04 Jul 1855
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Newspaper
Delphi Dollar Journal
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1855
Page
1
The Devout Dorian Journal announces its publication schedule with a weekly morning edition. The paper charges one dollar per year and offers a three month short term subscription, noting it is not to be deceived.
See the rivers flowing downward to the sea and the hidden springs arising. Flowers spread their rich perfumes as air fills with scent. Yet lavish spending by nature does not deplete them. Give thy heart's treasures and learn from nature. Give love without return and God will provide more in return.
Correspondent recalls Carroll county Old Settlers events and a cherished memory of the log school house. He glances back to commencement day with a vivid description of desks benches pegs and a crackling hearth. He fondly notes long study days and community support fueling education and old battles fought under banners led by captains.
The narrative recalls a quarrelless classroom battle in a large crowd, a doctor mis-spells a word, and a boy corrects him. It laments the old log schoolhouse as a center of community, teaching homely piety before newer seminary fronts and polished churches rose. It questions whether current schooling and worship match past devotion.
A brief New Orleans note dated June 5 1865 thanks residents for their consideration of an old schoolhouse and the workers who served there. The writer Kate Clover appeals to readers to honor the site and those who labored in it.
A Perry county man recounts a California style gold find near Laramie after a yearlong prospecting journey. He allegedly filled mule bags with mined gold and endured Sioux captivity before escaping to return home. He seeks armed recruits to back another expedition, pledging to risk life if his tale is true.
A playful reflection compares imagination to tying a mackerel to a shirt-tail to become a mermaid. The quirky line invites readers to consider whimsy as a means of self invention.
A sharp aphorism suggests society divides into rulers and aspiring rulers. The line contrasts established authority with those who seek influence, implying persistent tension between current holders of power and challengers seeking change.
Eugene Evanaville Journal reports a chaos filled night in Troy Indiana as the Liquor Law took effect. German majority brewers led mass beer celebration turning to vandalism with an effigy of Gov Wright attacked and two arsons attempted while townspeople rioted and overturned order.
In Greencastle on Saturday an affray between Dr Geo W Stockton and George Secrest left Stockton fatally wounded with a knife and Secrest severely beaten. The fight grew from a dispute between youths under each man’s supervision. Stockton died from his injuries, while Secrest’s condition improved.
Mrs Abashaba Wilafield wife of Thomas Ellafield vanished twenty days ago and was found in Perry township in a deranged state. Her two young children aged about two and four were found killed and eaten by hogs with skull bones broken, and the mother is under care nearby.
A caution against using a woman’s name inappropriately and in mixed company. It warns to shun men who reckless ly employ a woman’s name and labels them the worst kind of society members lacking honor and humanity.
A British author files a provocative volume claiming to reveal “naughty” truths about the United States. The work asserts Daniel Webster, famed statesman and dictionary author, was hanged for the murder of Dr. Parkman. It also notes Myron H. Clarke’s election as Governor of New York succeeding Franklin Pierce.
The Burris murder case, reported in Oregon papers, describes a husband who killed his wife and four children with an axe, set the house ablaze, and watched the fire. A witness recalled Burris intoxicated and deranged, claiming he could not support them while cameras of judgment loomed.
The Petersburg Express reports Yorktown residents opposed to a steam brick factory proposed by Mr Anderson. He planned to bring in northern capital and workers described as live Yankees. Protesters dragged the machinery into the river and an indignation meeting condemned the action, showing Yorktown not ready for steam brick and Yankees.
A wag wrote an epigram about Dr Keene who died after a surplus of roasting goose. The quip notes he was called the good Bishop of Chester and could not digest the fat goose.
A repeated old saying promises full dry comfort from a codfish breakfast and an India rubber coat. A younger East coast woman advertises for a man who married a chance to improve, inviting him to move to her town.
A letter from E. L. Berhain of Albany Oregon Territory describes a founder remedy using pulverized alum given orally after pulling the horse’s tongue. The writer asserts the method cures severe founder within hours and offers a strong endorsement based on repeated testing.
A Southern Cultivator writer offers a simple horse bot remedy. Drench with sweet milk and molasses or honey every 15 20 minutes until relief. Then give a quart of salt water followed by a quart of castor oil. This method aims to expel bots rather than kill them. Several valuable horses have died nearby, and prompt use could have saved them.
The Detroit Advertiser notes Nathan Pierce of Marengo Calhoun county finished threshing a large crop, yielding over four thousand bushels. At 2.12 dollars per bushel, hauling to Marshall nets about 8480 dollars. Toledo Blade asks who says farmers are not getting rich. The Sandusky Register warns of potential grain losses if fly and weevil return.
Advice urges wives to enhance their husbands world through a cheerful modest demeanor. Cultivate charm by dressing to please him, conceal faults, praise virtues, and avoid extravagance. Make the home a refuge, center desires, and reinforce a loyal, tranquil domestic empire.
In a late New Orleans report from Mexico a solitary grave stone was dug up at Merida. The simple slab bore an etched arms escutcheon and the date 1546 with a skull and cross bones. An inscription below it had faded beyond reading.
A Carlisle Register item notes a young woman ending a relationship after her lover claimed the wind had shifted. The quip asks what sort of report he would send about the incident, reflecting a humorous slice of local wit.
The text asserts the governor holds the pardoning power and warns against unconstitutional payments that impair contracts. It also uses proverbs about sweeping a parlor and cobwebs, arguing dust and a spider’s dwelling place are sacred. The tone is admonitory and reflective.
The new Handbook of Proverbs appears to favor topics about women and cats over others, a finding noted by readers and critics alike. The observation highlights how common themes in proverbs reflect social norms and everyday life as captured in the volume.
A man’s chief concern when proposing is what he will say. The note adds that Buffalo New York has fifty eight churches, emphasizing local church density.
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