New Advertisement for Clothing and Dramatic Goods
An old newspaper ad announces items from new advertisement on and Dorman featuring threshing, arachine, nee fork mag boase, clothing by Smigen and Clark's Dramatic.
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Newspaper
Freeport Republican
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1881
Page
3
An old newspaper ad announces items from new advertisement on and Dorman featuring threshing, arachine, nee fork mag boase, clothing by Smigen and Clark's Dramatic.
The piece reports on President Garfield's slowly improving condition after his bullet wound, noting parotid discharge and hopes for solid food soon. It also announces a shift to a Republican-leaning paper in Stephenson County, Freemont Republican, detailing editorial stance, ambitions, circulation of about 1400 weekly copies, and support for the party. It mentions General Hurlbut’s Peru posting and a diplomatic reply about peace and civil strife.
A historical government summary notes the national debt fell to 761,713,994 from August 31, 1865 to July 31, 1881, with annual debt interest reduced by 81,696,782. The figures are presented as evidence of Republican party performance pleasing voters.
The Greensboro North State reports on Major Daniel, the Bourbon candidate for Virginia governor, outlining his candidacy and background as presented in the North State's coverage.
The article recalls a speaker who urged young ladies to ostracize Republicans and warned against associations with them. It cites the New York Tribune noting Bourbon organs in Virginia now claim to have supported emancipation and suffrage. A colored man replies that Democrats caused the rebellion and would keep slaves without it, while conceding a voter’s choice for the Republican ticket.
The Maine executive deadlock persists as Governor Plaisted seeks to fill posts for Democrats and Greenbackers, but his seven Republican Council refuses consent. A rupture followed, with the Governor adjourning the Council while it would not accept adjournment and scheduled another meeting. Without both bodies acting, governance stalls.
The Agricultural Bureau released a detailed August 1 statement on spring wheat and corn, noting similar acreage to 1880 but improved condition. Using Department averages, the bulletin estimates 1881 wheat yield around 429 million bushels, about 52 million less than 1880 but higher than many early guesses.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Logan arriving with ex Senator Chaffee and Governor Routt from New York. He brands a recent dispatch about stalwarts at Vice President Arthur’s home as false and malicious. Logan says he has not seen Arthur since Senate adjournment and has not discussed politics or the Vice Presidency with Grant or Arthur. He notes Grant appeared downcast and fears for the President’s health, while Mrs Logan has reportedly recovered.
The August gathering in Stephenson County recalls early life, migration to Freeport, and the 1840s to 1860s settler experiences. Speakers honor John H. Addams, John A. Clark, and other pioneers, while recollecting journeys, slavery to freedom, and the county’s growth through farming, industry, and religion.
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