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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1880
Page
6
A Civil War era letter recounts a refugee’s escape from danger in the South and praise for Union soldiers who aided him. The writer condemns oppression by Ku Klux groups and expresses hope that national emancipation will protect citizens’ rights. The author signs as A. D. Stretch.
Letters discuss the Stoddart and Scribner copyright dispute over Encyclopaedia Britannica reprints. Philadelphia court denied an injunction, upholding Stoddart, while English publishers pursue rights. Commentary urges temperance activism and civic virtue in Stephenson County.
Advertisers tout St Jacobs Oil as effective against rheumatism and related pains with endorsements from local citizens. Proponents cite cures and relief while critics warn of limited guarantees and temporary effects despite extensive remedies from physicians and leaders.
Letters from readers credit St Jacobs Oil with rapid relief of rheumatic pain after years of suffering. Testimonials cite a 24 year pain case and a 30 year chronic condition, noting the medicine’s low 60 cent price and broad accessibility nationwide.
Remaining unclaimed letters listed for Freeport Post Office with names such as Hofman Peter Kearns Thomas Moulton JK Northup and others. Office hours details include daily from 7 00 A M to 5 00 P M with Sunday and holiday adjustments. Grain prices and agricultural goods listed by Smith Porter Freeport including corn oats potatoes and timber and lumber goods.
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