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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1868
Page
6
The notice markets paper hangings window shades cornices and tassels from G A Clayton and touts new stock and low prices. It urges advertising in the Freeport Directory and previews items from Emmert & Stibgen along with sewing machines and farm plows.
G M Clayton asserts his Cottage Colors are superior and uniquely identified by his name on every package. He warns against imitators using Ohio Earths and claims his colors use the best materials like White Lead and Zinc, with a guarantee of durability. He notes J D Diffenbaugh runs the city’s largest soda fountain, serving fresh cream sodas.
A garbled 19th century advertising and notices page extols items from canned fruits to White Lead pigments. It touts Clayton’s Strictly Pure White Lead, warns about adulterated products, and praises watchmaker services and Dwight Co. It also includes testimonials on organs and musical instruments.
Wartemburg authorities order eight grand and upright Steinway pianos to be added to public exhibit in the Chamber of Commerce. Dwight & Co examines instruments while Ellenway’s Pianos showcases in a public listening session.
The fragment details choices in a restorative liquid measure, noting eight ounces versus four and mentioning a bar or bottle. It includes garbled phrases about buying and holding the items, with unclear origin and limited readable context.
In Freeport Heise officials consider Phat Prof L G Joran a experienced and successful teacher with high recommendation. He offers drawing and instrumental music instruction at Brogd's Bookstore on Al Phanson Street. They seek 8 patrons and further details.
Fragmentary ad copy notes Cocoa Italian Macaro nia and Dr Price’s and Durkee’s baking powders offered at Mayers’ Commercial Block 15 Stephenson Street.
A patent granted in the week ending May 1 1868 includes Kipman of this city receiving a patent for a curtain fixture.
Advertises a brick dwelling east of the Court House for rent by Winnesheik Insurance Company. The seven room house includes a cellar basement and kitchen. applicants advised to apply at the insurance office.
Mr Neff of Neff Swartz reports that on Friday morning he found both the store and the room above broken into during the night. No items were missing so far, leaving the motive and target unclear to the owner.
The article notes repeated warnings about worn steps leading to the Post Office being dangerous in slippery weather. A woman nearly fell headfirst when her skirt caught a nail. a bystander saved her from a serious injury. The piece urges prompt repairs to prevent further accidents.
In Chicago beans fetch seven dollars per bushel and local readers report rapid sales. Also, Mr L S Cowles has rented part of Judge Betts house at the head of Chicago Street and moved in within a day last week.
Mrs C C Wilson has opened a millinery store in Bartlett's Block at Fry Street corner. Her stock, inspected by herself, includes all kinds of trims and new goods from Freeport. Smythe’s boot and shoe shop nearby promotes durable, affordable footwear in a spacious, pleasant store.
Readable fragments describe farmers discussing wheat growth and harvest season. Mentions corn planting and a busy period with positive remarks about progress and use of time. Contains garbled OCR spelling and punctuation throughout.
Fragmentary report describes a man rumored to be a longtime smoker. It notes rounds of cigar shops revealing confidential hints about ongoing purchases and a supposed Japanese troupe visit. The text is garbled and difficult to interpret reliably.
Burglars ransack Lena stores on weekend nights stealing cash and goods. A thief departs with watches worth up to a hundred dollars and a residence yields loose change and small sums. Lena buzzes over prospects to host the Northern Illinois Lutheran Seminary with talks of a twenty to twenty five thousand dollar local fund while Mendota Dixon Knoxville and Davie vie for the site.
Florists from Dixon Rockford Galena and other towns have visited Freeport supplying blooms. Local florists report steady demand and expect a strong flower season this summer for Freeport and area customers.
Farmers press on at W G Barnes and Co Agricultural Warehouse on Galena Street buying all kinds of tools kept in stock at reduced rates. The cultivators have gone off like hot cakes and struggle to supply demand. They appear ready to work their poor fields thoroughly this season and know where to obtain proper tools.
The largest and best stock ever offered for sale in Tarbox is now open at Fred Rice block corner. Men and women footwear including boots and shoes for ladies misses and children offered at the most reasonable figures.
A damaged plank blocks the crossing at the intersection of Cdtroll Steat and State Road. Authorities warn pedestrians and drivers to proceed with caution until repairs are recorded and completed.
A fashion note praises stylish hats as timeless yet evolving with the wearer. Chamberlin, located on Urury-8 Blocks corner, showcases a spring stock open now and invites customers to inquire about the new line and trunk of headgear.
An ornate 19th century ad touts Freeport’s largest finest assortment of rich millinery goods trimmings and fancy items. It invites readers to visit Mes. AeD Ferrison Stephen on a street to find what they want, claiming a gratified purchase with extensive selections.
Messrs Treat and Stocking run a shop noted for its varied stock of medicines and general goods. The passage mentions a well stocked establishment opposite the Court on Stephenson Street with quality items and attentive service.
Report notes the Dunleith to Dubuque ferry handling eight loaded cars per trip and claims little freight movement at present. The Stephenson Street foot bridge has been thoroughly repaired and is ready for traffic, described as in better than ever condition.
The cheapest and best place to buy boots and shoes is J. & J. H. McNamara’s at 87 Stephenson Street. They offer the largest stock ever seen in this market with all new goods. Shoppers are assured fresh, stylish items and prices twenty percent cheaper than old shelf worn goods elsewhere. Call and see before buying.
A Fry's block upstairs shop run by Mr Paris offers nealness good clothes at low figures. He watches latest styles and introduces them early. Magnificent assortment of goods available with personal supervision to ensure a good fit and customer satisfaction.
The Cloth King store at Stings & Bro on the corner opposite Fry's in Black offers reduced prices on a large, well selected stock. They claim to employ the best workmen, promise quality goods, and invite purchases, marketing through the city directory.
The piece notes the publication has improved materially since changing hands. It credits the current proprietors with lifting it ahead of the average and calls it one of the leading management papers in the West. It anticipates strong support for Grant and Colfax this summer.
A heated city debate erupts as a smoker challenges a local denizen to a face to face contest over cigars. Krohn’s advertises a bold claim to crown the championship with a square fight to settle the dispute.
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