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Newspaper
Meigs County Telegraph
Location
Pomeroy, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1858
Page
2
The speaker argues God favored America, citing national deliverances and liberty. He praises geographic vastness and population growth, condemns slavery and Sabbath violations, and urges a mission to spread Christian liberty and civilization while warning against national sins.
The piece urges national unity and faith, warning of a looming political cloud while praising past forefathers. It cautions Americans to act justly and mercifully, reading current trials as a test of character, with calls to praise God and uphold republican ideals. It notes Congress organized and references the President's Message and distant policy aims.
Fragmentary OCR text from a Pomeroy market page lists assorted goods and prices in a nonsensical mix of terms. Names, dates, and items appear garbled, with references to market actions unclear. The readable elements mention pork and shoulder cuts amid widespread unreadable text.
An OCR fragment shows medicine ads Touting Dr More’s Livin Foot Pills and James Clarke’s Pennate Pills for fevers digestive issues and female ailments. It includes cautions about misuse and counterfeit trends, listing locations in London and Canada and a noted sheriff sale notice from Pomeroy Meiga County dated January 1859 with a town lot auction.
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