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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1874
Page
7
The passage traces progress in clock and watch technology from pendulum accuracy and temperature compensation to the widespread adoption of escapements. It notes contributions by Galileo, Huygens, Harrison, and others, and highlights American growth with the American Watch Company of Waltham and the National Watch Company of Illinois, including capital, output, and employment.
The article describes a proposed watch manufacture venture to produce fuel quality watches using imported movements. Capital stock at 100 per share to be paid in installments as buildings and machinery are erected. Freeport is chosen for its market access, affordable living, and suitability after evaluating other towns. Several improvements and patents are highlighted as key assets.
Bile poisons from a congested liver affect the blood and body, causing dullness, headaches, skin eruptions, digestive problems, and various organ disorders. Pierce promotes Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Purgative Pellets as remedies to cleanse the blood, reduce symptoms, and renovate the system. Also includes a brief note on Chicago and North Western Railway schedules to Freeport.
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