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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1880
Page
6
A writer argues poultry breeding shifts from pure mongrels to profitable, well chosen fowls. He recounts early mistakes with crossbreeds, outlines amateur rules for yard variety and judging, and endorses Plymouth Rocks for reliable layers and setters.
The text explains the vast lumber needs for U S railroads. It cites 200 000 acres of forests for crags-ties and 15 000 000 ties required nationwide, with contractors earning about 35 cents per tie totaling 5 250 000 dollars. It notes 2700 ties per mile for new roads and 300 ties per mile for maintenance, with timberland bought near the line at about 20 dollars per acre or ten cents per tie.
A quip extols brevity as wit while warning against stale produce. It mocks exaggerated remedies like Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for ailments from colic to dysentery, illustrating early 20th century advertising humor.
A livestock dealer visits a farmer to buy his pork crop. After negotiating the price they inspect the herd. On the doorway threshold, the farmer’s nineteen year old daughter appears striking in appearance, prompting the dealer to compliment the pigs resemble her, joking about making a bargain difficult.
A reporter visits a small Canal Street canine clinic run by an African doctor of fifty, with shelves of bottles and dog cages. He treats about six to eight dogs locally and more on visits, charging $1 per town visit, $5 to Brooklyn, and $10 out of town, with several dogs staying at a boarding house on Highty-first Street for summer care.
Massillon citizen P G Albright shared a letter from Allentown asking if Aultman firms shifted to Hancock. Canton based C Aultman Co stockholders largely Republican, with two exceptions, and Aultman Miller Co Akron workers trusted to back Garfield and Arthur. Aultman claims loyalty to the Republican ticket and cites Civil War era grievances.
Church directories list denominations and addresses along Williams Union Embury Stephenson and nearby streets. Pastors include Wernley Washburne Mandeville Hiller Elfeld Sweet Cooley Ferris. services mostly at 10 30 am and 7 pm with Sunday school midday.
An apparent Hancock campaign letter claiming Indiana figure William English will be President surfaces in Chicago Tribune debate. It portrays Hancock as unfit, warns of a premature death, and asserts English would be real leader, with Southern politicians shaping policy.
Doctors praise Thomas Eclectric Oil citing relief in rheumatism fractures and dislocations. A testimonial from Jos Beaudin M D claims rapid pain relief after a broken leg and foot dislocation. Also advertised are discounts on last season's underwear for ladies gents and children at William Walton.
Mayoral and city staff details show Gronkrite as mayor with office at 98 Stephenson St. Breed and Stearns hold city attorney and city treasurer roles, with Chamberlin as city marshal and Huenkemeier street commissioner. Aldermen for Ward 1 Dorman and Waddell. Ward 2 Zartman and Brown Taylor. Ward 3 Wagner and Porter.
County offices are in the Court House. Board of Education members Wright Barnes Porter and others meet at the High School building with Superintendent C Snyder. Office hours listed from 7:80 to 9:00 a.m.
Fragmented OCR note lists train directions west south and east with times around 10 pm and 5 pm. Mentions Freeport and freight schedule but lacks full context or complete details.
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