15 May 1872
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Newspaper
Democratic Enquirer
Location
Mcarthur, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1872
Page
1
A fragmentary report notes a little boy who watched a schoolhouse fire and walked away saying he was glad the old building burned because he had not learned his jogfry lesson. The remark, captured in laughter, reflects a local reaction to the incident.
The fire marshal reports a great fire lasting twenty eight hours destroyed 26 000 buildings over 4 000 acres with property losses at 190 526 500 and insurance totaling 190 000 000. A Victorian funeral anecdote contrasts death with future marriage remarks.
A garbled 19th century article discusses a German doctor proposing that small pox stems from excess albuminous blood and could be prevented by salt and lemon juice. It also covers Liberal Republicans at Cincinnati urging civil service reform, constitutional rights, universal suffrage, and opposition to the current administration. Mentions Cooper's novel sales, Lake Superior ore reports, Stokes murder case defense changes, and various political notes.
A procession will accompany a painting by an early Russian artist through the streets of Saint Petersburg to conclude the festive events. The ceremony honors the heritage of Russian art and its pioneer contributors.
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