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Newspaper
Brazil Weekly Echo
Location
Brazil, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1875
Page
2
A jumble of remarks covers Moody and Sankey revivals in Brooklyn, editor Carruth’s death, editor bullets, and critiques of Grant’s Interior appointee. It notes Ohio and Pennsylvania voting contexts, and possible Republican opposition to El Paso Railroad union candidates. Mentions London Times on American carions and foreign competition.
A long Clays County era notice recounts political influence claims around Sheriff elections and juries, mentions ex-sheriff and Jason Brown, and reports on a funeral sermon for Reason P. Mattox. It notes Nathan C. Martin leaving the Republican fold for Democratic Reform in Meeker County, and mocks national appointments under Grant, plus reader commentary on resumption bills and currency policy.
The Riley Township school in Vigo County was burned down by an apparent arsonist. Rev Taylor and Robinson taught there. locals demand a new building, planning a temporary log house if their suit fails. The article notes Indiana at 1870 with debt and good government claims.
A Pennsylvania House committee report details alleged mischarges by state treasurers from 1870 to 1881. It cites overcharges on public debt interest totaling 1,123,301 dollars and excessive premiums on gold purchases totaling 121,427 dollars. The panel notes treasurers did not appear when subpoenaed.
A fragmented polemic decries currency contraction and bond schemes. It warns of a 1870s style collapse with bankers and syndicates blamed for devaluations, mortgage pressures, and potential bank bursts as life insurers and savings banks face calls on real property.
A brief notice announces a closing season sale aimed at reducing unsold stock. The retailer pledges promotional incentives to clear inventories as the season ends.
Plain reading of the fragment shows a catalog note for textiles with terms like EMPRESS CLOTIUS and DELAINS in Plaid Stripes and Figures. The item list suggests fabric samples or patterns priced in fractions, indicating a mid century goods listing.
An old ad lists plaids at 30 to 50 cents per yard in various widths for suits, over-dresses, and outfits with fringes. It highlights cloth materials and merchandising terms common to period catalogs.
Advertises cloaks velvet and black guerman velvets including colored silk velvets priced from 2.73. Mentions 80 lone corsets SE 00 and 10 Kune Corsets priced at 150 with invitation to request samples.
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