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Newspaper
Ashtabula Telegraph
Location
Ashtabula, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1879
Page
2
A late 1800s miscellany cites a Sunday school quip about a sermon. It covers Panama Canal forecasts, partisan denunciations, campaign logistics, a murder case in New York, and harsh critique of Ohio and national politics with remarks on militia encampments and a defunct legislature.
The piece alternates between anti Zulu tales and U S political debate. It cites a western union survey on water routes and federal nationhood while summarizing Napoleon III’s death and Eugenie’s distress. It also reports on Lamar Conkling debate tactics and German political shifts in Ohio.
The writer laments the new California Constitution delaying effect until January and notes rising interest rates, strain on labor and industry, and shifting power. He compares old California optimism with migrant waves from Oregon and teases a future dominated by political upheaval and economic uncertainty.
A reader argues streams and ponds can be cultivated to profit through fish like trout bass and salmon. Government support aids hatcheries enabling farmers to stock ponds with fingerlings at low cost, with fish supplying own tables and market value.
Erientore announces spring purchases from a large jobbing and retail house. Stock is at peak with new novelties in dress goods and bargains rivaling Cleveland. Black Cashmeres 36 to 48 inches, 45 to 60 cents. Damasse Angora and Brocades in bold colors. Armores and twisled reges offer low prices. One shilling dress goods on a large counter. Cheeny Bros Brocade Silks at 1.50 per yard, unique to this house.
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