Odious Law Forcing Postage By Publishers In Advance
The San Francisco Examiner reports a new Congress law requiring newspapers to prepay postage on subscriptions after January. The piece argues this policy is unfair, a government monopoly burden, and harmful to commerce. It predicts the post office’s decline as a public service and foresees political shifts following North Carolina’s recent election.
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San Francisco Examiner
Congress
Creswell
United States
House of Representatives
North Carolina
Yale student poem sparks public debate on kissing at ceremonies
A Yale student writes a twelve verse poem titled We kissed each other by theses. Western journalist retorts that kissing at weddings has long occurred and should not be censored. Col Forney’s Philadelphia Press suggests banning ministers from kissing brides. Beecher is blamed for ensuing moral panic. Katie King materialized spirit claims to have kissed an 80 year old lady and blesses her.
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Yale
Neaside
Col. Forney
Philadelphia
Beecher
Katie King
How to Can Fruit in Proper Canning Process
Detailed vintage method for canning assorted fruits using ripe fruit and defined sugar syrup. Instructions cover vessel setup, initial gentle heat, adding sugar, cooking in cans, sealing, and post process checks for preservation, with notes on avoiding can cracking and flavor loss.
Colleen Bawn at New Harmony Theater Aug 22 1874
New Harmony citizens are informed that on Saturday evening August 22 1874 the Colleen Bawn Irish drama will be presented with new scenery original music and a large cast led by Eily O Connor and Anne Chute The play features Myles of the Ponies Kyrle Daly and several listed actors with scenes from Muckross Head to Garryowen including The Murder and The Dying Man's Confession in a long synopsis of acts and tableaux.
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Indiana
Court House
Princeton
WM. E. Garvin
Wm. Sweyt
Bartlett
Memphis
New Harmony
Garryowen
Gerald Griffin
Collegians
New York
Dion Boucicault
Eily O'Connor
Colleen Bawn
Bella Golden Anne Chute
Sallie Jackson
Crogan
Debs
Fannie Echard Sheelah Mann
Phoebe Elliott Kathleen
Cece
Mollie D. Stoker
Ducie Blennerhassett
Pauline Arnoldy Myles Nu Coppaleen
Myles of the
H. Robinson
J. S. Bennett
Ale Chard
Corrigan
Betty O'Moore
Hyland Creagh
Dunloc
Myles
Danny
Volleen
Cregan
McGillicend
Leily
Anne Chute
Castle Chute
The
Shannon
Posey County Agricultural Society
J. B. Elliott
W. E. Thrall
Moses Johnson
Posey County
Circuit Court
Michael Mann
Jacob Mitz
Johanna Mitz
Mount Vernon
Blairsville
County of Posey
Alex, Crank
Counting Presidential votes and the House role in 1870s view
The piece argues the House of Representatives should count or reject electoral votes, warning of dangers if counting rests with a possibly biased majority. It cites Morton’s constitutional amendment bill, notes Democratic power and presidential impeachment prerogatives, and condemns S K Wolfe’s renegade stance against his party.
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Maine
Vermont
New
York
Kentucky
Neal
North Carolina
Georgia
Mississippi
Texas
Pennessee
Ohio
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Ilinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
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Ciecee Steteune Gee Aneenerseness
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Morton
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Grant
Cin. Enquirer
State and County Fairs and Their Practical Value
A strong urging to attend State and County Fairs as a repository of tested knowledge from farmers and artisans. Fairs are described as a practicalmanual of accumulated experience, guiding future plans and methods, with emphasis on information as the key to success. Also notes chinch bugs in Sullivan area, swept with brine solution to deter infestation.
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Posey County
James
Joseph Cale
B. T. Hockman
Olney
Aus
J. R. Moore
Indiana
Rufus Zaager
Sullivan Democrat
Verer and Martins Tie The Knot In 1874 Marriage
Married on Wednesday August 12 1874 Henry F Verer and Saran 8 S Martins were joined in wedlock by Esquire Kilbinger in a formal ceremony.
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Teter—Mathews
Esquire Kilbinger
Henry F. Verer
Saran
S. Martins
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Hull
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District Court of the United
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Elizabeth Hahne
Henry Hahne
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