Hayes speech lauds press as education and nation builder
President Hayes addresses the Baltimore press association dinner, praising newspapers as a foremost educator alongside schools and railroads. He lauds Johns Hopkins and the B and O railroad as educational forces, compares truth in journalism to gold, and thanks donors for sustaining a great newspaper tradition. He closes amid applause.
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Hayes
Baltimoe Press Association
C.3. Fox
The
Press Association
Hamilton
Innes Randolph
United States of America
Baltimore
City College
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins
Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Standard
Pacific Coast
Dinner Honors General Hancock Draws Democratic Leaders
A New York Manhattan dinner brought together prominent Democrats bankers and merchants to honor General Hancock. Notables included Clarkson Potter August Belmont Manton Marble ex Governor Coffman Mayor Cooper Abram Hewitt Gen McClellan Gen Porter and Augustus Schell. Hancock praised his guiding principles and hinted at the race for high office while supporters cheered.
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Manhattan Hall
New York
Hancock
Howers
A. J. Vanderpool
August Belmont
Manton Marble
Coffman
Cooper
Abram S&s. Hewitt
Gen. McClellan
Fitz John Porter
Babcock
Chamber of Commerce
W. H. Hurlburt
Cox
Augustus Schell
Cincinnati
Lincoln
McClellan
Old Massachusetts Lady Refuses Lightning Struck Wood Gift
In Massachusetts an elderly resident declined a load of wood from a tree struck by lightning. She feared residual fluid in the timber could cause a disaster to her kitchen stove.
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Massachusetts
Journey Down the Pacific Coast from San Francisco
W. A. R. writes from March 26 1881 aboard the Orizaba detailing a Pacific voyage toward San Diego. The ship’s refit and new paddle wheel improve speed to about eleven knots while fog and rough seas disrupt meals. They stop at Santa Barbara and Point Conception, describe Wilmington harbor breakwater funding, and note landings at San Pedro Bay before heading to Los Angeles and finally San Diego for a month stay.
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San Diego
San Francisco
Orizaba
Pacific Coast Steamship Line
Port Harford
Santa Barbara
Point Conception
California
Los Angeles
San Pedro Bay
Congress
Wilmington
San Pedro
Florida candidate Bisbee alleges election fraud in Madison and Alachua Counties
Bisbee report from Alachua County attorney cites precinct fraud in Credenda where 104 majority shown but poll lists claim 306 for Bisbee. Witnesses describe locked out challengers, hidden ballot-box removal, and altered results shrinking a usual 1,100 majority to about 100, aiding Finley by roughly 900.
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Bisbee
Finley
Madison
Alachua
Death of Patriarch William Sechrist at Freeport Encampment
Condolence notice from the Freeport Encampment dated March 30 1881 mourning the death of Bro William Sechrist. He is praised as a genial Odd Fellow and a favorite among friends. The encampment offers heartfelt sympathy to his wife and children and orders publication of resolutions in local papers and copies sent to the family.
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Wotan
Freeport
Waurrras
Sechrist
Bro
William Sechrist
Northern District
Illinois
Chicago
William
Andrus
Dixon
Lee
District Court of the United States
Robert E. Jenkina
Elizabeth Bechtold
Pemons
County Court
Stephenson
Court House
Th. E.rezner
April Weather Outlook and Entertainment Review
Vennor predicts a volatile April with frost, snow, and floods in parts, then a generally warm May-like month ending wet and cold. McIntyre Heath's Minstrel Troupe praised for strong acts, with Roselle, Monarchs, and Wilson stumping to acclaim. Booked for Freeport on April 16 and 18.
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Vennor
Chicago
Lake Ontario
St. Lawrence
England
Téig
McIntyre & Heath
Keane
Alio
Roselle
Enator Wilson
Blondell
Dixie
McIntyre’ & Heath
Freeport
The Language of the Mouth in Women
An old fashion essay describes reading a woman's character by her mouth. It links mouth size and shape to mind, sentiment, and temperament, warning about blue or thin lips and praising a kissable submissive mouth while cautioning about excessive wit or sharp tongues.
Sussex Register's Rhapsodic Nocturne of a County Girl
Fragmentary verse praises a Sussex county girl with admiring imagery noting her tapering beauty and brilliant expression. The text uses florid, stylized language to emphasize charm and allure while leaving several phrases incomplete.
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Sussex
Sussex Register
Dry Wood Wanted for Subscription Office
In a brief notice the office seeks dry wood for subscription account needs. No further details on quantities or timing are provided.
Agents and canvassers sought for E G Rideout Co
Job ad offers earnings from 25 to 80 dollars weekly selling goods for E G Rideout and Company at 10 Barclay Street New York Send for catalogue and terms.
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E. G. Rideout & Co
Barclay Street
New York
Chicago Leads as Electric Bitters Gain Fame
Chicago, the western metropolis, touts Electric Bitters as the top remedy surpassing all rivals. Emmert & Burrell sell the medicine at fifty cents a bottle, with Swartz Bros. offering wall paper patterns to view.
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Chicago
America
Emmert & Burrell
Swartz Bros
Blood and Liver Remedy Rewrites Health in Newell Testimony
J H Newell of Fredonia New York reports recovery after using Dr Fenner's Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic gaining weight and relief from coughing sleeplessness and general malaise. The notice promotes Dr Fenner's cough honey relief pain cures and other remedies available from Emmert and Burrell.
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Nooiata Clymer
N. Y
Fenner
Fredonia
Dar Sik
Thad
J. H. Newell
St. Vitus
Emmert & Burrell
Remarkable Salve for Skin Ailments for Sale
The salve cures cuts sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 2 cents per box. Sold by Emmert and Burrell Freeport Hl 2489-1y.
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Emmert & Burrell
Freeport
Teas from garden grown at 10 to 30 cents a pound
C C D Store advertises a carload of garden grown teas arriving at 10 to 30 cents per pound, cheaper than state prices. The notice highlights the affordable offer and location for shoppers.
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A . Teas Junt
C.C. D
Deaths of Buck Campbell and Baker in Illinois and Ohio
George Calvin Buck died near Orangeville on April 2 1881 after a brief illness at age 29 years 9 months 2 days. Isabel Campbell Skinner died April 5 1881 in Dresden Ohio aged 26 years 2 months 17 days. Margaret Baker died March 8 1881 in Harlem Stephenson Illinois aged 62 years and one month. She was born February 26 1819 in Columbus Ohio and leaves a husband and eight children.
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Buck
George Calvin Buck
Re- Beece Fychet
Oney Hewlet
Orangeville
Campbell
Isabell Campbell
Susan Campbell
Dresden
Muskingum County
Ohio
Hiram Z. Skinner
Marth
Freeport Market Notice Details and Marked Location
Partial OCR fragment shows Freeport Market terms for a parcel in Freeport area near Panaront and Apel Ort Teim. SMITH PORTER appears as firm handling the matter, with a reference to Evers Freeport and coordinates 45 00 17 Ww. Details are incomplete due to damaged text.
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Orr
Cal
Borror
Tax Journan
Dean Bro
A. Vv
Backlen
Stephenson St
Wm., A. Stevens
Ats
H.D. Post & Co
Smith & Porter
Evers Freeport
Boris
Renatas
Sabverents
Botan Eeecestevaesssere
Lebnerseeeee Sree
Aosees
Tutt’s
Linus
N. v. Tutt
Gkay Haikor Willskers
Express
Murray St
Dr. Tutt
William Stewart
Stephenson County
Minots
Maren
Onnie J. Collmann
George W. Collmann
William Collmann
Alice E. Collmann
Said
Guiteau
Pecepory
Said County
Eve Collmann
Louis Karcher
Journal
H. D. Post & Goq
EOS RY & Ee
D. M. Ferry & CO
Detroit
United
ATES
Steeragh
Rearty Castle
Anon
Avery
London
Bates
Pasenger
Sir
Europa
Rene
H. Halleet & Co
H. D. Post & CO
Freeport, Ill
Total Assoc
M. Uettinger
Mh Gund
S. A. Frey
Rosenstiel’s
Ota
Ataurions
Junger Brothers
Frank
Jesse James
Frank James
Cale Vottneer
A. V. Richards
Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago Caunties
Illi
Battle Creek
Michigan
Teromle
Carratiy Y Atven
Igeuine
Ceeenone Nichols, Shepard & CO
Michigane
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