Soldier Popularity and Political Commentary Across Wars
A local notice recalls a late night raid on Win Kellor's residence by ten citizens and notes the death of Mrs. John Butler after three weeks of illness. The page includes reflections on General Sherman, pensions for veterans, liquor dealer politics, and Democratic party criticisms ahead of the 1884 campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win
Kellor
Duke Bond
Nebraska
John Butler
Butler
Washington
Sherman
Phil Sheridan
Phil
Hancock
Meade
Thomas
Grant
Josh
President Hayes
Atlantic
Pacific
Temperance Convention Notes From Freeport Meeting
The Freeport temperance column reports the W Co US Sept meeting with officer elections postponed and a nominating committee appointed. It summarizes annual reports from Recording and Corresponding Secretaries and Treasurer, listing social events, temperance classes, publication plans, and efforts to boost Gospel Temperance meetings. The piece laments losses of Mrs. Burchard and Mrs. Wynne while urging continued enlistment and praying for temperance victories in Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Co. US
We. G.I A
Good Templars
Keever
W.O.P. U
Tawa
Jesse Burchard
Wynne
Ifreeport
Meeting General Garfield and Dr Balls Cough Syrup Praise
Colonel Francis writes from Troy Vnces about meeting General Garfield in Chicago and the concern for Millville friends. The note praises Dr Balls Cough Syrup for families and claims it cures headaches by aiding digestion and restoring nervous health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Troy V
Garfield
Chicago
Millville
Dr. Balls
Nothing Short of Unmistakable Benefits
An old advertisement touts a vegetable tonic advertised as a potent blood purifier and vitality renewer. It claims to aid skin ailments, weakness, irregularities, and general health, boasting forty years of extensive use and availability through druggists.
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Marone Taresher
Birdsell
Atuchient
Studebanker
Qanironsonlo
Athens
Seoone
Toni
Thia
Oriers
Aultman
W.G
W. Barnes
Stephenson Street
Mos
Freeport
Star Clothing House
Tarbox
Illinois
Boston
Ae AT
THEO
GROVE
H. E. Bogar
Sythe Seadin da Teromiig Telyaieod
Otecentive Stank
Deminery
Tolnate
Pissey
Benusertitie
H. D. Post & CO
F.L. Jones
SONES
H.D. Post & CO
Swarts Bros
Court House
Onty
Agenta
Hicago
Oi Company
ALENA
Bongye & Schwarz
Hent & Koenig
San
D. W. Warner
Chicago St
Freeport, ID
Emmert & Burrell
R. Mertins
Steinway, Weber, Decker & Bros., ‘Wheelock,Story & Camp
Estey
Root & Sons
Chicago Cottage
Ula Sist
Gatlon
Cigars & Tobacco
F. G. Rathbun
Stephenson St
H. M. Timms
Revuynicak
Alice
Yellow Creek
Congress
Bobo
Ptu
Wad Pattivodaia
Reineke & Lohr
Bob Apwonts
Eureka” Buggy
Galena Street
Dour
Chicago Street
Hoebel & Moqqge's
Hohrbel & Mooge’s
H. D.bentley
Freeport, Ill
General Chalmers
Schoe Etring
Mississippi
Gener J. W. Singleton
Quincy
Difllinois
Des Moines Register
Democratic Party
Democratic
Party of
United States
Temperance
Ponphyr
PF Rerpouk
Sintec
Wulf Wlovtion
Nenska
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