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Newspaper
Freeport Republican
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1882
Page
5
The entire stock of dry goods and millinery damaged by recent fire is auctioned in Freeport. It is the city’s largest auction of these items, offered at whatever price realized to close out the stock.
A column extols New Orleans as the land of roses with lush Lamarque and Marechal Neil varieties blooming year round. Describes vast rose vines, fragrance, and outdoor profusion, noting dozens of varieties in private yards and the cultural perks of the city’s climate. Also includes brief notices of a deathbed recovery tale, a wallpaper sale, and shop ads from Eagle Book Store and Burrena Bros.
Maynard announces the largest live carpet display in town with special attention to design, patterns, and value. Customers are urged to call and examine the goods and prices, featuring a large line of Button Boots at Giant & Rio Shaa way.
Commencing April 17 trains will operate with departures from Freeport at 6:40 a.m. and 10:25 a.m. to Chicago Union Depot arriving 7:10 p.m. and 10:08 a.m. Return trains leave Chicago at 6:50 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. for Freeport arriving 1:03 p.m. and 0:25 p.m. Also listed are local ads for goods and questionable notes about medicines and local exploits from the Menger Tribune.
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