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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1868
Page
3
President Johnson's Message Draws Sharp Critique In Review
The piece criticizes Andrew Johnson for clinging to policy against Congress, disputes constitutional bases for state representation, and mocks his leadership while praising congressional majorities. It notes his calls to repeal the Tenure of Office Act, discusses finances, foreign policy, and expansionist ideas, and ends urging persuasion over persecution.
A New Party at Bloomington Temperance Convention
A Bloomington convention of temperance advocates discussed forming a new independent political party based on the temperance issue. The piece argues the move risks fanaticism and splits that could undermine broader political goals, noting divisions among temperance supporters and opponents alike.
Weather, business, and crime notes from Dubuque 1868
From Dubuque, December 12 1868 reports severe cold with six to twelve degrees below zero yet notes bustling trade and social fairs boosting activity. Mentions Episcopal and Methodist bazaars profits, bridge work near completion, a prize fight at Menominee, and a factory fire replacement. Dubuque grows with new firms and expanding manufacturing and mercantile wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duar
Terra Firma
Drs. Franklin and
Kane
North Pole
Dubuque and
Duanlieth
Menominee
Dubuque
Ier
Education reform urged in Stephenson County schools
A call to improve youth education in Stephenson County urges parents to support schools, visit classrooms, and back better buildings and pay. The county superintendent and directors are urged to allow teacher visits, hold open Saturdays, and encourage patrons to sustain vibrant, well funded education across districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yaldweilidane
Stesphenson
Log Cable
Stephenson County
Army Reunion in Chicago Draws Regional Veterans
Yesterday and today the reunion of veterans from the Tennessee Cumberland Ohio and Georgia armies is in Chicago. Several local citizens who served with these outfits traveled to attend. It is believed Generals Grant Sherman and others will attend and a grand time is expected. No details are available in this issue. a fuller report is hoped for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Cumberland
Ohio
Georgia
Chicago
Grant
Sherman
Mercer County Teachers' Institute Organized at Aledo
An educational gathering, the Mercer County Teachers' Institute, was organized at Aledo. The event outlines plans for teacher training and professional development within the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County
Aledo
Club Rates for Subscriptions to Freeport Journnal
A club offer via special arrangements with publishers lists periodicals and prices. Subscribers pay postage and must include cash with plain written name and post office. Two subscriptions required. Various titles shown with two price columns, first column club rate and second price when taken separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Journal and
Lady's Friend
Harper's Weekly
Do Bazar
Phrenological Journal
American Agriculturist
Musical Review
Demorest’s Monthly
Young America
Atlantic Monthly
Our
Livery
Colored Louisiana man Menard elected to Congress in 1868
The article notes Menard of Louisiana as a colored man elected to fill a vacancy in Congress and to take a seat in December 1868. It recalls the historic moment as the first negro Congressman and describes a political peculiarity that he chose a seat on the Democratic side since Republicans had no vacancy. Mentrd's seat is disputed by Simon Jones, a white man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menard
Louisiana
America
Mentrd
Simon Jones
Mississippi Competition Sparks Cheap River Travel
The ongoing Mississippi competition draws attention as passengers were offered transport from St. Paul to St. Louis for one dollar, signaling a promotional dispute shaping travel options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
St. Paul
St. Louis
Grant to appoint Washburne to Cabinet
Washington rumor spread by Chicago correspondents claims General Grant plans to name Hon. E. B. Washburne to his Cabinet as a Thadairy Sodratayy. The report, while unconfirmed, reflects early speculation on administration appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington News
Chicago
Grant
E. B. Washburne
The Gift Enterprise in Orangeville Illinois
In this 1868 note the operator promises return of funds entrusted for the Orangeville Gift Enterprise to investors who send back tickets with prepaid return envelopes. The writer asserts responsibility only for entrusted stamps and seeks relief from duties of handling others money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorror Journal
Orangeville
Illinois and Wisconsin Dairymen's Convention Called
The Illinois and Wisconsin Dairymen's Association announces its third annual meeting moved to February, to be held in Elia, NL. Farmers manufacturers and dealers involved in dairy products are invited to attend. R R Strong, Secretary, says all interested are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RicuMann
Itt
Illinois and
Wisconsin’ Dairymen’s Association
Elia
R. R. Strong
Government relation to National Bank currency explained
The paper clarifies the government’s role in bank notes, stating the Treasury must redeem notes after 30 days if a bank fails. It may advance funds to cover the deficit, with reimbursement from bank bonds, guaranteeing payment to holders even amid insolvency. New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
Curious White Black Hen Feat At Local Hen Fair
A. Cuntosky reports John Brooker owns a Black Spanish hen that bizarrely turned white over two years without molting. Feathers bill and toes whitened, then the bird slowly darkened again in six months. He has another hen of the same breed now turning white, resembling an old lazy bird. The note ends by sending the curiosity to the next hen convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Cuntosky
John Brooker
Mr. Brooker
Senators and House Must Return President’s Message
The Senate and House have acted well but not enough. The President’s state of the Union message should be returned to him by both houses. Printing or retaining the messages is not required by the Constitution. The demand to repudiate the national debt is vile and insulting. send it back to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior
Wary
Navy
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Postal
Alabama
Senate
Washburne
Paraguay
United States
Seward
St. Thomas
St. John
Lhe
Supreme Court
Andrew Johnson
House of Representatives
Congress
Irel
Tribune
Dangers of skating warn parents in cold season
The Menasha Telegraph notes that winter skating leads to many drowning incidents among youths. It urges strict supervision by parents and guardians as cold weather persists, warning that fatalities from skating are more common than people realize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menosha
InDia Rupes Sponces New European Sponge imitates India rubber
A European imitation of sponge from India rubber is described as perfect in appearance and much softer than real sponge. It absorbs well due to elasticity and shows greater durability, with potential large demand in surgery and bath uses. Shaping without loss preserves softness, aiding delicate surgical work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Public notices and critique on newspaper notices
A row of fragmentary text discusses the Chicago Journal attracting readers with notices about river navigation and improvements. It criticizes illegible and poorly written notices, urges better community standards, and advocates for publication practices matching urban civilization.
Hunter & Co. Booksellers Catalog Promises Swift Service
Represented as the reliable firm of Hunter and Co. Booksellers Hinsdale New Hampshire claims vast daily mail volume and superior sociality in their catalog. They assure readers no other house can match their specialty in books and card prints and promise prompt fulfillment by return mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter & Co
Booksellers
Hinsdale
N. H
Mense
Daily Mail
Hunter. & Co
Catalogu
Beavers Rebuild Dams for Union Pacific Rail Line
The beavers work under Dr A Burnham who has the contract for obtaining and floating ties down the Laramie River to the Wyoming track. They rebuild dams at several points and repair breaks with skilled effort, saving hundreds of dollars worth of labor. Meanwhile Sey mour Indiana Vigilance Committee dragged four Reno gang members from jail in New Albany and hanged them for railway train robberies and express car thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railord
A. Burnham
Laramie
Wyoming
Vigilance Committee
Seymour
Ind
Reno
Earlaturday
Plas
New Albany
Reno Brothers
Anderson
Oldest Man in World Attends Political Meeting
The oldest man in the world, Hon Ben Hill of Georgia, now in New York, told his colored listeners at a recent gathering that he has studied the history of their race for 4,000 years. He notes his dates, claiming origins back to the times of Noah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hill
Georgia
New York
Hill
Ararat
Nasby hints Johnson as Spanish throne candidate
The Rev Mr Nasby intimates President Johnson would be an acceptable candidate for the Spanish throne, arguing his life’s work has been to oppose Bourbon influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nasby
Johnson
Sandwich Tenterprise Company Organized in Delaware
The Sandwich Tenterprise Company of Sandwich Delaware has been organized with a capital of fifty thousand dollars and filed a certificate with the Secretary of State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandwich Tenterprise Company of
Sandwich
Del
Alb County
Elgin Watch Factory Adds Wing Enhancing Appeal
The new wing of the Elgin Watch Factory is nearly completed with the roof in place. The addition greatly improves the appearance of the works, which are now producing first-class gold and silver timepieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin TH
Cabinet Condemns Partio Over President's Message
A fragmentary note shows the cabinet condemning a faction of the President's message, signaling repudiation concerns. Authorities stress unity while opposing the partisan line and urging adherence to official policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partio
Coal gas and consumption likened as companions
A fragment urges tenants to keep an outlet for coal gas in apartments and notes coal gas use and consumption are closely linked. The tone implies a warning that habitual use will lead to consequences and a due time may reveal the result.
Chicago and railways spark clashes over shared lands
Fragmentary text notes Chicago receiving a share of a lot due to wear, mentions Universalist women in Illinois pledging $50,000 to build four college buildings for women in Galesboro, a reference to Andrew Johnson, and a rebuke to the President amid national debt concerns as Congress critiques his actions. cites five hundred tons of steel rails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Chicago
Universalist
Illinois
Galesboro
Andrew Johnson
Congress
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McCulloch
New York World
New’ Party
Friends
Bloomington
Army
Orangeville, Ill
Dairymen’s Convention
Chicago Journal
Bamuel
Clem
Mark Twat
Mark Tain
Keokuiea
Goold
Sleepy Hollow
Ordiary
Décatur
Hous Ane
Kent Len Aan Ly
Mn i Ad
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