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Newspaper
Daily Logansport Pharos
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1875
Page
2
The city council convenes tonight amid expectations of spirited discussion. Last night heavy rains dampened plans for the Continental Tea Party and May ticket sales at Pan Handle depot totaled 5578 dollars 15 cents. Budgets and local enterprise feature in the day’s notices, including multiple burials for May and a large excursion to Winamac this morning.
The city of Logansport requires residents to remove all garbage litter and offensive matter from premises and streets. Offenders face fines from five to ten dollars for violating the ordinance. News item notes Millinery arrivals at Newmans on Fourth Street with orders welcome.
Advertisement notes Wo H Gurinie offers Havana cigars described as the town’s cheapest and finest at 54 to 42 Fourth street. It emphasizes value and quality for customers seeking cigars in the city.
Oppenheim and Long of Musaoleon Clothing House announce a free advertising plan offering 1000 numbers for a $500 prize drawn by the mayor and local dignitaries. Purchasers of $10 in clothing receive a ticket, one per person, numbers chosen by the buyer, tickets valid until August 1, 1875. The deed can be seen at the corner of Market and Fourth. Other notices include vendors, colts for sale, milk delivery, and a $100,000 real estate loan offer with terms.
The ague remedy WeG Shaffrey’s pills are available only at Taylor’s Drug Store according to the notice. Local residents are urged to seek the product there as it remains the market’s best option for the illness.
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