Reading matter offers via magazine and journal listings
The notice lists multiple magazines and journals with prices such as Opsibyel 32 90 Weekly Inter Ocean $1 50 and The People s Journal 14 Provide a chromo from Wood s Magazine and an engraving with The People s Journal The arrangement promises a larger amount of reading material at a trifling additional cost.
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O York ‘Times
OnseRver
People's Journal
Hedi
Wood
People’s Journal
Special Offer to Boost Circulation for Nonchromos Readers
In a bid to raise circulation by 1200 copies the paper announces a special offer targeted at readers who do not desire Chromos. The notice outlines the incentive and terms to attract new subscribers.
Chromo offers with Weekly Observer subscription deals
The Weekly Observer promotes a one year subscription plus five Chromos for two dollars, or six months with a Chromo 8x10 for one dollar, or two Chromos 8x10 and a one year Ob Server for two dollars. A selection of Chromo Lithographs from Berlin features American and European scenery, four seasons, and Thorvaldsden inspired pieces. Each subscriber receives one picture for 2.50.
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Weekly Observer
Observer
Berlin
Prussia
Thorvaldsden
Premiums Impress Northern Indiana Subscribers
Our premiums invite readers to inspect and judge for themselves noting no inflated claims. A speaker recalls a neighbor who values the paper without pictures while others praise the premiums and views on fine quality. The offer remains open for examination at the paper office.
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Indiana
Reduction Offer Aims to Attract New Subscribers
We call attention to a monthly reduction for new subscribers who do not want chromes. It is a fine chance for old subscribers as well, and since we badly need funds to complete our yearly settlements, we hope many will take advantage.
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Clifton House
Savey & Bicken
Ohio House Proposal Lets Women Decide Suffrage Question
A resolution asks the Constitutional Convention to place a separate clause in the Ohio Constitution granting women the right to vote. If a majority of women vote affirmatively, the clause would become part of the state Constitution.
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Ohio
Constitutional Convention
Caleb Cushing in 1861 Letter Haunts Confirmation Prospects
Reports say Caleb Cushing faces renewed trouble as a 1861 letter to Jeff Davis is unearthed during Senate confirmation talks. The revelation compounds Attorney General Williams' recent woes and leaves Cushing in a difficult political position.
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Williams
Caleb Cushing
Senate
Jeff. Davis
Caleb
Grant
Vice President Declines Speech On Suffrage At Convention
At the National Woman Suffrage Convention in Washington last week the Vice President stated he cannot give speeches on any subject but added that twenty years ago he decided his wife mother and sisters were entitled to the right of suffrage and has not changed his mind since.
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Washington
First National Bank President Stillwell Obsessed with Pecans
Fragmentary OCR suggests T N Stillwell of Anderson's First National Bank faced unclear circumstances. The text is garbled, yielding no coherent event, date, or location to confirm a specific action or outcome.
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T. N. Stillwell
First National Bank
Anderson, di
Arr Saat
Country papers join city publications for reading value
The article urges country publishers to partner with city papers to offer readers larger reading matter. It proposes affordable club rates for subscriptions to The Observer, OnsEnver, Wood’s Monthly Magazine, Yosemite Valley, and The People’s Journal, with flexible combinations and delayed administration by the Observer for advance subscribers.
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Enoug
City
Bor
Onsenver and
Wood’s
Yosemite Valley
People’s Journal
The
Observer
Reply to Gen Hascall piece from Goshen Times debated
A Goshen Times writer defends Gen Hascall against insults and denies publishing irreverent remarks. The piece labels the anonymous critic as an impostor and understrapper to whom the General would pay no heed, pledging future retaliation in measured terms.
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Goshen Times
Gen. Hascall
Brush
the Times
Elkhart Observer Defends General Hascall Character
The Elkhart Observer clarifies it did not attack Gen Hascall’s political status. It praises his social qualities and unmixed military record while lamenting his reliance on betrayers and broken promises. The Democrat responds acknowledging no offense toward the General.
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Elkhart
Hascall
Goshen Democrat
the Democrat
Elkhart Denies Fourteen Prostitution Houses Rumor
The town rejects claims of fourteen teen houses and says fewer than seven remain across the town. A review admonishes fair treatment by the press and notes twelve apartments once alleged on one street were reduced through agitation.
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Elkhart
Gen Hascall mocks seduction claim in Gosden Times
The Gosden Times writer claiming as Gen Hascall dismisses brushes with Col Tucker seduction accusations as groundless. He asserts if a candidate emerges it will be straight Republican and notes past fears of the enemy. Tucker remains a friend.
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Gosden Times
Gen. Hascall
Brush
Sweet
Col. Tucker
Gen. H. Call
Political maneuvering alters field in Indiana convention
A confrontation over nominations ends with an Independent Republican field, Williams elected by increased plurality, and attempts to bring in Andy Ellison as Democratic candidate. Allegations credit Chase’s silencing, Brush’s pressure, and possible motives to test General Iddings Moon and Ellison, though authors doubt those claims.
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Williams
Toldings
Moon
Andy Ellison
Brush
Chase
Review
Elkhart
Iddings
Ellison
Speech by R B Elliott Defies Color in Politics
A report on R B Elliott of South Carolina delivering a House speech praised for logic and character over race. Elliott, born in Boston August 11 1842, educated in England, lawyer by trade, moved to South Carolina after the war and elected to Congress in 1870 serving a second term.
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House of Representatives
R. B. Elliott
South Carolina
Alexander H. Stephens
Elliott
Boston
England
Temperance Campaign Ends in Washington Court House
Dio Lewis led lectures that inspired women to hold prayer meetings around saloons. They campaigned until no saloons remained, facing a lone resister backed by liquor interests. Women stood guard for three days and even erected a temporary building for their cause before deciding to purchase the site.
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Washington, Court House
Ohio
Dio Lewis
Meeting of the Republican State Central Committee in Indianapolis
The Indiana Republican State Central Committee met in Indianapolis on January 8 and adopted resolutions urging immediate repeal of the last session's salary bill for the President and Congress. It also supported Treasury actions to use the greenback reserve, issued unexpended funds, and a currency adaptable to business needs. The committee called for accountability of corporations created by the people and favored reforms to curb their power within legitimate bounds.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Republican State Central Committee
Republican Party of
Indiana
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Greenback Reserve
Local notes on fraud trials and lectures in Mishawaka
A muddled column reviews fraud cases including a defendant appealing to the Supreme Court. It mentions La Porte Heefner and City National Bank of Goshen planning a brick block on Market Street, and Prof Clark delivering geology lectures funded by twenty seven guarantors who will pay extra tuition.
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Supreme Court
la Porte Heefner
City National Bank of Goshen
Clark
Wagner
Mishawaka
Gavin & Hord
Municipal Expenditure View on Elkhart Gas Service
Citizens praise selectmen for prudent spending while debating gas lighting on Second Street. A circular from the Elkhart Gas Company notes economic safeguards but a debate remains over extending lamp posts and pipelines for dark nights.
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Second Street
Elkhart Gas Company
Gas, Company
Night of gaiety at Lanigan's Ball with French flair
Descriptions of a lavish social event with European wardrobe and dancers from North Curve club. Guests included striking outfits and admired beauties. Husk & Arm hole provided music. A formal luncheon followed and guests returned to the dancing hall.
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Beau Monde
North Curve
Hollywood
Messrs. Husk &Armhole
Eclat
Au Revoir
Fatal Stable Accident Report Sparks Tragic Death
A son of Stephen Fisher from Jackson Township in this county is found in a stable with a severely fractured skull and brain exposed. It is believed he was kicked by a horse upon entering the stable. a physician was summoned but life could not be saved. No further particulars available. authorities expect his death to be confirmed. Warsaw Indiana.
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LaGrange
J. F. Curtis
44Th
Ind
Elkhart
J. W. Allen
Haggerty
Stephen Fisher
Jackson Township
Inithis County
Jig
Warsaw
Indianian
Road finished to Marion on North and South Route
The Cincinnati to Michigan line known as the North and South Road is completed to Marion. Trains will run from Elkhart to Marion along this route, marking the culmination of the project and enabling car travel to the city.
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Cincinnati, Warbash
Michigan
Elkhart
Marion
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