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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1873
Page
6
A fragmented text fragment presents quirky contrasts between a man’s farm life and distant wars. It references the White House, German pretzels, stars and bars, drums and volleys, and long-handled broom growth in an oblique, poetic fashion. The piece mingles political and rural imagery without a clear event.
The Chronicle summarizes Governor Booth’s answer to Charles Sumner’s four speech attack in the Senate on General Grant. It reviews charges of Caesarism, civil service obstruction, tyranny, and military rule, contrasting Grant’s peaceful leadership with alleged excesses. The piece notes Booth’s rebuttal and the political context of the Grant ratification meeting.
The piece defends President Lincoln against Sumner's harsh arraignment of an inaugural expression arguing the two men shared similar meaning. It commends Lincoln for honesty and modesty in public papers and his fair praise of subordinates, citing his Vicksburg report. It recalls Lincoln’s line about speaking well of oneself without egotism and a hospital visit to Hooker after Antietam.
The remark recounts how Abraham Lincoln accepted a brave yet modest appeal from Joe Hooker and later promoted him. It contrasts Lincoln's restraint with Grant’s, noting public admiration for Grant’s willingness to bear great responsibilities without fear. The anecdote ends praising both leaders’ service to country.
A humorous jostle about identifying trees ends with a waning discourse on graft and governance. Greeley era satire twists with misidentified flora and remarks on customs revenue and political reform amid remarks from Allen Meeker and others. The piece shifts to a parable about honesty and public service, then a light anecdote about a runaway wife.
Notes describe a monotone Freeport to Chicago journey then Evanston for University commencement events. Highlights include a six to eight contestant piano contest, Miss Mary Pattison receiving a gold medal, herbarium prize by Chas Bliss, Vans band, college receptions, and the female prize recipients before the final Theological Department exercises. The writer reflects on Alma Mater and a satirical cartoon about a yard of flannel and a humorous exchange about a shirt elbow and safety.
Schedule of county wide Bible meetings across Stephen son County for 1872 listing dates from June 16 to September 29. Churches and locales include Ridott Rock Run Davis Cedarville Buena Vista Dakota Rock Grove Oneco Harlem Marlem Waddams Winslow West Point Kent Jefferson Loran Florence Silver Creek and Freeport County meeting with times mainly morning 10 am or evening 7 or 8 pm. Foster Co Agent.
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