Political Notices and Campaign Talks From 1888 Illinois
A fragmented page lists Republican ticket names including BENJAMIN TLANNSON and LEVE MORTON with other officers named such as ISAAC HEBARSON, CHARLES TOKER, GEORG1 HUNT, and ROBERT NTT. It contains county by county delegate allocations for ward and township units, and a long block of campaign rhetoric praising Blaine and opposing Harrison, with dates and places in Illinois and Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Iieleot
Benjamin Tlannson
Leve
Morton
Joseli
Wiper
Lyman B.ay
Isaac Hebarson
Charue
W. J. Avey
Charles Toker
Georgel Hunt
Robert Ntt
Om James
Sephenson County
Freeport
If Ropport
Tenlay
Aveant
O'Cloak F. m
Cireni
Clark
Tala Mallice
Tn Puvanance
Stephensonounty
Oneh
pont_ Honea
Utreutt
Blate
General Assembly
Monge
Renata
Free Trade Plan of Cheapness Debate
The article argues against free trade, warning it would lower real estate values and burden farmers. It cites England's experience of cheaper imports reducing wealth, risking mortgage defaults, and harming American workers while praising US living standards and home ownership under protectionist policy.
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Chisf
Phohoses Star
England
Ula
Tudia
America
Austria
South America
United States
Ingland
Viere
Europe
Cobden Club
Uritish
London
General Elliot and the Dem OCRats
General Elliott rejects Democratic conversion and pledges to vote Republican down the line. He recalls Abolitionist roots, condemns Southern oligarchy, and argues Democratic control tilts elections with the colored vote. He defends the Confederate memory and warns on ballots and tariff as linked issues.
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South
Bureau County
Owen Lovejoy
Congress
Democratic Party
Braddley ‘L. Johnson
Baltimore
United States
Cieneral Johnson
Republican Party
Appomatics Reverses St Party Support at Convention
Fragmented text suggests a political alignment shift with references to Grover Cleveland and a Democratic National Convention. The readable portions imply a discussion of party leadership and future outcomes, but concrete details are unclear.
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Jeferson Davie
Grover Cleveland
Yours Traty
Third Party Temperance Debate Begs Iowa Stand
The Rev. D. R. Lucius writes to Dr. John A Brooks arguing against third party tactics in Iowa politics. Lucius defends temperance progress in Iowa, criticizes Brooks for conscience voting rhetoric, and warns that radical anti liquor positions could backfire on Prohibition supporters.
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Toten AL Whoder
Dis Morus
Iowa
D. R. Lucius
Fovemoat Temperanes
John A Brooks
Tucas
Lowa
Des Moines
John A. Brooka
Chara
Sam Church
Caralily
Missouri
Democratic Party
Prohibition
Republicas Party
Prohibition Letter From I. Lucas Attacks Whisky Party
A letter from I Lucas criticizes a platform supporting immediate repeal of the whisky tax. The writer accuses Tara and the movement of inconsistency and calls for Republican unity. He expresses fraternal support for righteous cause and wishes success in the efforts.
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Free Whisky Party
Tara
Silo
Republicn
Lucas
Widow Defies Threats to Keep Mountain Claim
A Colorado widow with three children holds 100 acres of mountain land amid intimidation. She builds a cabin from logs covered with wagon spots, defies a mob, and fences her plowed ground with help from her eldest son. The attacker returns with a hired group but she halts them and they retreat. Her steadfast labor secures the property and supports her family.
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Colorado
Acass la
Roo
Gorl
Sho
Polor
Beouchos
Aiso
Thord
Eena Haddock
Antiquarian's Mummy Hand and Treasures Looted by Children
A New York World report recounts an antiquarian on Fifty‑second Street whose prized collection of Egyptian artifacts was wrecked when his house was left to tenants in 1887. His Gutenberg Bible and Egyptian papyrus vanished or were repurposed, and a mummy hand was snatched by local children who cut the ring from its chain and sold it for pennies. The piece reveals the owner’s despair and the broader era’s curiosities including a damaged papyrus and a love‑story scrapbook covering a priceless book.
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Pricolosa Galue
Prizad
Europe
Tie
Famiy
Nicaragua Canal
Nicaragua
United States
Dolpha
Panama
Central America
Suez
Suez Canal
Hads
Acheme
Col
Anadrowa
Ag Jong
Ina Acheme
Edward James
Corman
Thay
France
Bia
Napoleon
Harlin
London Times
The Burnt Offering as the First Levitical Sacrifice
A condensed devotional discussing Leviticus on the burnt offering, Christ’s atonement, and the symbolism of the bullock, lamb, or dove. It links the sacrifice to Jesus as sin bearer and as accepted worship, noting consecration, blood, and fire as signs of divine approval and purification.
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Verson
Tras
J. M. Atemma
Periniasion
Hoffman
Philadelphia
Iain Jesus
Christ
Jomus
Moses
Udo
Judas Isoarich
God
Johu x
Jesus Christ
John
E. M
Netion
Isaac
Inyac
Abraham
Isaaa
Jesus
Hira
Evary
Thia Insson
Gasoline Stores Sale Lineup at Sibley's
A large line of perfect gasoline stores from $4 up at Sibley's, 119 Stephen Ben St. Call and examing them.
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Sibley’s
Stephen Ben St. Call
Freeport Offers 300 Reward for Arson Information
The city of Freeport will pay 300 dollars for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the party or parties who have set fire to various buildings in Freeport in recent weeks. Mayor A. Beucaan signs the notice.
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Freeport
City of
Jylddwtt A. Beucaan
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Freeport Daily Journal
Ravan Renisagnes
Erepernna OO
Gonzear Ty Setaal
Sdutonterving Company
Stephengon
Chicago
Ponlagicatn Freeport
Tilinote
Bume A
Witeh
Wird
Biaing
Logan
Tbh
Dulagate
Mare
Del
Buckeye
Hreaport
Duty
1RK
Renee
Twalltt
Diynarat
UT Volod
Carrall
Coe
U Jo Daviess
Slopnomag
Cpergners
Guo
Buri
Orrut
Oiad
Watt
Slaphonsin
Ann Jo Laviis
Myzelf
Ofreutt Gierkaid Keourdur
Dunelldaw
Daniel A
Circultt
Anit
Dubidet
Mysall
Republican
Vonvontion
Waid
Bunny
Htephensdon County
Aubjadt
Paap
Alahey
Staphanson County
Repubican County
Qandna
Blaine Gitz
Tiavern
Feveland
Blaine
Hily Wek
Hayes
Prineinica
Wil
Harrison
Alts Buek
General Elliot
Democrats
Cumeland
BIG Lad
Elliott
Cleveland
Lhasa
Jones
Springfold
Princeeton
Jil
LE. Jones
Springfield i
T Jiaxten
G.O
Uckat
Pnl
Prohibition Party
Abolition Party
Abraham Lincoln
Freemont
Lincoln
Yala
Conscenne
Republicsi Party
Repuublican Party
Chiuf
Putier Witt Lave
Wansitsavon Cery
Justice Fuller
Duatce Harlan
Jiamea Barbour
Hourtasuth Street
Justin Hurton
Wo Bayhour
Washington City
Tho River
Chamberlain
Emmert & Barrel
Illinois Business University
Freeport, Ill
Rockford, I
Rockford
Business College
Freeport College of Commerce
School OF
Northwest
Osles
Winans & Stoddard
Rockyard
Ill
Esau & Burnell
Krohn
van Buren Street
Opera House
M. J. Krohn
Peoples’ Column
Urick
Orbale
Adis St
Insald
Lingo Ave
Tsane Anu
Stephengen Street
van Hilee
Skwapd
Gafonn
Elstern
Smith D. Atkins
Taylor and Hondoraon
Linslicy
Chicago Street
Saprartt
Ren
Garrett St. Ajgly
Lincoln Ave
Alts
Krackmeier
Dytsdine
Wiliam Reyolds
Linde
Acleleenal
M. OG. A
Capanle
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Beady
Byerwater
Duchy
Lane
Bretmker
Nate
Conlracive
P. W. Rockey
Galena
Adams St
Us Union St
Gumhiys
Star Clothing House
Mitchell
Bongye & Schwarz
Galena St
Freeport, Illinois
Gers
Man-American Loan & Trust Co
Broux Mallet DT
UAT
AL Pald Wit
Stayer
Joy M. Ballay
F. Pettigrew
James L. Nett
Gurrur
J. A. Robinson
J. M. Bailey
Kalu Iit Bank of
Kucwiton Bros
Knox CO
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