Western manufacturing rise reshapes the Northwest market
A Scientific American backed discussion notes rapid growth of Western industry driven by water power and timber, with thousands of factories already in place. It forecasts the Northwest becoming the world’s busiest region, reducing farm trade needs and attracting East emigrants and capital. Freeport’s inducements and railroad plans bolster the outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Abe Western
Europe
West
Northwest
Aste
Freeport
Tyrone
Ittow
England
America
Mundite
Teeport
Lhitten
Central
Contai
Sitpo
Agre
Bing Poi
Capi
City urged to attract foreign capital and enterprise
The piece argues for more manufacturers and talists to publicize existence and invite foreign capital. It calls for citizen organization and plans to attract capital, noting other cities have prospered through organized effort to adopt such plans.
Removal of St Louis Postmaster Filley Explained
The Sacal charges show Postmaster Filley violated civil service orders by influencing primaries and conventions. A Washington report sustained the charges, leading the President to remove him. Samuel Hayes succeeds him, distinct from the President’s family.
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Filley
St. Lows
Tilley
Republican Party
Missouri
St. Joseph
St. Louis
Washington
Samuel Hayes
Funeral notice from Winslow Lodge mourning Thomas Taylor
Winslow Lodge No. 564 of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons records the death of brother Thomas Taylor. The lodge extols his aid to the distressed, active membership, and upright life. Sympathy is extended to his family and thanks given to Orangville and Monroe brethren who participated.
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Orangville
Monroe
Death of Beloved Jay H Forsdick Reported by Lodge
A memorial notice from the Orangeville lodge honors Jay H Forsdick as a faithful member and devoted father. The group expresses sorrow yet hope, offers sympathy to his widow and children, thanks the Orangeville brethren and Winslow Coronet Band, and orders a copy of resolutions presented to the family.
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Earth
Heaven
Jay H. Fosdick
Wueneas
Orangeville Brethren
Winslow Coronet Band
Death of William Thorpe Feels Deeply in Brotherly Loss
In view of the loss we have sustained by the decease of our worthy brother William Thorpe and the heavier loss borne by those who...
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William Thorpe
Snc Oalverss
D. Baldwin
George
Suena Davedier
Boston
United Banedas
Memorial tribute and committee notes from a fraternal group
The document laments a departed brother and offers condolences to his family, promising a heartfelt testimonial of sympathy. It includes a committee signatory list and a brief notice of a lumber sale during the State Fair week, detailing bids and a 40 by 80 building plan.
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Ws. I. Brapy
Josiaah HinLiam
William Vanmatre
Parreox
Freeport
Read This Farmers and Town Notices from Dixon 1873
A collection of advertisements and notices includes a mill toll offer by A P Goddard in Freeport, a Dixon fall term start at Rock River University under A M Hansen, a 75 acre Freeport farm for sale by Leonard Sindlinger, and multiple testimonials praising Dr. Pierce medicines from Oregon and Ohio.
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Dixon
Rock River University
Dixon, Ill
A. M. Hansen
van Brocklin
Leonard Sindlinger
Freeport
Vanderbilt
R. Y. Pierce
Aaron Allex
Vernox
Ohio
Pierce
Buffalo
Tam
Grain auction and bindery ad in Freeport listing buyers
Week Apern entries include Mrs Mary Bandell and many locals with names such as John Becher and Adam Lamberton. Reported by Smith & Porter, Grain Buyers, Freeport. Notices call for bringing in magazines to have them bound.
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Apern
Mary Bandell
Bernini Burdon
Barbara Bausch
John Becher
Jnok
Bishop
Tillie Bennett
WA Caroghim
BB Campell
GE Culaiuings
Hi Cella
Joseph Clemmer
Win N Colemen
Thor Sohnsen
AS Knipfel
Adam Lamberton
D Lee
Eliza McKinna
Ann Mezer
Freewort
Smith & Porter
Freeport
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Legion
Winslow
Winslow Lodge
A. F
A.M. Thomas Taylor
Jay H. Forsdick
Emmert & Burrell
A. P. Goddard
Prop
Goddard
Bow
Freeport, Lt
Turner Hall
Lgwonssalgs
Comedienne
Jennie Hight
WH. Southard
Ajul
Chas. F. Goodhue
Beartha
E. Kalley
Lena
C. C. Miller
German M. &. Church
G. A. Bucks
M. E. Church
Leuchmann
Meise
C. H. Hopfmeister
Frederic Leuchmann
Henrietta‘Meige
Illinois
Moore
Wm Plattner
Harry M Pickham
MD Potter
Judyon Pierce
John Inip
Juul Putnam
M TE
Mrs Hoberts
WB Lo8nider
AV Snively
Sabattige Simpson
mSetalfeld
Miss Gein Waldo
Kittie B Waldo
Maggie Wells
Nellie
Wake
Biss Rachel
Walek
Levi
Freeport Market
Chicago
Earle
Yale
Texas
Blossburg Coy Seerde
Ren
J.H. McVicker
Me Vigker
Afeie
Whrayver
Carrier
USAIN
Roland Reg
Ford Ras
Leacock
Ateitis
Gla Brown
Simpson & Co
Peter White
Brown
Mr. Roland
Reed
Hastin S
Dangen
McCosts
Sanborn's
Poland
China
D. W. Frisby
Lena Fi
Din
Samoros
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Tate Ma Wells
Waite, Fanco & Co
Hodghton
Watrtax
Mass
H. D
Muscatine
Love
Imei
Eatiwate
Lavaloa
Bowen
Chean
Journa
Iveice
Momagai
Tate
Cuerrier
Port Farn
Kansas
John Walws
Linn
Imangina
S. FR. R
Buen
Towa
Denver
A. T
Stenhinson
J. &. Perking
Tremont
Clav' Sts
J. Youngs
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Low
Fred M. Mayburn
Jeashe SE Av
Milwaukee
Wis
Heh. M. Bucekeman
Stephenson St
Kreeport
Brewster House
Nec
Rustee
John Reber
Polly
Recorder of Deeds
Stephenson County
Llinois
Peter Kleckner
John Heber
Tay Lok
Truaton
Tay Log
Attoruuy
Wright & Co
Sion
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