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Newspaper
Kokomo Journal
Location
Kokomo, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1870
Page
2
The Kokomo Journal returns with pride after a three week gap. The staff thanks Chicago agents Rounds Kane Culllaton and Wheeler for their kindness and notes the new type from Johnson Co Philadelphia and A B Taylor press in New York. They seek increased subscriptions advertising and job patronage.
The article lauds Howard county efforts to accelerate gravel road construction. It notes five roads are under way, Que already toll gated, with most others expected before Christmas. It mentions initial difficulties, some opposition, and a strong, progressive majority pushing the project forward.
Reform is urged as a Democratic objective but the speaker argues it conflicts with Democratic history calling the party conservative. References to Andrew Johnson Lincoln and Grant administrations compare reform efforts, questioning sincerity and urging voters to reject Democratic claims.
The speaker claims a heavy state debt was paid off by Republican management, questions the party’s sincerity, and suggests their promises are aimed at winning votes from a few unthinking men. The remark challenges the claims as soft bait unlikely to fool many voters.
A broad critique of the State Democratic Platform denounces regulating morals and ideas as unwise. The piece argues that banning Bible teaching or curbing intoxicants via law would trample sacred institutions and mocks the rhetoric used to condemn opponents. It endorses John Trees as a capable sheriff candidate and contrasts him with J. M. Leach.
A critique of sensational and inflated language in journalism. The author laments editors who overstate claims and flatter subjects, arguing such excess harms credibility and power of the press to educate and inform. The piece warns that grandiose prose defeats truth and diminishes public trust.
The issue dated the 18th was issued late as the regular edition did not go out last Friday. The delay was caused by the new office not arriving in tuning order as planned, not being shipped as early as agreed.
The Tribune accuses the Agricultural Society Secretary of ordering 100 posters for the Fair, yet claims only nine left at Garrigus law office and others sent or stored as “half” of fifty. The President supposedly forced printing due to perceived inaction, raising blame and disputes about duties and truth.
Over four hundred entries were made the first day and activity was high. Many fast horses arrived from a distance, with various classes listed including general purpose, light harness, heavy draft, match teams, trotting and pacing, sweep stakes, plus entries in horses hogs fruits leather millinery and miscellaneous items. The Secretary and Treasurer’s office was crowded with work and could not take a dinner break.
Dr J F Henderson of this city is chosen to finish the congressional race started by Major Will Moreau who resigned. The doctor is expected to mount a strong challenge helped by strong drinks if they aid his result while J N Tyner seems indifferent as to which candidate advances to return him to the House.
Two local gardeners in Terre Haute sold three hundred eighty one thousand cucumbers from a five acre patch. The unusual harvest highlights both the scale of the plot and the growers’ productivity in the region.
The Koko mo Greentown and Jerome Gravel road voters chose an updated Board at Vermont School House on Saturday September 24. The old Board won about 14 times more votes than the opposition 455 total with roughly 25 for the opposing six web foots. Jonathan Covall was named President and E P Gallion as director with a slate including Rossitter Gray M Garrigus Mercer Brown D Smith J Brunk A Patterson and BE P Gallion. The meeting praised by Judge Brouse concluded with pledges to complete 5 miles to Komomo this fall and winter and the rest next year as gravel pits line the route. Bonds at par drew demand.
Advice from the National Live Stock Journal on humane treatment of animals. It urges gentle handling by every breeder and warns that harsh punishment breeds fear and aggression in horses cows sheep and dogs. The piece calls for accountability and immediate action against abusive conduct by staff.
The New York Sun reports Senator Morton of Indiana has left the city for home after an extended stay. He met prominent citizens here and declined a British mission offered by President Grant during a visit at the St Nicholas Hotel. Despite limited walking, his health and vigor are noted as unusually good.
In response to inquiries on Public Act No 185 the last session extended homestead entry to honorably discharged soldiers serving at least ninety days. They may pre-empt 160 acres at 250 per acre, pay a $10 fee and standard cash commissions, with five years residence needed for title. Regulations not yet published by the General Land Office. J G Greenawalt Adjt Gen Ond.
J S Saville M D physician and surgeon operates at 33 Railroad street Kokomo Indiana with A B Walker dental surgeon over Armstrong Nixon Co hardware store. All operations performed in best manner and warranted. Call for first class work at reasonable prices.
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