Political pamphlet and campaign rhetoric in 1888 Freeport
A fragmented 1888 campaign page features Republican and Democratic invective, names and roles of candidates, advocacy for protective tariffs, and critiques of free trade. It cites George William Curtis and Andrew Jackson, urges support for Harrison and McHorton, and denounces Confederate Democrats while praising national industry and labor.
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Arie i
Confederata
Democratia
Montgomery
Alabama
Democrata
Free trade foes and trusts in a 19th century debate
The article argues free trade advocates miscast trusts as remnants of British policy while praising tariffs for curbing rail and commodity price manipulation. It cites copper, coal oil, sugar, coffee, and Standard Oil as examples, asserts railroad combinations are lightly touched by tariffs, and calls for national and state action to restore competition, noting a music piece by FH. Rabe.
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Rugiteh
England
Mibing
Cornwall
Devonshire
Great
Copper “Trust
France
Canada
United States
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil Combination
Absarica
Nang
Folding Screen Costs and Crafting Ideas
A vintage article explains the folding screen as a versatile, economical room divider. It notes uses from draught reduction to privacy in small spaces and provides steps to craft a four-panel screen with hinged joints, cloth covers, decorative wallpaper, and pasted pictures, plus tips on hanging and mounting.
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Yenra
Deen
Goldfish Fun Ignore Needs, Safe Room Accent Cred
A light note extols keeping guldfish as easy room enliveners requiring minimal care. Claims include no feeding, global safety cover, and long life, while contrasting with high maintenance plants like geraniums. Also mentions rifle barrel production advances and automation improving output and efficiency.
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Pota
Love and fortune bind two hearts in quiet vows
Mola Crossdale delays Leon Parker’s wedding after her mother’s death. Meta Crossdale agrees to marry Leon if he offers true love, not wealth. Amid social life and artistic circles Meta confronts fortune and sacrifice, writing a hopeful letter and choosing a modest life with Leon.
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Mola Crossdale
Leon Parker
Har Fe
Mota
Misa Croasdale
Trousseau
Leo Parker
Miss Crossale
Mss Crossdale
Meta
Wintar Ale
Leon Marker
Sean Parker
Alond
Alia
Leon
Marla
Thad
Miss Crossdale
Liaye
Mata Hiad
Hier
Zeon Parker
Jove
Chiktr em's day observed at the Bt whurely Sunday
Our QUwi correspondent reports Chiktrem's day observance with prayers recitations and songs. The hall was decorated with flowers and evergreens. Local residents MPR Tashell and family plan to return from Sterling. A festival at the park drew crowds, and the Lancaster Band performed.
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Chiktrem
Jtock Chy
Sterling
Kunawa
Leachord
Webl
Gary Wil
Wu Bowars
Lancaster
Head's
Grove
Rae Song
Rock City
Oisplusa
Tot
Hattar
Livtie McVonn
Pecatonica
T Brady
Latry
Freaport
Tod Pallur
Joe Ulahard- Rol
Ben
Ali N
Unker
Mike de Plice
Dvs
Die Wieran
Adaire
Wright
Local Correspondent Notes Busy Week In Town
In a busy week in our town, families visited relatives across the region. Social gatherings filled the evenings, with church, school, and missionary activities drawing crowds and organizing events for summer plans.
Personal testimonial endorses Dr King’s New Discovery
Mr C H Frobrichstein of Mobile Alabama commends Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption bronchitis and catarrh noting instant relief and cure. He also praises Electric Bitters and New Life Pills while recommending Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and seeds for sale by Emmert and Burrel for home use during busy seasons.
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W Db Iloyt & Co
Rome
Emmert&Burrell
Chamberlain
Emmert & Barret
C. H. Frobrichstein
Mobile
Ala
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Bojwert & Burerell
Emmert & Burrel
New goods this week arrive with specials
Notice announces new items for hot weather including white goods parasols silk umbrellas and embroideries plus gloves mitts and wash dress goods. Special attractions planned Friday and Saturday at various outlets with extensive light dress fabrics and fabrics on sale at sacrifice. Local sewer construction bids invited with plans available and forms from City Clerk W S Best Freeport Illinois. Bids due July 10 1888 and plans shown June 20 1888. Proposals require German American Bank Trust Co. mortgage reference.
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Freeport
Best
Innelod-d
You will not want to roast cof fee during the warm weather but
A lighthearted note cautions against coffee roasting in heat, suggesting practical cooling tips and a playful reminder that temperature affects flavor and aroma.
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Fee
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