Reading Material Deals And Prices From 19th Century Vendors
A dealer outlines prices for periodicals including Western Rural Indianapolis Journal New York Times People's Journal and Boys and Girls Weekly. The note mentions a chrome engraving and a Wood's Magazine offer, claiming a large reading addition at a small extra cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Osserver St
New ‘York Times
Onserven
Platelalenig
Ossenver
Es. i
Alplate Oleh Asie
Ps People’ S Journal
Wood
People's Journal
Chromo-Lithographs Featured With Weekly Observer Subscriptions
The Weekly Observer offers one year plus five Chromos for $2 or six months with a Chromo 8x10 for $1. A second option includes two Chromos 8x10 and the Observer for a year at $2. Berlin born Chromo-Lithographs depict American and European scenery and Thorvaldsen inspired four seasons pictures. Each new or renewing subscriber receives one picture for $2.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly Observer
Observer
Berlin
Prussia
Thorvaldsden
Minnesota Medical Association criticized over treatment of female physicians
The State Medical Association of Minnesota faced sharp criticism for how it handled claims by female physicians. The South Bend Tribune from last Saturday featured a lengthy review of the 1873 growth in manufactures, trade, business and development for that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Medical Association of
Minnesota
South Bend
The Daily Inter Ocean Debuts Wider Six-Column Paper
The Daily Inter Ocean has adopted a six column quarto format and now presents itself as the handsomest paper in the West. It has always been as able as the ablest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter Ocean
LaGrange Standard Praised After Enlargement
The LaGrange Standard gains a fine appearance after enlargement. It is sensibly edited and ably run with the editor repeatedly on the right side of various questions.
Autopsy of Siamese Twins Shows Death From Separation Attempt
There is no test for truth or gold, and the autopsy reveals death would have occurred from any attempt to separate the Siamese twins in life.
Saylor Speech on Patented Articles Elevates National Profile
Hon. H. B. Saylor’s February 7 House remarks on the manufacture of patented articles gains him national recognition. The speech, delivered in the House of Representatives, signals a rising reputation for the congressman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Saylor
House of Representatives
Saylor
Indiana Deutsche Zeitung Debuts In Indianapolis
The Indiana Deutsche Zeitung, a German paper started in Indianapolis by Chas. B. Lizius & Co., proclaims independence and aims to overthrow the Baxter law. The Banner notes such papers fail if their main aim is not aligned with the public good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Deutsche Zeitung
Indianapolis
Chas. B. Lizius & Co
Baxter
Zigenier
People not to be taxed on tea or coffee for President salary
The Ligonier Banner states the issue of taxing tea or coffee for increased revenue to pay the President's salary is not before the people now. The paper assures readers there is no such issue at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligonier
Sandwich Island
PT Baldwin
Maupoa
Big Heva
Hssex
Catholic Mission
Sisters of Charity
Cook
Vancouver
Sisland
Angie
U. Dana
Benner Joins South Bend Register as Co proprietor Editor
Major D. J. Benner of Gettysburg Pennsylvania becomes co proprietor and editor of the South Bend Register by purchasing half the establishment. He is described as a man of ability education and experience.
Woman suffrage debate stirs New York politics
The Goshen Democrat supports a fair vote of women on universal suffrage while denouncing old spinster agitation. A reader notes an estimated 400000 unreadable residents in New York City, questioning Democratic majorities and literacy as political factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
New York
Women’s temperance movement faces press ridicule
The article argues the press often ridicules the temperance movement, questioning whether educators should tolerate this stance. It warns that education and public opinion could curb intemperance, urging uninterrupted progress of the movement and criticizing press opposition.
Cheap Homes Feasible in Chicago and Elkhart Report
The article argues inexpensive cottage building is attainable in Chicago and applies to Elkhart. It cites a New Jersey example: six rooms, 800 dollars land, total under 900 dollars with balloon framing, plus costs for labor. It notes many plans exist and builders can tailor to budget. Additionally a lake ice flotilla incident reports 203 men landed, 75 to 100 afloat, with rescue hopes dim as ice breaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Chicago
New Jersey
New York
Saginaw Bay
Winter Lake
Woodhull Sues Kingsbury Hall for Lecture Ban
Victoria Woodhull sues Kingsbury Hall Chicago proprietors for restricting a contracted lecture. Hon Emory Storrs acts as her attorney. Damages sought amount to 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Woodhull
Kingsbury Hall
Chicago
Emory Storrs
Homicide by Detectives During NY Arrest Attempt
Frightful report from New York describes detectives breaking into a tenement to arrest a man. The man defended his home with a shovel and shot the attacker in self defense as the wounded detective was taken to a hospital. The story notes the detectives were intoxicated and at saloons during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Water Power and Farm Lands For Sale By Clark Lane
An 80 acre farm and mill sites with water power offered for sale by Clark Lane. Includes city lots and multiple farms suitable for development or operation along the available riverfront and estate properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Clark Lane
Debates on currency contraction and gold premium
Analyzed arguments push for gradual currency contraction to resume specie payments. Warns that contraction harms production and exports, risks balance of trade, and favors Wall Street speculation. Advocates keeping circulation with producers to limit harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorrors
Congress
Wall Street
Voices on Labor and Currency in 19th Century Debates
An editor's fragment discusses high labor costs driving prices, currency value, and government bonds. It argues the currency serves exchanges, not intrinsic value, and cites reforms via legislation or strikes. The writer notes Hawaii like colonial references, missionary figures, and local civic events, including a firemen parade and a wedding anniversary study, as context for economic and social shifts.
Bristol Mill Fire Deepens Local Despair
Correspondence reports the Nonpariel Mill fire near Bristol early Sunday, destroying the mill and office and threatening investment by stockholders. Nearly all grain and flour stocks burned. insurance will cover debts, while unrest grows among farmers and creditors over losses and future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milling Co
Furniture Co
Mill Co
Local Indiana News Highlights From South Bend to Valparaiso
The report mentions South Bend Union and a local editor in Michigan with unclear gag. It notes Valparaiso, Indiana hosting a pin and OVDS factory producing pins and other items. The text is fragmented with multiple garbled names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend Union
Vasily
Ay “J. Church
Michigan
Valparaiso
Indiana
May and January School Distributions for Elkhart County 1873 74
The report lists May distributions for Elkhart County with totals for First Congressional Township Revenue 2526 24 Second Common School Revenue 20756 75 Third Tuition Revenue 9465 12 totaling 32648 11. January 1874 shows Ast 8115 20 Third 1498 38 totaling 7930 583 Grand yearly total 8406789.
Local Advertisements and Notices From an 1870s Indiana Depot Scene
An assortment of brief notices and ads mentions Mrs Jaycox selling 25 cent gorge, Hill & Kelley goods for Philadelphia exhibition, Spicer photography in Elkhart, Bucklen perfumes and drugs, John Kelley selling Lent fish, Myers apple or peach butter, Maxon Patmater lumber, Chamberlain’s Immediate Relief, J Rush wagon and repair services, Dr Cummins dental work, and bargains at the Workman’s Trading Palace 5 Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waite
Jas. Miller
Spicer
Elkhart
Bucklen’s
John Kelley
West
H. L. Myers
Maxon, Patmater & “Co
Chamberlain
J. Rush
Dr. Cummins
List of Letters as Remaining in the Post
A dated post office list shows names pending delivery and notes WELD FOR POSTAGE. The fragment includes numerous personal names with initials and sporadic surnames, indicating uncompleted delivery items at Elk Hart Indiana in 1874.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elka Shart
Ind
Austin Frank - Lathrop
Aca Alcorn-J.eens Co
Lawrence Anna J
Aby
Maxwell
Banton J. Tohn Myres
If Bentlin
Mangium
James W Burton
Hic
Drurie James
McCreary James
N . McFeen
Mary
Nanemaker Aaron Riley
Nancy B. Roberts
Rydman Mr
Varnnam
Teodore Walley Merettt -Loyd Rosillatt
Woods
Elanny Dobu
Witmer George Leonare Osie, Waddell
John Steed Fepute - Whittie
Samuel Yowell Geo Ciaesen BC
Oo Weld
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cheag
Ee Seas
Finance
Cato: Journal
Chithary
Hose Company
Rfe
Arti Don
Oper
Flouse
Opera Housé
Hull
Arnold
Jaycox
Ea Campbel
Wm. Hinman
Ewiientié Co
Maxon Parmater & Co
Troettan
Lowell
Bullock
Indianapolis Sentinel
John C. Walker
State News
Henry Stull
Colfax
Elkhart County
Editorial Brevities
JF Hunt
Main Street
Butterick’s
J. F. Gurtiss
Immens
Jackson ST
Lorman & Thorp’s
B. FY. Pritchard
Indianapolis, Ind
Republic
Sll
B. F. Pritchard
East
Washington St
HILT
Pune
Naar Soir
Carbon & Castor
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!