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Newspaper
Brazil Weekly Echo
Location
Brazil, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1875
Page
3
A youth party enjoyed a tiling trip to Lover's Retreat on Eel River. Local notices mention baptisms, a boot supplier, social gatherings at Major Collina's, ice delivery, a protect social, council sessions, a Sunday street meeting with remarks by clergy, water works progress, and an advertisement for Jo Haines offering liquors and cigars.
Local notes list visits from P. T. Luther D. G. Sudsett and others to Howling Green, Bowling Green, and Terre Haute. Mentions election foreman A. B. Lusk, Judge Denny’s wife visiting, and plans for July Fourth at Brazil with talk of shade-tree planting and a new liquor law ordinance.
The Clay County Fair begins September 6 and runs a week. Farmers are urged to prepare stock for fair competition and liberal premiums. Local merchants advertise services from furniture to paints and carriage work. Social events include a Union Sunday School picnic and a Miss Lizzie Crimpton surprise gathering. The death of Mrs. D. B. Brattin is reported, with funeral details. Hose Company No. 2 forms to support Water Works, naming officers and initial members.
An ak writer in the Home Journal notes that Parisian dinners focus on delicacy and smaller portions rather than indigestion. Ices are crafted in artful forms such as apricot and rose shapes, with clever vegetable imitations and restrained floral decorations at table.
The Cincinnati Enquirer is praised for accurately representing Ohio Democrats on the greenback question. The piece predicts Indiana’s first convention will align with the Enquirer on monetary views, urging contractionists led by McDonnell to yield gracefully as Thurman did.
This article explains proper coal fire replenishment. Feed the fire in small amounts frequently to prevent heat loss. Do not stir the grate when new coal is added until it is well kindled. This method saves fuel and maintains steady heat.
The Indiana Soldiers Reunion executive committee in Greencastle calls for every company and line officer to report name rank regiment and current post office address to arrange company and regiment assemblies in Indianapolis next fall. Papers statewide urged to publish the appeal for soldier cooperation.
The Children’s Temperance Society will meet next Saturday the 26th at the Presbyterian church at 4 2. M. Let us have a full meeting. By order of the PRESIDENT.
Advertises horse powered auger capable of boring twenty feet per hour to full depth in diverse soils including sand limestone and quicksand. Claims effectiveness in hard pan and coal measures and seeks agents nationwide. Offers illustrated catalogue and terms from Great Western Went Artes Cb Bloomfield Iowa.
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