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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1874
Page
1
A district school near Mid Berkshire is rocked by a playful yet troubling scene as students, led by Will and Susannah, share a surprising kiss in class. The master confronts the mischief, while Susannah explains she was frightened and misled by peers.
In a California mining camp on the Yuba river, Armstrong, a talkative but sane miner, falls to gambling with three card monte and loses his fortune. After an arduous walk behind a wagon and a perilous water cure, he learns a hard lesson about prudence and self restraint, returning to mining wiser and wary of monte.
The Chicago Times discusses crime trends, noting lack of domestic data but citing English statistics. It highlights a 1841–1873 population rise of 45 percent with a 25 percent crime drop, and links declines to a migrant police force and swift petty larceny judgments. It also notes fewer executions and argues prompt administration matters more than severity.
Sydney Smith condemns war as mankind's worst curse while condemning the atrocious crimes committed over the years. The remark underscores a stance against ongoing conflict and its brutal effects.
The passage laments that in war nations spend vast resources and betray Christian principles. It argues God is forgotten in war and that all peacetime virtue is overridden by the gigantic evils of conflict.
The speaker cherishes the night’s tranquil spell and stars, finding solace from sorrow and a dreamlike escape. It reflects on seeking a peaceful, final home beyond life and tears, where all souls rest alone. The poem contrasts day and night and praises night’s gentle solace and mystic calm.
The piece condemns a season of thrift that harms workers and poor families as households cut wages and shift costs to the vulnerable. It notes the paradox of rich display while labor suffers, urging care for workers and public aid during hard times. It cites Nagasaki transit observations and astronomy notes from the American expedition, reporting detailed measurements and weather challenges.
A statement urges careful use of small surplus funds for wages rather than alms, highlighting prudence in disbursement decisions and the value of supporting workers directly.
The 1872 Board of Regents resolution allowed Women at the Female College to choose any course across departments and, by agreement a year later, enter common classes. Ladies join classical classes with men, receiving the same degrees. University faculty praise improved conduct and study, noting Western colleges increasingly open to female students. The Detroit Ann Arbor dispatch cites the New York Tribune.
Recipes for Apple Cake and Queen Cake detail mixing, stewing apples, molasses, and spice with steps. Also notes on ironing tips using salt and waxed paper, plus a method to preserve fruit with raw cotton layered in jars for grapes apples and pears.
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