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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1869
Page
12
Conveyancers and justices of the peace are assured of accuracy after examination by many law firms. They are described as the handsomest blanks in the state and are marketed at standard prices, favored by top city firms.
State Auditor records show the German Insurance Company in Freeport Illinois with paid up capital of 101000 dollars. The August 19 1809 statement lists assets including mortgages bonds cash and premiums and liabilities including losses unpaid and commissions with total liabilities and required reserves cited by the Illinois Department of Insurance.
Classified notices urge readers to consign or sell farm and household goods in both German and English. The Lena Star and Freeport Journal promote increased circulation and advertising reach, with notices for subscriptions, job printing, hardware, millinery, cigars, wringers, vinegar, and lumber from area businesses including Kohl, Parson, Lawver & Burchard, and Wisconsin & Michigan Lumber Yard.
For sale one half mile from city limits in Stephenson County includes land for farming or gardening, a stone quarry and lime bins, plus a two story stone house with well and cellar. Terms easy, apply to Wm. B. Mayer. Wanted as antcription to the Journal in produce. Headquarters for ice cream and soda at J. D. Diffenbaugh's. Lumber yard offers timber joists flooring and more at Wisconsin Michigan Sumter Yard Rowatt Santorp. To rent a dwelling on Stephenson Street near Court House. For photographs, McHenry promises large, high quality portraits cheaper than New York or Chicago. Also Michigan fencing at Wisconsin Michigan Lumber Yard. For sale or trade a two story farmhouse in city in good repair, sell or trade for a small improved farm in Stephenson County. Inquire at this office.
Meat and fish of all kinds may be found at Rhodes & Bro on Stephenson street just below Commercial Block. Now that the game law has expired they will keep on hand all kinds of game in season whenever attainable. If you want to live well, do your marketing at this establishment.
The piece notes attacks by Democratic critics eager to depose Belmont as chair of the National Democratic Committee. It cites charges over his stance on credit and finance, calls for resignation, and partisan attacks including a Citizen editorial labeling him foreign born. It contrasts New York and California politics and hints at a broader purge within the party. A separate item recounts Dio Lewis advocating temperance reform via women organized committees visiting drink sellers.
The Memphis convention adjourned to Louisville on October 12 with a wide plan of action. Delegates from cities and states will be appointed by city authorities, governors, and various associations to organize and welcome visitors and ensure the success of the Southern Commercial Convention.
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