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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1873
Page
7
A historical excerpt reveals political dialogue on renomination and trust in party discipline. The speaker cites duties to state and self, notes no personal rift with President Grant, and expresses willingness to back a governor who honors party decisions. The piece hints at Philadelphia convention dynamics and loyalty to delegates.
Hon Wm Massenberg, Freeport Illinois, seeks Republican nomination for Secretary of State. A former member of the last Legislature from Stephenson County he is described as useful and popular. The German candidate is noted for intelligence and education and was in the city today expressing his bid.
The Kansas Pacific Railway line from Kansas and Leavenworth through Meade to Denver highlights fertile lands and healthful climate. It touts state institutions along the route including the State Capitol and State University. The text extols agricultural yields, fruit fairs, and popular resorts near Denver, inviting settlement along the line.
A damaged OCR shows names and phrases related to advertising and postal office hours. References to Thanksgiving Day, opening times, and a postmaster suggest a scheduled notice about postal service operations and advertising dates, with unclear person names and locations.
Freeport Journal lists grain price per bushel on a designated market day. No. 1 grade grain quoted at a standard rate for the period, reflecting local agricultural trade pricing.
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