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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1873
Page
2
The Ossrxven claims to be the largest paper in Elkhart and reports a circulation greater than all rivals, with reach mainly in Elkhart and surrounding areas.
The letter criticizes Cr Myers for losing a registered letter and condemns the noisy saloon across the street. It defends Senator Morton against claims of back pay, arguing he never drew any and questions the motives of Goshen Democrat and similar papers.
A soldier from Colfax’s old Bloody Ninth district calls for a fall reunion of all Congressional District veterans. The writer, an ex-soldier himself, supports the plan and stresses no political campaign will interfere, hoping former comrades unite in festive harmony. What does the press in the district say.
The article tours Put-in-Bay and nearby islands in Ottawa County, detailing Perry's 1813 victory, naval memory, and local sights. It covers Kelly's and Pelee Islands with wine making, grape culture, and cave landscapes, plus Barnum's circus spectacle and notable show facts.
Port paper notes Barnum spots Thomas as ideal fit and urges acceptance of a present position. Thomas has served in the role acceptably for three years and remains a known newspaper enthusiast, in line with P T Barnum’s character insight.
A fragmented monologue in a dialect describes a plan by a Prohibition era faction to place Judge Osborn in power, stage a political meeting, and disrupt the Republican and Demperance parties while influencing the Goshen area prior to an election. It references General Shonson, General Shamberlin, and a Pug ey street rally with thoughts of bribery and juristic action.
The passage mocks political figures and party rhetoric as it speaks in a humorous dialect about future elections. It mentions a “Bick Judge Wood” and “Shackson” in a light satirical tone and hints at removing opponents through political action.
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