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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1874
Page
4
A ballad line repeats a tragic tale of two lovers by a lake under moonlit rays. A goblin with envy unleashes a wind demon, sending the lovers into a yawning sea as the wave closes over them. The lover clings to the bereaved shore, the maiden carried away in triumph to a dark abode.
A Scottish verse scene recalls a mother herding many in a crowded nest as a new baby joins the family. The darlin is brought home in the gloamin and the household welcomes another bird.
A rambling tale begins with Mrs. Hubbard and her haunted brick oven linked to a death warning on a bread loaf which turns out to be a tombstone marker misread by a local sexton. The feature shifts to farm notices on horse breeding, detailing conformation traits for road and track horses and tracing lineage from Messenger, Hambletonians, Membrines, American Girl, and American Star.
The Earlville Transcript urges farmers and breeders to favor well bred horses over older scrubs. It highlights imported draught stallions and half breeds, noting these stock types bring ready sale and remunerative prices, while recognizing value in all breeds and urging consideration of other families.
The note warns November 3d will bring large turnout with 21 states voting including New York and Pennsylvania. It also quotes a sermon about life, progress, and doing well here and there.
The piece argues war impoverishes the world by destroying wealth and production. It estimates U S annual output at about 3.5 billion dollars, a major war could cut it by 700 million, and warns of widespread ruin from burned farms, ruined homes, and looted property. It contrasts fruitful lands with scorched ruins and notes wanton destruction of valuables.
Col Gumpey recalls Daniel Webster with warmth and humor. He highlights Webster’s generosity over wealth, sharing a morning scene on the Hudson and a toothbrush tossed into the river as a quip about money. The tale underscores Webster’s character rather than his fame.
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