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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1845

Page

3

Sweet Potato culture advice for home gardens in 1845

A cobbled column advocates planting sweet potatoes for home use and small sales. It describes warm bed setups, spacing, and cultivation by hills or ridges, with a March planting window, a Sept harvest, and tips on sprouting, weeding, and selling excess produce at local printers.

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Oregon question and party strategy in Polk era debate

In a Washington focused analysis the writer argues Polk seeks to bind the Democratic party to a tariff stance and anti-Texas faction, using the Oregon question to influence West and North alignment. Southern leaders risk war, but aim to limit tariff battles while preventing a split with the West. Also notes congressional caucus, local figures, and Mormon influence shaping 1840s politics.

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Unclear OCR fragment on discount policy and canal debate

Fragmentary text discusses discount attitudes and a political succession, mentioning Nicholas and a successor. It also references a Toulon total and a canal discovery claim, suggesting debate over navigation value and Isthmus events.

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The Next President in Whig Outlook 1848

Cincinnati Gazette discusses premature talks on the Whig presidential candidate for 1848. Ohio may supply the nominee if Clay declines, but the article urges unity and caution, noting no early nominating decisions and potential Western state favoritism. A Dayton Journal extract praises Corwin and Jones for Tennessee support, stressing anti Loco foco sentiments and American System adherence.

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Market Prices and Weather Impact on City Trade

Commercial reports note extremely cold conditions depress local business. Pork $3.00–$3.62, wheat 73–75 cents, hay $6 per ton, barrels in demand, flour $5.50 per barrel. Apples 1.60, potatoes 12–13 cents per bushel, corn 20–26 cents, beeswax 25–28 cents, butter 19–20 cents, oats 12 cents. Also mentions a murder case surrounding Tirrell and a suspect’s movements.

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