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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1870
Page
3
Read directly then read first and third and second and fourth lines of each verse and for the difference. The poem contrasts male confession to women, warns of female sway, and notes decay without female influence and folly in mishandling marriage.
J. Al P. Lana reflects on sunshine and shadows shaping character from childhood through aging, linking inner light to outward deeds. An Old Settler’s view by Oxp Serrier notes how 19th century westward immigration built sturdy communities, while modern era wealth and railroads alter social bonds and church life.
A Surprise Valley man grows jealous when his young wife attends a ball with a handsome suitor and remains out till daylight. He seeks a court order to halt further action, asking for an injunction while clumsily railing against divorce and alleged public funds plunder.
Indiana regiments fought Shiloh and suffered greatly. Governor orders sanitary supplies and steamboats to care for the wounded. I join the voyage to inspect troops and aid comfort, meeting patriot Calvin Fletcher and his son Miles Fletcher. A murder and train wreck near Sullivan end in tragedy, reshaping the journey and memory of the voyage.
A large Franklin audience heard Congress member Burchard defend the Republican record on economy tariff and revenue collection. Candidate N H U Ryan attacked the Illinois Democratic platform, while Gen Smith Atkins entertained with eloquence. The piece notes recurring Democratic predictions of revolt, which have yet to materialize.
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