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Newspaper
Joliet Daily Sun
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1875
Page
2
An old want column notice lists items and rates for a four line ad. It details prices: 25 cents for each dinner line and five cents for extra lines, with Sun Printing Co and Chicago references. The legibility is poor, but the gist covers renting or selling and short ad terms.
Springfield dispatches report a new organization in Ottawa calling itself Knights of 76 seeking a charter under the general incorporation act. The group hopes to spread its influence to the United States and promote a return to old time patriotism, with advisory notes joking about going back to ancient eras as a metaphor for renewal.
An editorial tirade mocks the Sun for not praising the government in its anti theft campaign and denounces officials. It questions Bristow and Pratt’s reading while arguing readers prefer city and county news over partisan sermons on honesty.
The article discusses Joliet prison with about 1500 inmates and 1300 released for good behavior, noting 65 pardons in six months. It criticizes Republican misrepresentation by Democratic papers and defends Governor against insinuations from political opponents.
Train schedule lists West and East bound services from Chicago with arrival and departure times. Details include Night Express departures at 10 18am and 4 05am and arrivals in Chicago at 6 15pm and 9 30am, plus miscellaneous stops and depot notes at Ottawa and Washington streets.
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