Reading matter prices and subscriptions listed in catalog
The notice lists multiple periodicals with prices for Onsenver Weekly Inter Genan Western Rural Observer Wood's Magazine The People's Journal American and other titles. It notes a chromo and an engraving as part of the arrangement and claims the plan offers a larger amount of reading material at a small extra cost.
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Sai York Times
the Observer Bb
Wood
People’s Journal
Observer
Ea Venenis Jabinle Berg
Chromos Offer With Subscriptions and Ber in Pictures
The WEEKLY OBSERVER offers a year subscription plus five Chromos for $2 and a six months option with a Chromo 8x10 for $1, or two Chromos 8x10 and a year on the SERVER for $2. A selection of Chromo lithographs from Berlin depicting American and European scenery includes seasonal designs inspired by Thorvaldsden. Each subscriber receives one picture for $2.25.
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Weekly Observer
Onserver
Berlin
Prussia
Thorvaldsden
Weekly
Observer
Should Elkhart adopt a city government vote
Voters will decide next Tuesday on replacing town government with a city system. The editorial argues city government promotes growth, justifies higher taxes with improved services, and urges timely change to avoid stagnation on March 17.
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railward Fragment
Last fall the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railward fragment mentions a rail line and regional details, with unclear phrasing and missing names or dates. The readable portion hints at a historical transportation topic or property reference without concrete actions.
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Lake: Shore
Michigan
Southern Railward
Wagen
Increase of Labor Raises Hours and Wages Questioned
A reader questions the proposed rise of labor hours from ten to twenty per day and asks the Blade to explain why a headline like Increase of Labor would not have been more appropriate. The note hints at wage increases tied to longer workdays and seeks clarity on newspaper framing.
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Blade
Argument for policy change on high Western loan rates
The statement notes money commands from 16 to 30 percent per annum in parts of the West, with borrowers largely at the lender's mercy, as a stronger case for changing financial policy.
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West
Boston old fogies seek return to route agent system
Old fogies in Boston advocate moving away from postal cars to the old route agent and distribution method. They claim letters would take three days to reach Elkhart from New York instead of 24 hours as at present.
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Boston
New York
Elkhart
South Bend Annuel 1873 records 301 buildings built
The South Bend Annuel reports 301 buildings erected in 1873 at a cost of $398,780 while the Tribune claims 391 buildings for $700,000. Editors of South Bend are called to tighten a screw in the review.
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Turner’s
South Bend
Observer responds to Chicago Times Hendricks article
The Elkhart Observer comments on a Chicago Times piece about Thomas A. Hendricks known as the Indiana Acrobat. It asks why readers cannot see the article and defends its own fourth page publication in large type for readability.
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Elkhart
Chicago Times
Thomas A. Hendricks
Indiana
Oshen Democrat
Charles
Left-handed compliment from Kendallville Standard to Fort Wayne Gazette
The Kendallville Standard compares the daily to the Fort Wayne Gazette and defends the misused praise as non ironic. The Gazette is labeled the thinnest daily, with the Review noted as the next light in coverage. The exchange ends with a question about reader satisfaction.
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Kendallville Standard
Fort Wayne Gazette
Charley
Iilkhart Daily Review
The
Gazette
Hendaliville Standard
Concert Echoes Lift Reader To Seventh Heaven
An Elkhart Observer note describes Friend Ervusa visiting Laporte for a Thomas concert and reports that he felt exalted, joking that Brusu might never reach 80 percent again. The letter also credits the poetical editors with the ascent and mentions generous passes for Observer staff.
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Ervusa
Elkhart Observer
Laporte
Thomas
Brusu
Warsaw Indiaman
Onsrrver
Visitors from Kendallville Probing Col Tucker Prospects
John Mitchell and John Weston visited town to inquire about Col Tucker's prospects. The Goshen Democrat dismisses the wire as having little county impact and jokes about pulling another wire in the Review office. The terse exchange hints at local political chatter with no real significance.
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John Mitchell
John Weston
Kendallville
Col. Tucker
Hikhart Reaview
Goshen Democrat
Morton Cited as Leading 1876 Republican Presidential Hope
The Chicago Tribune praises Senator Morton as far ahead of reliable 1876 Republican rivals though mischaracterizes him as ruthless. Wayne Gazette and Foré commend Morton as affable, open, and incorruptible, contrasting him with rival Oliver P. Morton’s stern rivals and lauding his unwavering duty and honor.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Morton
the Tribune
Marat
Robespierre
Orton
Senator Morton
Senate
Tribune
Wayne Gazette
Mr. Gazette
House of Congress
Oliver. P. Morton
Ex-President Fillmore Dies on Route Near Oslo N Y
Former President Millard Fillmore died last Sunday while traveling through Oslo New York. The death ends a notable public career spanning the early republic.
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Fillmore
Oslo N. Y
Public figure retreats from public life forever
Fragmentary note states a public figure will never reenter public life again, indicating lifelong withdrawal from public duties or appearances. Available text provides no clear name or location to specify details.
What shall we do with our daughters lecture
Mrs Livermore argues against women waiting for marriage claiming God intended all to marry. She urges women to gain knowledge or a profession, seeking freedom to pursue their tastes and capacity without special privileges. She notes Elkhart’s women already work as saleswomen and in skilled trades, and critiques society’s overregulation as harming civilization.
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Elkhart
Strike Threatens Erie Railroad Traffic and Mails
Four hundred Erie Railway employees at Buffalo walked out over unpaid wages, a practice the men say has persisted since the financial panic. They demand timely pay on the 15th each month and no wage increase, while desiring the company to respect its own rule. Employers face disruption as skilled workers earn from 1.75 to 2 dollars daily and unskilled workers about 1.48.
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Erie
Buffalo
Unien
Toledo Blade
Grangers Seek Remedy for Unnecessary Charges
A fragment notes belief that vendors who are not producers may set prices, but if the Grangers devise a remedy to relieve humanity from needless charges, they deserve praise for their effort toward fairer trade.
Elkhartans Praise Mrs Siddons and Harry Walker in South Bend
A group of thirty three Elkhart residents attended Mrs Siddons and Master Harry Walker in South Bend Monday night. The reviewer lauds Mrs Siddons as a living Shakespearean vision and praises Walker's mastery of difficult scores, noting lineage to Sarah Siddons and Roger Kemble. A biographical sketch was postponed to next week.
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Mrs. Siddons
Cushman
Mark ‘Twain
Beethoven
Thiers Declares Republic Unquestionably Best for France
In a letter to the Republican candidate for the Assembly in Vi enne department Thiers states his experience proves the Republic is the only possible government for France.
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Thiers
Assembly
Department
Vienne
France
Correspondence from MippLesary March 9 Reports Local Speculation
In MippLesary a recent Observer item sparks talk about a respected doctor, while Jonathan K. Plank buys the Elliot & Sons grist mill for ten thousand dollars and plans to run it fully. The letter notes the departure of Mr. David Naylor from Middlebury after building a thriving cheap goods business and extensive travel for replenishing stock.
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Eorrors
Observer
Jonathan K. Plank
Elliot & Sons
Plank
David Naylor
Dave
Middlebury
Bismark Growth Hopes Spark Emigration to Dakota Territory
A letter from Col. Loundsbury of the Bismark Pioneer Association extols Dakota City’s resources including coal mines near Bismark, timber, cattle, and mineral prospects. It invites poor farmers and small capitalists to emigrate, noting local demand for a druggist, dentist, shoe maker, tailor, furniture and jewelry stores, and a large hotel.
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Bismark
Indiana
Ohio
Chicago
Here
California
Black Hill
Col
Loundsbury
Bismark Pioneer Association
Dacotah
Apple, Peach, Quince Butter Petition in Local Ads
Fragments announce medicines for sale at all drugstores and praise for Chamberlain’s products. Mentions and mottos reference quick sales and low profits. Also includes a stray line about H. S. Meyers and a shaving firm in a muddled advertisement fragment.
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Chamberlain
Elkhart to Vote on City Incorporation in March 1874
Notice states election to decide if Elkhart should be incorporated as a city. Voters in each ward will cast Yes or No ballots. Polls open at 8 A.M. in wards across Foster, Harrington, Allen, Bucklen, Fanning, and Fisher locations. By order of Board of Trustees.
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Novick
Hlkhart
Elkhart
Hillhart
Foster
Seward
B.F. Pritchard
East
Washington St
Indianapolis
Ind
Importers and Booksellers advertise West’s largest library stock
JANSEN, McCLURG & CO announce Chicago State Street showroom offerings in standard library books, illustrated gift works, art subjects, and premium stationery. They invite trades, library committees, and buyers to visit, request price lists, and sample papers, with low dealer rates and large stock.
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State St
Chicago
Standard Library
Dress Making and Trimming Shop Ad
Dress making and trimming hats bonnets ribbons latest styles for Fall and Winter. Ladies and Gents underwear gloves hosiery and paper collars. Goods cash and lower prices than any other place in the city. Shirts made to order perfect fit guaranteed. Look for the Sign of the Red Star No 30.
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Quenus
Elkhart Clothing Advert Fragment Lists Diverse Wearers
An OCR snippet from Elkhart market ads catalogs clothing for men youths boys and children. It mentions categories for fat lean tall short clergy doctors lawyers merchants mechanics farmers railroad workers and business staff.
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Eprrogs
R. K. Brush
Burkhart
the Siddons-Walker Entertainment
And
Joan W. Proctor
Wikhart
America
Toledo
Philadelphia
Proctor
Reub. Williams
Warsaw
Elkhart Public Schools
Ada Maxon
Carrie North
Nora Swinehart
William Decamp
Viola Landon
Allie Leyton
Chas Newman
Htta Barger
Mettie Dinehart
Ella Meader
Stella McKinstry
Edwin Newell
Josie Compton
Libbie Covington
Eva North
Goven Winegardner
Fannie Beardsley
Abbie Bradt
Mary Newman
Rose Turner
Abbie Woods
Lola Brodrick
Cora Bradt
Minnie Rohrig
Mary Stouffer
Katie Miller
Martha Middleton
Della Nickless
Emma Weaver
Hervey Evans
Bradley McFerran
Greeley Hay
Lillie Metcalf
Frankie Bates
Luellen Brant
Sylvia Higgins
Emma Hahn
Martha Fox
Nellie Aldrich
Elmer, Joy
Fred White
Lena Voisinett
Alice Ballinger
Hattie Bates
Harmon Case
Bettie Morrison
Minnie Shaw
Samantha Stutsman
William Hanes
George Weigner
Freddie Enos
Frankie Simonton
Lizzie Listeline
Mary Swarthouse
Katie Prather
Mattie Barr
Martha Funk
Ella Kiley
Ida Luke
Emma Lusher
Lizzie State
Anna
Katie, Monks
Amy Gregg
Maggie Zeitler
Lizzie Sparklin
Jacob Fredrick
Hascall Rosenthal
Harry Hannaford
Abie Peck
J. Heaton
Ella Proctor
Louie Main
Carl Brodrick
Eddie Walley
Clark Barney
Frankie Clark
Julius Doty
Phoebe Funk
Lillie Luke
George Kenegan
Charley Fredrick
Eddie Sparklin
Willie Weigner
Fifth Ward
John Ludwig
Sarah Guyer
Frank Johnson
Nick Dehringer
Rose Daggert
Sheridan Keehler
Amanda Paul
Editorial
Brevities
New York Herald
United States
Jansen, McClurg & CO
Star Millinery
Bodnom’s
Variety Store
Jackson St
Galigoes
Kentucky
Roots Shoes
Meadee & Sage
J. F. Curtiss
Tim DM
Shackman
EP. Pritchard
Indianapolis, Ind
Republic
Éld
Stham
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