian Hawthorne
Albert Webster
Emma Converse
Mars
Richard N. Bael
Christian Reid
American Poeta
Washington
Hungary
Mail Register
Post-Ofice
Silver Creek
Smith D.atkiy
Degas
Guardian
District LY Court
United States
Lnois
Sald
J. A. Crain
B. A. Campbell
U.S
Henry C. Hyppi
W. Scott Agnhey
Munn’suilding
Gwep
Henry CL
Sol'r
Republic
Ton. H. C. Burchard
D. Atkins
G.J. Bliss
C.B. Bidwell
I. W. Hanoe
Farmers Fire Insurance Company
Coxon Opera Building
Reba
Sawyer, & Burchard’s
Jacob
Cooc
Mercantile Prize Association
OF New York
Batchelor
W. A. Batchelon
All Druggista
Ekactory
Bond St
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