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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1882
Page
1
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Customers buying 25 cents worth of goods at the Parlor Store receive a card with two numbers and on April 1 one number holder will get an Organette and over 200 feet of music. The store offers Masquerade Trimmings Gold and Silver items Stationery Toilet Articles Pictures Frames and more all at low cash prices. Wall Paper and Window Shades arriving soon. Call one door east of the Viets House. Feb 17.
In spring 1882 Henry Brown announces a drastic sale of his large stock due to hard times. Prices are at cost with a small percentage profit and claims 25 percent savings for every buyer. He invites shoppers to buy locally in New Harmony, Indiana for inexpensive goods.
A complete set of stave and heading machines from the well known John Greenwood and Co. is offered for sale at very reasonable terms. The equipment is in good condition and ready for immediate delivery.
Washington reports the Senate approved the anti Chinese bill by 29 to 15 with 21 Democrats and 8 Republicans voting for the measure. The text bars Chinese labor immigration for 20 years and imposes penalties on vessel masters who bring workers to the United States during that period. The piece notes future veto risks and political implications for Pacific coast Republicans. It also mentions Georgia Senator Hill’s advancing cancer and likens his standing to historic giants.
Porto Rico reports a devastating earthquake with four towns destroyed including Alajueta where thousands reportedly perished and many survivors left homeless. Other items note a giant tarantula in Indiana, Missouri historians marking anniversary, large immigrant arrivals, a stolen horse capture, superstitions about nails, vast wild horse numbers on Argentine pampas, a Denver hospital plan for maimed workers, northern New Mexico ranches linked by telephone, and Bangor Maine electing a Republican ticket.
In Surra's Mills Kentucky on March 10 1882 I report the Ohio River finally within banks at Uniontown Main Street remains flooded two story houses residents move upstairs while one story homes occupants flee to hills. Main Street cleared mud fences scattered 115 dog boats counted. Boat A 7 Dexter carried me to Shawnee town where eleven feet flood was typical and eighteen feet at L N depot. Breach in south levee caused overflow damaging Lumber firms Richeson Cromwell and Elliott Vincent Co. Boats and houses drift, Riverside hotel crowded, I camped in a chair by the office store. Next day I toured town by skiff. numerous boats used and about 30000 dollars in Lumber damage reported. A horse and several cows drowned.
A lively column from March 3 1882 surveys New York topics including Oscar Wilde and Patience, the walking match at Madison Square Garden, and public curiosities. It notes crowd sizes, the speckled humor of street scenes, and a cautionary tale of a bold real estate scam linked to Steinway and a forged deed.
An ex missionary Hinman sues Bishop Hare of Niobrara for slander and removal. The column blends civic gossip, rail news, and local curiosities, noting traffic, gate money, Walker efforts, Vanderbilt hospitality, Brooklyn Bridge funding, and regional crime reports while praising or railing at public figures.
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