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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1878
Page
1
The Indianapolis Sentinel declares itself a state paper for the people and champions justice, fair living opportunities, and anti class legislation. It calls for remonetization of silver, greenback currency, withdrawal of national bank notes, and price stabilization with bondholders sharing burdens. It urges leading industrials to subscribe.
The Indianapolis Sentinel Co advertises multiple club options and trial offers with varying durations and prices. One copy weekly or monthly, discounts for clubs of five or more, and special trial terms include five copies for three months plus an extra copy, plus free specimen copies and a circular for agents.
George Naas treasurer of Posey County Indiana announces the 1877 tax duplic ate is in hand and ready for payment. The notice lists township tax rates poll taxes and dog taxes and outlines payment options with deadlines the third Monday in April 1878 and the first Monday in November following. It warns that failure to pay the first half by the April deadline makes the entire tax delinquent with a 10 percent penalty and possible distress or sale. Office location Mt Vernon and instruction to specify township when paying.
The Register outlines subscription costs 1500 yearly or 2 after six months, with strict rules on continuation for arrears. Advertising rates show various column sizes and durations, with payments due in advance for all ad types. Local and full columns specify per-line and per-column charges, including job work paid on delivery.
A reflective verse argues true womanhood rests not in costly dress or boastful beauty but in inner virtue. Outer charms fade, while a pure heart, goodness, and refinement guide a woman to fulfill roles as mother sister and wife and to be a steadfast partner through life’s storms.
A brief poem in dialogue form asks how many times the speaker thinks of a beloved each day. The answer is once, delivered with affectionate meter and a playful defense of steady sentiment. The verse turns on the paradox of constant feeling condensed into a single daily thought.
A curious Burlington piece blends mock weather questions and social notes. It laments rain at public events and humorously asks why sun shines on prizefights while rain spoils picnics. It also recounts a charity ball anecdote about a woman urging discretion with her dress and name in the paper.
The quote notes Chevreau's history of the world posits creation on a Friday, September 6, shortly after 4 p.m. The statement emphasizes a single proposed timestamp in his work.
Canon Farrar of Westminster challenges the popular creed of endless hell in a pair of sermons. He presses scripture, reason, and compassion, arguing for mercy and possibility of final restoration while avoiding doctrinal certainty on universal salvation. He condemns harsh, exclusive readings and urges faith that God’s love may redeem even the lost.
A speaker denounces the notion of eternal punishment, asserting that God and conscience, scripture and personal faith forbid such a creed. He rejects doctrinal harshness and urges compassion over torture, insisting his belief in Christ guides him away from enforced torment. The appeal targets Pharisees and dogmatists, affirming personal spiritual integrity.
A Cincinnati writer recalls a tale of Moshe and Aaron in Porkepolis. Aaron buys hogs, Moses denies entry, and an edict banning pork follows, forcing Aaron into debt and ending his pork trade while asserting there were missions in hogs since.
The article extols sleep as the prime revival for a weak brain, saying rest restores brain force by allowing nutriment from blood to replace consumed brain particles. It warns stimulants merely push the brain to burn more fuel, hastening exhaustion without supplying nourishment.
A historical clipping notes Arab horse training where masters use paired slaves to curb the colt’s hasty starts, ensuring it stands when dismounted. It adds a comedic scene of vegetarians at a water cure being chased by a bull and a Western editor’s unclear tailor’s bill.
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