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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1877
Page
12
The Dakota mission notes Russian advances toward Sophia and Turkish resistance in Kamart. Reports cover Beecher challenging eternal punishment, Hayes visits New York, and Italian US treaty talks. Also mentioned are British naval movements, Parliament sessions, and strong debates on Indian affairs and civilization impacts.
A potent ozone mix is described to purge malarial air in convalescent rooms. The recipe calls for equal parts permanganate of potash manganese dioxide and oxalic acid with water, placed on the floor. Remove steel items and cover brass hardware to prevent rust from ozone.
The piece critiques the common belief that Native Americans would vanish through assimilation and extermination by agents, alcohol, and civilization efforts. It argues the nation may instead be required to educate and civilize rather than wipe out indigenous peoples.
This excerpt urges steady daily gains in income knowledge and character. It encourages contentment with small but constant improvements and persistence toward higher standards, noting even modest progress compounds into wealth, wisdom, and reputation over time.
A Burlington Tank Eye correspondent reports petitions in Nauvoo Illinois seeking Joseph Smith Jr son of the founder and anti polygamy Mormon leader to return from Plano Illinois. Both Smith and his brother recently visited Nauvoo and are said to favor the plan. With polygamy removed Mormonism is a distinctive religious faith. Nauvoo hopes to gain something claimed.
Canon Kingsley noted many small men in London crowds as a sign of deterioration. Yet history shows great figures often small in stature, from Canute to Napoleon to Gregory VII. Writers and thinkers like Montaigne Pope Dryden Watts Scarron also praised minds over height.
Last Sunday in New York a crowd heard Beecher denounce a heaven that condemns flies as the city checked Excise law violations. About 2,000 policemen watched 17,000 saloon-keepers with over 100 arrests and a fly catching defense by Kroner who claimed beer trapped flies. A magistrate fined Schmidt $100 for the fly act.
After Plevna, Russian advance in Western Bulgaria continues with gains while Turks withdraw south of the Balkan range around Sophia to block a Russian push toward Adrianople. Elena is recaptured by Russians, Tirnoya movement fails to relieve Plevna, and severe weather may suspend operations for the season.
The text notes that negotiations for peace may begin as Turkey seeks European mediation per a circular from the Porte. It says Russia is not averse to peace but unlikely to concede prior demands, and that the Powers may refrain from interference, leaving Turkey to act while the end remains uncertain.
Ben Wood, failing to pay, kept only the Sunday issue and used handbills to avoid breach of contract suits. The Daily News, a one cent paper, grew into a mass newspaper with circulation peaking around 180,000 and becoming one of America's largest daily papers. It is rivaled globally only by Paris La Petite Journal and London Telegraph. The News trails the Sun, Boston Herald, Philadelphia Ledger, and New York Herald in reach.
This excerpt lists legal rules on contract validity and enforceability. It covers consideration, signatures, receipts, agency, Sunday contracts, minor and lunatic capacity, principal liability, notes by minors, interest, value statements, fraud and intoxication, lost notes, and dishonor notices. It outlines the effects of these doctrines on enforceability and liability.
Two lines of steamers from Philadelphia to Brazilian and other South American ports will begin within a week. The pioneer route starts soon, and the Quebec and Gulf Ports Steamship Company plans to transfer its ships into the trade shortly after.
A short devotional verse reflecting December’s Christmas season. It appeals to bells and shepherds to reaffirm the advent message of peace and good will on earth and to keep watch for Christ’s rapture. It contrasts the earthly rhyme with celestial music and urges lingering quiet contemplation.
The Paris Exposition director arranged sailing of three cargo vessels with exhibit articles from New York within six weeks. Prospective exhibitors nationwide are preparing goods for the cargoes. Generals and officials discuss war readiness and regulatory measures amid broader U S military and industry developments.
The report cites Russian toll to December 20 at 80 412 and notes thirty battalions seen northeast of Erzercum. It mentions Porte deposing Prince Milan of Servia, peace talks rumors in Constantinople, and Suleiman Pasha arriving to bolster the war party. Also references Utah admission efforts and ongoing Paris London talks on the Eastern question.
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