Reading Matter List Includes Many Papers and Prices
A catalog of periodicals and magazines with stated prices such as The Oxstave $2, Wettig Inter Ocean $1.30 and The Observer $2, along with several other titles like Indianapolis Journal and The People’s Journal. The note claims this arrangement provides a large reading material supply at a small extra cost.
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Oxzstavze
Wettig Inter Ocean
Observer
Indianapolis Journal
Oxstaver
Cvs
BOD
Toledo Blade
Ossenver
New York Times
The
Wee A Magazine
Journal
Bees
HMO Scientific ‘American
Opsengen
Chimney Corner
Chromo-Lithographs Offered By The Weekly Observer
The Weekly Observer advertises year end offers on Chromos and Chromo-Lithographs. A four and eight by ten inch selection from Berlin and European scenery includes seasonal representations copied from Thorvaldsden statues. A rare weekly issue chromo is priced at 2.50.
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Observer
Weekly Observer
Berlin
Prussia
Thorvaldsden
Franking Privilege Revival Denounced as Fraud
The Chicago Tribune opposes reviving the franking privilege, arguing poverty pleas and high postage bills mask fraud and urging truthful disclosure.
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Chicago Tribune
Miller’s Craft Busted and Foundered on Sand Bar
In Elkhart a sand bar traps A. O. Millers craft making it hard to float. On Monday for the second or third time it busted there. Millers craft has foundered here at least twenty times and his friends in the Review swamp him after every voyage.
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Elkhart
South Bend Union
A. QO
Miller
the Review
Howe urged for Congress by district paper
In a Goshen Democrat note dated February 14 the writer lauds Mr. Howe as the district’s ablest man and urges voters to elect him to Congress without party ties. A contrasting letter asks what John B. Howe responds, implying the Democrat has grown disgusted with the “accomplished gentleman” praised a week earlier.
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Howe
Congress
John B. Howe
Goshen Democrat
Charles
Taxing Tea Coffee and Tobacco for General Grant
A Ligonier Banner reprints the New York Sun criticism of taxing tea coffee and tobacco to fund General Grant at fifty thousand dollars a year plus seventy seven thousand for the White House. It argues removal of the tariff did not lower prices, making the tax immaterial to taxpayers and the government’s finances.
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New York Sun
White ‘House
Ligonier
Banner
Movement to shift presidential day and election month
A reformer movement proposes moving the presidential inauguration from March to May and shifting the presidential election from November to October. It notes Pennsylvania abolished October state elections and suggests a broader political plot to revive old corrupt practices. The Goshen Democrat aligns with Chicago Times opinions on the matter.
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Pennsylvania
Aheir
Les
Goshen Democrat
Chicago Times
Times
Moron
Under Circumstances Court Guide Protects Rights
A brief note discusses proper conduct and safety under current circumstances, emphasizing fair treatment and lawful procedures for involved parties. The text underscores caution and adherence to established rules to ensure a just outcome.
Editor's push for Republican candidates stirs local debate
The Goshen Democrat editor advocates Col Tucker for Congress but avoids a direct pledge to vote for him. He promotes John B. Howe of Lima, LaGrange with strong praise and warns that Howe's nomination would be party driven. He asks Mr Murray to answer if he will back Howe regardless of party.
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Goshen Democrat
Congress
Col. Tucker
John B. Howe
Lima
LaGrange County
Washington
Howe
Senate inquiry into proposed New York Chicago steel freight line
The Ligonier Banner reports a late 19th century bill to charter a double‑track steel freight route from New York to Chicago. The plan, mapping via Chicago Akron Williamsport and beyond, aims for an 800 mile line with low elevations and potential passenger tracks, to complete in about 24 hours in places.
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Ligonier Banner
Congress
New York
Chicago
Elkhart
Noble
DeKalb
Ligonier
Abner Taylor
Nature
Mr. Taylor
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Erie
Akron
Ohio
Lake Station
Michigan
South Bend
Tms
Wabash& Western
Napoleon
Youngstone
Williamsburg
New ‘York
Road Building Awaited as Necessities Demand Charter
A historical report argues a major road project is inevitable and would bring immense national benefit. It urges careful congressional restraint before granting a charter to a large corporate entity, warning about the vast power such a company would hold.
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Congress
Ftee Liles
Exxtant 1872 1873 Freight Records Reported
Observer shows increased business at the station for 1873 with freight and forwarding totals. The ledger lists monthly freight received and forwarded for the company, including sums to Treasurer Geo. B. Ely and cashiers C. W. Green and J. H. A. Dewey, detailing large yearly totals.
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Evirors
Geo. B. Ely
Adamsville Gift for Rev Royce Brings Local Warmth
The Adamsville congregation hosted a large reception at Jerome Collins residence for Rev L R Royce. More than two hundred guests enjoyed two long tables of delicacies, music, readings, and socializing after a supper that raised 116 dollars for the clergyman’s needs.
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L.R. Royce
Adamsville
Jon
Elkhart
M.G. Sage
N. Sage
Fred. Miller
Quail
Fred
Miller
Belle Dills
Delia
Thomas
Will
Carlton
Royce
Hubbard iThomas
School Association Debates Daily Classroom Practices
A late 19th century meeting records devotional opening, controlled laughter, and periodic oral exercises to break monotony. It discusses teacher responsibility for student conduct, parental and school support, and outlines an upcoming semi annual examinations in multiple grades with detailed schedules.
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Ness
R. Terwilliger
Seiler
B. ¥. Oakes
C. Seiler
Kesay
Elsie “Evers
Nit
Tia
Boden
Education association meeting at Central School February 21
The group invites teachers from abroad and all interested persons to attend a February 21 meeting at 9 a.m. at Central School House, promising a good time and a lasting impression for education. Samper Heasty.
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Inoread
Central School House
Samper Heasty
Administrator appointed for the estate of Benj Turnock
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of Benj Turnock deceased, supposed insolvent. ED Tupnock, O H. Mary, Atty. Administrator.
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Benj. Turnock
Arts Estate
ED Tupnock
O. H. Mary
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