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Newspaper
Freeport Weekly Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1871
Page
6
Friends Tawner and Burchard, noted hardware dealers, announce large arrivals for spring. Readers are urged to supply gear for hardware needs including 1549-10 table and pocket cutlery. Best city assortment at lower prices at Lawver and Burchard's 15-45-41. Tubs Pails Wringers and wooden ware offered. visit Lawver and Herehacd's 15-49 67.
In Port city notes, the Veuve Journal features and a Riverside bookstore advertise binding and pamphlet services with rush orders and repaired old books. Local figures Banbury and Murray praised for renovations and railroad service. Boots maker Averill and traveler Joan Chan appear among city mentions and family health reports.
A stained ledger entry lists a total indebtedness of 2961 05 with partial items showing 1600 00 320 00 16 00 and 1936 00 31006 65. It notes less amount endorsed on trust dead per order of Executive Committee Dev 31 UST 5 190 00 Tialanco due on Swanzey trust dead 1028 05. The difference in interest feared by ma and my predecessor is again at the Society up to Nov 1st, 1870. Secretary Malnurs submits the summary.
A note describes miniature copies of the London Times and Harper’s Weekly printed in minute type under glass. The ad touts their readability with a strong glass and claims a photographer’s method reproduces the press work. Copies are offered by Messrs H. Rogers & Co. of 61 William Street for curiosity seekers.
Attendance data shows average enrollment 925 and average attendance 74.6 percent for the month ending March 21. The document lists students with no tardiness or absence and notes community notices from The Saciedo House in Chicago and a Sabbath School concert on April 2. Subscriptions payments are recorded with multiple names and amounts, urging delinquent subscribers to pay.
Good News to All. Melloury’s new gallery advertises first floor fittings and styles. J O Rhoades & Brother promote quality meats, roasts, fish, and fresh goods. The notice mentions government pension provisions for Civil War veterans and agent contact details. Also references stock of boots and shoes and citations to Washington conventions and claims.
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