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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1878
Page
4
A library scene shows a father refusing a penny to a child who insists and whines until the father finally tosses a penny. The child leaves vowing to try again in the afternoon. A street scene follows with a mother scolding Joe, who ignores her warning, implying parental failure teaches children to defy authority and lie. The piece argues parental inconsistency breeds dishonesty and weak behavior.
A stitched-together column contrasts social penalties with a detailed, era style sketch of Illinois politics. It outlines bets on penalty outcomes from marriage and feeding guests to the looming United States Senate race featuring Oglesby Logan Cullom Baker Washburne and hints Grant may surface as a negotiator in the caucus.
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