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Newspaper

Elkhart Observer

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1874

Page

4

Observer Note on Ba and At The OAleu

A terse observer note mentions Ba and At the Observer OAleu in a brief context. No events, dates, or actions are specified beyond the fragmented references.

Oaleu

Sisyphus Condemned to Forever Push the Stone

From the fathomless view comes a tale of Sisyphus eternally driving a giant boulder uphill. Reaching the summit the stone slips free and rolls back, forcing him to repeat the labor endlessly as punishment.

Syephus Rhe the Goda Borroutcea

Wood on soil exhaustion and drought impact on farming profits

Dr Gr G Wood of Palmyra spoke before the Jefferson County Agricultural Association stressing soil exhaustion as a hidden farm cost. He warned that long droughts and forest clearing reduce water flow, lowering yields from wheat to ten or fifteen bushels per acre and threatening long term bankability of farms.

Gr. G. Wood Palmyra Jefferson County Agricultural Association Wood New England New York Utica Syracuse Ohio Michigan Wisconsin

Forests and drouth drive drought across the prairies

The writer laments grasslands in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, the Indian nation and Texas shrinking, leaving little soil protection as rivers dry and drought widens. He cites a dry wind from the west and suggests reforestation as the remedy, warning against halting forest loss and urging planting of timber and nut trees for long term profit.

Illinois Iowa Missouri Indian Nation Texas Connecticut Hudson Mohawk Genesee Red Sabine Junety Brasos Colorado Rio Grand Pacific Coast Cordillera’s Kansas Ihingis Ohio Kentucky Mayville Chicago Michigan Rochester N. Y New England

Journey Up the St Lawrence to Montreal in 1874

An 1874 travel note details arrival in Detroit on July 27, excursion across to Port Sarnia, then Toronto with its free university and Buckeye shade trees. It recalls Kingston at the river source, the Thousand Islands and Pullman’s residence, Alexandria Bay, Thousand Island House, and a Montreal sail past August 1 including a grand cathedral and the St Lawrence bridge.

Lake Grance Ephors Opservir Detroit Crand Trunk R Port Sarnia Pullman's Palace Toronto Ontario U. S Rossin House Kingston St. Lawrence Thousand Islands Thousand Isles Geo.m. Pullman Sleeping Car Alexandria Bay Lake Ontario Thousand Island Geo. Peabody Montreal St. Tawrence

Boston Pride and historic relics from Dorchester Heights to Cambridge

A reflective piece traces Boston’s self image and reverence for Revolutionary sites. The narrator recalls Dorchester Heights, the British fleet, and Washington’s defenses, then wanders through Pilgrim relics at Pilgrim Hall, Mount Auburn, and Harvard Memorials, celebrating the city’s enduring ancestral heritage.

Residence of Longfellow Visits Draw Wife to New England

The narrator describes touring many buildings of interest with his wife, who particularly wished to see Longfellow's residence. She is somewhat disappointed by its look but sympathetic to the quaint antiquated yellow building framed by dense foliage and elm trees, holding a poet beloved by Americans. The note ends with plans to depart for Newport tonight.

Longfellow Newport C.D. Ruys Fuller & Fuller Chicago

No Two Old Cat In Schoolyard Game Ends In Woe

A fragmented 19th century verse recounts a playful tag game among schoolboys that ends with injuries and disappointment. Names appear as Will and Charley, with Harry Blake and Tom among the players, leading to a collapsed game and a lone return to class.

Will

Papers debate Decoration Day stance and Georgia militia flags

In Georgia 48 militia companies with U S arms refuse to carry the national flag. The Washington Republican cites this to note divisions in the South. Also mentions Beecher Tilton scandal coverage and a physician’s remark on publicity. Gen Howard leaves Washington for Oregon to take command. Canada’s first ballot elections favor the government.

Colfax South Georgia United States Washington Republican South Bend Z Cincinnati Clinic

Old Marshal Bazaine Escapes From Prison By Sea

Marshal Bazaine slipped from the Saint Marguerite island during Sunday night August 9 using a rope ladder to board a vessel bound for Italy. His escape followed a nocturnal ascent and a torn rope with bloodstains found on the line. His wife and cousin met him at sea and rowed to a departing steamer likely landing in Genoa. Col Villette and Fort Marguerite commander were arrested as investigations began.

Marshal Bazaine Saint Marguerite Italy Col. Villette Bazaine Mme. la Marechal Genoa Grasse Marseilles Fort Marguerite

The Tall Sycamore and Morton Burlesque in Indiana Speech

A Vilified reply to Senator Morton's Terre Haute speech marks Daniel Voorhees' continued habit of attacking Morton's arguments. Critics compare Voorhees to a wheat stalk overextended, a parasite on Morton's ideas, and mock Goshen Democracy as weakened by party opposition to national banks Baxter law civil rights school superintendent law.

Daniel W. Voorhees Terre Haute Senator Morton Morton Daniel Lucus Indiana Goshen Whitley Co. Commercial Baxter Ind. Journal

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