20 Jul 1867
Page 1
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1867
Page
1
Morning Journal records announce Dr. B C DePuy as a candidate for County license pending decision by the Republican County Convention. DePuy, a Sandler disabled veteran, seeks support from Republican delegates amid party timing and to activate a reform platform.
A long extract from The Practical Entomologist discusses the potato bug, its venomous effects, and control methods. It notes turpentine and related substances as weak killers, recommends hand picking for small plots, and describes a machine by Mr. Kenson for potato beetle destruction. It also recounts historical observations of the insect’s behavior and the impact on potato crops.
General Chant's noted fondness for fat horses and Lillards games draws attention in a Pacific coast setting. He visits Phelan the veterinary billiard room to renew longtime entitlements, greeting Mr Phelan in formal terms while recalling past camaraderie in Ban Wonnesscos.
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