11 Oct 1876
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1876
Page
1
A historical political appeal contrasts the Republican record with Democratic misrule, urging voters to judge by results. It argues for Rutherford B. Hayes as the better choice, urging unity and effort to support the Republican banner and defeat Democratic opposition.
The piece attacks Tilden as a product of Vaanerory Pha politics and a symbol of corrupt power, while labeling Ife as Tweed’s ally and a perjurer tied to wartime revenue schemes. It denounces Ife’s elevation to the Presidency as a disgrace and praises Rutherford Le Thayes as honest, contrasting duty with deceit and political expediency.
A partisan comparison arguing the Democratic platform is vague and demagogic, while the Republican platform is presented as principled and tested. It condemns Tilden and calls for Rutherford B. Hayes as a virtuous, reform minded leader, promising national unity, fiscal integrity, and civil service reform.
An 19th century political broadside argues against Samuel J. Tilden and touts Rutherford B. Hayes. It cites alleged Southern sympathy, income discrepancies, and tax disputes to criticize Tilden, while praising Hayes as a virtuous, capable leader fit to govern, promising national prosperity and a sound currency if elected.
The text states that protection of American citizens at home and abroad is the Republican party's motto and doctrine. It argues this principle supports national growth and strength. Entities include American citizens and the Republican party. The tone reflects a political advocacy stance.
A compact tribute praising the Republican Party’s role in preserving the Union from 1856 onward. It lists key actions including defending liberty, wartime leadership, Reconstruction support, financial systems, debt reduction, abolition of slavery, civil rights, public education, homesteads, tariffs and trade, and foreign policy gains. Strong entities include the Republican Party, Union, and historical figures/government actions shaping U.S. history.
A Republican era piece lists twenty criticisms of the Democratic Party, alleging its prewar and wartime loyalties to the Confederacy, opposition to Reconstruction, and alleged threats to the Union, schooling, economy, and national debt. It accuses leaders and followers of disloyalty, urges loyal citizens to defend the Union in 1876.
Lew Steward and the Farmers letter accuses Lew Steward of backing a reaper factory ring that harmed farmers. The writer claims Steward and Kendall county farmers were manipulated, paints him as dishonest, and questions his anti monopoly stance and monetary position. The piece charges him with profiting from farmers’ losses and to be aligned with Tilden and greenback foes.
A correspondent to the Pre trial Farmer reports strong salt and brine as a cure for founder and hoof-bound horses. They describe applying a salt solution three times daily to legs and feet, soaking the feet, lifting them to let the liquid penetrate, and claim rapid softening of the hoof.
A fragment from a historical page notes a piano figure linked to a gambling case with a reference to a heavenly maid. The text is sparse and unclear but suggests a tabloid phrasing surrounding a bet or stake involving a piano and a woman described as heavenly.
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