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Newspaper
Lexington Clipper
Location
Lexington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1858
Page
2
The Clipper edition from Lexington Indiana reports a local transit update dated Thursday September 23 1858. Details note routing schedules and community announcements typical of mid nineteenth century local papers.
The editorial condemns profane swearing as a repulsive habit spreading from youth to adults. It argues swearing serves no good purpose, is pervasive, and becomes hard to quit as people mimic peers and fail to consider its negative perception.
The article praises the village of Wooster in Southern Indiana. It notes George T. Vanpelt’s factory revived from ruin and now produces about one thousand wheat fans annually with plans to double output. The plant employs 25 to 50 workers, and locals aspire to establish a seminary there.
An editorial urges merchants to advertise widely not just locally. It argues that advertising in a paper read by the county yields better results and praises the Clipper for its broad circulation in Scott and surrounding counties as a strong medium for business notices.
The fragment hints at a strenuous exercise regimen meant to endure fatigue and test stamina in riding. It emphasizes practice and the appeal of enduring challenges to satisfy a desire for athletic achievement.
A fragment extols fatigue as a fascinating pleasure from a tilting ride at ten to twelve miles per hour. The author lauds the exhilaration and fresh air gained, pitying those who never experience such glorious hilarity. the tone reflects a novelty amusement perspective.
Night assault at Kimberlin house two miles south left Col Abraham Kimberlin critically wounded with an axe blow to the head. Axe found in yard next morning. Daughter of the perpetrator arrested and jailed after trial before Squire Campbell for bail failure awaiting Circuit Court.
A large shipment has reached Free Corner. Sance Buenert, principal clerk, is expected to set fair prices and handle sales. Visit Hollen beck's to inspect and compare figures firsthand.
A large crowd gathered for a major event last week. Tensions ran high as many spectators expected trouble, but clashes did not occur and no injuries were reported.
Farmers report extreme drought making plowing difficult as we hear complaints from many quarters about the dry ground hindering farming activities.
The text presents a fragmented, garbled excerpt touching on history interpretation by a philosopher, belief in divine control, and an odd aside about love and a flawed numeric line. It lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable individuals.
A letter from Earron Cheren criticizes adults for neglecting the rising generation. He laments absent Sabbath schools, missing bells, and the lack of teachers in towns and district schools. He urges readers to take action and improve morality and education for children. Lexington, Sept. 19.
The page records readers letters and responses about published pieces and proposed items. It includes critiques of Midnight Musings symmetry in Sympathy and Circus commentary, notes on club offers, and a playful exchange about barter using taters and produce for circulation.
The publisher requires the author to confirm their name to proceed with the appearance of their article. The author must supply the correct spelling and attribution to ensure proper credit in the forthcoming publication.
Reports from the steamship Persiay describe early terms of the English French Russian and American treaties with China. American and Russian agreements are signed while England and France await final ratification. The American pact includes aid to resolve disputes with other powers ambassadorial access to Pekin rights to direct talks with the royal council port openings reduced tonnage dues beacon and pilot regulations Shanghai host for the American minister and a twelve month ratification window. News also notes the $200 fare from St Louis to San Francisco and praises Governor Brown for postoffice work aiding the mail launch.
The first overland mail to San Francisco launches from St Louis at 7 o'clock, via Jefferson City Springfield Fort Smith and Preston. J Butterfield leads the project aiming to establish regular Pacific Mississippi link and a twice weekly mail with $600000 annual support, despite uncertain early dates.
A young painter Thomas Smithson shot Eleanor Henry in Pittsburg on a Saturday morning. He pursued her after learning of her rejection, fired a pistol wounding her in the back near her lung, and fled toward a river lock where he was captured. Eleanor Henry, 17, of Harriet Henry, a widow, was known for her good character and church membership.
Local youths in Mt Veron report a neighbor’s mother is dead and found severely mutilated in her home. Search reveals severe burns and signs of extreme violence. Neighbors and authorities investigate the incident as a brutal crime.
The Evansville Enquirer reports a person is in Mt Vernon awaiting examination on suspicion of a fiendish act. The family’s name has not yet been learned.
A Boston tale recounts Martin B. Coombs, a Cincinnati native, who pursued a Milwaukee woman in an affair that led to his death by his own hand after returning east. The narrative links jealousy, flight, and a fatal resolve as the Franklin House case unfolds.
A miscellany of short items mentions an anti Mormon paper in Salt Lake City sections on finance in Wisconsin and London business affairs. It cites Philadelphia manufacturing values and a humorous riddle about a stair clock. The text also touches on Humboldt and a painted naked Indian encounter. Local weather and agriculture notes hint at tobacco trials and crop expectations in Minnesota.
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