The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-01
The Inter OCEAN FOR 1881
Daily, Weekly Il Semi.Weekly.

In presenting the prospectus OF TE INTER OCEAN ior
the 1884, II is scarcely accessory to remind the people
OF the Northwest that the paper has BEEN from date Of its
establishment, preemncn as an exponent of stalwart Re-
pubcanis and in advance of all Others in promugatng
that system of political ethics which has It's foundation
the idea Of humanity in politics II is not the advocate OF
cody conceived theories but the champion of ideas warm
with the blood of struggling and bleeding humanity AS
such 1t Is read and known of all men.
is NOT necessary say that The INTER OCEAN has new
er deserted heplaorm principles on which began the
night for rights of the citizen Its work in the interests
of the people, but 1t gratifying TO know that the Republi'
can party finally to stand squarey on this stawart
PLATFORM and that In thus moving forward the party lead
ers have acknowledged that the position of THE INTER
OCEAN taken years correct This Is 10 The INTER
OCEAN the hearcst and most emphatic endorsement Of It's
policy the effective testimony as to the value OF It's
Influence and the quality of its leadership.
The influence of this leadership never more apparent
the hold THE INTER OCEAN has on earnest Republicans
was never forcby illustrated than during the last
Presidential campaign Through the campaign the earnest
ness loyalty and enterprise OF the paper was everywhere
recognized important factors in determining the result
and its status as the leading Republican journal of the
| Northwest was fixed beyond dispute
IN view OF these facts It only necessary to that THE
INrBR OCEAN will maintain this position by continuing In
the that has made SO many friends
among Republicans everywhere and that has given rep
uation for courageous fairness and journalistic zeal and
enterprise.
1t will insist party policy essentially salwart believ
ing of all sections and the welfare OF all
classes will be best by close adherence to the
fundamental principles of Republicanism.
1t will maintain its present attitude in favor Of protecting
American industry against pauper labor and concentra
ted capital OF the old world and will be foremost in the fight
on any new questions may be sprung the Repub
can party.
TIKI INTER OCEAN will discuss all public questions fairly
and fearlessly 1t will give the news accurately and fully
experimenting 1t with Intelligent and falr-niindea com
ment II will maintain its high standard in State, washing
ton foreign correspondence, and will continue to de
special attention to departments having reference 10
home affairs
'The Curiosity Shop" "woman's Kingdom" and Farm
and Home" have grown better with each succeeding year.
and conscientious effort that them their popularity
will be devoted to their improvement.
The Veterinary department, in charge OF practical vet
Urinary surgeon will be made Of special value TO hosemen
and stock growers.
department Of fiction the best serials have been Sc
cured will appear in connection with short so
res and sketches
The market reports taking In financial and commercial
and discussion Of trade TOPICS will be made full and
reliable, giving special attention to matters in which the
merchants stockgrowers and farmers OF the Northwest
haye direct interest.
THE WEEKLY INTER OCEAN will give the news Of each
complete. presenting important matters In detail and
condenslng in such to not obscure or
short comprehensive in character and scope than any
other political general newspaper IN the country
In addition to all other departments mentioned In CON
necton with the weekly the semweekly will continue its
educational department under the present able editor
Believing that THE INTER OCEAN contributed not little
to Republican in the last campaign the propreors
have no hesitation in asking the sawarts of the country
aid them in widening its field or influence The whole
soenes effectiveness of the influence OF such paper
have been demonstrated beyond dispute Republicans in
in the integrity and esprit de of
the party interested in increasing the circulation OF
those papers that contribute most to the desired ends
Among all such papers TIL INTER OCEAN stands first
There variation In the prices Of the various editions
THE INTER OCEAN is the cheapest paperconsdering the
OF reading matter fur nshed and It's high character
~ a journal-published in the country.
DAILY INTER OCEAN, year. postage paid. 1000
sRMrwEEKLY INTER OCEAN, one year, postage paid. $50
WEEKLY INTER OCEAN, year. postage paid. ll5
Sample copies sent free application.
Address THE. INTER OCEAN,
Chicago.
sg Single copies for sale and subscriptions received by
Osman a Haneman, Ottawa. Illinois.