Germans Enter Paris in 80 000 Strong Column
Dispatch reports the German army, led by Gen. Von Bose, entering Paris at 10 oclock with 80 000 infantry and 96 artillery pieces in two columns from Porte Neuilly and Point du Jour. The populace kept quiet as troops moved along the Seine toward Place de la Concorde, with few disturbances observed and a notable incident involving a Frenchman and a hussar sentinel. Lieutenant Von Bernardy led the Hussars into the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Bose
Porte Neuilly
Point du Jour
Seine
Place de la Concorde
Encinte
Enceinte
Porte Des Terues
Fanborg Honore
Avenue Des Terues
Rue Royale
Army of Paris
Quaide Bill
Pont du Jena
Horte de Neuilly
Place de Concorde
Rivoli
Champs Elysees
Paris
France
Corps Legislatif
Arc de Triomphe
J’alais Industrie
Fussars
Blair's Programme and the Democratic Split Threat
The piece critiques Frank Blair as a central figure in the Democratic campaign of 1865 and potential repeat in 1872. It recalls the Broadhead Letter’s push for nullifying Reconstruction and hints Blair’s recent Senate remarks echoing anti Reconstruction aims, alarming Senator Morton and signaling ongoing party fractures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Blair
Hhe
New York
Blair
Missouri
United States Senate
Morton
Indiana
Morton Bakk
Fromm
Abi Wotinske
Take Notice and Local Market Prices Listed
The notice advertises various goods including oysters and select brands of Js D.D. from Baltimore, sold at the lowest market price. It mentions locations around 16 Stephenson Street and 44 West 4 Oyster, with contact for FF. C. Ingais in Fry's block for terms. Details reference land parcels in town 28 range 6, in Waddams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Js D.D
Buch
Balstimore
Iam
J.D. Diffenbaugh
S. W
Waddams
Fry's
Blair backs old reconstruction issue in 1868 style fight
In a speech, Blair rejects reconstruction laws as unconstitutional and predicts the next presidential campaign will hinge on overturning Reconstruction. He cites past defeat in 1868 and argues Democrats dodge the issue while Republicans push to restore the old policy. The piece notes potential party realignment over tariffs and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Morton
Democratic Party
Aids For France Song Presses Aid Rally Appeal
A chorus and rally song titled Tere the Cry that Comes Across the Sea published by Root & Cady in Chicago urges Americans to aid France amid war hardship. The editors praise Chicago supporters for issuing the stirring piece likely to rally sympathy and prompt food and grain aid for war‑stricken France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Woods
Geo. F. Root
Root & Cady
Chicago
Commutative voting and voter manipulation debated
A morning issue argues that 3,000 Democrats and 8,000 hireling voters could sell fifteen votes each. Proposes electing fifteen Cook County Commissioners with fifteen votes per voter, risking widespread vote-buying. Also notes Henry D. Cooke named Governor of the District of Columbia and mentions telegraph links with Europe depending on the French cable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County
Chicago Mail
Local Affairs and Small Bills Announced
The column notes local affairs and small bills with references to Brancs Train’s lecture to be circulated soon. It mentions early spring signs and bird activity, Anna Dickinson’s civic duties, and a street name change from Turtle Cove Avenue to Nursery Row in a city, with Chewsiday and related locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brancs
Mveoria
Turtle Cove Avenue
A Fasti Train at Opera House March 17
Geo. Francis Train will appear Friday evening at the Opera House, promising punctual performance on the March 17 engagement. The event is billed as on time with expected strong attendance and notable audience interest in the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Francis
Opera House
Pamphlet notes republic life success and town sketches
The piece describes Freeport as a rail hub in Stephenson County with Illinois Central, Chicago Northwestern, and Western Union lines, noting Mauny Reaper Works, Freeport Woolen Mills, and local flour mills, plus a strong graded school system and several banks. It contrasts Geneva Kane County with Freeport, praising Geneva’s press upgrade and recounts early Kane County journalism connections and politicians from St Charles and nearby figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic Life
Freeport
Stephenson County
Illinois Central
Chicago
Northwestern
Western Union
Mauny
Ireeport
James Mitchell
Stephenson County Bank
D. A. Knowlton & Sons
Freeport Journal
Bulletin
Anzeiger
Real State News
Geneva
Kane County
Jane County
Chuck
Ourself
Democrat
Johnson
North Carolina
St. Charles
Joan F. Farnsworth
Portrait of Geo. Francis Train in Post Office Display
A portrait of Geo. Francis Train is shown this week in the post office. The note mentions a curious line about a one ounce of gold for every ounce of adulteration in Diffenbaugh's candy, reflecting period observations and local flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Francis Train
Diffenbaugh
Diwa
Beet Sugar Manufacturing Meeting at Opera House
At the Opera House on Saturday evening March 11 at 7 o'clock, Chas. Rosenstiel reports on establishing a beet sugar manufactory in the city. The meeting aims to spark manufacturing growth and asks public turnout and support from residents. Aaron Wolff, Chairman Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Chas
Rosenstiel
Aaron Wo Lr
Ch’mn
Fragmented OCR notes on old newspapers and adverts
A mixed fragment lists the American Newspaper Reporter publishing details, local ads from Orangeville and Den a. Rowell says, plus remarks on a Dix fire destroying four stores, a beverage gift, Lena Star poetry, and Lena Cornet Band reforms. The text is garbled and contains stray phrases and nonstandard attributions.
Teachers Need Backing To Enforce School Rules
The article argues public school teachers often face unmanageable pupils and weak parental support. It urges parents to back school rules, reject contemptuous behavior, and use the board of education to rectify any manifest injustices, rather than undermine authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Not the 21st George Train To Be Here Vareh 7th Friday Evening
The text argues for attentive home care as essential to happiness and social duty. It praises home as a mini heaven and urges embellishment with art, nature, books, pictures, flowers, and hospitality. It advocates daily devotion to create enduring familial and societal benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Francis
Vareh
Debate on Chinese immigration discouragement discussed
The event opened by I A Reed Jr on the affirmative and Nh A Williams on the negative carried by a majority for the negative. C Winglow delivered an oration with the subject to be announced. For Saturday March 11 the debate topic was Resolved That the immigration of Chinese to this country should be discouraged. Speakers included J R Hanley A S Wurts J J Pauble and others with M4 Wurts R J Anslett J A Reed F C Winslow and G A Newton also taking part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I’. A. Reed, Jr
Williams
C. Winglow
J. R. Hanley
A. S. Wurts
J. J. Pauble
Companions for Life Bring Light to Hard Times
A writer argues young men should secure loving companions soon. He asserts a woman’s love brightens every life aspect, comforts after troubles, and makes even a poor man happier by sharing sorrows and joys and lifting despair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie
Rhodes and Brother Run City Market Standout
Rhodes and Brother continue to serve customers with steaks roasts chops fresh fish and game in season. They maintain the best market in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes & Brother
Broommaker's offers tools and stock for sale on Exchange Street
A Clean Sweep. Those brooms made and for sale at the factory on Exchange Street south of Gale. Trade includes broommakers tools and stock of all kinds for sale.
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Ense
Exchange Street
Galena
New Gallery Opens Upper Level at Stephenson Street
Melfenry unveils a new gallery on the first floor at 110 Stephenson Street offering every style of picture. Call for appointments to view portraits landscapes and other artwork.
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Melfenry
Stephenson Street
Bailey Spring Bed B ot toms at Pacific Telegraph office
Advertisement notes Bailey Spring Bed Bottoms offered at Pacific and Atlantic Telegraph office for $5.00 with a guarantee of fit. Warranted to fit. GC. GAmr, agent for Freeport.
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Pacific and Atlantic Telegraph Office
Gamr
Freeport
Groceries and Provisions at Cronkrite Store
Fresh groceries and provisions available at HE L Cronkrite on Stephenson street next to Stephenson County Bank. Prompt delivery to any city area at no extra charge. All goods guaranteed to match recommendations and priced fairly for the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE. L. Cronkrite
Stephenson Street
Stephenson County Bank
The Success of Weld Photographer on Stephen Street
The advertisement boasts Weld's great experience in photography with unrivaled tone and finish. It claims ability to produce all sizes and styles, defy competition in quality, and offer prices as low as the lowest at Stephen on Street corner of Exchange, upstairs.
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Stephenon Street
Taxidermy class slated by city expert John R Wagner
John R Wagner, a skilled taxidermist, plans a instruction class at his Carroll Street residence for those seeking to learn the craft. Sessions will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings, displaying his stuffed bird collection. Interested parties may inquire at J B Delhauers Grocery or Neff Babock's Drug Store, StephensonKt Sheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Wagner
Carroll Street
J. B. Delhauer
Neff & Babcock
Dri
Stephenson Kt
Sheer
Northern Pacific 7-30 Gold Loan Bonds Offered for Sale
The Northern Pacific 730 bonds are secured by a first mortgage on the railroad and its land grant, with 22 000 acres per mile, tax free in the U S. Principal at 30 years, interest 7 3 10 percent annually. Denominations 100 500 1000 5000 and 10000. Trustees Jay Cooke and J Edgar Thompson. Bonds redeemable at 10 percent premium before maturity. Conversion from US 5 20s possible to boost income. Purchase through banks or brokers. agents offer best prices for marketable securities. For details contact undersigned banks or agents. 154532W.
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United States
Messrs
Jay Cooke
Philadelphia
J. Edgar Thompson
Pennsylvania Central Railroad Company
First National Bank
Freeport
Ill
Second National Bank
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Sos
Best
Stephenson St
Aids For
Henry D. Cooke
Georgetown
Coumbia
Europe
Newfoundland
Local Affairs
Anna Dickinson
the &T. Louis Chimes
Chewsiday
the Republic Life Ins. Co
Mass
the American Newspaper Reporter
Gell, P
Rowell & Co
Park Row
Dena. Rowell & Co
Orangeville
Dixon
Calena Street
Freeport Lyceum
Meat Market
Letithe
Boman & Martin
Harry Buckman
Billiard Hall
Messrs. Porter& Wright
L.A. Barcock
M. D
Wm. H. Seward
China
Jas, G.S. Best
Wm. A
Stevens C O
Stevens
Wma. A
Sherman
Weld
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Lunt
Preston & Kean
Chicago, Gov
Was
Freeport Journ
Te Bayer
Freeport, Ie
S.D. Atkins
Sudins
Dodgers
Hur
Journal
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