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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1888

Page

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Republican Ticket Returns Dubious Roster Of Candidates

A garbled list shows the Republican ticket with names for president and various state and county offices. The OCR text includes multiple misspellings and misordered items such as Benjamin Harrison for president Levi Morton for vice president and George Hunt as attorney general, with several other offices and candidates listed in a messy sequence.

Benjamin Harrison Levi D. Morton Joselil W. Fife Lyman B. Ray Isaac N. Vearson Charles W. Pavey Charles Becker Giveral George Hunt Congress Robert Kk.mitt Asinets Board of Equalization James J. Nefy Gircult William L Brady Oscar E, Ean W.H. Butterfield Garonor Owen TE. Stearns Robert I. Wiles George W. Pepoon Levitt. Bray

Why Ireland is Poor and Free Trade's Effect in History

An 1860s speech fragment argues prosperity under free trade is blocked by domestic policy. It claims labor, agriculture, and public works suffer while national wealth declines due to tariffs and misrule, urging policy shift before the current session ends. The piece cites Daniel Machallan's presidential message as context.

Ireland Brelvid James Buchanan Oni Pt Yabo

Political Speech in 19th Century Party Ties

Fragmentary OCR reflects a steam era political speech claiming Democratic and Prohibition themes. The text references Kentucky voters, a veteran president, and alleged manipulation of the black vote in the South, with scattered names and phrases indicating party confrontation and electoral strategy.

In the Saddle with the Confederacy and Democratic Leaders

The article recalls Confederate leaders and Southern governors amid a postwar political landscape. It lauds veterans in commerce and government, praising Democratic figures like Hampton Butler and Marmaduke, and notes the influence of three Northern states in shaping the era.

Greenville Mierce Iota Richardson Georgia Gordon Missouri Old South Green Alwinydep Logan Henate Hampton Gloriany Butler House Ritcanyon Senate

James G Blaine Defends Labor Wages and Democratic Policy

James G Blaine contends the wage issue is not a class battle but a test of whether the working majority will consent to a Democratic administration whose policies may lower wages. He argues the laborer must decide at the ballot box with his vote and future generations in mind.

Ton Tohm de. Aranha S. Ahea Itepiual Alepling James G. Blaine Cntor Bay of New York Amertett Theodore Kundinger Freeport

Two Platforms. Republican and Prohibition Policy Clash

Fragmented text outlines Republican and Prohibition platforms opposing national alcohol taxes and foreign import duties. It advocates repeal of internal taxes, preservation of protective tariffs, and strong emphasis on tobacco and liquor tax policy as a revenue and economic tool. The tone signals party division over alcohol, tariffs, and revenue.

Republican Party Wericul

What Ben Harrison Says

Ben Harrison argues against exporting labor issues to Europe and China. He advocates protest and labor against contract labor and calls for a protective system to address pauperism and crime linked to foreign labor.

Ben Harrison Parni Europe

Fragmented speech on reform and morality in 19th century politics

A fragmented discourse argues for moral virtue and loyalty to authority, praising the Republican principle and the Homestead Act. It contends reforms should center on spiritual values, duty, and patriotism, contrasting protections for American homes with broader policy debates. Mentions Protectors of the American home and President Abraham Lincoln era ideals.

Europe Tawi

Mowlay Speech Attacks New England Tariff Question

Jim Blaine recounts remarks by Postmaster General Dickinson arguing that protectionism hurts the West while New England profits. He cites statistics on grain, wool, bread, meat, butter, lumber, copper and other Western exports, urging radical tariff change to rebalance benefits between regions.

Mowlay Chandimes Blaine Cran Raplin Mahlan Don M. Dickinson Myr Uiaing Chairmer Ellizana Michigan New England Cain Detroit Con. M. Dickingon Wrier Cleveland Diekmon West Dickinson Jingland Ocean Old England Alger Nhatabe My. Cleveland Australia Canada Wisconsin Minnesota On Dickinson United States Bouthen States Junnsylvania Maryland West Virginia

Protective Tariff Speech Cites New England and West Growth

A political orator extols protective tariffs, claiming they boost New England and Western industries. He cites trade balances, $327,000,000 in England exports, and regional industrial figures for Grand Rapids, with references to Lincoln, the war, and New England soldiers.

New England New Jngland New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Michigan Abraham Lincoln Wade Dickingon Louughter Cleveland Llauaghter Bayard Einbolt Dickinson Pederilista Missouri Kentucky Wywens. Org Chears Charles James Pax Don M. Dickingon Charles ‘James Pox

The Correct Time and the Liver Health Theories

A rambling odds and ends piece discusses timekeeping accuracy and liver health linking a flawless liver to avoiding diseases. It cites Vierees discovery and lauds Maj. Powell's Colorado desert reclamation idea, framing the American Garden of America as a fertile land akin to the Nile with Fort Yuma bananas noted.

Antony Vieree Olden Nels Ag Aurea Americ Maj. Powell Colorado Congress Jaquin Miller North America Arizona Cily Egypt America Miller Fort Yuma Ita Africa

The Tenni Le Skin From Outdoor Exercise

A New York World item cites a physician praising two female skin types from summer activity. The “tennis-like skin” is described as satin smooth, clear, and healthy from daily perspiration and sun exposure. A second “curl bath skin” results from thorough sweating but with less contour perfection.

Beanty Ghyor New York World

How Mye Do Greeting Customs From Autumn to Reunion

A compilation of varied excerpts traces the autumn greeting “How dʻye do” across social reunions and veteran gatherings, contrasting cordial exchanges with humorous slang. It also notes naval engineers praising eucalyptus boiler scale prevention, and sketches portraits of African chiefs, Bismarck, and literary ventures amid a collage of travel and public notices.

Genson Witumn Simaesi Grant Army Tittsbury Bulletin

Worry and Fret Dull Today’s Joy and Health

A fragment urges readers to stop excessive planning and fear about tomorrow. It warns worry drains present happiness and accelerates aging, urging calmer living and less fret over future outcomes.

Paraguay Women Colorful Villages And War Time Romance

A Boston Transcript reprint extols Paraguay’s landscapes and praises its women. It describes a small wartime population shift leaving many women, their graceful dress, simple daily life, and vibrant dances. The piece romanticizes female beauty and communal joy amid climate and culture.

Paraguay Miter Narancaros Sonny Wilside Boston Transcript

Elegant Stationery Tastes and Sealing Wax Revival

The piece notes preferences in paper and envelopes for refined writing. It praises small square or shagreen paper, declares large square envelopes, and long narrow styles for notes. It warns against Wright colors and condemns green paper. sealing wax again gains favor for correspondence. A bold recruitment line at the end seeks 2000 men and boys for dangerous duties in N. B Loos Warness shire.

Squire Wright

BEGGS' BLOOD PURIFIER ANT BLOOD MAKER SHAM CURE

An advertised claim promotes Beggs' Blood Purifier as a universal medicine offering global satisfaction by purifying the blood. The ad guarantees payment if the product fails to work, and is attributed to Fiumert & Worrell, Druggists.

Fiumert & Wrrell

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