Newspaper advertising rates and reading material deals
The passage lists various periodicals and prices such as Indianapolis Journal 2 dollars and The Observer 2 dollars, alongside references to The New York Times and The Weekly Inter Ocean. It notes a chromo with Wood's Magazine and an engraving with The People's Journal, highlighting a plan to increase reading material at a small extra cost.
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Indianapolis Journal
The
Observer
New York ‘Times
Salta Pyayha
Ianaaine
Besoins Journal
Onstrvern
Inter Ocean
Estern Rural
CeeElves
Ee Eeeerersenet Acceeuss
Wood
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People’s Journal
Splendid Inducements for Weekly Observer Subscriptions
The Weekly Observer offers a one year subscription with five Chromos for $2 and a six month option with a Chromo 8x10 for $1. A combined deal includes two Chromos 8x10 and the Observer for $2. An assortment of Chromo Lithographs from Berlin, Prussia features American and European scenery including four seasons copied from Thorvaldsden statuary. Each subscriber receives one picture for $2.25.
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Weekly Observer
Observer
Berlin
Prussia
Thorvaldsden
Democratic Party Labeled Putrid Reminiscence by Chicago Zines
The Chicago Zines call the Democratic party a putrid reminiscence, framing the critique as authority on such subjects. The remark reflects a harsh partisan stance and uses strong language to dismiss the party's relevance.
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Chicago
Democratic Party
Editor thanks readers for Dr Montgomery’s card
In Elkhart kind citizens sent a card to the Goshen Democrat editor who suffers infirmities. He properly returns thanks.
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Elkhart
Goshen Democrat
Dr. Montgomery
Abolitionist Reunion Planned in Chicago This Spring
The abolitionists of the Northwest announce a grand reunion in Chicago during the coming spring. The gathering is expected to draw many men noted for their sincere motives and actions in the cause.
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Northwest
Chicago
Temperance figure seen in Elkhart bar incident
A Goshen Democrat jab at the so called temperance leader cites a sighting in an Elkhart saloon. The letter mocks hypocrisy and labels the figure’s behavior as evident proof of total depravity.
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Elkhart
Goshen Democrat
Editor Aaron Gurney Faces Temperance Bribe Allegations
Aaron Gurney editor of the Valparaiso Vidette defends himself after accusations of taking bribes from liquor sellers. He and his supporters say sworn testimony clears him of all charges and malice.
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Aaron Gurney
Valparaiso
Chicago Crime Dispatches Follow Sumner Death
Reports from Chicago publish extensive dispatches the morning after Senator Sumner's death. The coverage includes illness moments and deathbed scenes in the chamber of the dying states, along with a biographical sketch.
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Chicago
Sumner
Tee-total hypocrite named demanded by Goshen Democrat
A Goshen Democrat protests a public figure in Klkhart for alleged temperance hypocrisy and calls for the person’s name to be revealed to the world, urging not to strike temperance men in the back.
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Klkhart
Goshen Democrat
State Legislatures Near Adjournment Amid Dull National Conference
The article notes state legislatures nearing adjournment while the National Congress lags, implying Congress may imitate the states' extended inaction after their substantial efforts. It contrasts state assemblies’ labor with federal inertia, hinting at a missed opportunity for coordinated action.
Walton Chronicle reports Cook St John’s centennial greetings
Eight months after issuing an extended notice for Cook St John of Walton New York the Walton Chronicle recounts a visiting party escorting two young ladies along Delaware Street on a Monday afternoon. The aged veteran appears in friendly greeting as Peabody presents regards to his daughter.
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Cook St
Walton
N. Y
Gordon Beach
Osolo
Beach
Delaware
Adiés
Cook
St Jon
Greitgsinas
Peabody
Duhighter
Testimony of Experience versus Observation
The quote contrasts knowing by personal experience with secondhand observation. It emphasizes that true understanding comes from living through events rather than detached description. The speaker notes that one "knows how it is" only through personal involvement.
Sumner dies in Washington aged 63 a life of public service
The biographical sketch honors Charles Sumner, statesman and orator, who died in Washington City after a heart ailment. Born Boston January 6 1811 he practiced law and wrote on jurisprudence and abolition. He fought slavery in Congress, pushed civil rights, and served 23 years in national councils.
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Chicago Tribune
Sumner
Boston
Boston Latin School
Harvard College
Cambridge Law School
Story
Massachusetts Circuit Court
Judge Story
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American Jurist
Washington
Law
Greenleaf
Law School
Europe
Italy
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France
England
Polk
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van ‘Buren
Adams
Webster
Senate
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Fillmore
Wingree
al the
Kansas
Preston.s. Brooks
South Carolina
Summer
Paris
Lincoln
Hamlin
United States
Committee On Foreign Relations
Scott
Thomas
Anderson
Court
Betton
Sum
Barbary States
California
Christ
Old Letter Ties Guilty Pair To Shield Themselves
Bristol date line March 15 1874 letter vents at perpetrators of a crime. Writer rebukes the Gosden Times for a flimsy attempt to defend the accused with a letter from the Goshen press. Mentions Dr Burn and Elder Meek of Ft Wayne district in Indiana. The note asks readers to consult Elder Meek for past history.
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Bristol
Epitrots Observer
Gosden Times
Elder Meek
Ft. Wayne
Methodist Episcopal Church
Elkhart County
Indiana
Observer
Goshen Democrat
Goshen Times
Com
Harvey Clawson
Full of Lies and Slander in Local Divorce Case
A correspondent in Knights Town attacks Harvey Clawson, farmer, as hearsay in a controversial article. Judge Woods ruled the divorce valid and regular, noting Mrs Burns residence proved by two reputable witnesses and tracing her lineage to James Brown.
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Knightstown
Indiana
Democrat
Harvey Clawson
Ensq
Woods
Urns
Burns
James Brown
Dee’d
Pars
E Fane
Burn
Michigan
Clawson
Lydia
Bristol
Iis Roof
Harvey’ Clawson
Lochinvar
Indiana Divorce Controversy and Slander Case
A Bristol Indiana reader recounts a six year feud over Dr Burns and a contested divorce. Accusations of bigamy and slander are linked to Harvey Clawson Lydia Burns and other locals. The piece cites a Michigan marriage and Indiana residency questions while noting a court affirmation of a divorce.
List of Letters Remaining in Elk Hart Post Office
Post office at Elk Hart Indiana lists letters awaiting pickup as of March 18 1874. Names include Barns Johnson Biddie Lockwood Battinhouse Lean Addie Borllort Moore Ellen Bury Joseph Lorman Bauman Miller Bamberger Nike Susanneh Christman Osborn Mollie Cable J W Rifenider Clark Spohn Dowd Staker Edwardes Stutsman Fisher Wright Libbie Gamsley Wood Getz Woolfood Greib Wood Guyer True Hoover Strah Libbie Harper Lana Taylor Iaembach Wright Edgerton Willie Webber Susie Francis Ransom Wheeler Flatty Wait Ormel and others marked foreign or held for postage. Call for advertised letters with date and identifier.
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J Greib
John Wood
BF Guyer
Silas True
Fred Hoover Strah Frow
Libbie Harper
Lana Taylor
C Iaembach
George Wright
Sophiah Edgerton
Willie Webber Susie Francis Ransom
H Wheeler Philander Flatty
John Wait Ormel
AK Whitmore Carre
A Shuey
Corrected Weekly Grocers Provisions Stock and Train Schedule
A corrected weekly list from H Mackathorn & Co. grocers covers provisions prices for butter lard eggs flour cornmeal and more. It includes grain seed feed items and a detailed schedule of Cincinnati Wabash Michigan R R trains north and south with arrival and departure times through Goshen Elkhart and Warsaw.
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Marion
Foxe
Lafontaine
Wabash
Cincinnati
Wabash & Michigan R. R
Manchester
County
Silver Lake
Clay ‘Township
Town Line
Warsaw
Leesburg
Milford
Armolds
New Paris
Bainters
Waterford
Goshen
Seins
Elkhart
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National Congress
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Hamlet
Dr. Burns
Indianapolis
Meek
M. E. Church
Dy _ Burns
Edmund A. Burns
Lydia Burrige
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Msg. Hodge
Baptist Church
Kalamazoo
Micbé
Art County
Lydia’ Burns
James c ‘King
Anthony F. O’neill
New York
Dawes
Hoar
Archbishop McClosky
Ohio
Ind
Elkhart Market
H Mackathorn
Clay Township
Pilower Lake
Hebeloes
Esses Ress
Wabagsh
Neass BF
Wahbash
Foxo A
Cleveland
A. G. Wells
CG. Gilmore
Bristol, Mnd
Howe Sewing Machine
Stham
Jacksons ST
Lorman & Thorp’s
F. Pritchard
Indianapolis, Ind
Republic
Grisenere
Gay B.F. Pritchard
East Washington St
Isaac Bucklen
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