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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1875
Page
3
Thrall & Mumford's promotes cheap hardware and dyes while listing fresh bacon and lime for spring. The column threads in gossip from Brooklyns revival to embezzling bib les and a ministerial census, mixing local commerce with humorous quips about society.
In Newport Fourth Ward a council election sees incumbent style rhetoric as Mike Hagan debates a voter over religion and politics. A startled voter challenges Hagan’s misuse of scripture quoting a Campbellite line about the rich man and the eye of the needle, finally leaving him defeated in satire.
Kes Ballou's Magazine for November lists new features and articles including Siton College Heroes of the Race Course Odessa Miss Anderson's Right Hand Prisoner of Cordova Castle Pride of his Regiment Old Well Revisited Forty-five Puncheons of Rum My Thanksgiving What the Fresher brought to Daisy Soule A Conductor's Story A Month in a Japanese Farm house Fourth of July Orator Made moiselle Sylphina Little Bird's Nest Stealer Facts and Fancy Sunshine and Shadow humorous pictures The January number will begin a new serial by M Quad and costs 150 a year postpaid Thames and Talbot Boston also reports a Baptist association in Kansas urges concentrated effort to pay church debts.
A sizable crew is at Warrick's ripple and the Cut-off, where substantial work on the Wabash improvements is progressing with strong labor input at both sites.
The High School Literary Society held its first post formation meeting on a Tuesday evening. Members read essays on Decision of Character and The Sources of Prosperity of our Country. Wm. Bullivant and Mrs H Robson were chosen to present essays on the same topics at the next meeting, planned for Tuesday evening October 26 in the school building, open to the public.
A Cincinnati telegram reported Gov. Allen reelected by about 2000 majority, but the claim is doubted as possibly unreliable, with editors hoping it proves true yet fearing it may be wishful. The piece likens the result to a weak Wabash shake and cautions readers about the telegram's authenticity.
The Sunday Argus is launched as an eight page Evansville newspaper published by Couriers EK. ROBERT, isq. The editors believe the paper can succeed in Evansville and commend Mr. Rupert for his experience and ability to run a good publication.
Joannie Lauder runs a bustling restaurant and oyster saloon. Oysters arrive daily from Wimpleberg’s and are prepared in any style. He pledges to keep lake fish and game in winter if patronage supports it.
Mme Paton, aged ninety four, continues to perform in a French circus. She still dances with swift grace, her white head crowned by many years of stage life, and her nimble movements rival a kitten’s playful leaps.
A promotion for The Nursery describes it as the best juvenile magazine and a good family gift. It lists terms postpaid at $1.60 per year and directs readers to address Joan I Smorry, publisher, Boston Massachusetts.
A Texas birth case draws civil rights interest as a black mother gives birth to twins, one Black and one White, highlighting racial dynamics and social context of the era.
Bankruptcy proceedings surrounding the Crews case deepen questions about honesty in the Administration. The latest filings renew scrutiny of financial practices and oversight, triggering renewed public concern over accountability and governance.
A Teachers Institute will be held at the New Harmony school house on Saturday October 23 1875 and the third Saturday of each following month during the period. Prof W S Bullivant principal of New Harmony public schools will preside at these Institutes. S Turauu Township Trustee.
A testimonial claims Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer regrew hair for Bartley Conlon, previously bald, noting four bottles produced full head coverage with natural brown color. The statement is sworn before Notary Public M. G. Butter on May 28 1868 in Scipio Jennings Co Inc.
The Vincennes reporter endorses a Democratic candidate to succeed Governor Irwin, praising the paper’s judgment. Posey county’s two oldest residents Brexgamin Wancock, 72, and Joan Rovers, 104, died recently. Mrs. S Memarpar and Mrs. M Lanier left for Vincennes on a visit, and Mr. Bonaro quietly departed for the same city.
The GombreN Dramatic Troupe has performed at Vincennes all week and earns strong press praise. They plan to appear in Henderson Kentucky next week. Mr William Lenere of Mt Vernon supplies fresh oysters daily to meet trade needs. Uncle William Allen of Ohio may retire to his farm for peace. Lieuranpercer & Sons hold a large stock of fall and winter goods bought cheap and offered at low figures. call them.
Mr Keenan a former Rochester Democrat Indianapolis Sentinel and other papers will serve as Washington agent for the Chicago Times this winter. Mr Garvin of Jamestown was appointed by Hon Fuller to succeed Cadet Lal as Cadet at West Point from this Congressional District.
The London News reports a quietly unconventional marriage at St George’s church Old Brentford. The groom, a gas works labourer, arrived late in his shirt sleeves after leaving work, and the sexton served as the bride’s bearer. The couple and a bride’s maid attended a simple ceremony then went to an inn for refreshments before the bride moved to her new home.
The author argues most people have limited incomes and cannot all be rich. Independence comes from limiting wants and spending within means. By habit, assess cost, never exceed income, and prioritize saving before spending. The message urges young men to pursue financial independence early.
In Philadelphia an old woman seeks a cure for 300 dollars but a physician proposes to cure her for one million postage stamps. Students in High School Manayunk and Germantown aid in collecting stamps, with a Roxboro pair caught pilfering stamps from a waste basket. The plan aims to paste the stamps on a pedestal for exhibition at the Centennial.
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