Horticulturists Convene in Chicago for West Exhibition
The convention met in Chicago on the fourth with large North West attendance and a rich fruit display. East reps including Charles Downing and Ernst from Cincinnati were noted. The gathering aided harmony and unity among Western horticulturists, with West fruit praised for size and quality, reflecting strong local advantages. Stephenson County showed well with many varieties, while Lotterpontlamon nurseries offered fewer due to youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles Downing
A. J. Downing
Ernst
Cincinnati
Stephenson County
L. Montague
Wadham’s Grove
O. W. Brewster
Freeport
WB. Ordway
J. A. Wright
Praiie Parmer
West
Ordway's Nursery Impresses with Fine Stock and Order
The article praises E. Ordway, Esq for his young nursery in the Northwest. It notes about 150 apple trees of top varieties, diverse cherry and pear stocks, and a large well-selected shrubbery. The writer admires the neat, thrifty appearance and invites the public to visit and purchase. It also mentions a new Victoria potato variety and recommends the book Witte Staves or Exuyanxn by J.C. Cobden, laid on the table by D. B Cooke & Co. of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ordway
Victoria
Stephenson
Phair
Evekney
Aeeaune
D. I. Cooke & Go
Chicago
Rawin T. Freedly
D. B. Conka & Co
Chiongd
United States
Horace Greeley
John Preedly
J. W. Scott
P. T. Barnum
Ovary
D.B. Conke & Co
Carstal Palace
New-York
Eottor
Joursan
Crystal Palace
New York
City
St. Nicholng
Metropolitan
Astor House
Astor
Broadway
Palace
Wareren
Chambers Street
Shain Powers
New England
Denmark
Christ and
the Apostles
France
Switzerland
England
Treland
Germany
Hollands
Ilinois
Manny
West
St. Nicholas
Mercantile Hotel
Warren Street
Barnum
Cmn
Nenry
Ecke
Olmsted &, Co
Ber
Phin River
Charcot
Mississippi Iver
Taves Center
Mt Carroll
Elizabeth
Galens
Coasi
Ames
Samuel Yonta
Youtz
Youtz's Mills
Carroll Cos
Celterit Gradith
Hanice
Suyanna and the Promising Town Progress
The article notes Suyanna and the Regletor reflecting rapid town progress as Bavanug rises to prominence. It mentions planned council completions and a future bustling district. The piece also references approaching holy days.
Parmer Criticizes Wheat Buyers in Weekly Bulletin
The piece from Parmer, published in the Weekly Bulletin, accuses certain buyers of deceiving farmers by paying low prices upon entry to town. The Bulletin’s editor denies ties with the Savanna Register, rebukes anonymous critics, and defends the accuracy of weekly warehouse reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmer
Bulletin
Savanna Register
Lena Sees Growth as Rail Line Reaches West of Freeport
A brief visit notes Lena twelve miles west of Freeport on the Central Railroad line laid out by S F Dodds. New buildings rise with the railroad’s arrival, a passenger and freight depot is under construction, merchants McKathron and Allen add store rooms, locals plan a schoolhouse and Methodist church, and Lena’s prospects hinge on continued railroad and farming county activity bringing in trade.
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Freeport
R. R
S. F. Dodds
IL. McKathron
Wm. Allen
Methodist Society
Lena
Freeport Academy
Es Tnstitution
Nav
Ros. J. Cuou
Ev. JS. Diker
Mies H. Cornelia Bail
Aale
Eudies
Oll Presbyterian Church
Frields of Education
Risig Generation
American Bible Society Board Meeting In New York
The regular monthly Board of Managers meeting was held in New York City on the sixth with Dr. Thomas Cook presiding. Nine new auxiliaries were recognized across several states, and letters from missionaries in Germany China Italy and Constantinople discussed Bible distribution and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bible Society
Board of Managers
New York City
Thomas Cook
Benjamin L. Swan
Obie
Iowa
Minos
North Carolina
Tennessee
Georgia
Missouri
TL. & Jacoby
Bremen
Rome
Fara
Chaveh
Canada
Echoes of the Crystal Palace Trip and New Jersey Obits
A correspondent shares impressions of New York crowded with visitors and the Crystal Palace exhibition, praising the display of international crafts. The note mentions Henry Manton Dickerson’s death in Morris County and references political notes from Georgia Michigan Wisconsin and Wisconsin politics, including a party coalition and state leadership. The Octobor issue of Howes Magazine is noted with a death by drowning in the Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlon
Manton Dickerson
Morris County
New Jersey
Congress
Treasury Department
Dienenson
Merchants boast of fine stocks and broad ads in papers
Local merchants trumpet their large and splendid goods stocks as sales soar, urging readers to watch evolving advertising columns. Notices praise Olmsted & Co of Chicago, Otto in paper hangings, and other suppliers, while random items report oddities like a 40 pound watermelon and a 2 pound 7 ounce pink potato from Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olmsted & Co
Chicago
William KE. Otto
Otto
Gucago
Pots on roofs mark marriage status in Chingsa quarter
Fragmentary note from Geostacker's Voyages describes earthen pots fastened on roofs in Chingsa houses as symbols of a marriageable girl. Observers report old pots with cacti, others compare to copper kettles in Norway. The text muses on social meaning and curiosity about such practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasativ
Chingsa
Europe
Norway
Geostacker
Continent crisis blamed on English capital influence
The text argues that Continental progress lags behind England and America due to English capital and management. It cites water works in Amsterdam, railways across Europe, and urban projects as being controlled or heavily influenced by English interests, praising Dutch and American development in contrast. It also references English scholars and institutions shaping global engineering and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
Knelish
Lollandys
Tien Ae
Amsterdam
Austran
Berlin
London
Paris
Vienna
Danubs
Ttaly
Spain
France
Sweden
Denmark
Euglish Canital
Euglish
Holand
Bld-Fr Westminister Review
Eastern Question Turmoil Gathers in Constantinople
From Constantinople September 8 reports describe rising unrest over whether to pursue war or seek peace. A large Turkish army is feared to be disbanded, while Russia and Omar Pasha are on the defensive. Incendiary placards and caricatures target England as cartoons imagine Russia breaking into Buckingham Palace.
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Constantinople
Danube
Cros
Omar Pacha
Asia
Rasse
Kurdistan
Lazistan
Daghistan
Circassia
England
Russia
Buckngham Palace
Prince Albert
Lord Aberdeen
Prince Gortschakoff Plot To Poison Omar Pacha
General Omar Pacha narrowly escaped a poisoning plot tied to Russian espionage. A European physician, recently arrived at Constantinople, allegedly prepared a calomel-laden potion in Scutari hospital. Forced to drink the potion before witnesses, the physician died hours later, as reports in Parts Constitutionel indicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Gortschakoff
Omar Pacha
Turkey
Constantinople
Scumla
Paris Belief Emperor Won't Go To War Says France
In Paris it is believed the Turkish direalty issue will not lead to war with the Emperor. Reasons cited include harvest deficiency, market excess of paper money, and the cholera threat from a powerful enemy. An accident on the Paris and Bordeaux Railway decapitated a conductor. The writer muses on ancient seas and phosphorescent spirits over Mediterranean graves.
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Paris
Ile
Bordeaux
Market Prices Snapshot From a Fragmented Ledger
Fragmentary OCR lists grain and produce prices with Wheat, Barley, Corn, Oats, Cheese, Wool, and potatoes. Many items show inconsistent or unclear values such as 40c for corn and 32¢ for ginseng, suggesting a historical market page with partial legibility and scattered figures.
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Freeport Journal
Court Horse
Orelock
Chas. Betts
Julius Smitis
Jared Sheets
Geo
Reitarll
Wanchett
Stephenson County Central
Suyanna
Bavanug
Ted
Putnam & Go
Graham
Granata Faeerios
Justins
Union
aThe Washington Star
Ta Jian Bureau
Michigan
Sen
Wisconsin
Minnesota
St. Loui Lis
Nentvatiova
People's” Convention of
Governoy
Ted. Parnelly
KO. Woolton
Jas. S. Baker
Brown Coy State
Booth
Dodge Co
Howe Macaatyi
Mesny J. Deven
Shils Place
Dubuque
Washington
Seo
Bryan
New York Tribune
Tribune
St. Paun
Mr. T. Ritchic
St. Paul
Max Stroblo
Richie
St. Paul Minnesotian
Ostirine Bay
Arspeedle Tt Itzeng
Chicaro Tribune
Dyormovs
American Express Company
Indianapolis
Nota
Hoosierdam
John Davis
Blackford County
Tadiana
Davis
Commercial
Enquirer and Gazette
Daniel Mabsfor
Owls Cass
John Po
Halodohy A. Dix
Alphous Puleh
Warg
de. Abbotts
Waco
Chibi Dia
Liverpool
News From
Markey
Roonse
Patrick Very
Winston
Virginia
Hewn
Tima
Mediterranean
Cardaceuivr
Alexandria
Johus
Freeport Market
Jovannan
Ion
Chicac
O Markey
Ciicaco Democratic
Pr. J
Hovauron
Philadelphia
Coop Latina
Nevi
de We
Ague
Cup. Hewes
J. S. Bunmort
Freep
Gingham
Wydes
YewsWork Drug Store
Elobson
Hobson & Miltimore
Tholesale
IM. Hobson
R. M. Hobson
M. Thorson
New- York
Rh. M. Thorson
G&oau RR
J.B. Turner
Tooy
G. M. Clayton
Stephenson St
Brubacher
Corbh A. Astima
Broscarce
Sonn Tirnna
Hoansi Neem
Obryan & Co
Rochester
N.Y
Brinckersopp & Penton
Chicano
Grawford
Galena
Thomas Thaway
Exchange Street
Miss Boone
J. C. Howells
C.J. Mease
Cid, Meased& Co
Anid
TU Atelorck
Benjasin Hess
Adin'r
Elizabeti Meashe
Adm'x
Belt
Salto. Totich
County Court
Hingis, Pshall
William Dann
Howe
Freaport
Patrick Dunn
Adm'r
Cot
Henry Kubernan
John. Arens
Wiltian B. Otto
Imomal
Vale
Fale Thadel
D. Olmsted Dé Co
Lake Street
Chicngo
MNO
Mtgly
Freeportland
AX Mac
Kaney Sika
Delant Nein
We. Me
Preeport
J. Coon
Boston
Albany
Phanog-Fortes
Wlite
Relat Alsa
S.W
Rockford
Newellus
Vowell
S. W. Marsh & Son
Newe York Clothing & Furnishing
Stephenson Byreet
York
Yankee Nott
Brewater
Eliat
Biguayt
Herat
Ert
Ahi
Imey
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