Flirt-Familee rhetoric and race taint in a Civil War era page
A fragmented excerpt features inflammatory verse about freedpeople and Confederate loyalty, followed by long list of prize entries for a Linn County fair. The piece blends polemic with notices on agricultural premiums and local society matters, interspersed with editorial quips about newspapers and events.
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Ostuty
Linn County Agricultural and Mechanical Society
Astair
Exen
Asnel
Cedar Valley
Anti Soldiers and Suffrage Debates in Democratic Rhetoric
A fragmented editorial argues the Democratic Party seeks to disenfranchise soldiers and intelligent citizens who served, claiming opposition to equal suffrage stems from selfish motives. It asserts Negro voters would not necessarily align with masters and cites historical examples to warn against racial prejudice affecting voting rights.
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Bess
Padien
Mini
Minnesota
Controversy Over Restoring Harmony in Union Politics
A fragment from a newspaper column discusses a committee's push to heal divisions after the Civil War. It attacks opposition to Reconstruction, defends equal justice, and warns that true harmony requires unity among factions supporting liberty and democracy. It references Jefferson, Jackson, and ongoing debates about negro suffrage and party alignments.
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Imad
Rebela Son
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Jackson
Liev
Uemoerarde Party
Norte
Connce
Gheedun
Republican Unity and Duty Guided by Justice
A skeptical editorial urges voters to rally behind the Republican Party as the war ends, declaring that Republicans defend justice and humanity. It argues unity is essential, condemns the opposing stance, and asks readers to weigh reason to secure a sweeping Republican victory.
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Dunn
Republican Party
Pose
Republic
Hhe
Thias
Doha Nat
Ane Repiblican
Stave of Fuawa Bank Notice and Public Sale Details
A scanned 1665 notice from Din titan County reporting sworn statements by Toft D. Stephens president of the First National Bank of Milton. It notes public sale open hours and directions near the Farmerts Home and nearby public square with references to property developments and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuwa
County of
Din
D. Stephens
First National Bank of Milton
D Stephens
Geo. W. Wilson
Notary Publie
Carpets and Matting Listing with Prices
A brief catalog entry notes hemp carpet options labeled good and double extra with terms like superfine and ilo. It mentions matting on cloths and mats along with unreadable numeric pricing 60 145 1 48T 115 2 00 13 and mentions tugs and related items.
Ready Made Clothing and Accessories Offered Locally
A local supplier advertises ready made clothing and accessories including coats shirts and suits from Beamer Clotting Huulneas Falts Dreas Salts Garrote and Fyron Linen Paper Go Kath Enam Paper Colles Printed Fancy Enam and more. The listing notes a wide range of items such as handkerchiefs neckties and related goods.
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Worthianet Worisley
Vast Woolen Goods Stock At Unbeatable Local Prices
A large assortment of woolen ware is offered with stable size properties and low prices. The seller invites buyers to inspect the stock, promising cash offers and the opportunity to purchase at costs less than elsewhere in the state.
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Anamosa Gazette
Rice
Mount Vernon
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Race
Con. Bexton
Maeren
Thompson
Tha Maja
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