01 Feb 1865
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Newspaper
Evansville Daily Journal
Location
Evansville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1865
Page
1
A collage of 19th century science rumor and frontier commerce appears, noting a pioneer discovery, medical compounds, and Edison as a symbol of progress. The text shifts to a long advertisement for Elliott's Family Grocery offering pickles, crackers, pop, and household items, with scattered references to local commerce and nearby river ice hazards.
Stove Works Blainkmeyer and Co makers of coking stoves for wood and coal listed a range of products including country skillets lids ovens and lids biscuit ovens and lids odd lids sugar kettles and irons plus various grates and irons. The fragment mentions Steve Holloward and other items as part of the line.
Fragmentary OCR text from Evansville Journal Company listing appears with names M. Thatee and H. McWrely and address near Journal Buildings Locust Street between First and Water. No clear event or context beyond an advertisement fragment.
The Editors and Publishers of Indiana will convene in Indianapolis on Friday February 3 at one oclock p.m. A distinguished speaker will address the meeting. All editors are earnestly requested to attend or business of importance will be transacted.
The letter from Major General Thomas praises the soldiers who served under him and asks that any proposed fundraising for his honor be redirected to a relief fund for disabled officers and soldiers and to indigent widows and orphans. He expresses deep gratitude for government approval and asks to remain the editor’s obedient servant, Ombisher Gus Fee.
The Vin ice nnes Gazette reprints a Sunman and Mackerel Club critique of Knox County officials who would finance a large debt to fund a six hundred dollar bounty for volunteers. The piece argues many orders would be traded at fifty cents on the dollar to avoid the draft and questions the county’s ability to pay.
Dispatches from Cairo and New Orleans report Mobile evacuation rumors, ship movements, and rebel forces in Texas and Arkansas. Observers discuss trade with captured cities, Union strategy, and the fate of Confederate leaders including Jeff Davis amid political and military tensions.
Fort Fisher casualty total given as 691 for Gen. Terry's army. The breakdown lists 19 officers and 472 men wounded, 11 officers and 77 men killed, with 2 men missing. The Washington special notes Mr Foote was informed of operations near Winchester.
Market brief notes dull activity in January with wheat offerings quoted at lower prices and limited demand. Export and domestic buyers hold back as prices ease amid weak demand signals and uncertain market mood.
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