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Newspaper
Aurora Weekly Standard
Location
Aurora, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1855
Page
3
A Working Men's Institute gathering at Council Hall calls for full attendance as important business is presented. The item denounces a local anti American agitator stirring Irish against Know Nothings and warns him to stop rumors or face consequences. Also notes liquor law enforcement, a burglary, a corn stalk claim, daguerian ad, and local deaths.
The Press supports a Republican Convention to nominate county officers and urges primary meetings. It calls for delegates of proven principle who are American in the broad sense, capable and willing to act, with a pledge to reject nominees who are not true to American values.
The piece condemns foreign influence in elections while urging the Republican party to nominate capable men. It complains of voters swayed by demagogues and warns against blanket loyalty to a foreign master, urging vigilance in choosing representatives and stressing local political responsibility. It also notes the Vilaieros Acapeny institution’s fall term starting September, with strong praise for its established character and returning students.
The writer argues for establishing a flourishing literary institution in a prime location. He links schools and churches to a town’s value, growth, and moral character, predicting elevated society, property values, and national honor through education and enlightened citizens. He lauds founders for a noble, benevolent mission to civilize and Christianize.
The article comments on eastern town improvements including a near completion frame dwelling by R E Claphill and ponderous remarks about H C O P Pole. It jokes about local gas talk, proposes using Pole for back street supervision, and plugs Kenvs Cirengsian Balm hair tonic from Drs Bowers and Terrill. A camp meeting starts near the race on Thursday the 23d inst.
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