Colfax and the 1851 Indiana campaign remembered
A packed reminiscence recounts Schuyler Colfax as a young speaker facing Dr. Fitch in Indiana politics, detailing his anti immigration stance, perseverance, and early triumphs. It weaves in a lettered tribute, a moral portrait by a South Bend editor, and reflections on loyalty to duty and public service.
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Texas Cattle In Illinois Driven By Market Shifts
The Central Illinois correspondent notes Texas cattle are pouring into Illinois by the carload daily. Cattle arrive by boat from Cairo via Red River routes, look healthy, and some head for market within weeks. Prices range from 25 to 80 dollars per head once delivered in the county, with wool and corn prices cited as turning points in the broader market shift.
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Travelers in Rantas Share Humble Inn Tale
A duo seeking land rests in a one room house in a sparsely settled district. Bedtime arrives as blanketing and darkness fill the space. Chickens roast on a flour barrel while the startled couple argue over leaving the hotel, the sleepy husband insisting on quieter lodging. Reading includes a note about a peach tree branch bearing fruit near Hickland.
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