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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1870
Page
7
A fragmentary line reads as a cryptic phrase in a local dialect. The readable portion hints at a personal message or note without clear context or identifiable names or places. The source text remains incomplete.
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A lengthy critique argues the Democracy remains a white man’s party and would repeal the fifteenth amendment when in power. It cites Kentucky and Kentucky papers, warns agitation harms Radicalism’s fortress, and urges unity to maintain constitutional reserved powers amid Paris and war news from Trochu’s French defense. It also notes Indiana and Illinois political stakes, urging Republicans to fulfill duties to avoid national backlash.
The Indianapolis Journal laments voter apathy and argues the GOP would have won decisively if turnout had matched past levels. It notes many strong counties shifted toward Democrats, suggesting nonvoters reduced the Republican majority, with figures implying potential nine to ten point gaps disappearing if participation rose.
A New York Tribune style discussion argues advertising is superior to circulars for business, citing a 1859 Tribune insert costing 600 dollars and proving paper costs comparable. It stresses advertising as a science requiring skilled management and strategic placement, referencing George P. Rowell & Co and J Hooper & Co mergers.
A list of Republican meeting appointments in Stephenson County with dates October 26 to November 7. Speakers include J. M. Hunter, Gen. Ankeny, G. Bliss, F. Ingalls, and others. States speakers will address political questions. notes Morton’s Terre Haute speech praising the Republicans and contrasting Democrats.
The Rock River Seminary announces a favorable start to the winter term with Mrs S B Robertson as preceptress for the year ending June 1871. Prof Leslie, Bryants Stratton College graduate, will oversee commercial drills in bookkeeping, law, and penmanship at nominal cost. Also notes a public dinner toast anecdote about a church builder.
The Mitchell County Press declares unwavering support for Regular Republican candidates and denounces anyone who aids the People's Convention or the Democratic Party. It vows loyalty to Republican principles and to condemn party dissent within its pages. The New York World notes Daniel McFarland’s arrest for drunken disorderly conduct after a prior shooting case. A Newark wife reports her husband’s disappearance and missing property after a visit home.
Market column from Freeport Journal Office dated October 25 1870 shows wheat corn rye oats barley butter cheese lard and various produce priced per bushel or per dozen while flour and feed items list prices for flour middlings shorts bran boiled meal and other ground products with measurements and unit values for the Freeport market trade.
A fragmented price sheet lists beef pork and poultry prices followed by miscellaneous farm staples. Included are hides wool seeds lime water and lumber items with quoted per unit costs and measurements, though many lines are garbled.
There was a fair attendance of operators at Exchange place this afternoon. Heat was fairly active but a shade easier than at the close of Change with sales of No 2 Spring at 1.0414 to 1.0434, seller November. Corn was moderately active and steady with No 2 at Sie, seller November. Oats were quiet and Barley nominally unchanged.
Remaining Unclaimed in the Post Office at Freeport Illinois dated October 24 1870 includes Adams Dr P Heiter M Bartlett Wm Hofman TF Best KR H Irwin Mrs Eben Beverly Nancy Jones Thos T Bocan HO Jillson Saml H Chamberlain GS Kohler John Q Miller F W Coughlin Ray JS Milliken James T Fisher Mr G Myers C Gardner J Smith Mrs Goghure 8 Vote Matilda Greenfield F Warner Alfred Haskina J Welden Mra Phebe Harman J Wells Rev Albert E N. Inquiries should state advertised letter and date. Open daily 7 AM to 6 PM except Sunday from 8 to 11 AM Sundays 8 to 9 AM holidays 8 to 9 AM 4 to 5 PM. Smith D Atkins Postmaster.
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