Republican Ticket. In Levee Morton for Governor
A 19th century local political column shows a slate of Republican candidates led by Morton for governor and Fifer for lieutenant governor, with several other names for secretary of state auditor comptroller and district posts. The piece mixes platform language, endorsements, and endorsements of Civil War era figures, reflecting party loyalty and public notices of candidacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
Joseph W. Fifer
LYMA
Isaagn
Learson
Charld
Ronsehirer
Hilfness Board of Renotution
James Loneff
Debates on Tariff Reform and Labor Politics Across Nations
Modern political rhetoric contrasts Democratic opposition to tariff reform with support from labor leaders like Arthur, while British newspapers critique US tariff plans. A scathing view from The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette notes India’s crops and U.S. labor needs, arguing for protection of domestic industry to shield workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Scotaman
Eanl
Watt
Beligh
Sehileh
Tha Damperatie Party
Ava
Cincinnati
Tidia
United Statas
Great Britain
India
Do Year o Jubilo and Political Agitation in Illinois
A fragmented historical piece describes political fervor around September fairs in Illinois. It cites speeches by candidates like John M. Palmer and references a Democratic-leaning Illinois State Register critique of Republican rallies. The text notes crowd- drawing schemes, gate admission costs, and concerns over public funding. It recounts cannon incidents at rallies and legislative appropriations, including a $3,000 payment following a Sterling soldiers’ reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellenry County Agricultural Society
A. J. Streeter
Stortdont
Repubienp
John Spooner
Wide Cousin
Cullen and
Farwell
Lon
Joe Fifer
William G. P. Breckenridge
Kentucky
John M. Palms
Nomines
Oud Hay
Ilinois State Register
Springfield
Minois
Helson
John M. Palmer
Ilinois
Palmer
Taoly
John A. Lyls
Sterling
Lil
Caleb OC Johnson
Whiteside County
Veterans defend Lyle and Metlee against lies
A veteran speaker defends John A. Lyle of the 02nd Illinois Volunteers and Peter Metlee of Chicago, noting injuries and State compensation. He accuses a Democratic newspaper of lies about state taxes and rally tactics, urging voters to see through the false claims at a reunion speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Lyle
Fllinois
Lyle
Reunion
A. Lyle
Peter Metlee
Chicago
Anarin
Tha ‘Annessee
James ID. Parcel
Cools County
McQoo
Thindla
Foota
Ulingia
Fragmented review notes on His Broken Sword and related topics
The excerpt compiles scattered literary commentary on His Broken Sword by Rutherford Weages and reviews from Stillwater Prison Mirror, The London review in Lend a Hand, and notices about authorship and the novel’s portrayal of prison life. It also includes agricultural notes on drought effects, hop yields, and butter making, with several quoted observations and expert opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford Weages
Natio Prison Association
Alan ‘Naylor
Convret
Stillwater Prison Mirror
Singer
England
Taylor
Extremos
J'vigon
Thayer- High
Livity Church
Boston
Hiang
Godeney
Fragmented excerpts reveal a stage of social scenes and Paris press
A garbled mix of dialogue and narrative snippets shows scenes of courtship, family tension, and marriage consent interwoven with references to Paris newspapers and political discourse. The passage sketches personal conflicts, social expectations, and media culture across a fragmentary mosaic.
Young Lady and Her Beau Purportedly in Humorous Sparks
A fragmented column mixes social chatter about engagements divorces and romantic entanglements with stray jokes and overheard remarks. It mentions a girl named Charley a leading man a third wife and a young man teased about a kiss in the hall. The piece also advertisements various products and travel notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley
Abe Teoh
Tor
Indy
Paperwato
Tabernacle Study and the Two Birthdays of Believers
Rev D M Stearns surveys the tabernacle's furnishings from Exodus to Christ as the true dwelling of God with Israel and the church. He links the ark table candlestick altar and court to Christ’s humanity deity and redemptive work, urging faithful hearing and worship through the mail.
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Enae
Leanoy Sartel
Jeton
H.B. Toman
Mosca
Jesus
Egypt
Hiro
Bolomon
David
Daceb
Jerusaem
Hosta
Zech
Israel
Abraham
Galin
God
Earth
Christ
Sicante
Holy of Helies
Ren Ua
Aaron
Timm
Freeport City Offers Reward for Fire Crime Information
Freeport will pay 300 dollars reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of the party or parties who set fire to several buildings in the city in recent weeks. Mayor BrraMan issues the notice seeking tips from the public. Also appears a separate public notice from Willard Richards warning against harboring his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Gata
Watton
Young Brown
Woodward
Ron
Daugher
Marchant
Levy
Nellie
Agjary
Boone
John
Shia
Tao
Freeport
City of
Otis
Willard Richards
Willarp
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Aft Daily Journal
Te i ‘Orn
Step Hee
Tittnate Ae F Acon-Rlass Taatt Matter
Frenport
Stephenson County
Hachalsie Opera House
Lo Moimtiibe
Cavenay
Stapheanson County
Oneh Canes
Volera
Cheuk Cherk
Allornay
Burveyor
General Assembly
Iotiae
Semata
Buch Axprassian
Delagetow
Aney Rinhar
Jmiend Tink Cheward
Bhatt
Fonge
Beebold
BOG Conpar
Katia
Henry Gy Nett
Wunowagr
Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Enogland
Huton
Aeree
Bogland
Amerensid
London Times
W. T. Sherman
Harrison
Claveland
Mies
Stomath
Bedon
Araia
Rabat
Democratic Party
W Weck
Wités
Harper Week
Eneral Jackson
Providenon
Indapendencia
Astronat Dafonse
Uolina
Europe
Andrew Jack
Republican Party
Wberry
Hay
Harper'y Weekly
Treland
Ira Ohn Seana
Scanlan
Alice
Agates
So Penal
Anls
Houuolt Akon
Pulair J
Gestae
Ne Republics m.Qaus
Rane
Dakota
Bonthérn Bates
Ben Harrison
Atc
Arthur
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Juorrison
Jabio
Mo Iinaan
Ldko
Aspaca
Humpman Mamdi
Bettina
Chora
A. S. Beymont
Truth
London
Wall
Wien
California
Anys
Gup S. Grosse
Anya
Paris
Napoleon
Maya Figero
Boulanger
St Helena
Lowla County
Washington Territory
Winlock
Michigan Central
Niagitra Falls
New York Central
Boston & Albany
New York
Toronto
Montreal
Clark Street
Corner
Randolph
Lake Street
W. J. Morgan
City
Fla
King
Hasarey Elon
Battles
Bas
Dr. King
Emmett & Burrell
Rogera
Ityan
Stephenson
Ordera
Joseru McAlister
Bucklen
Emmert & Burrel
Chamberlain's
Sara
Emmert & Burrell
Illinois Business University
Freeport,ll
Rockford, Il
Conalating
Rockford Business College
Aarte
Freeport College of Commerce
School OF
Northwest
Winans & Stoddard
Rockford
Ill
Kenews
Mia
Peleraon
Clay i Co
Towa
Dottie
Ear Ment & Burrell's
Miller Paving Co
Ayer
Miller Pavena Co
Krohn’s
van Buren Street
Opera House
M. J. Krohn
Xebange
J. Demuth
Hrick
Mra
Su Walhall
Biwa'ric
Adams St .Cford
Gilbert
Lineal
Upper
Stephengon Street
Vin Duberg Jungs
Lords
South Aide Gu- Tena Si
Narn
Well
Clatern
Rugwr
Bechtel Pratta
Smith Datking
Tfundernen
Dart
WM. Harrus
Apie
Broekmefer
Mras L. Boala
Clark Ava
Shanson
Mit
Flopt
Misoallanhous
Elis oMes
Cian P
McCool
Jilly
Freqpart
James Gray
Brewster House
Jylddig
Nubaker's
Tee
P. W. Rockey
Galenalands Adams St . Rendence
Union Se, Pugidy
Star Clothing House
Mitonmll’s Corner
Galena St
Freeport, Illinois
Safa
Intersat
Toans
Lytie Gackmon
American Lown &Trad Co
Sioux Palis
Dikrotonh
Fred Gund
D. 0. Krover
Jan M. Halley
RK. Pettivrew
Janis
Nett K. Guiier
Toa. Robinson
J.M. Bulley, Jr
Sonpins
Bank of Knowlton Brug
Ebreaport
Knox College
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Catalis
Ton Bateman
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