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Newspaper
Kokomo Journal
Location
Kokomo, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1870
Page
3
The Journal highlights farming prospects and city street work, notes on subscribers and advertisements, and local events. It mentions Lafontaine and West Jefferson streets, a school institute meeting, a church fundraiser, a northern aurora display, and Kokomo street paving plus local commerce from Kraus and Rosenthal and Tom Coblentz.
The Teachers Institute timing was moved from October 31 to November 7, causing the teacher examination to be held on Saturday October 29 instead of November 5. R Vaile, School Examiner.
Information sought on how far James A. Wildman is responsible for Tribune statements. He lends his name to vile slanders that would lack force without him. The matter is being examined closely.
The Rev J W T McMullen preached morning and evening at the M E Church with a plain practical gospel message based on Hebrews chapter twelve. The journal notes subscription rates and urges readers to help expand circulation while praising Kokomo Tribune for filtering obscene content.
A Down Easter was asked to answer a plain question and instead offered a sharp retort. The bettor pressed for a direct reply, while the Yankee replied with a question of his own about New Englanders. Jonathan noted the common habit of answering by asking in return.
An 1870s spoof letter promotes Josh Billings Farmers Almanax for 1871 with quirky claims and jokes about grateness, domestic guidance, travel notes, and humorous anecdotes. It includes sales pitches for a two boss carriage and mentions Wilcox & Gibbs sewing machines in a practical trial context.
A noisy recruitment plea seeks 50 000 youths to act as agents for Bright Side juvenile books and related items, promising good cash pay and permanent part time work. The notice promotes Bright Side Stories in press and notes high reader letters, while other items push Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy, Willcox Gibbs sewing machine praise, and assorted editor notes from Amelia E Daley and John B Alden & Co.
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