Dissension and questions rise in Grange funds
From the New York Tribune report of May 16, 1874 about 12,000 Granges with about 600,000 members payable dues totaling around 2.5 million dollars. Debates ask what happens to the money and who profits. Also noted are Indiana teacher Donald Cameron who died at Madison and a witty libel suit involving Brigham Young's wife. Acknowledges General Sherman’s staff man Audenreich, noted for social duties and decoration duties rather than combat.
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James H. Lane
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Sherman
Geniua
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Audenreich
Editor's River Departure Sparks Witty Absence Notice
The editor jokes about being away for a few days, warning readers that all good articles puns and errors are his fault during the absence. He promises variety and vigor as he leaves the paper for a week or so and hopes readers will appreciate the effort.
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State Journal critiqued lawmakers with sharp mule metaphor
The Alabama State Journal compliments the law-makers of the State in this wise: Your average law-maker during the earlier months of his experience in the work of legislation, is little, if any, better than your average Virginia mule. Indeed, he is mulish in his innocence, mulish in his stupidity, and he has a god-like maleism in his self conceit.
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Alabama State Journal
Virginia
Notable Figures Stir Controversy and Bets on Politics
A New York Times columnist Louis J Jennings faced anger after a juror dispute, claiming insult as a British subject. Arkansas Governor Baxter shows iron will and buoyant spirit, hinting at a constitutional convention. Alabama’s John Kendall once insulted Arthur Spooner, triggering a fatal confrontation. Omaha’s John Green odds for Senate to prize, winning $10,000 in three days poker with no starting funds.
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America
New York
Europe
Woman Throws Acid to Stop Husband from Seeing Thomp Son
A Massachusetts woman doused her husband with acid to stop him from visiting Trydin Thompson's ankles, a move supported by neighbors who back her actions.
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Massachusetts
Trydin Thompson
Democratic remedy urged amid party movement
The Sentinel sponsors a critique of a new movement, alleging fraud in its presentation and urging Democrats to stay united to restore reform. The piece contends the Radical party betrays the people while Democrats offer relief and sovereign control, warning independence could delay victory. The piece cites New Albany Ledger standard as context.
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Arkansas Governor Dispute Prompted Federal Intervention
The Arkansas Legislature recognizes Baxter as governor, while President issues a proclamation ordering Brooks to vacate the State House within ten days or face punishment. Attorney General supports Baxter, and the federal government plans to suppress violence to protect Arkansas’s legislature and uphold the ruling.
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Cin. Enquirer
South Carolina in a deplorable condition says southern papers
Statements from Southern newspapers depict a grim SC picture. The Governor pardoned 27 convicts two weeks ago due to poverty, a mass march to the state house for relief followed. Of 31 county treasurers, 20 are in default totaling $500,000, and at Beaufort last county court only one of 60 jurors drawn could read.
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South Carolina
State House
Beaufort
Ragged boy tests store humor in New Orleans incident
A ragged urchin enters a New Orleans merchant’s shop and begs for a nickel to buy his mother bread. A neighbor merchant offers a nickel as a joke, prompting the boy to pull a second nickel from his clothing and declare he will match it.
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Picayune
Looking Glass Comfort Highlighted By Husband
An observant husband notes that a looking glass gives a woman much comfort and gratification. He recalls his wife valuing consulting her glass as much when tying her apron as when tying on her bonnet. When the door knocks she rushes to the mirror while he answers.
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Mercy
Joseph
Deep Breathing and the Strength of Women
A compact editorial argues that women need enlarged lungs and greater opportunities to think and act. It cites Napoleon and a New York World dress piece to claim that weakness is artificial and linked to restrictive dress and sedentary habits. Maternity is framed as strength, with organized women living healthily alongside men.
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Whitehouse
Napoleon
New York World
Woman's Lot and the Double Standard of Suffering
The passage argues that women endure greater suffering yet face social repression. It laments youth hunger for affection, the harms of male desire, and punishes perceived betrayal more harshly on women. It predicts progress will shift responsibility away from women and toward a fairer moral standard.
The Argue Over Family Economy and Odd Trials
A Detroit married man laments rising living costs, recalling cheaper Sundays. An Italian jury acquits a Naples tax collector who took public money, arguing it belonged to the people. There is a speculative note that cremation could cause family jars.
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City renaming proposal to Lamasco explained
The Chicago Times backs renaming Evansville as Lamasco and asks the Courier to justify the choice. It notes the name is not Indian or Sandwich Island in origin but a concatenation of Law Macall and Scott. Evansville Courier reports Lamasco's adoption twenty five years ago by Judge Law and local developers.
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Parson Dewey and Col Allen at Bennington
Anecdote recounts Ethan Allen visiting Bennington after Ticonderoga, meeting Rev. Dewey during a sermon praising the capture. Allen interrupts, insists the parson name him, then shouts Parson Davey to insist his presence be noted in the triumph. The exchange shows pride and a wary humor between officer and clergyman.
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Note Example On Promissory Papers Cautionary Lesson
A man drew a note promising to pay one hundred dollars but left the blank for dollars unclosed. Someone added and fifty before the printed dollars, altering the face. The Supreme Court held the maker liable for the face amount due to negligence in drafting.
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Newspaper advertising as a tool for business growth
The piece asserts newspaper ads build recognition and sales, acting as a permanent, vigilant salesman. It notes a pending railway consolidation in Du Bois, Pike, and Gibson counties toward Princeton, seen as favorable by Louisville New Albany & St. Louis Air Line and Cincinnati Rockport & Mt. Vernon managers. It also includes a home remedy for hand whitening with wax and almond oil.
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Cincinnati
Rockport
Mt. Vernon
President McMahon Drives New Russian Carriage in Paris
In an apparent display of true republican simplicity President McMahon surprised Democrats in Champ Elysees by cruising in a grand Russian carriage he just bought for 16,000 francs. The scene unfolded near Washington as the president promotes a plain style while abroad.
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To Farm Laborers Homeownership Aspiration and Benefit
The text urges farm laborers to pursue home ownership to gain independence, happiness, and stability. It argues that living close to nature and owning a home provides daily bread from the Creator, strengthens family bonds, and offers a long term object for children to save and learn frugality. It emphasizes starting this effort in youth and guiding minors toward home ownership.
Married Hyat Wurst Lettered in New Harmony
On Saturday May 16 1874 Epward Iyat and Eueuixe Lurst of New Harmony were married by Esquire Kilbinger in a ceremony recorded in this local notice.
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Augustin Daly, Esq
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