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Freeport Journal in Freeport, Illinois

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Newspaper

Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1868

Page

4

Debates on Grant and Southern Resolve for Union Peace

A heated speech argues for Grant as president to enforce national unity and curb Southern resistance. It warns against a Democratic counter revolution, condemns Northern Democrats for fostering rebellion, and urges loyal voters to back firm Reconstruction and reconciliation under federal authority.

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Republican rally urges crushing Democratic power for peace

A speaker calls for victory over the Democratic party to end abuses and deliver the South from its alleged misrule. He urges Republicans to strike down opposition, unify the nation, and back Grant for peace and prosperity. The address emphasizes liberty, justice, and restoring national solidarity.

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Local Marriage Notice Amid Unclear Text

A fragmentary newspaper item mentions a marriage in Stephenson County with names such as Lena and Adattia and a baptismal or church setting. The legible portions reference a pastor Roy Bower and the Lena Baptist church, but many details are obscured.

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Unclear fragmentary notice from Barnes & Co campaign assets

Fragmentary OCR text references Barnes & Co and a campaign stock purchase list including plows corn shellers wagons and other implements. Mentions stock on hand and charges. Details are garbled and incomplete.

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Fragmented Civil War era notes and political squibs

A mixed jumble of 19th century items includes political clashes in Greencastle Pennsylvania and Camilla Georgia, reports of General Grant traveling to Galena, dénouements of local elections, and verbose advertisements for patent medicines and marriages.

Freeport Markets Report Shelled Corn and Wheat Prices

Market note shows Sept prices for shelled corn at threepence per bushel equivalents and wheat values around 1.20, with rye and hides listed in terse terms and partial measurements. The entry reflects a rugged, shorthand market ledger style with unclear units and scattered figures.

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