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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1867
Page
5
The local page recalls Maud Muller in a summer scene with meadow sweet and hay, noting her native grace. It also mentions Mrs. Jenkins being out of place, reflecting a light, nostalgic tone.
A skater’s favorite rink behind Manchester City Hall has been drained.Pipework now carries the water into ascent sewers praised as improving local health by Portland physicians who credit a great fire for purifying effects.
Local notice states Paris, who has four years in the trade, can fit garments at lower costs than any other house in the city. Also mentions Coco's Cough Balsam as a remedy for coughs colds croup and lung issues sold by all druggists.
Notice from Messrs Baylies and Parsons of the Commercial College states Parsons withdraws from public schools but this will not affect the college’s permanency or management. The institution enters its second year with strong prospects, expecting many students from nearby states. Also advertised are sewing machine attachments, hair dye remedies, building materials from M. Sreesse Co., and other local ads including mill repairs and an inn opening by Mr Gilbert Garlock to serve travelers.
Emmert and Stibgen announce arrival of fall stock at their Freeport store near the depot. They lead the local hardware trade by close attention and low prices. Prospective buyers from farms are urged to visit the Freeport Agricultural Works managed by Mr. Jeré Pattison to see the Manny Patent Reaper and Mower, Corn Cultivator, Fanning Mills, and a full line of farming implements for 1867.
Emmert & Stibgens and Mayer & Sons advertise the Imperial self feeder base burner stove as superior to any in the market. They promote bakers goods, crackers, oysters, bread, and cakes from Mayer & Sons with notices of festival use and party needs.
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