18 Nov 1870
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Newspaper
Kokomo Journal
Location
Kokomo, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1870
Page
1
The Count de St Croix wed a disfigured fiancée after her smallpox scars altered her. He later lost his sight in battle, yet their union endured. At the Emperor's reception an officer and his veiled wife are seen together, famed for their quiet devotion and music.
Summary of church and missionary meeting times across multiple halls with Sunday services at 10 am and 7 pm. Includes Sunday School at 2 pm and Thursday prayer meetings. Also lists several fraternal lodge meeting dates around full moons and weekly evenings across various locations.
Dr Sage’s Wo Hemavac promises a painless cure for catarrh and related ailments such as impaired taste smell hearing watering eyes ulcers throat pain and memory loss. Sentiment emphasizes mild action and warns against harmful fumigators with a mail order request for sixty cents or two dollars for pamphlet and cure.
Astronomers using Lord Rosse’s telescope note distant stars emit light that began 50,000 years ago and will reach Earth after another 50,000 years. From Earth, stars to the east and west would be 100,000 years apart in light travel. Confronted with such vast times, the concept dwarfs human generations.
A collection of fable like tale about a leaf learning courage and a digressive note on the Great Pyramid by Bunson and Kenrick. It includes a Beechers sermon anecdote and a list of inventions from violins to post offices with a closing reflection on age and wisdom.
An all black jury in a South Carolina court fails to return a verdict after being locked in a room to force one. A steamer interview shows a dockside exchange about courage and reputation. A $50 000 damages suit by John A Stein of Lafayette against Col. John S Williams claims ballot numbering violated secrecy of the vote.
The passage recalls Jesus denouncing the Scribes and Pharisees for ostentation and hypocrisy. It notes the public scorn they faced from common people who nicknamed them bloody browed, pestle bent, and strong shoulders Pharisees. The crowd mocked their fasts prayers and charities while the hypocrites publicized private acts.
Old M O B of Wayne faced larceny charges in Detroit Police Justice court. After conviction he interrupted with the idea that the court was a last resort, saying no man would come here until he had tried every other avenue for justice. The judge and bystanders accepted the explanation as humorous yet credible.
A reflective piece equates wealth with good health and moral integrity. It lists examples: a healthy editor with subscribers, a conscientious clergyman, a devoted spouse, a respectful young man, a loving parent, and a child blessed at dawn. The fragment ends with a stray line about a millionaire.
The text extols the influence of men and women living by Christian precepts. It notes that true character, meekness, and charity radiate authority beyond argument, shaping homes, communities, and the memory of those who embody Jesus spirit. Dr. Morrison.
The piece laments widespread weapon use among youths and adults, noting revolvers bowie knives brass knuckles and concealed arms. It warns such trends breed roughs and crime, urges accountability for parents and stronger penalties to curb the rising carnival of crime.
The Boston Cultivator notes Timothy seed shortage and high prices driven by New York firms buying Western harvests. It cites 80,000 bushels contracted, Boston firms holding 7,800 of 10,000 bushels from Canady, and Maine deliveries leaving New York parties with under 2,000 bushels. Prices linger around five cents, while new Timothy floods the market at six and a fourth cents. droughts reduce hay but Timothy stocks later remain ample.
The text reflects on the Lord's Prayer line Lead us not into temptation as a daily plea for divine guidance. It argues this petition expresses trust that God arranges events to shield believers from sudden deadly assaults of evil, noting that many strong men have fallen in temptation.
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