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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1877
Page
5
A fragment from the Freeport Journal discusses greatness in humans, the ascent of minds, and a metaphysical inquiry into human nature and spirit. It reflects on the difficulty of explaining deep mysteries and ends with a succinct, enigmatic line EXPOUNDER.
A dated Lewisburg Chronicle communication from Oct 19 1877 describes an anxious writer in Illinois. He recalls travels visiting families in the area, notes rain and mud, and reflects on aging and long friendships. He mentions Miss Lawson and Robert McCool, William Wright, and visits with Warents and others, recalling life and memories from New York to Benson County Illinois.
James Aiken writes from Freeport celebrating a towering ninety eight foot monument at the Court House square. The four side tablets list six hundred names, honoring Stephenson County volunteers who fell in the Civil War in defense of the nation. He recalls frontier days and laments the region’s transformation from wilderness to prosperous West.
The first five dollar greenback, letter A number 1 dated March 10 1863, was found in a Third National Bank Nashville deposit. J E Goodwin the teller notified the Treasury Department for ID as the original 35 issued. Officers plan to present the note to the Tennessee Historical Society at Tuesday’s meeting.
Lena II November 16 items express sympathy for a dwarf reporter slighted by teachers at the Teachers Institute. It humorously advises the young man who sought gum from the school marms to apply twenty five cents to a twelve dollar washing bill or toward his large hotel bill, ending with SCHOOL Marm.
The 1878 edition of Hostetter's Almanac combines medical guidance with light reading and calendar items. Available free by mail to anyone unable to obtain it locally, upon a two cent stamp, from Hostetter & Smith of Pittsburgh. A new arrival of ladies linen collars and cuffs is advertised by Wm Walton.
Notice from Freeport Illinois dated Nov 10 announcing the annual stockholders meeting of the Stephenson County Agricultural Board to be held December 1 at ten o'clock a.m. in the City Council secretary's office for electing directors and other business. Also contains assorted local advertisements for cloaks and druggists.
The final Grand Excursion to Southwest Kansas departs Freeport on Wednesday December 12 at 1 20 p m. The route includes Topeka Emporia Florence Peabody Newton Hutchinson Sterling Great Bend Larned and Kinsley. For rates and circulars, contact district agent L H Whitson at 216 East Third St Davenport Iowa.
In Dixon Illinois Rock River University begins winter term on December 3 1877 with Rev D M Graham D D elected president and expected to start duties. Prof W D Hurd named principal of the Normal and Training Department and Latin Greek French teacher. Prof W B Russell directs the Conservatory of Music and Prof H R Buell heads Commercial Department. Tuition board rooms offered with self or club boarding options. For information contact the President or Prof Hurd.
Ad row touts oysters at three price levels 25 cents 30 cents and 40 cents per can from J D Diffenbaughs. The fragment emphasizes discount shellfish with a bold sales pitch and promotional tone.
Burrell Bros advertises prime new molasses in New Orleans at 8de per gallon. The brief notice highlights a merchant promotion with emphasis on trade value and local commerce.
Leave orders at Stephenson County Bank or Delhaner and Stevenson's Grocery to arrange wood yard deliveries.
A letter from Thomas Johnson of Summit County Ohio claims a single bottle of a St Vitus Dance Specific cured his 10 year old son after three years of ailment and prior English treatments. The notice urges sending for a circular and lists Emmert & Burrell as wholesale agents for Freeport Illinois.
A pleasant duty endorses Du Kina's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds as reliable. It claims to cure severe coughs asthma and bronchitis in the shortest time. The remedy is pleasant, harmless, and guaranteed to give immediate relief with trial bottles free by Emmert & Burrell in Freeport Illinois.
New Valencia Raisins priced at 1214 cents per pound and New Zante Currants at 10 cents per pound offered by BURRELL Bros in a local grocery listing. The notice highlights two dried fruit products with their per pound prices and the supplier name.
Advertises a 50 cent bottle of the Great English Remedy for sore throat cough cold and asthma. Claims the benefit will astonish buyers and urges purchases at Emmert and Burrell drug store.
J D Diffenbaugh informs customers and the public that he will offer an abundant choice of winter apples at prices from 2.25 to 3.50 per barrel. Available by car load in bulk as well.
Burrell Bros advertises Ariosa and Finest Roasted Rio Coffee at 30 cents per pound, Prime Roasted Rio Coffee at 28 cents, Good Roasted Rio at 25 cents, and Roasted O G Java at 40 cents per pound. They offer grinding roasted coffee without extra charge.
J D Diffenbaugh advertises winter apples at 1.00 per bushel and 2.75 to 3.50 per barrel. The notice presents a small rural fruit sale with price points and seller identity.
Cheap John, John. R. Wagner, Agent, opposite the Brewster House, advertises the lowest prices and best goods. Known for a long grocery trade in this place, Wagner claims the largest stock in the city and urges customers to call and be convinced.
Purchasers of the Great English Remedy for coughs colds sore throat asthma can get a full refund after using one quarter of a fifty cent bottle if not satisfied. Return the bottle and unused contents to Emmert & Burrell, druggists.
Illinois Winter Apples priced $2.75 to $3.25 per barrel at Burrell Bros. Read like a local trade note listing varieties and price ranges for Michigan and Illinois apples, highlighting the seasonal market.
For Sale or Trade my house and 115 acres at the Elk and West streets corner. Will sell on easy terms or trade in part for Western lands. A. A. Crary. Our entire stock of wall paper and window shades selling at cost to make room for full stock. D. Adamson, 89 Stephenson St.
To the hungry, J D Diffenbaugh will serve oyster stews in the best styles for 25 ets. A minister recently claimed that for bronchitis or ministers sore throat the Great English Remedy was just the medicine, Emmirt & Burrell, Druggist.
Over 11 000 square feet of floor stock offers a wide range of furniture including parlor and chamber sets offered at greatly reduced prices for the next 60 days. Pure Gasolene for cleaning kid gloves with full directions is sold at Swarts Stocking's Drug Store opposite the Court House.
Burrell Bros offer cultivated cranberries at ten cents per quart in local market. Addresses and additional fruit varieties not stated.
James Tobias offers auctioneering services for Freeport and nearby areas. Readers can leave orders at the JOURNAL office or mail to P O Box 219. May include local notices and service details.
A historical advert promotes Shilohs Cure for consumption and related lung and throat ailments with claims of quick, positive cures. It markets Shilohs Cure in 10 cent, 50 cent, and 1 dollar bottles, Shilohs Plaster at 25 cents, and Hackmetack perfume. The notice lists a Dr Stions Systrat Vitalizer as a digestive remedy, with refunds if unsatisfied.
A local advertisement praises W. W. Robey opposite Knowlton's bank as the source for teas coffees sugars syrups canned fruits and all grocery needs. It emphasizes pure quality low prices and home delivery to customers.
A valuable flouring mill property named Freeport City Mills on the Pecatonica River with excellent water power and three run of burrs in good running order. Will be sold cheap on easy terms. Enquire Wenster and Roppes, proprietors, Freeport Illinois. April 19, 1877.
The Radiant Home Stoves earned the top award from Centennial Commissioners in Philadelphia in 1876. Large shipments overseas indicate rising demand. They are billed as the most powerful yet economical radiators on the market, sold exclusively by F Bartlett at 75 and 77 Stephenson Street, Freeport.
Persons desiring surveyor services may leave orders at the County Clerk’s office with name range township section and day wanted. Joson County Surveyor office in Court House Freeport WL.
Brown and Vail Boot and Shoe Makers pride themselves on unbeatable work and prices. They mike all kinds of boots and shoes with style to suit customers and guarantee satisfaction. Fit or no sale. Fair trial requested. Basement under Ford's jewelry, Tarbox Block, Cor Ste phenson and Chicago streets, Freeport Hingis.
The new store at No 89 Stephenson St upstairs offers cheapest and finest parlors and chambers plus all kinds of machines at better figures. Heart and Kornia APAMSON'S storefront at Stephenson St 1 conveys the same promotional goods and price emphasis.
A $100 scholarship is offered at Rock River University Dixon. The award applies to any department taught. For details contact the institute or address the office with particulars.
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