29 Apr 1870
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Newspaper
Kokomo Journal
Location
Kokomo, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1870
Page
1
Donn Pratt cites the McFarland case to condemn a legal standard that blames women and excuses drunken husbands who murder. He argues juries and judges know perjury occurs and the public loses faith in justice, warning further outrages until reform arrives.
The passage defines a cynic as a person who never sees good in others and always suspects hidden motives. It portrays him as a vigilant yet blind watchman who classifies every action as openly or secretly bad and reduces virtue to self interest. His talk chills feelings and sours perception, freezing hope like frost on flowers.
The article notes Niagara’s water level dropping from over 200 feet to about 150 feet and suggests it could grind back toward its lake source. It underscores North America’s vast freshwater resources and lists renowned falls including Niagara, Missouri river falls, Shoshone falls at 210 feet, and Yosemite falls.
Mrs Stanton claims a discovery to gain unanimous support for woman suffrage. She writes to the Revolution proposing a voting method: those in favor stay seated while those opposed rise, arguing women need an external nudge and the majority would respond by rising to save the nation.
A Memphis religious newspaper runs a feature titled The Detective listing impostors and excluded preachers across denominations. The latest issue warns the public about a named individual alleged to be an impostor and part of a broader warning to readers.
A rock fell from a bluff near Dubuque Iowa crashing through a dwelling roof and into the lower floor. The occupants were sleeping and uninjured.
A writer argues for teaching left handed use to children to balance manual skills. Right hand bias is seen as conventional and unnecessary for most tasks. Accidents show left hand proficiency can develop with practice, though adults often lack patience for such training. Children exposed to bilingual households may adopt both languages, a parallel to hands.
A short, whimsical piece extols newspaper as a warm insulator and versatile household helper. It suggests wrapping feet, lining mittens or hats, and placing sheets between bed clothes to retain heat, while also noting paper's utility to seal door or window crevices.
In Dublin at St Peter's Church Dean Kirwan, ill with a cold, preached a charity sermon for parish orphan children. He announced his text by pointing to the aisle children and simply said There they are. The crowd overflowed and the collection greatly exceeded expectations.
Ice can be turned in a lathe and lenses formed so that sun rays passing through them cause heat sufficient to ignite a match. The ice lenses, easily made and renewed, have been recommended for astronomical use in countries with extended freezing temperatures.
A Baltimore correspondent reports that a thunderstorm can ruin oyster cargoes at once. A single sharp clap of thunder aboard a ship can instantly kill all oysters in the hold, and heavy deck pounding with an axe will kill any oyster that feels the jar.
A missionary discusses traditional Chinese attire noting pockets are absent and sleeves hold the only accessible spaces. He compares the harsh practice of corset-like waist binding to foot binding, deeming both painful yet waist compression more harmful and revolting.
An exchange notes a giant mushroom named Tili noisi reaching maturity with a circumference of 34 inches, a height of 10 inches, and a weight around three pounds. The conical cap rests on a stem about half an inch in diameter.
A poet offers a concise definition of drunkenness contrasting it with mere recovery. The piece plays on physical capacity to stand and drink, suggesting true intoxication lies beyond the ability to drink or stand without help. Philosophers puzzle over a test, while the poet provides a quick, barred-by-ability rule.
Fragmentary note recounts a Muscogee Georgia incident with coins and a raised figure. Unclear details, names, places, or outcomes survive the visible text.
An item notes noisy brass bands in Sa brah era windows while ailing General Lee receives mixed messages via papers and poetry. The piece hints at public reaction and political tension reflected in print.
A humorous tale recalls Sabbath worship and a boot purchase that outshined sermon warnings. The narrator laments fashionable leather and ill fitting footwear that proves loud in the woods, praising calfskin eloquence as the true sermon.
The article notes rapid disposal of public domain land, estimating totals around 1.8 billion acres with about 500 million surveyed and 400 million disposed. It claims 165 million acres sold to bona fide purchasers and homesteaders, while 100 million acres were given to railroads, and warns that 90 bills seek grants as large as New England, urging more prudent management for future generations.
A historical quotation attributed to Frank Lin contrasts frugal labor with social temptations, noting creditors’ patience wanes when work and duty are replaced by leisure. A young woman justifies a kiss by quoting the golden rule, reflecting moral guidance in personal conduct.
In Rush county two young men, Joseph Dixon and Edwin Colburn, vied for a woman. Edwin, after a failed suitor display, visited the lady and a ghost warned him off. He fired a pistol at the spectral warning and struck Edwin, fracturing his knee.
A noted judge in a historic divorce dispute expresses that the spouses are suited to remain together. He deems the evidence clear enough to dismiss the case at the petitioner's expense.
An old negro preacher in a Maine town condemned men for wishing for better opportunities to do good. He urged using the wings of faith God has given to each person, saying God will care for both the eagles and the hummin birds in their flight.
A reflective maxim states that recognizing one’s own characteristic flaw aids guidance through life. Guarding against this flaw turns it into personal strength.
A county sheriff recovers an editor's office note arguing newspaper balance. It argues readers demand variety from political content jokes original matter and notices while balancing telegraph reports compliments and church attendance. It highlights public pressure shaping editorial choices.
A compact reflection on Ruskin urging art to serve all places from cottages to churches. It emphasizes divine beauty in ordinary things and warns against cynicism that absolves evil or forbids good. The piece calls for universal inspiration and active, wholehearted effort to promote beauty.
In Stonington Connecticut authorities analyzed whisky gin and port wine and found dangerous substances including oxide of lead sulphuric acid fusil oil and coloring agents. Professor Sherman calls the sample a pernicious falsification of wine or liquor. The gin and whisky also contained harmful materials.
A playful scene at a family breakfast where Minnie, fond of sugar, asks if batter and sugar spoil cakes. Her father confirms, prompting Minnie to declare she will take hers spotted, much to the amusement of guests.
A child asks where rain comes from and is told it falls from heaven. The pupil speculates there must be a big crack in heaven to let so much water through, prompting a humorous exchange about weather and imagination.
A reflective note on the uncertain future as time between now and tomorrow alters life. The author warns that prosperity can turn to adversity and happiness to sorrow. Death may intervene before the dawn and the coming events remain unreadable until they unfold.
The passage urges individuals to think independently and judge others ideas. It argues listening to others is fine but final judgments should come from personal evaluation. By weighing thoughts, one can shed false notions and curb harmful ideas, shaping better citizens and guiding future generations.
A Chicago Times correspondent argues the Democratic party should drop its name for American to improve public perception. He concedes the current image is odious and wonders if American could obscure past sins, questioning whether such taint would be avoided by changing labels.
A preacher remarks that a wicked man has strong conversion potential while a mean man requires repeated attempts. He argues a wicked man could become a saint, whereas a mean man would need six or seven successive conversions to start anew and reach parity with a bold, wicked man.
A Chicago woman offers matrimonial guidance to young women advising against marrying a man who is rude to his mother or sister, grabs the largest cake piece or undercooks, and rails at his horse in anger, warning such behavior signals a troublesome husband.
A playful exchange compares a poorly run hotel to a vile inn and jokes that an errand boy, like an old horse at auction, will fetch a price or value. The witticisms rely on punning about inns and auction terms.
A fragment notes Blue Grass girls on a lively note about a bachelor not being welcome. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear names dates places or organizations to anchor a fuller summary.
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