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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1874
Page
2
The New York correspondent mocks Augustin Daly’s taste and spending power, joking he could be a government gown chooser for Mrs. Grant. He praises the lavish School for Scandal production with Fanny Davenport and others in extravagant costumes, noting silk stockings and embroidered coats as fashionable marvels.
The Beecher Tilton case has generated thirteen lawsuits including Tilton against Beecher for 100000, Tilton against the Brooklyn Eagle New York World and Tribune for 100000 each, Henry C Bowen against the Brooklyn Eagle, Proctor against Moulton and the Graphic for 100000, and Beecher against Moulton and Tilton. Rumors speak of a divorce suit by Mrs Tilton and a suit by Tilton against Ovington for separation.
Miss Charlotte Cushman, America's leading tragedienne, begins a farewell stage run at Booth's Theater on October 18 in Shakespeare's Henry the Eighth as Queen Katherine. Her only other roles are Meg Merrilees in Guy Mannering and Lady Macbeth.
The passage notes a drastic change as many girls, led by Jennie June, switch from puffs braids chignons and water falls to hair combed back and tied in a Chinese queue or pig-tail. The drastic style change is described as a revolution affecting overall appearance, making women look smaller and plainer.
Sunday remarks by Beecher draw a line between voluntary sin and errors from infirmity. He notes that if a man cannot help his actions, such factors will be considered.
A friend asks a defeated candidate how he feels after the vote the next day. He replies with a Lazarus reference saying he feels as bothered as Lazarus and notes being “licked by the dogs.” The exchange mirrors post election sentiment.
The figure George Dawson, once described by Bishop Wilberforce as an infidelistic repudiator of ecclesiastical ties and wearer of black velvet waistcoats, gained prominence as a lecturer following the outburst.
Historian James Parton writes to the New York Herald defending against rumors of a secretly erected Burr monument and acknowledges errors in his Life of Burr. The Cincinnati Enquirer notes Parton’s critique of journalism and his own admission that his biography relied on gossip rather than exhaustive verification.
A reflective column laments loss of old childhood joys such as neighborhood circuses in farm barns and improvised performances. It contrasts rough, playful misadventures with newer innovations, suggesting the simplicity and grit of past entertainments are disappearing.
The passage extols home life as a test of goodness. It urges small acts of kindness toward a worn-out servant and mother, a soothing word, and simple praise. It argues renunciation and unselfishness unlock the day’s many good things and exchanges smiles for effort.
The article notes that Turkish women now wear veils so light that facial features are clearly visible through the fabric. It discusses a shift in veil fashion and its social implications within Turkish society.
The 1874 act requires prepayment of postage on newspapers and periodicals mailed from offices or news agencies to subscribers or news agents. Barber and Hazen report that two of three methods are impracticable, but one plan using a memorandum of mailing and perforated stamps is practical. Platform scales and platform stamps would be issued. postmasters at publication offices would handle weighing and stamp accounting. Washington Chronicle.
The London Exhibition showcased clocks moved by water and air, a 34 year case clock with astronomical movements, a world time clock, a skeleton clock 400 days, a delinquent-servant detector clock, and several long lasting or highly precise watches including ivory pieces with ruby movements, gold screws, and weight components.
A man at Lake George waved a handkerchief for over half an hour to an unknown lady. When he approached, he found she was his wife left at the hotel briefly before. Both exclaimed in unison at the improbable recognition and moved on.
French engineer M A Huet argues against forcing ships through water and suggests mounting vessels on rolling drums. The drums provide flotation and rolling friction to move the ship forward, creating a floating locomotive with weight used as pressure. He claims speeds rival railway trains could be achieved.
A cascade of complimentary notices from Vincennes Sun Henderson News Evansville Courier and Paris Gazette extol Mrs Betta Golden Bella Golden and the White and Golden troupe. Reports praise acting stage presence and audience reception across several cities with plans for further engagements in December.
October is described as the richest month of the year with cool mornings and evenings ideal for outdoor activity. The piece notes autumn fires, maple foliage, harvests, cider making, and preparations for winter, then adds a short note about nine deer taken nearby and abundant turkey and quail.
A compact comparison likens interest to a relentless asset that gnaws at a farmer’s wealth, binding him with debt until consumed by its mesh. It then contrasts this with the Canada thistle, a prolific weed multiplying with every root broken, defending its spread like an armed host and forcing uneasy fields.
On Thursday October 8 1874 at the bride’s father’s house near Farmersville Mr Joan T Soren and Miss Junia E Ospornn were married in a local ceremony with family observances.
Every subscriber for 1875 will receive a oil portrait of the noble dog featured in a prior issue. The canine, praised as man’s unselfish friend, drew much attention and remains a focal point in the promotion.
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