Republican County Convention Delegates Sought in Stephenson Co
The Republican voters of Stephenson County and Freeport invite delegates to a County Convention at the Vipera House in Freeport on August 26 at 10 oclock to nominate candidates for Clerk of the Circuit Court State Attorney Surveyor and other posts and to express preferences by ballot for several offices.
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Mevarie
Stephenson County
Freeport
Footc
Vipera House
Preapoth
Ociuck I. W
Nota Ote
Ulvenit Glork
Gavoner
Tila Distelos
Batang
Stephensory Minty
Onet Caeds
Port
Cheri
Caron
Lisi Ani
Whitelane
Biaioe Peat Logat
Henry Lomart
Buckley
Ong
LM Devore
Lashelta
Wernalte Erinyss
Freaport
Ist
Lancaster Onech
West Point
Goa
Jonry Gabor
Wwe
Peace Chasen
RY Wilry
Mreryrort
Ilinata
Carroll
de Davion
Stephen Uedn
Fia
Mimols
Bille Smitter
Mombors of Assembly
Cepuitattar
Sematoriel Commoditee
Ikea
Tariff Fights and Political Upheaval Across the South
The article traces tariff reform debates in the 1880s, noting how factory workers and southern Democrats shifted views amid economic panic and evolving party platforms. It highlights the 1884 Chicago convention, the 1883 revision act, and tariff talk influencing votes, with references to Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, and political figures like Morrison and J. Orrigan.
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Fexas
Joanny
NEWEL
AMY
L. Edwards
Ellis
Texas
Lab
Prica
Free Trade
Eero
Vane Gas
Parenta
Ohio
Fiocka
Frank
Hurd
Sto Congress
Iad
Cntton
Savannah
Chattahooahes
Istesoingint
Battan
Knoxville
Jas
Lair
Chicago
Tedas
Ste Coas
Hs Promolie
Matan
Connecticut
Werk Protocolonists
Whey
Torbunr
Sfita
Morrison
House of Representintives
Lha
Congress
Hilnoss
Bill ‘Orrigan
Gurllate
Thia
Wibul- Jota
Mimmer
Dabrista
Carolina
Virginta Mada Memselves
Trousers Exhibit Unlikely Embroidered Design In Philadelphia
Pedestrian scene on Walnut Street yesterday shows a couple spotting a bright caterpillar motif stitched along the seam of a fashionable Dinck cassimere trouser leg. The bemused girl and amused companion discuss the novelty and a designer named Audh Ingget, noting the style is unique to Philadelphia.
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Lana
Philadelphia
Sho
A Scatter of Oddities From A Bygone Notebook
A ragbag of curiosities and snippets unfolds from a past edition, including a puzzled city visitor mocked by art galleries and a humorous horsecar remark, a golden ring found on a sheep’s tongue in Chatfield Minnesota, a failing soup formula in a family magazine, and a baffling travel tale near Cummingsville Illinois.
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Coutatog
Grant planned invasion of Spain revealed by army officer
A New York reporter quotes a prominent officer recounting Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's 1874 plan to land an American army on Spain's coast and march to Madrid. The narrative describes Meade and Sheridan's roles, the proposed force of fifty thousand veterans, and a rapid two-division landing near New York to strike inland.
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Spain
Grant
New York
Kho
Hyon
Rantingo
Aba
Te Ume
United States
Sheridan
Anode
Taba
Magold
Beth Grant
Apain
Ita
Madrid
Atlante
Ulan
Fragmented Haunted Land Passage From A Distant Shore
A garbled, archaic verse fragment describes a haunted land with a margining ocean and eerie footfalls. The speaker recalls a house called Lew Bloop and a spectral presence, mentioning a dead body and a shadow overhead, with nonsensical phrasing and unclear characters.
Buying Meat How to Choose a Roast of Hont That Will Prove Acceptable
A dated guide to selecting meat from a butcher emphasizes fat distribution color freshness and proper aging. It notes proper handling from the shop and suggests saving trim for use as drippings while warning against long refrigeration before cooking. Also mentions a Portland license case and a mute individual’s testimony about a marriage.
Little Kavella Seeks Help With Swallowed Cent
A fragment from a juvenile tale shows Kavella’s baby brother swallowing a cent and Kavella’s sister anxiously imploring their mother for help. The scene features a child’s economy via a small iron bank and a dramatic call to assist the infant. The text includes garbled street or place names and stray handwriting.
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Kavella
Baly
Ely
Nellie Palmers Dalliance At Colonel Johnston S Ball
Nellie Palmer, newly married six months, endures a tense night as her husband Bob Palmer flirts and mingles, while Nellie vies for attention with a striking suitor, reawakening desires and jealousy. The party scene shifts with Mrs Baden’s subtle play and Nellie’s resolved vanity, ending with Nellie enjoying herself despite the strained marriage.
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Nalito Palmer
Bob Palmer
Midleton
Naito
Robert Palmer
Nolin
Mr. Palmer
Nellie
Tialol Barton
Bob Pahner
Nelliy
Isabel Baden
Ann
Isabel
WidMeddekat
Imo
Lori
Col. Johnston's
Mrs. Johnston
Palmer
Mis
Nellie Patmer
Miss Baden
Mr. Valmer
Miss Aaden
Biewits
Altanis
Waalia
Tittie
Wright
Ran
Mr. Julinox
Marshall
Tenny Deliaw
Nellie Palio
Jealousy and intrigue堪 in a 19th century marriage
Nellie Palmer and Capt Lovell sparkling flirtations fuel Robert Palmer’s jealousy as he confronts infidelity rumors. Nellie defends shared tastes and soul sympathy, while Capt Lovell’s visits draw Mrs Palmer into a bold social role, unsettling Palmer and revealing strain in their strained marriage.
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Itaiia
Lovell
Nellie
Bob
Nelfie
Robert Pabnor
Howe
Capt
Tovell
Capt. Lovell
Aho
Bob Palmer
Parbel
Robert Palmer
Ellen
Minden
Farms For Sale In Forreston Area And Beyond
An advertises 263 acre farm near Forreston available as a whole or split, plus multiple residences and business properties in Forreston. Includes a 14 acre farm west of Keaport, city properties in Freeport, and farm lands in Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. Contact J J Tlevrs at W S Mfg Co Office Freeport Ill.
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Forreston
Keaport
City of
Freeport
Towa
Kansas
Missouri
Cylon
Joun
Mfg. Co
Freeport, Ill
Japate
Electric Bitters Promoted as Cure All Ailments
An 19th century advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy. It claims to purify the blood, cure liver and kidney diseases, remove pimples and boils, and even drive malaria from the system. The pitch promises satisfaction or money back with bottles priced at 60 cents to 300? per bottle.
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Pathea
Monay
Banerr & Burbell
Freeport Offers $300 Reward for Fire Suspect Arrest
The city of Freeport will pay a $300 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the party or parties responsible for arson against several buildings in the city in recent weeks. Mayor A. Braman signs the notice.
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Freeport
City of
A. Braman
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Inoja
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Sioux Falls
Fred Gund
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James J. Noi
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T. A. Robinson
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Bank of Knowlton
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