04 May 1864
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Newspaper
Freeport Weekly Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1864
Page
1
A private Washington briefing notes a dramatic push as the Western States governorates seek 100000 men for 100 days to garrison forts and relieve current forces. The President has accepted the offer, with Nevada calling for 24000 troops within 20 days, amid tense expectations about looming events and Richmond.
The piece urges swift participation in a three month special service draft to meet quotas. It stresses urgency, loyalty, and the short term nature of the service, arguing many could volunteer now though longer campaigns would be harder. It notes a pending answer about church harmony over Lang’s treason endorsement.
The CA Subscriber asks why patent medicines are advertised and is answered that only Dr. J. Q. Ayer & Co. remedies appear in the columns not as patent or secret medicines but with public composition and medical approval. The piece notes the writer’s personal knowledge of Dr. Ayer, his Penn University training, and his dedicated medical work.
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