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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1875
Page
3
The English astronomer Professor Proctor plans an October trip to the United States while other items note Thrall & Mumford's offerings, a large sheep owner in Mexico, and various local anecdotes including a death in Posey county and a Quaker joke.
The district schedules a September 20 reopening for public schools with parent grading days on September 10 and 11 to assign students to rooms. High School pupils must attend September 8. The piece also covers the Posey County Teachers Institute events, sessions, and resolutions praising staff, with details on attendees and lectures.
In Field's Letters from Abroad the Universal Ayer appears everywhere from Turkey to Mexico and the United States. The author notes the Ayer family medicines’ widespread fame and the extraordinary esteem they command, whether or not their cures are proven.
Present indications show the Seventeenth Annual Fair will be a success with visitors arriving from Louisville Indianapolis and Chicago. Mrs Lanter and daughter Mrs E Y Cox and daughter Professor Craw from Chicago will join the event as guests. A large attendance is predicted at the fair grounds.
The Library of Congress leads with 274000 volumes followed by Boston Public Library at 273000. Harvard University holds 198000 volumes and New York Mercantile Library has 155000, ranking third and fourth in size.
The Mt. Vernon Nelson Nine B B Club traveled to New Harmony last Wednesday for a return game and were defeated 48 to 34. The contest lasted most of the afternoon.
In her answer Mrs Gaines says Caleb Cush ing betrayed her interests and should not be allowed the claimed services. The old case returns as she contests Cush ing's assertion in court filings.
A fragment quoting Victor Hugo on the nineteenth century as the era of woman. The remark contrasts man as eighteenth century conundrum and asserts never giving up on woman.
A printer’s misprint replacing an m with a w in describing a lady troubled by swelling feet is noted as the era’s worst typographical error. The incident highlights the peril of haste in newspaper production.
A field trial near St. Louis pits four leading plows Hapgood Simplicity Hughes and Garden City against each other. Garden City won by two inches more ground per furrow with a three quarter inch smaller share. Seven Garden City plows were sold on the ground after the trial. Full account at KE F Owen Co store. sep4 2t.
Stewartsville sees brisk activity with the St George Hotel under John Duclos drawing guests. A large graded school meeting named Prof Emerson as principal and Mrs Snively as primary teacher, while Dr Kellys son’s death marks local tragedy.
The Oregon Mill is being rebuilt with approved machinery to replace the old setup. After a complete refit, it will resume operations soon after the fair. Farmers and others seeking top quality flour in Posey are reminded that the mill owners are investing to serve their needs and will sell flour and meal at a fair price.
A lively column critiques Barnum and his agent for spending a five dollar ad allotment in the Reg ister, mocking the payout as wasteful. It notes wheat crop conditions at 87 percent, defends a new court house, and reports on local entertainments and notable residents, including Rupert Dale Owen and Frank D Bouton.
The editor known as an "average American voter" called American politics filled with scoundrelism and said the average voter is a purchasable wretch lacking intelligence patriotism and honor. He made the self condemned statement a few days ago.
A Cincinnati Enquirer report notes a girl described as wearing short sleeves and suffering a cold in her head. The fragment hints at a human-interest moment or social observation from the newspaper's pages.
Evening balls will be held at Union Hall during the Fair with music by the New Harmony Brass and String Bands. A Sartoris baby reportedly sprouts its first tooth at two months old, a curious early milestone.
A list of names including Altman A J Brown Tom F Bartlett G Barnett Sarah J Brook John Carney Geo Clark Parrine Miss Cox Minervin Duckworth and others called for in the post office advertisement. Citizens entitled to these letters should say advertised.
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