Patriotism of Tiiness? Tribute to soldier letters from the fallen
In a Freeport Journal excerpt Rev Dr T M Eddy honors non commissioned and private soldiers. He recounts John Elliott of the 6th Ohio Cavalry who fell at Shiloh, details a blood stained Bible and letters found on his body, and reflects on the parents of fallen heroes, Col. T.T. Meath aiding them, and the family’s move to Iowa Falls.
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Freeport Journal
T. M. Eddy
Patrionie Worth
Jnion
John Alliott
Baileyville
Iiinois
Shiloh
5Th Chico Cavalry
Beisy
Minnegota
Harper's Weekly
John Eliott
Ohio
Lfe
Holy Cause of Freedom
Elijah
Shrevesport
Dr. Eddy
Tey
Col
T.T. Meath
6Th Ohio Cavalry
Tiem
Old Settlers and Club Minutes From 1870 Farm Programme
The record details a Damascus farmers programme with departments Seeds and Vegetaries Fruits Fisheries and Ornamental Work Prepared Articles of Food and Miscellaneous Articles. It lists superintendents Mrs Coxon Norbert Smith and others and committee members for table arrangements. The Old Settlers meet at Cedarville with a ceremony, constitutional amendments, speaker notes, music, and next meeting planned for Cedarville on the last Wednesday of August 1871.
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Tone Rit
Damascus
Sonool Mover
Sebr
John Lotdell
Jas
Flansburg
Fihries
Train
Mre
Coxon
Norbert Smith
Joseph Murdaugh
Maggie Murdaugh
Stont
Henry Pates
L. B. Churchill
I. Montague
Celes
L. W. Guiteau
L. Lucas
Cartwright
Cedarville
J. Ricuanr
Endorsing John Atchison Lothe as a wartime leader
A letter praises John Atchison Lothe editor of the Freeport Journal for industrious honesty and Christian values. It recounts his Civil War service in Wisconsin, recruiting duties under harsh conditions, hospitalization, and a promotion to Lieutenant. The author urges his fitness for state representation and allied causes.
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Lothe
Freeport Jauriyal
Atchison
Hit
Wisconsin
France Alone Will Save Its Soul, Says Paris Editor
A Paris editorial argues France must defend its honor without allies as Europe reels from Prussia’s advance. It condemns Britain and Austria while urging Spain and Italy to rethink neutrality, warning that France’s future lies in self-reliant resolve amid growing European pressure.
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Edmond
France
M. Edmond
le Soir
Denmark
England
Crimea
China
Times
Great Britain
M. de Bismarck
London
Europe
Prussia
Paris
Alsace
Baden
Lorraine
Wagner
Belgium
Holland
Fawe
William
Russia
Sebastopol
Alexander
Asia
Spain
Kingdom
Italy
Austria
Magenta
Solferino
Sadowa
Vienna
Bismarck
Corneille
Land for Soldiers under the Army bill preemption rules
A General Land Office circular outlines Section 25 of the 1876 act allowing loyal veterans to enter one quarter section of non mineral land along railroad or public works, at 160 acres minimum price of 5 per acre. It authorizes rules to implement the homestead provisions and adjusts entry sizes and procedures for soldiers and other eligible persons.
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Joshia Wilcox
Lasp
Homestead Inn
Land Office
General Land Office
Army
Department OF the Interior
General Land Offee
NTU
Geytlemen
United States
Navy
Marina Corps
Revenue Marine
Congress
Republican Split Threatens Burchard Nomination in Freeport Move
The Lena Blar notes a mass convention plan in Freeport to nominate a rival candidate against JIon H. C. Burchard after the Congressional Convention. The writer condemns bolting Republicans and calls for party unity, warning of secessionist echoes and urging adherents to support the regular nominee and await the next election.
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Jion
H.C. Burchard
Freeport
Burchard
Democratic Party
Abraham
Johnson
Chicago
Wade Hampton
Forest
Fort Pillow
Period Girls Shape Tastes In A Romantic Era
Fragmentary notes discuss girls of the period with romantic and classical tastes. Some favor Kome, others a Grecian bent. A stray line alludes to a dog and a misquoted phrase. The New York State Council of Temperance Men endorses cordial support for a Republic party effort.
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Girant
Syug
New York State Council of Temperance
Kepublian
Grand Concert at Tutn Hall For German Soldiers Widows
A grand concert of vocal and instrumental music will be held at Tutn Hall this Wednesday evening to aid wounded and widows of German soldiers killed in action. All are invited. Tickets available at local book stores. Patriotically supported by residents. D P Knowlton is currently in town.
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A. U
Tutn Halle
Dp. A
Knowlton
Tisq
Theater and shop notices from the Opera House and Shuler sale
The Opera House hosts Mr. Plunkett and a top traveling company for a week of first class entertainment. A mammoth fall dry goods and carpets sale marks prices near New York cost as stock is reduced for renovations. C Shuler’s stock and sale details are announced, with W Scott Agney handling pension claims and legal practice duties continuing.
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Plunkett
New York
Withdrawal of Robert E Logan as Penitentiary Commissioner candidate
Aulton Daily Telegraph notes regret at the withdrawal of Hon Robert E Logan as a candidate for Penitentiary Commissioner. Logan, an incumbent for nearly six years, is praised for integrity and public trust. The piece cites his strong backing from debates and local Republicans, who believed he would have received renomination if he had desired it.
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Bnave
Chamber
London
Robert E. Logan
Logan
Aulton Daily Telegraph
Count Moltke Viewed as Unconquerable Leader in Berlin
Von Moltke described as leading spirit of the army and a linguist of Prussia, with calm dignified manners and divine inspiration. The correspondent notes Moltke’s humility, vigilance, and preparedness for looming conflict, contrasting appearances with inner resolve. The piece ends with a stray anecdote about a Newark merchant and a beggar at a camp meeting.
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New York Filmes
Berlin
Count Moltke
Prussia
Thad
God of Hosts
To Boys. Truth and virtue guide a useful life
A youth’s good name is rare. honesty, generosity, and upright conduct shield him from harm. Older men watch and judge clerks and apprentices by their conduct. Profanity and saloon habits invite trouble. steadiness and industry lead to good work, decent masters, and a useful future. A Chicago tale warns that a man can be divorced while unconscious, as a license was used by his servant girl to wed him, prompting calls for protections for men against deceit by women.
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Chicago
Receipt for beans and a motion to market gardening
A curious old recipe promotes cooking beans by boiling in river water and drying the bean, then stuffing shells with rice and soft, boiled rice and sweetening. The piece then shifts to local personalities General Thomas E. Champion of Knoxville and Rev. Mr. Reed visiting Freeport, plus notes on fruit consumption and health from Dr. Snow of Providence.
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Bhourg
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