Address on agriculture progress and industrial progress in America
Horace Creeley at the St Louis mission fair urges reversal of the drift of wheat production westward, extols soil improvement, subdraining, and bone dust while praising modern machinery. He argues agriculture is becoming more intellectual and mechanical power drives progress, foreseeing an era of peace, plenty, and national uplift through science and industry.
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Fon
Horace Creeley
St. Louis
Horace Crreeley
New England
Vermont
Troy
Albany
Towa
Minnesota
New York
Ohio
New World
Indiana
Nebraska
Dakota
Nevada
Oregon
Arthur Young
Miust
England
Sir Robert Peel
Sir Robert
Luen
Great Britain
Peter
Theruth
Jamaica
Anb
Fife
Atlantic
London
St. Loura
Berlin
Vienna
Moscow
Moscow and Stamboul
Notable Benefactors Honored for Inspiring Mankind
A ceremonial tribute lauds Dagnette, Morse, McCormick and their successors as conspicuous benefactors and inspirations, celebrated for guidance believed to come from Heaven and their enduring impact on humanity.
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Dagnette
Morse
McCormick
Mastern's Corners Democratic Meeting in 1870 Delawares
Extracted report details an 1870 gathering in Mastern's Corners where Bill Sapp led resolutions pledging sympathy for Prooshy, England, France, Italy, and other nations. The event humorously veered into prophesied electoral influence, mock party formation, and a crude liquor celebration.
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Sittin
Bill Sapp
Pennsylvana
Wich
Bill Supp
England
Masten
Frland
Cropel
Justin
Willyam
France
Napoleon
Ithamar Moggs
Italy
Garribaldi
Sapp
Simon Wagner
Mr. Sapp
Bia Likker
Bill
Fire damages Pattison coal pile at Jer re Pattison shop
Fire broke out around 7 am from a pile of about 100 tons of Ulingis coal in the Jer re Pattison Machine Shop yard. Investigation suggests spontaneous combustion, with three to four weeks of slow burning. Loss amount not yet determined. Also note Oregon Catholic church spurred by a Protestant funeral incident and a German priest’s reaction leading to locked doors and halted services until bishop review.
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Jerre Pattison
Oregon
Native poets warned against overreach and overtaxing
Judging from specimens sent to this office, we conclude our native bards have it pretty bad this season. We warn warblers there is no need to strain or burn midnight oil to please us. We shall never consent to buying being overtaxed or endangered.
Waterproof Boots On Sale At McNasrana's Store
Women and children invited to call for stylish waterproof boots at McNasrana's. Men’s footwear also featured, with selections described as durable and fashionable for all ages.
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McNasrana
Agricultural Society Minutes 1870 Resolution on Stock Subscriptions
The ex-Committee of the Agricultural Society met to publish resolutions. They authorize calling in subscription books, pro rate stock, and raising funds to liquidate overdue deeds of trust. Geographical limits and share restrictions are removed starting November 6, with adjournment to Friday, November 3 at 3 o'clock. Ankeny, Secretary.
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Wrens
Jsstiod
R. Ve. Ankeny
One Dollar Gaitors and local notices in McNAMARA'S area
A long mixed list of notices and ads from Stephenson County dated 1870 covers a Sabbath school convention at First M. Church in Ireeport on October 26 27. It urges superintendents and teachers to attend, share methods, and gather in fellowship. Related items promote McNamara boot and shoe house, telegraphs about twins joke, Freeport insurance case, religious notices, Teas sale, Pecatonica horse fair premiums, and local sales. The page also notes theater success, stamp tax removals, and Illinois Central railroad expansion.
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Stephenson Co. S. S
Ireeport
Friends of Sabbath
W.d, van Ema
Sec. Stephenson Co
Pecatonica
W. Keys
Notable Residents and Visitors Return to Freeport Area
A stream of local figures and guests from Freeport area society is noted. Rev Jamesros returns from Arkansas. James F Murdoch praised as an outstanding elocutionist. several locals and former editors plan visiting or returning to Freeport. Teachers Institute set for Lena, Oct 25. crowd expected at the opera house for Murdoch’s appearance.
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James F. Murdoch
Lena
Klecknsr, Co. Sur
Wright Cavanagh Co Boots and Shoes Advertsat Freeport
Wright Cavanagh Co a Wilcoxons Block dealer in boots shoes trunks and valises promote their large trade and low prices based on quality and prompt thirty day purchases. They claim premium display awards and advise buyers to Shop at 122 Stephens on Street. The notice notes leather trade roots since 1863 and warns against imitations from other firms.
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Wright, Cavanagh & Co
Wilcoxon
The
Agricultural Society
Wright, Cavanagh , Co
Wright, Gavanagh & Co
Hurving
Cavanagh
Freeport Zouaves to Meet at Armory October 14 1870
Members of the Freeport Zouaves are urged to attend an important business meeting at the Armory on Friday evening October 14 1870. Captain N presides with full attendance desired. The group invites city young men to join, aiming for 100 members, promising pleasant meetings and growing winter interest.
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Freeport Zouaves
N. B
Fragmented notes revealEarly 1870s local stories and events
The text catalogs scattered items from The Catholic Archbishop in Bogota, pastry tips, a note about Pumpkin pastry, a business printing warning, Lena Illinois teacher Institute in 1870, postage notices, and a crime report. It mentions two farmers near Dimmick LaSalle County, a shooting of Robinson by a teen, and a Rock River Methodist Conference update with forty-seven churches and twenty-seven ministers.
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Gtr
Attha
Minstrel's grave word on war shocks parishioners
A country paper correspondent recounts a minister’s sermon at the village placard week end. He quotes the minister describing the war’s horror with the phrase the stifled groans of the dying and the shrieks of the dead. The remark underlines the brutal toll of conflict.
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Gea
England
Senator Spencer Opera Strong Party Unity in Alabama Speech
Gen Spencer, now Alabama’s senator, urged unity with the Republican ticket and party fidelity in a Decatur address dated September 17, 1870, while a McConnel's Grove correspondent reflects on Sabbath school picnics and moral changes over 16 years, noting shifting attitudes toward religion and honesty in the community.
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Spencer
Alabama
Republican Party of Alabama
Geo. FE
Spescen
Decatur
McConnel's Grove
Percel
Printing on a Shoestring at Carbondale New Era
The Carbondale New Era editor John H Barton is replaced temporarily by a friend during an editorial excursion. The piece laments cash shortages, proud boasts of nonpayment, and a pledge to resume duties next week, noting delinquent subscribers and a new postal delivery rule.
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John H. Barton
Carbondale
Iowa
Barton
Host
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Mastern
Massey
Ameriky
Amerikin
Radikal Party
Backin Ug Om
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Migger
Thor
Petro
Eva V. Nasny
P. M
McNamara
J. H. McNamara
Allwell
East Rockford
Freeport
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Rockford Gazette
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D. D
Chicago University
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Joliett
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Mr. Cleveland
Joliett —S
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C. G. Bast
Cuarne Saxsons
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W. Fasaert
Scott and
Grand St
Wilcoxon’s
Opera House
Zoozoos
Mlines Central Railroad Company
Towd Falls
Sioux City
Fort Dodge
Mlinois Central
Chicago
Cairo
Sious
Cannon
Western Territories
California
Jamesros
Episcopal Church
Arkansas
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St. Croix
Falls
Ucketti
Ameny
Berour
W.A. Aosney
Kanes
A. Yousasan
Epwatp L. Cronkire
Ainer's Journal
Lake Superior
Miner's Tournal
National Haugle
Clermont
New Hathoghire
Siuas
National Eagle
Regular
New Mexico
Murdoch , James
Murdoch
Opera Louse
Freeport Journal
Journal
Jf. Carroll Marror
Gar
Milwaukee Sentinel
Messrs. Thompson, Robarts & Wilcox
Janesville Gazette
Our City
Bogota
John the Meets
Johin
Evary ‘House
Stephenson County Teachers Institute
Fresport
Louise Peik
St Paul
Minn
Vonklin
Brean
W. Betlinshauese Chidaga
Mra
Melissa Lowry
Roll Ca
Til
Pam
Dimmick
la Salle Uo
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Heaven
New Jerusalem
Daves General
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