The Republican Union Party and Its Civil War Vindication
The piece argues the Republican Union Party rose from a people’s uprising to defend democracy against a slaveholding oligarchy. It asserts the party’s mission to restore Washington and Jefferson era principles, unite North and South, and govern with power in the people’s hands while avoiding revenge. It references Stephen and Stevens debates, and praises Southern leaders embracing new duties and unity.
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Republican Party
Republican Union Party
Democratic Party
Pierce
Buchanan
Washington
Jefferson
Patriot Party
Party of Progress
Stevens
South
Preas
South Carolina
Massachusetts
Evening Post
Two Views On Reconstruction From Stevens And Johnson
Thaddeus Stevens spoke at Lancaster last Wednesday outlining harsh reconstruction measures including confiscation of Southern estates and disenfranchisement of former rebels. President Johnson, in a separate address, urged trust in Southern admissions of error and a constitutional path to reestablish law and order. The stark contrast centers on coercive conquest versus conciliatory restoration.
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Thaddeus
Stevens
Hia
Lancaster
Johnson
Night Blooming Coreus on Lace Handkerchief Ad
A short 19th century style ad notes a woman’s appeal by wearing Phalon's Night-Blooming Coreus on a lace handkerchief. The copy markets the product as the final crowning charm to enhance a lady's dress. Sold everywhere.
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Phalon
Acquaintance Reports Savings From Tipped Shoes Purchase
An acquaintance with three children explains that since starting to buy tipped shoes a year ago, he has saved enough to buy a pair of new boots, according to a brief commercial note.
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Valve
Voter Registration Procedures for Upcoming Election
The text details duties of election judges to gather and print a voter list in alphabetical order three weeks before the election and a further pre election meeting to correct the list. It also states a voter not on the register must furnish an affidavit and proof by housing holder and district voter to vote, with residence within the district in city ballots.
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Toodddy
Freeport Census Shows Rapid Growth to 8868
The City of Freeport census by E R McDowell lists white and colored populations, totals, and age brackets with 8,868 residents and 1,527 males 18 to 45 eligible for military duty. It notes steady historic growth from 491 in 1840 to 8,883 in recent years and predicts a 10,000 population within five years.
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Freeport
Winnesheik
Wm. Baker
Pecatonica
Galena
O. H. Wright
Knowton
Walter P. Hunt
I. ©. Stoneman
L. W. Guiteau
D. A. Knowlton
Watch Catalog Ad At E O Dwight Co
Swiss and English watch descriptions available at E O Dwight Co with great bargains. The ad promotes a wide selection and discounted prices for quality timepieces offered by the retailer.
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Fey
E. O. Dwight & Co
Great Bargain
Kent Indiese picnic honors soldiers and citizens in grove
A Kent patriotic gathering drew many soldiers and locals to a grove near Mr Pitcher's residence for a bountiful dinner. Jacob Gable presided as Q Kean and C B Wright spoke with Captain Dunbar and Captain Young delivering notable remarks. Miss Boachyll led a patriotic song to close.
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Ephors Freewort Journal
Kent
Jacob Gable
Ford
Q. Kean
Iie
C. B. Wright
Win. Young
Patriot Feast Celebrates with Song and Dinner
A Kent 1866 report describes a patriotic gathering where a refined vocal performance impressed attendees, followed by martial music by soldiers. J O Kean spoke for the soldiers, thanking the ladies for a generous dinner, then three cheers for the Indian three dheere and the speakers. The meeting adjourned with satisfaction.
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Boys In
J. O. Kean
Kent
Hampton as a quiet seaside resort with varied sights
Editorial correspondent extols Hampton Beach Massachusetts and nearby Nahant Salisbury Beach and Isle of Shoals Uhamphahire as appealing sea side retreats. Describes Ocean House lodging beaching conditions boating cod and mackerel fishing Boar's Head views Appledore Hall and Shoals visits urges travelers to enjoy sea air and fitness and notes Boston Common and the Great Organ in Music Hall as local landmarks.
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Nahant
Salisbury Beach
Isle of Shoals
Massachusetts
Hampton Beach
New Hampshire
Hampton
New Uamphahire
Newburyport
Portsmouth
Boston
Portland
Eastern Railroad
Hampton Station
Ocean House
Boar's Head
M’e Demorest
Niagara
Coney Island
Salisbury
Soa
Isles
Appledore Hall
Swampscott Beach
Lynn
Boston Atmosphere Intrigues a Visitor Who Feels at Home
A letter reveals a traveler’s fondness for Boston and its unique atmosphere. He compares it with New York where he notes people rush about, while Boston inspires a calm sense of belonging despite some praise from locals. The writer contrasts the mood of the two cities.
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Father
Hon
Kent
Wall Street
New York
Bostonian
Boston
European minister praises Pinkeston Bitters tonic
A veteran official from Europe lauds Washington’s display as the most imposing yet. He endorses Pinkeston’s Wahoo and Caligayle Bitters as healthful and pleasant tonics. The endorsement advises readers to try them, promising satisfaction. Sold widely at 2202.
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Washington
Pinkeston
Championship Rockford Baseball Tournament Recap
The State championship tournament in Rockford on the 19th and 20th drew a large crowd and featured five clubs Atlantic and Excelsior of Chicago Empire and Shaffer of Freeport and Forest City of Rockford. The final day ended with Empire defeating Excelsior after a disputed call when the umpire reversed a ruling on Cavanagh at home plate. The Empire club earned the ball and bat trophy, presented by the Agricultural Society, amid praise for fair play and strong pitching, notably Stearns.
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Rockford
Rockford Register
Atlantic
Excelsior
Chicago
Empire and Shaffer
Freeport
Forest City
Empire
Excelsior Clube
Excelsor
Hmpire
Stoskopf
Buckanan
Cavanagh
Diefendorf
Hoe
Thomas
Cavanaugh
Cavvanagh
Spectatora
Marshal
Madison
Wis
Excelsior Club
Empire Club
Stearns
The
Agricultural Society
Norman
H. H. Waldo
Sawyer
Youths Casket and Playmate Magazine Notice
The Youths Casket and Playmate edited by Mark Borrester arrives with praise for the Playmates as a top magazine for youths and old readers. It promotes moral content and promises Uncle Merk puzzles in October. Price is one dollar and a quarter per year with a club offer and free trial for an agent.
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Mark Borrester
Beat
Uncle Merk
Wu, Guild , Co
Boston
Mass
Go's Cough Balsam advertised as universal remedy
An old advertisement asserts Go's Cough Balsam is the sole remedial agent for coughs colds croup laryn ges torluenza hoarseness tickling in the throat and chest soreness, claiming superior safe speedy cure and relief for consumptive cough and similar conditions.
Cee’s Cough Balsam Promises Reward For Cure Claims
An 1808 era Chicago note touts Cee’s Cough Balsam as the world’s best and cheapest lung and throat remedy. It cites Mosca, O. G. Onarr & Co of New Haven as proprietors and offers 100 reward for a cure as quick as the balsam, backed by Chicago and Northwest druggists endorsements. Only 40 cents a bottle and widely distributed.
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G. Onarr & Co
New Haven
Arnohgat
Cee
Lord & Smith, Fuller, Finch & Fuller
Burnham & van Schaack
J. B. Reed & Co
H. Scovill
Chicago
Northwest
Chisago Tribune
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E. R. McDowell
Dwight & Co
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Frog Pond
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Boston Music Hall
America
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Music Mall
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Runa O'Neill
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Quick
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Best
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Spocial
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Mason & Hamlin
Mason Brothers
Ayer
Aran
J. D. Aran
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the Tribune
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Waggoner
Madrid
Philadelphia
Rey
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Rochester
Sykey, Onadwick & CO
Willard's Hotel
Washington, D. C
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CO. Moore
Broadway
Judith Russell
Jamey Bmurah
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Ephoul Wortone
James Clark
A Clarke
Bethania
Great Britain
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Canadas
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Aix
Dr. Marshall
Marshallis
Marehails
Burr & Perry
Reed, Austin& Co
Brown, Lamton & Co
Reed, Culler &Co
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A Wilson
Earnest Park
A. BaDgandh
Stephen Paula
Forael Minor & Co
McKennon & Robbins
A. L. Boovil K Co
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Cloveke
Bush & Galale
DR. Knapp & Son
Physicians and Surgeons
Cancers
Kelly
Knapp & Son
Knapp
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J. Montelius
Aeveco
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