Freeport July 6 1888 political notices and tributes
A fragmented Freeport Illinois page lists a July 6 1888 Republican ticket and speeches. It cites Benjamin Harrison Morton as presidential and vice presidential candidates with other state and local officials named, plus editorials praising protectionism and Union loyalty. The text includes quotes from Harper’s Weekly on Republican virtues and anti tariff sentiments, with references to Sherman and Jackson and a candidate announcement for Circuit Clerk and Recorder. The page also contains song-like pledges supporting Morton and national unity amid ongoing party debates.
General Harrison on Chinese Naturalization Debate
The text recounts General Harrison arguing in the U S Senate against naturalizing Chinese immigrants. It cites Judge Sawyer in California and the Nebraska Attorney General, stating the naturalization act limits to whites and Africans, excluding Chinese as not white or of African descent. It notes Democrats allegedly attempt to blur the distinction.
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Frelung
Fonte
Attx
Waiteland
John
Harrison
Unite States Senate
Thin Post
Sawyer
United States Giroult Court
California
Nebraska
United States
Tlarrigan
Wichmond Leaves Democrats for Republicans in 1890s debate
Letter from George Q. Richmond to Col. Matthews of Denver details his switch from the Democratic to the Republican Party. He cites protectionist aims, opposition to free trade, and support for a strong national treasury, with references to tariffs, currency, and national debt. The piece also notes a dramatic personal moment and unrelated humor and ads appearing alongside.
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George Q. Wichmond
Beata Wis Vneahons
Washington
George Q. Richmond
James 1.Atthews
Denver
Richmond
Republican Party
Matthews
Democratic Sint Com
Wichmond Bays
Democratic Party
Grover Cleveland
United States
Ireland
New England
Old England
America
Great Britain
Republican Club
Amarien
Cobden Club
Moglwud
Fama
England
Lam
China
Bismarck
Germany
The Uront Cryptogram and Oddities Anthology
A collage of cryptic verse and humorous clippings features jumbled lines about Shakespeare and Bacon, interwoven with stray dialogue, mock adverts, jokes, and short anecdotes. Domestic scenes glimpse a strawberry festival, housing woes, and a strawberry festival ad, with brief wartime and social commentary peeking through.
Patrick Henry’s Deathbed Prayer and Final Words
The dying Patrick Henry faces intussusception and requests a fatal dose. Dr CaBell offers relief and explains possible outcomes as Henry prays for family and country. He dies peacefully after expressing gratitude for God’s goodness and faith.
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Cabell
Watt
Tsupposa
Tony
Patrick Henry
Atill
de Cabell
Indmaelf
Lila
Cariny
Cahell
Pawick Henry
The Countryman Enters City Studio and Poses
A rural man enters a Chicago photography studio for a portrait. The man endures a lengthy wait as a photographer arranges a cabinet portrait, finally viewing the finished image and admitting the session overran his expectations.
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Chicago
Jory Lo
Tou
Ueardoit
Mr. Row
Sal Zip
Warhoeker
Jue
Platen
Waybacker
Prodigious Court Duel and Odd Tales From a Bygone Era
The piece recounts Governor Butler's defense of a divorce case, a dramatic cross examination, and a young witness flinging a book at Butler. It then describes the herb of prophecy, a sleep-inducing plant from Mixteca, and a trio of brief anecdotes: a Cadillac boy surviving a fall, and a horse with a hoof wedged in its mouth overnight.
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Uatior
Butler
Maasachusetts
New York Press
Alvar
Gil
Cushing
Gen. Butler
Gill
Amett
Mixteca
Mexico
Wonderful Cures Promote New Discovery and Bitters
Wonderful cures reported by WD Hoyt & Co of Tome City Georgia for two years. Dr King’s New Discovery and Electric Bitters cited as yielding universal satisfaction with pronounced consumption cases cured after few bottles. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve also endorsed. Sold by Emmart and Burrel.
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N. H. Frohlichstein
Mobile
Ala
Dr. King
I ‘Cal
WD Hoyt & Co
Tome
Bucklen
Takenio
Emmart&Burrel
Revealed Hearts and Bank Fates in a Tangled Engagement
A tale of Helen Carleton and Richard Brennan unfolds as Helen rejects a poorer suitor after a bank failure signals Richard’s ruin. Mrs. Carleton backs wealth over love, while Helen writes a cold letter ending their marriage plans. Years pass, Richard’s fortunes rebound, leaving Helen’s prospects dim as she chases a richer match despite her fading charm.
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Richard
Helen
Fts Contents
Mamuin
Mrs. Qarleton
Winther Jover
Mamma
Helen Camron
Tess
Helen Carleton
Ric Lishand
Arnica Salve and Eye Ointment Offered by Local Firms
Or Bucklen's Arnica Salve marketed as the best salve for cuts bruises ulcers salt rheum chapped hands and more with a money back guarantee at 267 per box, sold by Emmert & Burrell. Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment claimed to ease intense itching from tetter and salt rheum with many cases cured and also sold by Emmert & Burrell.
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Chamberlain
Emmert & Burrell
Arnica
Chamberlain's Eye
New goods arrive for hot weather at local shop
Weekly notice announces large lines of new goods including parasols silk umbrellas embroideries gloves and mitts with special Friday and Saturday attractions. Also a remnant sale of light dress fabrics and wash materials at sacrifice.
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D&c
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Eerhien
Taylea
Freeport
Hepublican ‘Wehr
Benjamin Tarrison
Levi P. Morton
Joseph W. Fifer
Grover Claval
Hngland
London Spectator
W. T. Sherman
Schianie
Cleveland
Sherman
Montgomery
Alti
Houthern Democrats
Traigors
George Val- Ham Curtis
Harpor'a Weekly
General Jackson
Europa
Andrew Jackson
Cehall
Mapublican Party
Marty
Ameriana Patriotian
Iliam Curtis
Rdster
Harper's Weekly
Ana Dlican
Junelldson P Daniels
Buewarict
Racardor
Ani Morton
Grant
Georgia
Bri
Old Huyle
Shane
Strow
Haris
Morton
Fuera
Parison
Protection
Tee Hee
Tee Bie
Hawie
Ona
Merion
Dr. Pierce
Atoma
Butt Awary Uouye
Tobkins
Alving
Miga
Mr. Smith
Bunday School
Johnny
Bacon
Brothar
Iualing Committee
Ryria
Clara
Hess
Rampson
Mquor
Texas
Tai
Pato
Jinks
Wil- Net
Chrisendow
Ochance
Wheopa
Convern
de Jones
Hostusa
Mr. Darwin
Darwin
Syulvens
Farmere
Emmoert & Bur- Tell
John Flynn
Cadillac
Mich
Terman Fenton
Carleton
Lincoln
Hamilton
Niagara
Lhe
Walton
H. D. Post& Cos
Anid City
Bear
D, Post & CO
German American Loan & Trust Co
Knownlton Bros
H. D. Post & CO
Stephenson St
Peoples
I Des
Gasolono Ai
Gt Chigage
Circus Grounds
Uphar Staphenson Street
Yiu
Galens Sweet
Uuun, Nail, Clatéra
Kowaux de Bechtol
Smith Datkins
Recorder of
Lincoln Avenue
Bert Fitch
Walnut Street
Gale
W. Chapman
Dakota Territory
Iowa
N. Pinsley
Chicago Street
Gardner Bres
Guiyeaury
Mis
Munudin
Rik
Washington St
Nrubaker
Smith
Dualerin Temadam
Franz
P. W. Rockey
CP Shop
Galenai
Adams St
Redon
Union St
Stat Clothing House
Mitchell's Corner
Boston
Opera House
Boston Shoe Store
Gers
American Loan & Print Co
Slouz Falls
T. Capital
Tb Dapparous
Gund
D. O. Braver
Bal B. Pottlyra
Neff
H.durrier
Robinson
J. Bulbey
Ioana
Bank of Knowlton Heros
Wilkes Ford & CO
Avery Town
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