13 Oct 1847
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Newspaper
Lima Argus
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1847
Page
1
The section quotes population projections for the United States through 1900, discusses territorial expansion, railroads, and ten hour factory laws. It also includes a lengthy Civil War era dispatch referencing battles, leaders, casualties, and city takeovers, followed by notices about bankrupt Whig property sale and political polemics.
Letter from J. S. Linn, formerly of this place, now with the army in California, describes travel hardships, frontier justice, and views on Oregon and California. He notes scarce land from Fort Laramie to Sutter’s Fort, harsh mountains, deserts, and limited animal forage, plus remarks on climate, soil, and subsistence costs, ending with praise for the United States.
Local tale recalls Deacon Slow Stow in New England whose three sons teased a ram with a hat stunt. The animal charged the riverbank with a plunge, the boys fled, and the Deacon punished them with a sound thrashing. The incident ends with the ram’s dramatic dash and village reaction.
A London lever and New York Tribune narrative discuss the Marchioness of Aylesbury in London stock dealings. The piece notes repeated buying and selling, large losses, and brokers acting for her while she remains in town during a dull season.
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