Lovejoy Memorial and the Battle for Free Speech
A reflective piece recalls the Lovejoy martyrdom in Alton and the open river wall where the first blood in defense of free discussion was shed. It highlights Lovejoy and other abolitionists, laments the slave power, and urges ongoing memorial acts near the Mississippi. It also weaves in historical anecdotes and notes on inherited fortunes and late 18th century Paris life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Phillips
Lane
Mississippi
Lovejoy
Van
Liberty
Bunker J Till
Bull Run
John Brown
Harper’s Ferry
Garrison
Sumter
Lovejoys
Browns
The Home Paper and Local Civic Duty
An ardent plea for universal support of the home newspaper. The speaker argues that a paper reflects the town and holds citizens, editors, and communities in mutual responsibility. He warns against reducing local papers, urging readers to trim rival subscriptions first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garth
Chicago Great Dry Goods Market Growth Noted
The Great Dry Goods Houses of Chicago report year end sales to May 1 1867 with Wield Leiter Co totaling 825,080 17 and J W Farwell Co 6 948 52900. The figures show a marked increase over last year, signaling Chicago’s expanding role as the Northwest’s key market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChicaGo
Office of Internal Revenue
Wield, Leiter & Co
J. W. Farwell & Co
Northwest
Fulton House at Peoria Burns in Morning Fire
A Fulton house in Peoria caught fire last Saturday morning, destroying the structure and prompting emergency crews to respond. No injuries are reported, and the cause is under investigation by local fire authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Peoria
The World Astonished By Wonderful Revelations
A dramatic astrology themed feature reports startling celestial insights and remarkable events claimed to reveal hidden truths. The piece emphasizes the wonder surrounding cosmic signs, with vivid descriptions of planetary alignments and their supposed effects on human affairs and destiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Lkeness
Imai
Rales
H. A. Perrigo
Aboyl-Whayt
Buffalo
Tea Prices and Selections For Club Use
The Company lists stock teas with cargo prices in New York, detailing prices per pound for Long English Freakout Young Hyson and other blends. It praises the mixed black and green teas for health economy and pleasure, noting English Breakfast is not widely recommended except for certain tastes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Young Hyson
Japan
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Revolutioy
Dernemont
Court Artois
Paris
Abeerty
Demoiselle
Sophie de Saint-Quen Dernemont
Louis Fontaine
M.ignard
Madame Tenard
iShe
Jas
Louis “XV
Mousquetaire
Mile
Sophie
St. Thomas ‘Aquinas
Monsieur Jerome
Madame Berlet
M. Jerome
Madame Ignard
Mammon
Schuyler
Ripley
Jersey City
Carl
Marshall
Yalling
Azcelsior Excelshpr
Qpastelia
W Slouars & Co., Chemists, Azoyl-Welgh
River St
Troy, N.Y
Madame H. A. Perrigo
Sreparator ‘Capilli
Iti
WLF Clark &Co
Chemtats
West Fayette Street
Syracuse
Joinville
I O Berger Shutts & CO
Chemists
Troy
N. Yy
Sarlath School
I. Pareens
WEY Reas
Lea
Brown & Perkins
Broom St
Ameri Rice AN Tea CO
Thos. Isddy
D.D
Hoenecist
Cit
H.M. Field
Christian Intelligencer
New Yorke
U Bowen
Tribune
New York City
Horace Greeley
Mate Bian Oy
Great American ‘Lea Co
Collec
Great American ‘Net Company
Chins
China
United States
Anedi
Great American Tha CO
Vesey Street
Broadway
Bleeker Street
Eighth Ave
Ldés Thian
Express
Olivet, Micht
Vesey St
N.Y
Olivet van Club
Vane
Oolong
Imperial Ldapan
Imperial O Ab
Sbi
Impel, Lhayerial
Imperial
Ee Suas
Hsler
Oy Heeene
I Reed A
al Tee Bk. A. Hall
Jayad Sinteie Dt
Reed
Hyun
Ingh “Rsoll
Ean Ordwell
Irsaves
T Mds
Ms. Whitney
Veal
J. Baird
Eves
Wiseveeed Ee Dean
Savage
Moare
Snesmir Ie
N. B
Nvid
Gigi
Tom Poilipany
Post-Ofice
Sc.aultman & Co
Canton, C
W. G. Barnes & Co
Galena St
Auburn
Ney
Gly
W.G. Barnes & Co
W.W. G. Barnes & Co
Galefia St
J. H. Manny
Reaper and Mower
Sarre
N. Y
Foote
Broadway, N. Ye
Dr. B.3. Foote
McKesey's
Krohn & Staver's
Risch
West
Daverre
WM. McHeney
Denton
Freeport
Sping and
Belvidere, Boon Co
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