Multiple candidates announce for County offices in Republican Convention
A wave of announcements names Luciuss Convers, C D Blanchard, Isaac Kleckner, J J Piersol, G B Dickey, R T Cooper, E C Depuy, M Montelius, Col R V Ankeny, Wm J Reitzell, George Thompson, T Dunham, John P Sekbold, Thomas J Kaufman, Hanke, C F Taggart, AJascrary, John Plumer, Emil Nexsh, James S McCann Editor, and Chris C Shuler as candidates for County Clerk Treasurer Superintendent Judge and related roles, all subject to the Republican County Convention decisions.
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C.D. Blanchard
Isaac F. Kleckner
J.J. Piersol
Republican County Convention
Dickey
R. T. Cooper
E. C. Depuy
Col. R. V. Ankeny
Carr. WM. J. Reitzell
Lancaster
George Thompson
John
P. Sekbold
Thomas J. Kaufman
Frnn
JT. Hanke
C. F. Taggart
Ajascrary
John Plumer
Emil Nexsh
James 8. McCann
Republian
Chris, C. Shluler
TIE Journal
Senator William Caspers Schultz Declines County Treasurer Bid
Editor note from Freeport dated Aug 2 explains WM Caspers Schultz declines Republican bid for County Treasurer after serving as Stephenson County Coroner. He endorses Emil Neese of Freeport, a war veteran, for the position and asks supporters to back him.
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Freerort
Sun
Stephenson County
Emil Neese
Freeport
Hno Ping
Isemain
WM. Caspers Schultz
Death of Hon Isaac Toucey Connecticut statesman
Hon Isaac Toucey of Connecticut former Secretary of the Navy under Buchanan died in Hartford last Friday morning. He had withdrawn from politics in recent years and his death leaves no political void. A second fragment notes stain removal with hyposulphite of soda and tartaric acid for cleaning an article using warm water.
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Isaac Toucey
Connecticut
Navy
Buchanan
Hartford
Stephenson County Soldiers Memorial Plans Debate
The Stephenson County Soldiers' Monument Association met at Freeport on July 28 1869 to discuss plans for a memorial hall and a monument. Plans included a tall Joliet cut stone statue with bronze figures, but a lower marble or granite proposal was pressed by some members and debated. A Building Committee and Sub-Committee were formed to approve contracts and expedite construction with the secretary to publish proceedings.
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Bellman
Joliet
McKim
Col
T. J. Turner
Joliet Stone
Dornblazer
Court House Square
General Atkins
Dr. McKim
Mr. Bellman
H. H. Upp
John H.addams
James A. Grimes
Samuel K. Fisher
W. J. McKim
William Young
D. Atkins
Joan H
Adpams
Ch’n
Swirn D
Atkins
Seo’y
Rock River Seminary responds to rival ads and clarifies facts
A 1869 Rock River Seminary notice rebuts a Harry Clifford signed item in circulation about faculty resignations and policy powers. It confirms the principal’s role in elections, asserts faculty remained intact, and pledges opening next term with Prof Wilkinson and a full teaching corps. Also promotes Judson's Mountain Herb Pills as a family remedy.
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Rock River Seminary
Freeport Journal
R. R. Seminary
Harry Clifford
Brush
Upper Iowa University
North Western University
R. R
Barry
Wilkinson
L. 9. Walker
K. R. Seminary
F. B. Brayton
Sec'y
W.H. Atchison
A. Newcomer
Indian policy in transition urges citizenship and civilization
A historical article argues for transforming Native Americans from hunters into citizens of the United States. It advocates ignoring tribal sovereignty, promoting Christian civilization, and using military power to restrain lawless whites, with designated territorial regions to force orderly settlement and agricultural training.
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Oure
Bhat
Todd
United States
Wisconsin Wheat and Hay Prospects Across Towns
Wisconsin farmers report variable conditions for wheat and hay. Across towns like Beloit, Oconomowoc, and Portage City, rain impacts, rust, and later harvests affect yields. Many districts note futures: wheat looks late but decent 20 to 25 bushels per acre in some areas, with some reports of good prices and rising demand.
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William Young
Wisconsin
Minnat
Varios
Boscobel
Kilbourn
Beloit
Avice
Oconomowoc
Njuri
Ripon
Eikhorn
Sparta
Janesville
Lone Rock
Waukesha
Mazomanie
Sheboygan
West Bend
Hartford
WSEM
Columbus
Juneau
Portage City
Black River Falls
Beaver Dam
Prescott
Rome
Greal Fort Atkinson
Delavan
Institutes Improve School Methods Across the State
The author urges annual four week institutes to unify teaching methods and recitations. He recommends redrawing boundaries into townships as single districts, abolishing school directors, and empowering township trustees to build schools and handle duties. A nine month school year is proposed to elevate education statewide.
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Normal University
Ace
Linotl
Fragmentary OCR Passages Describe Agricultural Themes
The readable text hints at agrarian topics and cultivation concepts, including references to agricultists and cultivars. It presents disrupted phrases and stray terms, suggesting a historical notes page with scattered farming ideas and practical remarks amidst garbled wording.
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Steepont Sourinal
Richie le
Republican County Central Committee
Republican County Cental
Court House
R. VY. Ankeny
Ch'n. Rost
Little, Sec'y
Luciuss Convers
Montelius
T. Dunham
Counnty
Sunlerland
State of
Illinois
A. A. Crary
Stephenson County Soldiers’ Monument Association
Freeport, Inc
The
Hoant Morris Seminary
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Myaldnstitutidn
napolAd
Ain
Fred
Cord
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