Freeport Republicans Celebrate Lincoln Era in Grand Procession
Freeport hosts a massive Republican rally with thousands greeting the son of Lincoln and Leonard Swett. The procession features two hundred teams, over five hundred horsemen, and street crowds, with dozens of wagons detailing party trade marks, industry, and regional pride. The event highlights include torch light displays, speeches by Swett and Lincoln, and a notable display by local manufacturers and "country cousins."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Father Lincoln
Leonard Swett
Wisdom for Boys Rules for manhood and conduct
Advice urges boys to hold integrity sacred observe good manners endure trials be prompt make few acquaintances yield not to discouragements dare to do right fear wrong watch passions fight bravely act with positive decision sacrifice money rather than principle and use leisure for self improvement attend to business details.
Emigration to America Drives Bohemia to Mass Exodus
A Vienna correspondent reports Bohemia shows a growing passion for moving to the United States. Austrian papers label it a disease as daily departures deplete families seeking a new life in the New World.
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America
Vienna
Bohemia
New World
You Look Remarkably Well Reminiscence Ad
A dialogue praising Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for curing a bad cough. Mrs Brown reports full recovery after taking two and a half bottles. A caller tries the remedy and is cured, highlighting the product as splendid and effective.
One Way of Getting Along and Spring Blossom Patent Remedy
A quirky piece notes a temperamental office servant who jokes about dressing down his coat each morning. It promotes Spring Blossom as a cure for indigestion headache and biliousness, priced at 1 dollar and 50 cents.
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Gen. Garfield
White House
John B. Taylor
Conkling
Logan
JOURNAL Pledges Integrity and Partisan Purpose
The JOURNAL asserts it will report faithfully, uphold Republican values, and fight evils and corrupt measures. It emphasizes independence from any clique, aims to serve the greatest good, and vows to take a full hand in the politically intense year ahead for Stephenson County readers.
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D. B. Schulte
Stephenson Street
Stephenson County
Republicans Promote Sound Doctrine Subscriptions
Stalwart Republicans urged to spread their views by sending in names of friends and neighbors as new subscribers to the cause, supporting the dissemination of republican doctrine.
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Lincoln
Illinois
the Iron
Robert T. Lincoln
Major Connolly
Col. J. A. Sheetz
L. L. Munn
A. V. Richards
D. C. Miller
P. C. Stover
H. S. Stevenson
Orin Williams
H. P. Kochsmeier
John Adamson
C. E. Cross
W. W. Moore
M. H. Wilcoxon
Wite
Garfield
Judge Tourgee
Burchard & Scott
John Yordy
Hancock
Davis
Lanark
Tow Path Club
Smoti & Brainard
Treasury Department
Barnum
Snyder
Sanford & Rowell
Messrs
C.O. D
Diffenbaugh
Frank Taggart
Arthur
Indiana
Wise
Granger
North
Stephenson County Farmers’ Cooperation Company
Cobden Club
England
Clark & Gratello
W. G. & W. Barnes
Salt River
Flachtemeirer
E. B. Winger
United States
J. W. Menney & CO
Freeport Journal
Daily Journal
E. W. Traut
the Times
Burrell Bros
Ridott
Union
WM. R. Walton
Best & Brotherton
Cedaryville
Lyman Trumbull
Republican Party
True
Labor Party
Democracy
Swett
Judge Connolly
Dixon Glee Club
Cyrus Tobias
Zinc Crupper Company
Ohio
Spitzka
BANKS
First National Bank
C. B. Bidwell
Kreigene Gro. F. Deforest
the Second National Bank
Thompson Wilcoxon
Jacob Krohn
F. W. Hance
David Neidigh
John H. Adams
Michael Sawyer
Alfred H. Wise
John Kenegy
A. Riefsnider
John H. Addams
L. W. Guiraxku
Caslier
W. H. Taggart
Anonne
Ieee
Kingsley & Mills
Dentists
Ilinois
Elson’s
Second National Bank
W. S. Caldwell
Wilcoxon Opera House
Hiram Shons
Orangeville
Ill
Kileckner
A. T. Green
R. Pelck
J. R. Perkins
Mchanic
Bridge
Chicago
van Buren
Western Star
O.F
Odd Fellow’s
P .W.kr
P. Ly Geo
Lowis
Scribe
True & Co
Augusta
Maine
E'reeport
Itig
Eugene Saenger
Journal Office
The
Jurna
Hreepori
the Journal
Court House
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