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Newspaper

Freeport Weekly Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1871

Page

6

February 16 issue highlights several Rural and Family Monthlies

A long reader note lists Miterary Otters Wood's Household Magazine February 16 issue from Newburg New York. It covers stock breeding poultry and farming topics. Also featured are Peterson's Ladies Magazine March Appleton's Weekly March 4 and Thus a healthy venture for boys and girls with varied fiction travel and biographies. Offers sample copies and subscription details.

Wood's Household Magazine Newal Woon Newburg New York

10 000 Werbenas and Demorest Products for Sale

An advertisement listing 10,000 Werbenas and other plants by mail order with prices per dozen, hundred, and thousand, plus Geraniums and other ornamentals. Also Demorest's Young America Magazine offers for $1.50 yearly and a long promo for Demorest's Monthly Magazine and Golden Hours with premiums, fashion notes, and other periodical promotions.

Demorest Europe America W. Jennings Demorest Broadway N.Y

Our Annual Descriptive Catalogue of Vegetable and Flower Seeds

Henderson and Fleming Seed Merchants offer a descriptive catalogue of garden and flower seeds with European novelties and cultivation directions. Illustrated with engravings and two colored plates. Mailed for twenty five cents to new applicants. past customers receive it free. Based in Nassau Street, New York.

Henderson & Fleming Seed Merchants and Growers Nassau St New York Peter Henderson NTL Pew Nassau Street

Hardy White Grape Plants Offered by Mail

Seed catalog text from Delaware vendors advertises Martha grape vines and other fruits including blackberries and strawberries. It lists prices per dozen and by mail, mentions Express service, and notes varieties like Concord and Hartford. It also promotes Peter Henderson’s Catalogue with bedding plants and Caladiums, offering a New York address for catalogs.

Post Express George W. Campbell Delaware Atto Atsolvos Jenna Concord Hartford Eamelan Craton Senasqua Grurge W. Campbell

Lippincott's Magazine March Number Overview

A listing of contents for the March issue of Lippincott's Magazine. It highlights features, sketches, poems, tales, travel pieces, reviews, and illustrations including Contenta museum engraving by J J Woodward and other pieces by A G Penn Ed var Fawcett Steven Powers John Dray Kh M Waleh Mary K Whittlesey Hon Amasa Walker and Katherine S Mucydd Part I.

Army Medical Museum Washington J. J. Woodward M.D A. G. Penn Ed Var Fawcett Onida Italy W. P. Muras Prussia Steven Powers John Dray San Domingo Kh. M. Waleh KE. M. the Red Haad John G. Barnwell Mary K. Whittlesey Hon Amasa Walker Edinburg Worthles Church Spain Keupp Katherine S. Mucydd

Lippincott's Magazine Adds a Supplement and New Subscriptions

The publishers announce a new supplement devoted to popular stories in the current issue. A serial tale Bookstony by Katherine Macquoid begins and will continue monthly. Subscriptions rise to four months for one dollar to entice readers, with yearly and single-copy options and specimen numbers mailed.

Ansouers Lippincott's Katherine Macquoid J. B. Livpincott & Co., Publishers

Seed Catalog and Schoolmate notices from Boston publisher

An advertisement lists seed varieties and catalogs for mail order farming supplies including evergreens fruit trees and various vegetables. It notes agents wanted and catalogs sent to any plain address. Also mentions a March issue of Schoolmate with literary pieces and a prize for new subscribers from J. O. Allen, Boston.

Magnificent March Aldine illustrated number offered

The Aldine for March presents a magnificient array of illustrations including Goeth’s Statue at Munich Frederick 8 Winston Moonlight on the Waters Island of Life and more with a Delaroche picture. Publisher James Sutton & Co. expect 25,000 monthly. subscription $2.60 with chrome Ducks. Tarper's Magazine March features The American Baron and several illustrated pieces by multiple authors including Alice Cary and Harriet Prescott Spafford.

Goeth Munich Frederick Winston Island of Ufenan Marie Antoinette Paul Delaroche John Bull Frank Heard James Sutton & Co Liberty New York Tarper Dodge Club Murtrated Ireland Cottege Arid Hall Alice Cary Valdrida Reef Siesta Harriet Prescott Spafford Christopher Columbus Mr Maury Caatlearden Louis Bagger Frederick the Great Tombstone Katharina G. Ware Wallenstein Gustaphus Adolphua Ettene Lawrengé Ariteroa Annie Farnéay Scott Thurlow Weed Col T. B. Thorpe O. Welsh Mason C. ©. Shackford Kaltor

The March Number of Current Literature Features Many Works

The March issue presents Lady Judith A Tale of Two Continents by Justin McCarthy Death in two Forms by Julia Ward Howe One Legged Men About Bears by Don Platt The Annexation of St Dominga by Americus Ought we to Visit Her A Novel by Mrs Edwards and other articles by distinguished authors Also a Department of Science Miscellany Curiosities of Glycerine moon influences rainfall symptoms of feeble minded cold weather in England Geography of the Ocean Bottom Nebule by the Eastor

Judith Justin McCarthy Julia Ward Howe Don Platt St. Dominga Americus England

Prairie Farmer 1871 Annual unlocks rural subjects illustrated

The Prairie Farmer issues a 144 page annual with woodcuts of farm cottages poultry houses piggeries and flowers including short essays on rural topics a calendar astronomical notes and a directory of seed dealers implement dealers nurserymen and stock breeders Subscriptions at 2.00 a year in advance or 50 cents for non subscribers Published by The Prairie Farmer Company Chicago Ill

Prairie Farmer Prairie Farmer Company Chicago Ill

The Manufacturer and Builder March Number Highlights

The March issue features numerous engravings and articles on inventions and manufacturing, including pumping engine improvements, wood hangings, gutta-percha notes, spiral cutters, refrigeration, carriages, stone dressing, and heating by hot water. Subscriptions are $1.60 yearly, sale at newsdealers or Weateny & Co. printers in New York.

Gutta-Pereira Weateny & Co Uf Park Row New York

The Eclectic Magazine March Issue Features Prince William Portrait

The March issue of The Eclectic Magazine showcases a timely steel engraving of William King of Prussia and German Emperor, paired with the usual fine arts portraits. It includes essays by Von Sybel on The German Empire, Browning critiques, and a new story titled Party, along with editorial notes. Published by H.R. Pelton at 108 Fashion Street, New York. terms: $5 yearly, clergy and teachers $1, single copies 45 cents.

William Prussia Germany von Sybel German Empire Leame H.R. Pelton Fahion Street New York

Floral guide for 871 and Vicks seeds catalog

The advertisement promotes the First Edition of One Hundred and Fifty Thong and copies of Vick's Illustrated Catalogue of seeds and Floral Guide. It highlights engravings, wood engravings, tinted paper, and a Morad Guide edition. James Vick, Rochester, New York offers the set free to customers with application or ten cents postpaid to noncustomers.

Vick James Vick Hochester New York

Atlantic Monthly Contents and English Periodicals Listing

A condensed listing of 1870s periodicals and essays with varied authors and topics including The Atlantic Monthly, Bayard Taylor, Clarence King geologist pieces, and numerous magazines. Subscriptions are shown: yearly $4.00, single copy 3 pence, two copies to same address $7.00, published by I W Hamersly & Co Philadelphia.

Athens J. A Kate Beaumont John Wesley UG. Ale John G. Whittler Henry W. Williams M. J. Shoddy EB. P Whipple

Living Age Magazine Promotes Subscriptions and Content

The Living Age announces new content and subscription offers including a George MacDonald story and serialized pieces. It highlights Fritz Reuter translations and reviews from notable publications and urges readers to subscribe for access to eight page weekly issues and international magazines.

Garrett Rowland An der Henry VII Weetminker Mathesbury Neliah Quanterly Rhearing Riverina New South Wales Corns Hut Everybody's Aby St. Pana Thin Platt Benteeh Fritz Renter Vestder George MacDonald

Scribner's Monthly March issue touted as brightest of the year

The March number of Scribner's Monthly is praised as the best yet issued, lavishly illustrated with pieces by Read, Maury, and others. It features Doctor Holland on lectures, Weather Telegrams, King Gambrinus, Life in the Ganthat Islands, Will she Ride or Walk, and more, including poems, sketches, and humor. For sale at 50 cents per issue, 3.00 a year, Scribner & Co., 654 Broadway, New York.

Scribner’s Monthly Holland Urof. Maury Gambrinus Ganthat Islands Mist Trafton Ieet Emmanuel Elizabeth Akers Allen Lois Brooke Mary Ly Hitter Foreign Department Mra Jarley Bush Wilfrid Cumbermedy George Macdonald Walter. Booth Dudky “Peer Anderaeh Denmark Scribnér's Monthly Scribner & CO Broadway New York

Overland Monthly Volume for 1871 January Start

The Sixth Volume of Overland Monthly will begin with January 1871. Terms are 4.00 per year with club rates for multiple copies. Published by John H. Carmany & Co. San Francisco. Contents include Mrs. Willing and Miss Janvier stories, engravings Whale Cove and Hortense, and editorials on religious and literary topics.

California Uinb John H. Carmany & Co Washington St San Francisco Cal Hotxo Whale Cove Janvier J. F. Willing Albert Barnes Vinnie Ream Paris Hitchcock & Walden Cincinnati

Copper Scroll Lightning Rod Company Ad Claims Superior Rods

An advertisement touts Copper Scroll Lightning Rods as scientifically designed and superior to rivals. It cites experts like Prof. Monry and Prof. Lovering warning against irregularities and twisting, boasting nine years of sales in the Northwest and urging tests and testimonials, with assurances of expert craftsmanship and satisfaction.

Monry Simithgonian Institute Lovering Harvard University

Land titles and government ownership questions rise in county

Fragmentary comments discuss farms in the county, possible government ownership of lands, and questions about titles. References to Stephenson County, Freeport, and local firms imply a request for abstracts and information on rightful ownership and reasons titles may fail to transfer to government.

Menard Taylor & Rapitwall Nan Oblig Davis

Freeport Real Estate Sales Reported in March 1871

Real estate transactions listed for the past month include M Mallory to Daniel Kreh and numerous other transfers in Freeport with prices ranging from 700 to 3600 dollars. The notice promotes abstracts by Taylor & Aspinwall, Attorneys, claiming the most reliable Abstracts in the West.

Freeport M. Mallory Daniel Kreh Richott Bidwell Schramm Turner George Devore L. M. Devore The Lorin J. A. Bith E Oneco Hiram Gross Detosa Hulbert Oneco Delos Hulbert Waddama Lyman Hulbert B. Armagast K. C. Hakes Anil Nw, 7, 28, 6, Waddama, $3600, A. Wingert Charles Kuippstein Lenn Hillza T McCoy William J, McCoy Ard German School Irtah “Catholic Church Nebraska Wrigt & Purin Taylor & Aspin

The Bill Accepted German indemnity debated after Sedan

The article argues Germany did not overcharge France in the postwar terms, noting 320,000,000 thalers indemnity is small beside the war’s costs. It credits Bismarck with defending German borders and urges Thiers Grevy and Fayre to accept today’s terms. It laments France’s delays but praises prudent peace. It also recalls drought era anecdotes and moral quips from 19th century figures.

Germany France Bismarck Thiers Sedan Crerman Rhine and Moselle Alsace Lorraine Grevy Fayre Pravin von Rais Albany Niagara Falls Jedediah Morse Edward Everett Col. T. If. Perkins Chandler Story Cape Cod Occason Story Parson Done Milton Cuna Deacon Coimstock

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