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Newspaper

Freeport Republican

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1882

Page

2

Freeport Republican Clubbing Rates Listed

A fragmented list outlines various publications tied to Freeport Republican activity. It enumerates newspapers and journals such as Chicago Weekly World and Chicago Weekly Enter, with references to other periodicals and agricultural or weekly notes, though many titles appear garbled.

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Extraordinary Offer For New Subscribers Prize Race

A historic promotion offers premiums for the largest lists of new Freeront Revunnicay subscribers before March 1 1883. Top winner receives a $40 sewing machine or $30 in gold, followed by $20, $10, and $5 gold for the next three. New subscribers must pay cash in advance by sending the paper to a post office. specimens available on request. Prizes awarded March 1, 1883.

Freeront Revunnicay

Senate rejects adjournment over holidays resolution

The Senate on Thursday voted down the proposal to adjourn for the holidays, keeping lawmakers in session.

Senate

Rail car burned west of Schenectady during westbound run

A New York Central rail car loaded with western mail was burned last Thursday six miles west of Schenectady. Also, alumni of Howston Colles held their annual reunion and dinner at the Union Square Hotel in New York Thursday evening. Hon. N C Burghard Director of the Mint attended.

New York Central Railroad Schenectady Howston Colles Union Square Hotel New York N.C. Burghard The Mint Wis Ip

Nebraska Senator Candidate Falls on Northwestern Road

Hon Clinton Inggs of Omaha a Nebraska citizen and US Senate hopeful fell from a catwalk on the Northwestern road near Faw on Sunday dying from injuries.

Clinton Inggs Omaha Nebraska United States Faw

Fragmentary OCR notes on names and phrases

The text presents scattered names and phrases with unclear context. It mentions individuals such as Morison and Hayes and includes garbled question-like segments, offering no coherent event, place, or date to summarize.

Unclear OCR Item About City Team Names and Players

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Paul and Owaha Me Power and Marvin Hughie with references to Northwestern and Chicago North. Details are garbled. possible sports team context but names, places, and actions are uncertain.

Paul Owaha Marvin Hughie Qube

Fragmented note on commission and reform debate

An unclear fragment discusses a commission favoring extreme protection and calls for fairness and justice. It mentions commissioners and a proposed reform effort with questions about adoption and nomination timelines, though details are obscured in the OCR text.

Congress Divisions Question Spurs Debate on House Balance

A terse remark warns against a vague count of political divisions for the next Congress. The statement reflects concern over the forthcoming House composition and the potential balance of power among parties.

House of Representatives

Fragmented OCR reads on local vacancies and party counts

The reader text appears garbled listing vacancies and party divisions among Democrats and Republicans, with references to clerks, elections, and the city or state entities. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but imply vacancies and political party counts in a local government context.

Fragmentary political accusation from old Washington note

The passage alleges that PT, possibly Sub Rosa, contends a Governor candidate paid for influence via a $100,000 fundraising by distillers and liquor dealers plus $50,000 in cash. It claims funds were used to pay poll workers and influence the canvass, noting scant Republican money and a weak Butler opponent.

Sub Rosa Washington Butler

Free canals movement sweeps Ohio and Canada

New York has made the Hire Canal free and agitation rises in Ohio to abolish canal tolls. The cost to sustain canals is about 275000 dollars yearly, so toll removal would not burden the state much. The toll issue may reach the Ohio Legislature this winter as Canada also moves to free its canals, anticipating a future of toll free waterways nationwide.

New York Ohio Canada Prom New Ork Tribune Somitor Browe Brag

Why pig iron is named pig iron in journalism style

The Troy Times explains the term pig iron as a play on sow. Iron melts and runs into a main channel called a sow with lateral branches named pigs. The sow derives from the Saxon sawan meaning to scatter and the German sausen meaning to rush. The term pig iron reflects this linguistic link and historic usage.

Congressman Godlove Orth Dies in California

The report states Congressman Godlove Orth of Tadiuna died last Saturday night from a cancerous illness. He served on the Foreign Affairs Committee and his vacancy may be filled by Congressman Tite of Texas, previously Assistant Secretary of State. Orth earlier led the Aberigin Legidien in Paris under Minister Washburne.

Godlove Orth Tadiuna Committee On Foreign Affairs Oeth Gan Wressuman Tite Tinos Brate Unikbes Che Aberigin Legidien Paris Loewtin Washburne

Eight thousand pounds sorgum reported by Philadelphia Record

The Rio Geninde venture near Cape May on the West Jersey Railway reports 8000 pounds of sorgum produced daily. The Kvely Amber variety yields 1000 figures this year, with TAN acres more land owned for future crops. Additional profits include syrup comparable to New Orleans molasses at 66 cents per pallun and seed for horse and cattle feed. The president aims to manufacture all sweets domestically within twenty years, reducing imports currently at 20 million dollars annually.

Philadelphia Record Cape May West Jersey New Orleans

Robbers and retailers push tobacco rebate petition

Robbers and retailers in the Western States circulate a petition seeking signatures to submit to Congress. The request aims to permit a rebate equal to the amount paid on tobacco, outlining a subsidy to retailers.

Congress

Tobacco Tax Uncertainty Sparks Virginia Dealers’ Delay

The text notes Congress considering whether to remove or cut taxes, causing hesitation among tobacco dealers in Virginia. It cites petitions and anticipated relief from tax changes, with a focus on potential impacts on business timelines and financial planning.

Virginia Jef

General Franklin Dyer Callender Dead at Dayeville

General Franklin Dyer Callender died at Dayeville in Oale county on the evening of the 13th inst in his 66th year. Born February 27, 1817 at Manlius in New York he graduated West Point and served in the Ordnance Department. He commanded the arsenal at St Louis during the Civil War and saw action at Contreras. He leaves a sister and three brothers including Captain B M Callender of Chicago.

Franklin Dyer Callender Dayeville Oale County Til Callender Manlius Qeondara County Military Academy West Point Ordnante Department Contreras Capitan B. M. Callender Chieavo I

National Railway Appliances Exhibition in Chicago

A national exhibition of railway appliances to be staged at the Exposition buildings in Chicago from May 31 to July 7, 1883. Tracks will run the main building for car and locomotive testing and for tent construction of railway appliances. Tests by scientists and committees will cover all railway materials with an official record of tests and prizes. Exposition Commissioners include prominent railroad men nationwide.

Chicago

Repeal of Silver Coinage Act Urged by House Chair

Chairman Fisher of the House Coinage Committee presses for a favorable report on a bill to repeal the compulsory provisions of the Silver Coinage Act. He warns that failing to act could trigger a harmful contraction of the currency as silver payments wane. He cites silver coinage at 27 million dollars above a year ago and silver certificates outstanding down 500 thousand, amid shrinking gold deposits. The piece also notes President Arthur’s civil service reform stance and Governor New York’s customs record as supporting reform.

Fisher House Coinage Committee Iishers Mle Burehard Duter Geern Arthur Hhis New York Chey Dwo Mnore Jim

Democratic takeover and fights over office holders

A fragmented, era-style critique argues Senator Brown is likely right that if Democrats gain power they will replace Republican officeholders with Democrats. The piece asserts Democratic rule would remove Republicans from public offices and redistribute power, reflecting party bias and election dynamics of the era.

Ghoraia Ding Love Brown

Death of Lt Col Gromander at Fort Apache

Lieutenant Colonel Gromander Ser Senorieno of the Sixth Cavalry Command at Fort Apache Arizona Territory died by his own hand last Sabbath morning, shooting himself in the right eye. Death was instantaneous. temporary insanity is suggested by poor health noted prior. Born September 1833 in Chautauqua County New York, he was son of Rev James Schofield a Baptist minister who helped establish Freeport Illinois. The report adds family details and condolences from the community and military colleagues.

Gromander Ser Senorieno Sixth Regular Cavalry Fort Apache Arizona Territory New York James Schofield Freeport EB. Wise West Adame Street Chicago Luthe Ball Schofield Preeport Til Scholicht Hev. J. Vo Sehofiaht Louis Ahl Wise Deha ME Sehofield Amy Mista Spotfink Bey

Postage Bill Sparks Lively New Jersey Debate

Washington correspondent reports New Jersey congressman John Gungeoss Jasean Lo. celebrates support for a two cent postage bill after last session’s failure. He recalls predicting lawmakers would reverse views as the public pushed for lower rates amid a winter bill. The scene captures shifts in postwar postal policy debates.

Washitzton Chicagea Journal Seni New Jersey Gungeoss Jasean Dhe Hon

Propriety of Government Telegraph in Debate

In a fragmented discussion the propriety of the government adopting telegraph lines is questioned. Mr Hill argues it is a business concern, while recognizing elsewhere it has succeeded. Mayland’s experiences show increased service and reduced costs, with pressure to adopt a 2 cent postage rate as a condition of contentment.

Sii Chat Counery Hill Muglund Mayland Hinself

Opinions on liquor regulation and party reform in 1884 era editorials

The piece compiles scattered editorial voices from Columbus Wilmington and Rochester centering on liquor regulation limits, legislative power, and Republican party viability in 1884. It notes anti license sentiment, calls for reform, and emphasizes the need for prudent political leadership to avert Democratic control.

Unclear OCR Fragment on Civic Duty and Hunger

An OCR fragment discusses youth education and social advantages, urging civic engagement and responsibility among educated young men. It critiques a lack of appreciation for civic duties, cites a New York Tribune piece, and mentions hunger and political influence as context for motivating moral action.

Boston Pal Codrest Yinuyyea

Overtaxing of children by school studies sparks health fears

A rousing critique argues that long hours and heavy homework exhaust pupils across grades. It cites sleepless nights and fatigued minds from memory drills in history geography arithmetic and other subjects. The letter warns of physical and mental strain on young girls and boys alike and urges lighter workloads and more outdoor activity.

Plrenty Childen Vind

Dem Party Criticized In Contested Local Election Debate

Fragmented remarks condemn the Democratic party as dishonest and unpatriotic, urging turnout to defeat them. The speaker argues past actions disfranchise voters and warns the party would repeat narrow, greedy tactics if given power, reflecting a charged county race stance.

Vanehies Dudiana Repatinae Democratic Party

Chamberlin Hatter Creates Boy's and Children's Winter Caps

Chamberlin Hatter lays out new winter caps for boys and children with practical warmth and simple design. The line emphasizes durable materials, easy fit, and affordable prices for family wardrobes this season.

Chamberlin, Hatterney Boy's Childrew’s Winter Caps

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