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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1886

Page

2

Fragmented 19th Century News Mashup with Oddities

A sprawling collage reports on elovan duels, a Walton County woman with a 170 year old pen pal, wax insulation from Utah mines, quadruplets in Wisconsin, and notable benefactors like Stephen Girard and Johns Hopkins. It notes Victoria's Balmoral valuation, colored sunglasses fad, and quirky anecdotes from banjoists to square‑ring stories.

Hearl Rochefort Havin Elovan Walton County Georgia Michigan Utah Lars Grindahl Chotek Ean Claire Wis Lincoln Grant Garfield Hancock Ellis H. Roberts Utica N. Y Herald New York State Pee Ho Hing Boon Queen Victoria Balmoral Palace Aberdeen County Abergelilie H. M. Gordon Johnny Walsh Salvation Army B. Knight Winchester United Coro Venomela Santa Fe New Mexico San Augustine Florida New World New York Gotham Henry Allis Coatesville Waterbury Ind Bill New Orleans Rouch Laramie Wy.t Laramies San Francisco Stephen Girard Phiadelphia Astors Astor Library Johns Hopkins Leland Stanford Ezra Cornell Cornell University J.C. Green Princeton College James Lick Janes L. Roosevelt Roosevalt

A Female Spy and a Cabinet Secret In Washington

A Washington letter recalls a female spy linked to Secretary Seward during the Civil War era. The informant, claiming insider access, describes confidential dispatches reaching Richmond via a paid Confederate agent. An expedition from Fortress Monroe altered plans for Bull's Bay and Fernandina, guiding the Port Royal victory.

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Clever hummingbird shelters nest from rain

A St Nicholas tale recounts a clever hummingbird shielding its nest from rain. The mother bird drags a butter nut leaf to shelter the half feathered babies, securing it with a twig to create a green roof. After the shower ends she returns to inspect the dry nest.

Oldest pioneer David Geortn dies in Shivida town

A condensed news row reports the death of David Geortn, described as the oldest pioneer, in Shivida on a Monday evening. The item blends assorted notes from Illinois and other states, including harvesting yields near Alton, a violent incident in Virginia, a Webster statue ceremony in Concord, and a Wabash railroad sale in St Louis. The report lists varied other items such as court actions, political appointments, and legal notices in a rapid, mixed-news digest style.

David Geortn Wieconsis Shivida Dewey Kankakee Marrial Chicago Mary I. Brown A. Atatute Daniel Webster Concord N.H Monator Lvnarts I. Ruth Robert (. Winthrop Iwinoix James G. Robinson Springfield Wentfold Eh Louis Wabash Road Londholera W. Bicknell Hampton W. Via Misa Wimma Clark Bla Char Noter

Michigan celebration marks semi centennial anniversary

Danang Michigan residents observed a semi centennial of Michigan’s nomination to the Union with parades prayers barbecues and speeches. Hundreds of pioneers and former legislators gathered while Governor Algor delivered a welcome and ceremonies continued with evening gatherings in the senate and house. death of Chicago mill ionaire James Kirk noted in Evanston. Apache massacre allegedly occurred near Oro Grande canyon with Santos Alamo killed. Republican convention in Bonver Munisnuka selects delegates to the White House race with George Kay backing Boaver for governor.

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Markets and prices in Gutwana and Milwaukee era report

Wholesale quotations from Gutwana and Chicago markets show mixed openings and closings for wheat corn oats and pork futures with price ranges. The Livestock section notes steady to higher demand for hogs and cattle with steady corn beef values while produce and dairy markets quote creamery milk and butter prices. the piece also lists several regional price movements, and includes an advertisement for Shiloh's Vitalizer and related products.

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