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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1875
Page
4
A poetic fragment from the Springfield Republican speaks of love and memory as two lovers part forever. The verses describe longing, the ache of absence, and a final intimate moment by a river, with rich allusion to ancient wine and timeless emotion.
A story describes lambs following Mary to a schoolhouse clash with rules. The schoolmaster questions the responsibility as lambs roam inside and out, dodging flies and upsetting Mary. The tale ends with the lambs missing and Mary losing them.
A weary tramp, once famed as Wm Pytnargitt of the Rushville Jacksonian, stands before editors with a tattered scrap claiming past glory and a long battle with whiskey. He recites poets, cites scripture, and pleads for charity while reflecting on lost status and a rusted future.
In a humorous episode the office tally is unsettled as a tramp’s order is refused by a hard landlord. The recalcitrant guest exits after a note to cover one hundred Chronicle copies. He later drafts a reflective piece on life and humanity. W. P. Haratt.
The article discusses using salt to deter chinch bugs, explains a lamp glass cutting trick to avoid cracks, and offers advice on optimal dinner times, midday meals for children, and a suitable 5 pm option for adults. It also includes a rye bread method and tips for beginners learning dough handling.
A Mandel Bros. clerk enlisted in despair over an engagement shattered by war. His fiancée, 18, sought help from General Logan, Congressman Farwell, and finally General Belknap. Belknap granted a discharge this time, promising repayment with a kiss, then sent the papers to the Indian Territory.
A narrator muses on honor and hypocrisy, contrasting thieves, beggars, and the self righteous. A boy at the post office flees a prank as another lad warns of a fighting dog sale at the market and a debt of six shillings. The scene ends with a lighthearted escape.
Legislation in Connecticut’s current session seeks to authorize women to vote in the upcoming presidential election. The measure proposes extending suffrage to women statewide and outlines voting eligibility and implementation steps.
Sulphate of ammonia is an excellent liquid for verbenas and other blooms. It darkens foliage to a rich green and keeps plants healthy. Economical and easy to apply. Dissolve one ounce of ammonia in two gallons of water the evening before use. Apply safely once a week.
A cautious farmer notes he bans steel forks in horse stables due to frequent injuries and rough handling. He argues wooden forks better prevent harm when shaking bedding and cleaning stalls, emphasizing they "answer all purposes."
A warted receipt explains a copperas and slaked lime mix to spray potato fields. Mix equal parts copperas and slaked lime with twenty gallons of water and apply with a whitewash brush. The text claims one band can cover an acre or more in a day and credits a single use with clearing a whole field of pests.
The passage notes a chain of eight year gaps between successive presidents Jefferson Adams Madison Monroe and John Quincy Adams. It observes Adams Jefferson Madison Monroe and John Quincy Adams all died on July 4. It also remarks that each listed president retired or would have retired at sixty six.
A southern Massachusetts homeowner of fifty years ago had every roof shingle dipped in boiling whale oil. Recently his grandchildren replaced the shingles on the old mansion and found many in excellent preservation.
The itemized chatter covers Venezuela relations, New York newspaper expenses, Bodily comments on Beecher and Morrissey, Texas politics, a public library plan for Gen Scott’s residence, Berlin’s Cuba rumors, New York state politics, Ohio campaig n speakers, odd domestic anecdotes, and a marathon walking feat. It mentions Gov Morton, Blaine, Conkling, Lagro’s husband, and a 300 mile walk in 100 hours by W H Craft with plans for a 500 mile attempt in September.
Three armed men stopped a wagon returning from the depot to the American Express office. They searched an empty wagon, beat a retreat after realizing no cargo was present, and likely mistook another wagon for the chest and goods from the night train.
A fragmented roster lists city officers including Mayor Henry C Wright Clerk Ben Brown and Marshal A J Gillette. It also catalogs council wards, trustees and church congregations with pastors and service times across multiple denominations.
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