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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1872
Page
4
A nostalgic portrait of an old barn described as rickety and cluttered with cobwebs and faded boards. The narrator recalls climbing its rafters, watching swallows, and savoring the clover scent as hay streams and drafts fill the midlighted space.
A broad overview of farming topics discusses large New York farms, insect damage and crop value, a New Hampshire farmer's Arbor Day tree planting achievement, hay preparation for livestock, English farm prices, and five year rotation ideas. It cites the Maine Farmer urging health and rest for farmers and compares deep tillage benefits in New Jersey districts Mapes farm Newark and Salem county.
Seventeen Democratic papers in Georgia oppose Greeley with no Republican paper backing him. The projected presidential campaign risks a sixty million dollar outlay. Rebels praise a ticket with Davis’ bail. Palm er and others now back the anti Grant effort amid soldier support for their old commander. A Manchester Press census suggests 19 for Greeley vs 52 for Grant among local soldiers.
Fred Douglas addresses Freemen in Richmond praising liberty and equality. He contrasts northern poverty with southern wealth, defends his anti slavery stance, and endorses Ulysses S. Grant while criticizing Horace Greeley as uncertain. He argues for education, reconciliation, and unity under a strong, steady leadership.
A collage of notes reports Sherman plans a September return to America. Others cite Ole Bull’s income sixteen thousand, Switzer land champion tied to Macon Georgia, and Lake George tavern crowds. Facts cover trains, cheese and butter production figures, Western Union wire use, and a nascent Washington society paper.
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