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Newspaper

Freeport Weekly Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1870

Page

7

General Items from the Legislature and Rail Plans

Reports say New Mexico Legislature is in session and adjournment is pending until legality is settled. Rapid progress on the Missouri River bridge at Council Bluffs with eleven piers completed and wagon traffic discussed. Missouri Kansas and Texas lines rally to Fort Scott, Sedalia, and a southern Kansas outlet via Fort Scott. Political notes cite Illinois House leaders candidates, and U S Senate matter. Telegraph and balloon news, markets, and speculations from Paris feed reports.

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Surrender and wedding notices from Wis to Carroll Ill

In Eat Wisconsin on December 10 Captain BR W notes a traditional surrender involving the Zoo Zoos. A wedding blessing for a newly wed couple sends wishes of happiness. The bride’s father hosts a reception at Rock Grove Stephen County and Mary Allison of Carroll County Illinois is the bride.

Eat Wis BR. W Hattie Missidtte Fisher Allison 1400 Barher Rock Grove Stephen County Mary Allison Epi Carroll County Ill Ards

Death of Tern Caney in Embury Church Heind

Tern Caney, longtime church member and eloquent speaker, died during worship at Embury M E Church on December 8. He was 72 or 73, having lived a life of devout worship and oratory. His passing stunned the community and left a lasting impression on the county.

Tern Caney Embury M. E. Church Cfty Quebec Richard Montgomery Enoch Suld Fif

Historic commodity price list fragment from old market archive

A fragmented OCR page lists prices for corn rye butter flour and various farm goods. Items include corn 1b old tome 400 units, butter per pound, flour per sack, oats and ground feed, meats and poultry, seeds like Timothy and Clover, wool and hides, and lumber with board prices. Specific figures appear for several commodities but are inconsistently formatted.

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Market report for Chicago wheat and grains steady despite dull trade

The Chicago market showed dull activity but firmer tone across grains. No. 2 spring wheat traded around 1.05 to 1.08 cash and seller bids, flour and oats held firm yet quiet, corn closed near 43 to 44 cents, rye steady, barley softer, while provisions eased with pork futures at about 18.37 to 18.60 and dressed hogs off about 25 to 9 cents.

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Move to Rename Utah Seat of Government to Corinne

A proposal is set to move the Utah state capital from Salt Lake City to Corinne along the Pacific railroad line. A bill to implement the change will be introduced in the House soon. The OCR also lists scattered commodity prices and stock quotes, including flour, wheat, corn, and lard, with notes on recent receipts and market activity.

The Chicago Tribune North West Union United States Tribune Utah Salt Lake City Corinne Pacific Railroad

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