Freeport Daily Journal Political Ads and Irish Question
The Freeport Daily Journal lists Republican ticket items including President Harrison and Levi Morton, Governor Piper, and other state and county offices. A lengthy essay argues Ireland’s poverty stems from domestic governance and economic treason, contrasting brave history with modern subjugation through policy and taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Benjamin Jtarrison
Levi D P. Morton
Joseph W. Piper
Lyman 3B. Ray
Beate
Isaac N. Pearson
Charles W. Vavey
Charles Becker
George Stunt
Congress
Robert Ke Htt
Ilinals Bord
James J, Neff
Olcult
William I. Brady
James Buchanan on the Result of Democratic Free Trade
Fragmented excerpt cites Buchanan and Democratic Free Trade alarms, noting wealth abundance yet stalled agriculture, suspended public works, and job losses. References a 1884 speech and political rhetoric about the Republican regime, a “bloody shirt” and “perpetuity” of party influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Buchanan
Buchanan
Dr. Lindhs
Democratic Prohibition
Pirie Party
Republican
Abriel
Confederate Reunion Reflections On Southern Leaders
A fragment praising former Confederates as leaders in state and national affairs. The speaker lauds governors Fitzhugh Lee Richardson Gordon Marmaduke Hampton and Butler, notes many Southern Democrats are veterans, and argues for Democratic unity and Northern support to elect a president after twenty-five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odple
South
Old Dominion
Fitzhugh Lee
South Carolina
Richardson
Georgia
Gordon
Missouri
Marmaduke
Hod
Giron
Alaxineder
Logan
Senate
Hampton
Gloriang
Butler
House
Baldiera
What James G Blaine Says On Labor Wages And Policy
James G Blaine argues the contest is not partisan but a clash over wages and the American laborer’s fate under a Democratic Administration. He warns policy shaped by union elements toward reduction of wages and urges laborers to decide with votes and stand against divisive political forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimself
Amet Ge Blaine
New York
Amertertae
Prohibition Platform Critics Call for Tax Reform and Repeal
A historical platform argues for immediate repeal of internal taxes including liquor excise to reduce revenue reliance on alcohol. The text contends abolition of licenses and tax regimes would ease burdens on agriculture and oppose foreign control, urging broader tax repeal and labor protest against punitive contracts.
Prohibition and politics push in midwestern thoughts
An assembled column discusses Prohibition, the protective tariff record, and party loyalties. It cites Captain Allen of Shabbona and Rochelle Herald remarks about third party speakers, plus a Parpoico farmer’s tale of Republican protection aiding his rise from poverty to property, reflecting party faith shifting rumors and local opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mart Allen
Shabbona
Mer. Alen
Captain Allen
Leo
Democratic Campaign Committee
Chat
Hla
Rochelle Herald
Congressman Hitt Receives High Praise in Favor of Re-election
A Dubuque editorial lauds Hon. Robert T. Litt as the Republican nominee and praises Congressman Hitt for his floor speeches and foreign affairs knowledge. It notes Hitt's prior role as Assistant Secretary of State under Blaine and his expertise on international relations, citing a recent Congress discussion on the Canadian retaliation bill that drew widespread commendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque Pinis
Liiio
Robert 2. Litt
J. M Cook
Shannon
Carroll County
Wook
Congress
Tim Hy
Hitt
Luk
Tutt
United States
Fitt
James Q. Blaine
Garfield
France
Armerican
Dark Deeds of Republicans in Democratic Appeal
A reprint style critique argues Democrats must fairly weigh both parties. It condemns slavery support and praises Lincoln as Honest Old Abe, contrasting Democratic values with Republican actions and envisions equality beyond color lines. The piece frames a historical political debate on liberty and union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerceport Jawmiak
Damocratic Party
Republican Party
Ian
Abe Ag
Great National Party
Blood and politics from a fractured era in ink
A long, fragmented anti Republican diatribe mixes Civil War memory with Democratic slurs, praising the Confederacy era while attacking the Union, labeling the Republicans as treasonous and seeking national dominance. It cites Appomattox, Andersonville, and Fort Pillow alongside wartime rhetoric and calls for political action.
Not eligible: Waugh nomination for State Authority on Prohibition ticket
Rockford Indy lawyer Misa Kathryn G Waugh has been nominated by Winnebago County Prohibition, but she is deemed ineligible for the office of State Authority. Knight and others dispute eligibility, citing Supreme Court language on admitting women to the bar and opposition from several attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa
Kathryn G. Waugh
Rockford
Hag
Winnebago
Reeport
Stratos
Knight
Lia Tawy
Supreme Court
Danvers
Florlat
United States
Iwré
Troy Temes
A Woman's Sweet Will and Early Stock Reductions
A mixed fragment notes a woman’s frail state and a remedy claim for relief with Dr. Pierce’s Prescription. It then shifts to a New York market summary of wholesale goods, including fabrics, silks, and cloaks, offered at steep discounts. The ad closes with an offer for labor and a sales notice at Stephenson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Home Education and the Culture of the Whole Body
An essay argues for home centered education combining play and physical handcraft. It urges daily household sport, a tool room, and separate crafts for each child, criticizing school confinement and late hours. It warns against excessive dancing and emphasizes moral atmosphere, self-control, and health in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foula
Thors
Onc Tlming
Ayetha Paulty
Lew
Thave
Ipb
Nature
M. Maurice, M. D
Obe- Democrat
Nightly peril and curious fates from old times
Reports tell of Francis Newby a Royal hotel coachman who avoided a lodge gate only to be killed when a wagon misled by cattle toppled him. Miner McCaffrey of the Yellow Jacket nine in Virginia City dies from blast debris. John Boyle O'Reilly endures a brutal sentence and escapes to America while Judge K E Ruese extols cabbage and potatoes. Leo XII lists 1180 household officials for the year, and Algerian natives uncover a 600,000 franc treasure. Luminous bacteria are cultured and photographed, and cholera remedy advice appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Newby
Royal Hotel
Aitleborough
Mogland
Miner McCaffrey
Yellow Jacket Nine
Virginia City
Ney
McCaffrey
John Boyle O'Reilly
Moston
Hussaya
Australia
Willamette
Leo XII
Sacred College
Cape
Vatican
Electric Bitters touted as cure all liver kidney and blood diseases
An Ohio advertisement claims Electric Bitters cure rheumatism and other ailments. Abraham Hare of Bellville and other testimonials praise the remedy, with a dozen bottles sometimes used for long-standing conditions. Local druggists Emmert and Burrell sell the product at 41 00 per bottle. A millinery display by Mrs RG Baldwin & Co highlights new styles for ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Dsult
Bippus
Ind
Lean
Abraham Hare
Bellville
Ohio
Sve Ud
Emmert & Burrell Drug Store
RG. Baldwin & Co
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Omease
Freeport
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Freeport, Ill
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Biameso
Twiur
Baddle
Greenvilla
Plateos
Mr. B. Young Saids
James G. Blaine
Ben Harrison
Kuro
Burpye
Cain
Tysb
Haldine Republican Party
Jomin Harrison
Connating Cunningham
Parpico
Tte
Nitta
Secumulata
Congressman Titt
the Democratic Party
Democratic Party
Abe
Tao
Lberty
Union
Knights
Golden Circle
Appomattox
National Party
Andersonville
Salisbury
Florence
Fort Pillow
Yeni Toe Enial
Wnd
Ita
Republic
Wwe
Jromocrats
Saya
Warner
Warner's
Safe Cure
Loos
Stephenson Street
Home Education
Charles Dudley Warner
Hing
Lisyuars
Iain
Princy of Wales
Hussars
Freeport College of Commerce
Winans & Stoddard
Illinois
Broadway
Tony
Harlan
Scully
Miss Mcfmsey
Bol
Val Wim
Pittsburg Bulletin
Oule-Aroun
Algeria
Chicago Herald
Tuo Naturforseber
Panger
Vitanus
Ixoch
van Haren Nowzulas
Emmert & Burrell
Theodore Kundinger
Bed Rock
Gent
Stephenson, St
Goddard & Clark
Bucklen
Peoples Column
Stadin' Ala
Urary
CAOR
Nay and Karnes
Taylor and
Henderson Streets
WM. Harris
May lWati
Dakota
Iowa
Gale
N. Linsley
Chicago Street
Freaport
Ren
Pop Howe
Su Kent
Tnsides
Galena Ave
Dnqsle
Bloat Street
MO St
Rand
Gray Street
Wade
Sawier
Beaver
Star Clothing House
Mitchells Corner
Fall Millinery
H. EK. Bogar
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