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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1873
Page
4
A long mixed page features household tips from a diary style column with recipes and domestic hints, including onions to fight epidemics and pickling methods, plus a local political note about Gen. Butler and Indiana candidates. The Harris town ship poisoning incident and commentary on Governor Hendricks appear as brief news items.
A Michigan man, M R Mink of Kalama, reportedly died after being packed in ice for transport to a funeral. Upon arrival life signs appeared and blood flowed during the wake, leading to his death despite a belief he was already interred. The case raises questions about declaring death before full tests. Fort Wayne Gazette notes this July 11 report.
Frank KS King rode a bal loon at Morristown Vermont on the Fourth. He encountered a snow storm and drifted for nearly forty eight hours before being found exhausted but unharmed. Dispatches describe the Khan submitting to Russia and abolishing slavery, with 10 000 Persian slaves freed and to be received.
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