New Advertisements List and Makers in Local Business Directory
A fragmented listing introduces Reinake and Lohr harness makers, Moa J Benson, Corc rete Btar Clothing Hovey FL, Jones, 09 Cont Bote, Ger stenia Sodelli, Opera Company, Fit Native Ext, and John Fite, suggesting a mixed local marketplace catalog. The OCR text mixes names and business lines, indicating a period display of trades and performances with unclear formatting.
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Reinake & Lohr
Harness Makere
Moa J. Benson
Corcrete
Btar Clothing
Hovey FL
Jones
Gerstenia Sodelli
Opera Company
Fit Native
John Fite
Special Offer Unites Major Papers for One Year
An extraordinary special arrangement combines FRMNEPORT REPUB LIGAN and CHICAGO WEEKLY HERALD for a full year. Readers gain access to both titles under this unique agreement, expanding coverage and content reach across regions. The partnership signals expanded distribution and cross-paper collaboration in the current period.
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Frmneport Republigan
Chicago Weekly Herald
Chicago Weekly Herald and Freeport Republican Offer
The Chicago Weekly Herald edited by Hon. Frank W Palmer and the Freeport Republican advertise a $2.00 yearly subscription with a bonus of Dr. Kendall's horse book. New or old subscribers paying in advance receive the gift.
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Chicago Weekly Herald
Frank W Palmer
Lowe
Chicago
Freeport Republican
Keery
Keendall
Chicago Journal and Freeport Republican Offer
Advertisement announces a combined one year subscription deal for the Chicago Journal and Freeport Republican at a total price of 2.24 dollars. It emphasizes the Chicago Journal as reliable and fresh and notes editors Ian Andrew Shuman.
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Chicago Journal
Ian
Andrew Shuman
Freeport Republican
Garfield Memorial Services in Washington Hon Blaine Oration
A full account of Garfield Memorial Services held in Washington on Monday last including the masterly oration in full by Hon. James G. Blaine.
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Garfield
Washington
James G. Blaine
Keene Plans to Name Colt Slander for Speed
Trig claimed Jim Keene will name his new colt Slander to reflect speed when starting. The remark echoes a proverb about lies traveling far while truth takes time to prepare.
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Trig
Jim Keene
Truth
Floods Subside but Levees Fail Near Memphis
Flooded Ohio and Mississippi rivers ease at Cairo while levee breaks south of Memphis flood thousands of acres and cause major property loss and some deaths. At Windsor Railway Station England a pistol shot aimed at Queen Victoria by Roderick MacLean failed to injure her as she proceeded to the Castle after the incident.
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Ohio
Mississippi
Cairo
Memphis
Windsor
England
Victoria
Guiteau
Roderick MacLean
Postmaster General curbs access to mail for non-subscribers
First Assistant Postmaster General Tatton issues an order restricting box withdrawals to subscribers, prohibiting non-subscribers from receiving mail and forbidding handling of new apapots to unsubscribed accounts without verbal or written permission. Violations may lead to removal of the postmaster.
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Tatton
Republicans Name Delegates to State Legislature Convention
At a meeting of the Republican County Central Committee yesterday delegates were appointed to attend a Gale na convention on Tuesday March 7 to select a candidate for the Legislature. Named: Joseph Moore deceased K P Barton C S Bry J B Cochran A V Richards A J Poll W W Lewis Miles White Robin Lite.
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Republican County Central Committee
Galena
Joseph Moore
K.P. Barton
C.S. Bry
J. 8
Cochran
A. V. Richards
A. J
Poll
W. W. Lewis
Miles White
Robi Lite
Tax Burden Per Capita Across Nations in 1881
The 1881 figures show the United States raising direct taxes totaling 50,774,070 dollars, about 81 per person. Russia averages 84 per capita, Austria 87, Prussia 10, and France 15. A curious note mentions the heaviest burden drawing attention to conditions from the country bearing the heaviest tax load.
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United States
Immigrants and National Pride Highlighted Text
The passage notes that people emigrate more from this country than from others named. It contrasts the speaker Johnny Crapaud who believes his country is the best the sun ever shone upon.
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Johnny Crapaud
Petition for Freeport Postmaster Reappointment
The Freeport post office petition for reappointment of Gen. Smith D. Atkins as Postmaster draws 1913 voters and patrons from Freeport. Of 1913, 92 are Republicans, 6 druggists, 7 retailers, 9 physicians or ministers, 1 attorney, 27 manufacturers, 4 merchants, 1 business man, and 214 farmers. The list shows broad public support and a unanimous push in Washington.
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Ogle County
Smith D. Atkins
Freeport
Nfice
Alitore
Pbankera
Brother Johnston
Washington
Special Election Called in Illinois 10th District
Governor Cullom orders a special election for March 21 in Jo Daviess and Stephenson Counties to fill the late Joseph Moore’s seat. The district, with three members, currently includes William Cox and Edward L. Cronkrite, both from Stephenson County, while the new member is expected to be from Jo Daviess. Emphasis on electing a Republican to replace Moore.
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Cullom
Illinois
Jo Daviess
Stephenson
Ilinois
Joseph Moore
William Cox
Edward L. Cronkrite
Stephenson County
Moore
Jo Duaviess
Senator Logan Stricken by Lumbago and Cold Relapse
The Illinois senator is confined to bed after a severe lumbago attack and a relapse from a Sunday cold. He is not expected to return to the Senate soon as overwork and heavy correspondence from districts nationwide keep him tied to bed. Mrs Logan is advised to manage Washington matters while he rests in Cuba for recuperation.
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Logan
Senate
Illinois
United States
Union
Washington
Cuba
South Carolina Democrats target colored vote with many ballot boxes
The piece argues that allowing as many boxes as officers to be voted for will disenfranchise colored voters by misplacing ballots. It notes hustling crowds at polls causing confusion and claims the scheme conflicts with federal election law. A separate provision makes registration optional, seen as another outrageous move likely to fail its aim.
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South Carolina
Portrait of Mrs Hayes Framed With Grapes and Ceramic Bowl
Washington report describes a government portrait of Mrs Hayes presented by the Women's Temperance Union. A massive carved frame features vine clusters and grapes with a ceramic bowl near her side. The writer notes possible Bacchic embellishments but defends the wholesome American beauty portrayed, hinting at a golden orange gesture once used at the White House table.
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Washington
Hayes
Evarts
President Nominates Conkling and Sargeant for Judicial Posts
President Arthur named Ex Senator Roscoe Conkling of New York as United States Circuit Judge to fill Judge Munt’s vacancy. At the same time he nominated Ex Senator A A Sargeant, expanding the court slate with two senior figures from the Senate.
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Arthur
Roscoe Conkling
New York
United States
Munt
A. A. Sargeant
American minister nominees surprise nation in cabinet shakeup
The article notes surprising nominations for Berlin envoy and changes in the cabinet under President Arthur. It mentions Conkling and Sargeant being confirmed, questions about Conkling accepting, and speculation on cabinet positions including Kirkwood remaining interior secretary.
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California
Berlin
Judge Folger
Treasury
Supreme Bench
Mr. Conkling
General Grant
Salmon P. Chase
Conkling
Sargeant
Garfield Death Memorial Services in Washington
Monday memorial services for President Garfield were held in the House of Representatives with the President, Cabinet members, Supreme Court Justices, Foreign Ministers, and other dignitaries in attendance. Hon. Jas Blaine delivered the oration praising Garfield's calm bearing amid vilification during his nomination and campaign, noting the lasting sting of unjust imputations on a sensitive man.
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Garfield
House of Representatives
Washington
Supreme Court
Jas
Blaine
Alrikes
Sacramental wine and bread debated by Protestant clergy
The temperance dispute revival prompts ministers to question exact sacraments. Rev Anson Smyth says Jesus used what was available, and argues unleavened bread or bread more wholesome is acceptable. He sees no sin in using better wine or bread at communion if faithful to the spirit.
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Anson Smyth
Cleveland
Ohio
Illinois congressman backs whiskey tax plan for schools
The Chicago Tribune interviews Illinois Congressmen on Senator Logan's bill to devote whiskey tax revenue to schooling. Congressman Smith of Bloomington district expresses growing support, noting initial doubts gave way to belief in practicality and approval of the bill's aims.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Logan
Smith
Bloomington
Tribune
National aid to education and tax use, 1860s view
The speaker argues for federal support to education and local improvements, proposing diverting whisky taxes to fund education and debt reduction. He rejects objections from Prohibitionists, favors national aid and Logan bill provisions, and asserts the burden on living necessities should guide tax reductions.
Apportionment Keeps Illinois at Twenty Seats
The article analyzes census based House and Electoral College changes, noting Illinois remains with twenty seats regardless of totals. It discusses how North and South gains shift, with New York and New Jersey pivotal, and ends noting the Solid South’s fragility amid rising independent movements like Mahone in Virginia.
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Tlinois
Boston Advertiser
South
Virginia
New York
New Jersey
Indiana
Nevada
Amithereena
Mahone
Rise of Public Schools and Narrowing Focus
The article reflects on expanding public schools beyond their original aim of basic English education. It notes public scrutiny to keep growth in check and recalls debates on whether schools were needed and what purposes they should serve. It laments the shift toward adding higher education, drawing, and music as supposedly necessary enhancements.
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Chen Is
Public funding for arts not suited to common schools
A district advocate argues against public funding of music drawing and languages in common schools. They urge preserving core English instruction, placing any extra funds into improving essential subjects, and note taxes come from citizens with and without children. They caution against extending public schools to serve only the affluent.
Widow of Alexander Hays Receives Pension Back Pay Bill
In the House on February last week a private calendar bill 1516 would authorize the Interior Secretary to pay Annie A. Hays widow of Alexander Hays a pension of $20 per month from May 1864 to July 1870. Debates centered on arrears precedent and consistency with other cases. supporters argue Hays served valiantly in the Civil War and warrants remedy.
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House of Representatives
Annie A. Hays
Secretary of the Interior
Anoie A. Hays
Alexander Hays
United States Army
Congressional Record
Hawk
Risa
Congress
McMillin
Hig
Hag Watelvck
Bland
Mr. Bayne
Mr. Rawe
Tennessee
Mr. McMillin
Donnessee
Committee On Invalid Pensions
Commissioner of Pensions
VanAernam
Mr. Stanton
Bayne
American Congress
Aleck Hays
Roescrans
Mr. Hawk
Pennsylvania
Opinions from the era on taxation and appointments
A compilation of editorials and excerpts from various papers including Lynchburg, Sartford Quarant, Baltimore American, the Washington Star, and others. The pieces discuss a bill limiting bigamy from office, attitudes to whisky taxes, Vernon’s Maryland appointment bid, Grant’s reply, and Star Route prosecutions with notes on evidence and convictions.
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Lynchburg Virginian
Dew
House of Representatives
Sartford Quarant
Baltimore American
Arthur
Maryland
Vernon
New York
Grant
Verano
Messrs
Creswell
Stirling
Washington Booth
Washington Star
Fact
Bop
Tho Ao
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Chicago Evening Journal
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