15 Dec 1856
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1856
Page
1
A muddled OCR fragment describes a public banquet in Chicago on Wiss 2 with Phe Vrca Sante and Lou, Tnos JY ony of the City, among speakers. It notes a DrHitant affair and mentions a distributional event that brightened the gathering.
A tragic accident at the Allaned Ohio crossing of the Merelaid Pittsburg and Ohio Pennsylvanian lines leaves several dead. The dangerous crossings persist despite strict laws aimed at preventing such incidents.
The Mion Courier notes a sale yesterday morning by John TE Smth of 150 barrels of pork at 33 per barrel 17.25 per barrel plus prime and thigh measures 15.25 14.25. Seventy five packages pork house lard sold at 10 cents per pound.
Snow and cold cripple prairie travel as editors struggle between Independence and Cedar Falls. Duhugue and gang vanish in a capsizing incident. Rail engineering groups pause due to freezing, while Cedar River freezes and teams pass Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Western Stage extends to Sioux City. Iowa population estimates show rapid growth from 78,988 in 1946 to about 600,000 this year, with notable upsurge last year. Reports from Maquoketa note seized liquor sales before the crackdown. Two horse-drawn stagecoaches and two horse drawn livery teams face arrest and lashes in a territorial case. Barn clearing injuries near Putnam. Editorials from Iowa City reflect local governance shifts. Me Caha departure noted as White River duties begin.
The notice states performances by a troupe at Plymouth Hall tonight and tomorrow, with plans for a Bunch of acts, including a Young Men’s lectures by Prof. Fustun on chemistry. It also mentions new publications, a church dedication in Cedarville on December, and a note about the Owatonna Watchman editor change. The item highlights attendance expectations and community events.
A circular from Printips Saarsos and Co Boston announces new books including Lisvony of THR Rens op Charias v8 eva by War Topinerses D D with continuation of cloister life of the Emperor by Wand Prescott. Three volumes priced B675. Sequel to Last of the Hapgemicgwors, titled OSE00. Juvenile Looks: A rare attraction for the young, with essays by The Peesen ts. Also notes upcoming publications and critical notices from Westminster London Literary Gazette and others.
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