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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1873
Page
9
The speaker attacks lawlessness in the South while urging currency reform to a gold and silver standard. He criticizes patronage in office appointments, warns against despotism, and calls for Republican reform to restore independence and economic stability. The speech defends Congress actions to debunk outrages and advocates strong constitutional governance.
General Franklin abandons the Greeley faction and favors Grant, a move expected to influence Democrats and Liberals nationwide. Vermont and Maine results show strong Republican gains, prompting renewed calls for Greeley’s withdrawal.
At New York hotels many backers bet on Greeley for president with sums up to 15 000 tied to releases and 1 000 bets in play. In Illinois the Republican convention nominating John Earley was held with Hildrup Cross and Stewart chosen for state offices. In Washington a close ally of Sumner shifts view as Maine’s result dampens hopes for Greeley’s electoral path.
The notice lists multiple deaths and infant losses in Ridott and Lena with dates in 1872 and 1879. Names include Freprath Rows, Me. Wretnam Brown, Cann fermion Goopxan, Cathanine J Ioos, Epwanp Lactius, Jevere I Lautenbach, Enin Wirtick, Mroxsta AKn Orro, Mrs Ann Gallagher, and others. Ages range from 1 month to 62 years with causes such as diarrheea dysentery and consumption.
Flour scarce and in demand with prices for Wheat No 2 at 1.31 cash 1.2044 seller September. Corn quiet with No 2 around 854%4 3814e cash short and fresh receipts. Barley active No 3 at 07 69e. Mesas pork 12 2eller December and dry salted shoulders at 8yc. Lake freights higher.
James Smorgan advises Best & Morgan in Freeport on market conditions from New York. He notes large stock in hand, fair prices for many dry goods, and price declines after duties were cut. He reports shipped French Merinos and various dress goods, outlines competitive alibis with other firms, and predicts a strong fall trade. He expects to lead in millinery and related lines and plans further shipments.
An ample warehouse space showcases a full stock of fall and winter goods for farmers. The ad urges visitors in the city to inspect machine samples offered by CIDER MILLS and FRED MILLS, highlighting a large sales floor, forty by two hundred thirty five feet.
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