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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1880
Page
6
A diplomatic note from Constantinople states the Porte will push reforms in Asia Minor within three months and seek Albanian surrender of Dulcigno amid European pressure. It calls for abandoning the naval demonstration and invites foreign bondholders to discuss revenue for bond interest.
The Duke of Argyll notes a rare case among birds where vocal song is replaced by instrumental sound. A lesser spotted woodpecker drums a hollowed spot on a tree trunk repeatedly during courting, not for food, while the hen nest-sits and is serenaded from multiple nearby trees.
Newspaper ad touts Spring Blossom as a cure for biliousness and liver complaints with prices listed at 1 dollar and 50 cents. It promotes the product for use by readers suffering digestive ailments.
Cough sellers liver pills advertised as curing liver cordiases constipation headaches fever ague and all stomach and liver diseases. Sold by druggists at 25 cents per box.
Church schedules across various denominations. Names of pastors, service times, and Sunday schools. City offices and officials listed: mayor E L Cronkrite clerk H C Hutchison city treasurer D B Breed city attorney J H Stearns city marshal E S Chamberlin street commissioner B Huenkemeier surveyor F E Josef aldermen for four wards with names provided.
A fragment lists color items with 11¢ Perth White Extra 9¢ Perth Bright Yellow C -9¢ Cperit Brown -8¢ Cperib indicating pricing or labeling steps for color catalog.
Clerk I F Kleckner and treasurer W W Hutchison are listed along with recorder Dan ll Brewster sheriff J B R Leigh surveyor Hiram Shons and county offices in the Court House. Board of Education includes Wm O Wright president W G Barnes and H J Porter with superintendent Ch Snyder and office in the High School building. Office hours are from 7 30 to 9 0'clock 4 m.
Train timetable snippet lists Illinois Central and Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul routes with west and eastbound departures and arrivals. Notes passenger and freight services, Freeport stops, and agent J A Cotton. Timings include day and night departures with several carriers serving Freeport, Belvidere, Milwaukee and Racine.
Advertisement listing TEAS including Japan Extra Fine at 50c per lb, finest grown 68c, Oolong 35c to 1.00, Gun Powder extra 50c or best 90c, Tea Dust 16 to 30c per lb.
A brief ad-like notice urges readers to call and inspect available stock before purchase, promising favorable terms and a trustworthy examination process. The statement emphasizes buyer assurance and diligence prior to making a purchase.
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