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Newspaper
Kokomo Journal
Location
Kokomo, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1870
Page
2
Editorial Board Recovers From Congestive Chill
One of our editors suffered a congestive chill on Friday and faced low hopes for recovery. He has improved and will soon resume duties, having written much of this issue while confined to bed and accepting local help. The paper is not as strong as usual but reflects effort under illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bet
George B. McGlellan
Malvern Hill
George
McIntyre
Geo. Longfellows
Geo
Laura
Indy
Vickers
T.C. Philips
T. C
Kokomo
Bd. N. B
The Senatorial Question and Republican Resolve
The article denounces an editor’s claim of Democrat alignment and accuses central party leaders of corrupting the primary. It vows Republican loyalty, condemns the journal’s tactics, and pledges to expose those who would corrupt the party, naming no individuals beyond general references to leaders and local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Friune
Democracy
Snll
Central Committee
Howard
WAL
Soitte
Philips
Woody
Conquet
Johnson
Tribune debate over party nominating process and corrections
A discussion in the Tribune defends the Burlington Convention decision on county officer nominations by a primary and clarifies misstatements. It notes internal disagreements and disputes over a judge ruling in Hamilton County and corrects prior errors about the party mechanism and candidate selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Central Committee
Tribune critique of Senatorial matter and party stance
The Tribune discusses shifting allegiances in the Senratorial issue, accusing a Republican ally of defecting to the Democrats in principle while denying illegal voting. It claims the Tribune failed to control the machine, which damaged Senator W R Kistler’s prospects and left the Republican stance intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Republican Party
The
WR. Kistler
Coal oil tragedy burns eight year old girl
Monday evening Mrs. George F. Greason spilled lamp oil and lit it, igniting the oil on the side. The child’s clothing caught fire and she suffers severe burns to the lower limbs, arm, and abdomen. The incident prompts a plea for greater caution with highly combustible coal oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
George F. Greason
Death of Joseph A. Lewis in Minnesota
The Tribune notes the passing of Joseph A. Lewis a well known local figure who died at his Minnesota residence last week. The notice laments the loss and invites readers to share respectful communications on various topics while rejecting further phrenology submissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Joseph A. Lewis
Minnesota
Maj Moreau hosts breakfast party with mixed guests
The Sherman house landlord hosted a breakfast for Maj Moreau that included a radical, a colored man and two Democrats. The Maj appeared to enjoy the gathering, while Democrats of the 8th District warned to stop cursing the Negro or withdraw support for Moreau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman House
Maj. Moreau
Morean
Political outsider Denver praised for deadly past in Ohio race
In the Sixth District of Ohio Democrats nominate Denver whose claim to fame is killing an editor in a duel in California. The Cincinnati Ledger calls him talented and historically notable though his record is described as bloody and damning. Moreen, Democratic rival, has a brighter character, but neither candidate is expected to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Denver
California
Cincinnati Lngther
Moreen
Sherman House visit ends in vocal outrage over landlord
A visitor reports Faulkner the proprietor of Sherman House abused them with shameful language after a drunken incident. The writer vows not to return until a decent sober manager takes control. They also mock a stated Prussian victory claim by George B McGlellan regarding French forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman House
Mr. Faulkner
Wm. Russell
Dan Downs
Perry
George
Abel Albright
Brethren and Sisters
Theft at Office Seizes Exchanges and Magazines
Last Saturday evening during supper a person unlocked the office door and removed all late exchanges and several magazines. If not returned the culprit may face trouble from the authorities.
Marion Beauties Earn Praise From Ohio Editor
An Ohio editor praises Marion youth as beautiful yet notes Kokomo girls are even more striking, leaving Marion beauties needing greater attention.
Novel plan to advertise patent winners rejected
A Washington City fellow proposed weekly patent winner advertisements but a paper declined. Lew Wallace is named a congressional candidate in the 7th District, facing Gen. Manson. Wallace is favored to win, with ridicule aimed at Manson as a former rebel supporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ras
Washington City
Lew Wallace
Congress
Gen
Manson
Wallace
Gen. M
Temperance Candidate Nominated for New York Governor
The temperance movement in New York nominates a full state ticket led by Myron S. Clark for governor with support from reform groups and allied voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance People of
New York
Myron St. Clark
Lebanon Patriot Changes Hands Under New Editor
The Lebanon Patriot announces a change in ownership with D. E. Caldwell retiring and E. H. Kimberly taking the chair editorial. J. W. Kern, Democratic candidate for Representative, has advertised to speak sixteen times before the election, but the piece questions the party’s relevance and impact after years without a party standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae the
Lebanon
J. W. Kern
John
Bennett to Publish Paper Next Week
The note states Bennett will issue a paper next week half the size of the Journal, with no advertisements but rich articles. It mentions Dan’s writings for other papers and suggests support, then questions if Dan will back the regular ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Dan
G G Grady Circus Comes to Kokomo on September First
The old fashioned traveling circus of G G Grady is praised as first class with all star performers. It will perform in Kokomo on Thursday September first and invites everyone to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Grady
Kokomo
Amerie Amusements
Cercus
Viola LE
A Trip to the Capitol and Tipton Camp Ground Visit
A traveler describes leaving the city for Tipton Camp Ground for a camp meeting with Rev. James Leonard and Rev. W. Wilson. They note orderly proceedings, strong singing, and new church accessions, then move to Indianapolis for meetings at the Journal and National hotels, visit the insane asylum, Camp Morton baseball game, and Arsenal improvements, ending with humorous anecdotes about locals.
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Journal
Inpranatoris
Tipton Camp Ground
Tipton
Liz
Brady
Times
Prince of Good Fellows
Scott Armstrong
Bennett
Bro. Ilardesty
Vickers
Camp Morton
Indianapolis
Athletics
Columbus
Ind
U.S. Arsenal
Agricultural notes and home remedies from L. J. Templin’s column
The Brown & Templin department offers nursery stock ready for market though limited this week due to illness. A rural friend notes wart and corn removal using leaves of great colandine. An exchange praises roast onion bound on pulse to curb toothache. Salt added to whitewash makes a enamellike coating. Artificial marble recipe from plaster and alum is described. A Geauga Democrat tip says daily salted vegetables help cows yield richer yellow butter. A stump removal method uses a petroleum-filled hole ignited to burn out the stump.
Ohio horticultural society reports and fair preparations
The third annual report of the Ohio State horticultural Society covers 1869 activities including vineyards grape crops and fruit shows at Cleveland Loveland Cincinnati Pittsburg and Dayton. It notes officers committees and staffing for the Sleward County Agricultural Society fair and approval of rules with plans to enter all suitable articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Forticultural Society
Ohio Pomological Society
Lancaster
Reform Farm
Cleveland
Loveland
Milford
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Dayton
Warder
Sleward County Agricultural Society
M. Garrigus
Pres. Blanch
Pressent
J.R. Fisher
C. Morrow
Gov. Pattison
Stones Around Peach Trees and Grapes Among Rocks
Stones placed around peach trees reduce weed growth and heat the soil, accelerating fruit ripening. Stones slowly decompose through exposure to sun and weather, providing manure to roots and improving plant growth.
Rocks and heat help ripen grapes by warming root zones
The Journal of horticulture notes a peculiar season with wet cold conditions causing poor ripening in the East. It cites observations that grapes grown near rock ledges or brick walls may ripen fully due to rocks absorbing daytime heat and emitting it at night, warming the roots and stabilizing temperatures. The article proposes experiments placing stones around vine roots to improve ripening in affected vineyards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal Oforticulture
An Old House Painting Recipe Revealed for Bright Blue Walls
A widely shared paint recipe advises mixing blue vitriol with glue and boiling water to color ceilings and walls bright blue. Apply first coat horizontally or side to side, second coat vertically or up and down for a lasting, inexpensive result.
Beekeeping Remedy For Robbing Hives
September and October bring bee robbing between hives. Lower the hives to one narrow two inch passage for the strongest colonies. Stop further swarming by contracting entrances and watch for signs of trouble such as dead bees and disturbed alighting boards. Gradually widen the passage as conditions improve per American Stock Journal.
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American Stock Journal
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