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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1874
Page
4
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A read-through of a saga set in Tarvard shows a populace at odds over a new ruler and temperance crusaders clashing with temple keepers. The narrative follows a king, his chamberlain, and a female prophet Emma who rallies townsfolk against strong drink while courts, temples, and publishers react to the upheaval.
A letter from GuocuestER Massachusetts describes Gloucester as a historic port near Boston with 17 000 inhabitants and a leading fish market. It notes 600 sailing vessels, mackerel and cod catches, halibut curing, and a 375 pound whale towed in nearby. The piece warns against envy and urges good will and charity. Mary Palmer signs off.
General Roger A. Proy has been retained as one of the lawyers for Theodore Tilton in the Beecher case, joining a team of attorneys. The announcement highlights Proy's role among Tilton's defense in the famous libel and adultery proceedings.
As schools reopen for the new year the Young folks Rural Monthly is highlighted as a widely used text for reading exercises and declamation. The periodical offers attractive features and cash prizes for best compositions and poems, with sample and trial subscription options through publisher H. N. F. Lewis in Chicago.
A Library of Valuable Information describes Webster's Unabridged Dictionary as a compact treasure chest of condensed articles on thousands of subjects and three thousand illustrated cuts. It claims a $12 price, far cheaper than similar works that would cost hundreds, and notes only the Bible surpasses its affordability.
The article discusses potential changes under the new Postmaster General including a redesigned postal card and better materials. It notes that current designs are not as good as they should be and suggests introducing one or more improvements. A proposal to switch ink from reddish brown to black is also mentioned.
A 12 month volume titled Truths for Today with tinted paper is offered at 1.50 dollars, available with the Observer for 2.75 dollars. It contains essays on Religious Toleration or Charity, The Golden Rule, Righteousness, Good Works, The Lost Paradise, Christianity as a Faith, and Immortal Life.
In Elkhart County 1874, Peter E Hammond challenged a liquor law trial by seeking venue change. Samuel R Miller swore an affidavit alleging public opinion and temperance leagues obstruct justice. the piece questions Miller’s motives and links him to liquor dealer Bill Stephens amid local elections.
A South Bend Tribune correspondent reports Marshall county has received adequate rain and crops are excellent. Corn is filling out well and the potato crop is so abundant that growers are contracting them for 30 cents a bushel.
A fragmentary timetable lists East Michigan Division trains: Night Express No 8 at 3.05 a.m, Way Freight No 72 at 4.26, Grand Rapids Express No 55, Grand Rapids Accommodation at 4.0 p.m, Michigan Accommodation No 10 at 8:40 p.m, Air Line Division No 74 Way Freight at 2.00 a.m, Air Line Accommodation No 2 at 6.00, Special New York Spec at 1.20 p.m, Marion Express at 1.10 p.m, Atlantic Express No 6 at 9.50, with West going services abbreviated.
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