04 May 1874
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1874
Page
1
The item lists subscription terms for TAL W. Brewster Corydon Indiana and advertising rates for one and two week insertions. It includes local notices pricing and a long editorial on the Grange movement praising Patrons of Husbandry and moral guidance with multiple brief anecdotes and quotes.
A Washington correspondent reports the engagement of Minnie Sherman General Sherman’s daughter to Mr De Traven described as a real love match. Prominent naval and royal connections figure as Alden and Fitch arrange an evening at the Crystal Palace and opera before Miss Sherman sails, arousing memories of a past charming association with Prince Arthur.
A report describes a punishment in Paris where Capt Mathu zewituh once of the 103d regiment faced death for participating in the commune revolt. His sentence was commuted to transportation as soldiers tore his rank and decorations. He was paraded before detachments, then returned to prison. Also notes Congress actions on newspaper circulation and postage tax relief.
A moral guide urges daily care of appearance with a mirror and toiletries. It warns that neglect harms self respect and family standing and advises dressing neatly even in modest attire to avoid embarrassment in visits.
The article argues for the merits of early morning rest for professionals such as preachers lawyers and doctors noting the brain’s strain from mental work. It advocates long pauses between activity and sleep and suggests a whites wash recipe mixing lime salt whiting glue and water to cover exterior walls.
A major fire Sunday night in Ishpeming Michigan originated at Samuel Price's Main street store and swept the block destroying Kirkwood's drug store and Anderson's Hall, leaving thirty families homeless and damaging about 150000 dollars with many insured properties. Six homes burned in nearby Negaunee with losses up to twenty thousand dollars and Mrs Mathews died from excitement. Insurance losses include Allemania 8300 Continental 1000 North Missoui 1000.
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