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Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1868

Page

2

Campaign Journal de Fitymont JOURNAL promotion notice

Campaign Journal de Fitymont JOURNAL will be issued as a campaign paper to extend influence in the county. The journal asks for county cooperation to circulate documents and provide current news and general loans. Subscriptions list various club rates and delivery terms, urging prepaid orders and mentioning reduced costs with larger clubs.

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Grant wid Colfax Letters Endorse National Union Republican Party

A publication reviews U S Grant and Schuyler Colfax letters endorsing the National Union Republican party. It notes Crani's concise stance and endorses party resolutions promising fair governance, economy, and restoration of peace and protection nationwide. The piece emphasizes steady purpose and voter confidence in the candidates.

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Freeport and Stephenson County Note Local Growth and Industry

Freeport shines as a railroad hub with three lines converging, boosting trade. The city boasts Woolen Mills, a large planing shop, patent medicine factories, and diverse manufacturing including reapers, mowers, doors and blinds. The piece highlights population growth from 3,000 to 13,000, thriving businesses, and prominent citizens shaping the local economy.

Pecatonica Freeport Woolen Mills Jis -Ryn C. H. Rosensteil C. M. Shaffer Freeport Agricultural Worka Jore Pittison Manny Reaper Poan Brown, Knecht ¢ Co Chicago Harris &Josef D.s. Emmert Ubings Street Ress Stenpower Copper Scroll Lightning Tooll Company

Hartford of the West informs Freeport insurance boom

The article surveys Freeport's robust insurance scene and multiple underwriters. It lists six fire insurance companies, their capital, assets, and policies, and notes the active agents and key officers. It also covers the broader business community including hardware, dry goods, groceries, and educational institutions, plus local churches and lodges.

Hartford Parnes Ishs J. 2. Lemon Iton J OL Bailey Wilcoxon Ll.lenon Omy Life Company United States Jton Addams TI. C. Burchard W. Young J. Wt. Lennon Luke Flitcheck Methodist Book Concern Winneshetk Co le Pkyres S. Gray ML Stoskolps Treng Lemeal Gontinental D. W. C. Tanner C. Squires L ‘Mie Columbian A. Long The American Insurance Co Hing Firstilass Securities Querier D.dua Moon Bartlett Persdujs Arithlis Stephenson Street Emuhart Burthard & Bro Lawbervy Iowa Wisconsin Andi Ous H. C. Burchand Bartle Brothers Ness Cavanagh Wright Jy Baylor Wweat Chicago Howard House Vis. W. Walton Wi A. Stevens L. L. Munn M.D. Chamberlin W. Seghrist Besté& Hart J. Mayer W. McHenry Anditchfield Stine & Bro Medrehant Tailor Jug U. A Strough H Settley & Geo. Ogier Muetioneers Massenbérg Booker & Winiker Nivel Sacry Sion Wo Massenberg Blink Boek Banka Dwight & Co Ford & Wises Steck Mason Hamsin Grel Hope Heer Dreeport Business College Elegraph Institute Prof High Grammer G.G. Alvord Freeport 13 N.F. Prentice P.G. C Knight Templars H. G. BH Royal Arch T. J. ‘Turner Grand Lodge M. D. Chamberlihn Iseeturer Diyo Good Templars and Sons

Political notes in fragmentary 1860s dispatches and events

Disjointed items report bias against General Stoneman and his nomination, Tennessee convention backing operation principles and debt payments in greenbacks, mixed views on Johnson’s acquittal, a Boston area address, rail and weather notes, and a stream of political and social observations. Mention of Grant resignation discussion, a bridge house launch, and various curiosities including a violinist, tariff actions, and local weather forecasts.

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Local Improvements Spark Private Enterprise Amid Public Spirit

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Western plant project with May 1 start, $87 202 funding, and $3 818 expenditures. References to Stephenson Streets, two churches, one rebuilt at high cost, and new buildings, plus year contracts and bids for varied repairs. Emphasis on thrift in private and public enterprise.

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