27 Dec 1866
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Newspaper
Freeport Evening Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1866
Page
1
A lengthy political speech attacks Republican leaders for anti Southern passions and the test oath, arguing the South should be restrained from reestablishing slavery. It defends loyalty, condemns treason, mocks opponents with fables, and urges constitutional amendments as the path to unity and fiscal reform.
A fragment recounts John Wentworth in the 1866 House denouncing rebellious states and denoting political fault lines. It notes his critique of vetoed civil rights bills and describes Congress’ reaction to restoring rights or shielding those who had them before.
The Evening Journal advertises home delivery of the Daily Journal for seventy five cents per month via Mills & Co News Depot, with options to have it left at a residence or other location.
An advertisement details a scheme with Str F. Crooker of Finkle and Lyon Sewing Machine Co to supply sixty dollar sewing machines at reduced rates. Prospective subscribers are promised a free machine or discounts for 10 to 15 names, with payments and delivery terms in Chicago and other locations. The piece also notes market declines in pork and local business updates, followed by other items.
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