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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1871
Page
5
Do you want a cook servant girl situation salesman rent or sale of property or instruments. Let your desires be known through the columns of THE PRIKVORT JOURNAL and we will publish them conspicuously. Please hand in favors early each week.
The Polo Press notes a fixed fact that the Agricultural society in Bolo will organize with a stock subscription of six or seven thousand dollars. Farmers and business men show strong support, recognizing benefits to enterprise and community interests.
Snow covered Maine last Sunday with several inches claimed. W A Stevens advertises the Macer Black Silk at 2.50 a yard as the town’s cheapest silk, drawing buyer attention to the deal.
Mr. W C Cleland has taken on duties as assistant general ticket agent for the Pennsylvania Central and connected lines while remaining general Western passenger agent for Pitsburg Fort Wayne Chicago Road. The arrangement expands his control over Western passenger business on these roads.
The column notes Lawyer and Burchard’s as a daily destination in hardware, claiming they sell goods cheaper than any other city house. It urges readers to visit when in need of hardware, citing broader stock advantages over competitors.
A church collection nearly completed finds a young volunteer handling the hat to exit with the money. The minister warns he will be damned if he leaves with it, and a sharp voiced deacon, having added a dollar, insists the money stays.
Advertisement-like notice urges readers to visit Lawyer Burehoard's to purchase the Doty Washer. Slogans promise trial use and money back refund if not satisfactory. states the machine is warranted. Potential customers are alerted to the product claim amid a dated, period-voice style.
The twelve pound gun seized years ago from Rock Island arsenal has been turned over to Captain R. W. Stulburt and the Zouaves of this city. They will clean and repaint it. Citizens are urged to join the company for Independence Day as invitations from abroad have arrived for the celebration.
The Sterling Gazette lauds Gen Atkins editor and proprietor of the Freeport Journal for his prosperity and influence. It notes steam powered presses and an extensive book bindery, claiming he can compete with large city houses.
A notice promoting the third volume of Charles Lever's works in a cheap popular edition by B Peterson & Bro of Philadelphia. It highlights titles such as Harry Lorrequer and Charles O Malley, praises Lever's humorous style, and lists price seventy five cents with sale through booksellers or post-paid by publishers.
Dr. Rogers will lecture in Wilcoxson Hall on Tuesday evening May 16 1871 explaining how and why he became a Catholic. Proceeds will be used to reduce part of the debt on the new Catholic School House. Twenty percent cheaper than last season at W A Stevens. All go and hear the lecture.
Dress goods in a wide range are offered at extremely low prices at Steven store. Customers are invited to view the stock and take advantage of the savings on fabric and textiles.
In a rambling town tale Uncle Eph recounts a beaten Democratic candidate who heard a mysterious voice warning him of doom. The haunting paths his canvassing late at night end with a strange exchange and a vow to repay, as the old man weighs fate and politics.
The Lito Tagnyuiee Company seeks gentlemen of position integrity and ability to negotiate for general agency appointments in Wisconsin Minnesota Indiana Chicago and Northern Illinois. Applicants should state life insurance experience and provide details to avoid delays. Address officers at No. 141 Broadway New York City.
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