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Newspaper
New Ross Mail
Location
New Ross, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1899
Page
17
A collage of quips on voting and political cynicism quotes Peter Porcupine Jr. and a carnival of tangled family logic. The piece laments public indifference to politics and hints at volatile passions in society, with snippets on property rights and blood-dyed passions.
A columnist laments property rights over life and argues for harsh penalties for stealing corn, contrasting public sympathy for violent crime with zero tolerance for petty larceny. He cites Dr. Dingman of Linden and muses on societal attitudes toward theft, punishment, and the value of material wealth.
The Crawfordsville audience at Music Hall last Wednesday night drew a very small crowd for the Jeffries-Fitzsimmons event, signaling a local preference against brutality and bolstering the city's standing among its citizens.
The Jamestown Press praises two local home talent events by young performers. The Cake Walk draws big enthusiasm and broad appeal, while a prior pantomime is described as elevating, refined, and true to life with graceful storytelling.
The Ladoga Leader reports another abandoned laundry, the fourth loss of a sizable printing task. The office warns future operators must pay cash in advance for any work to be done.
The Danville Dispatch mocks Prosecutor McCormick as bluffing, warning residents that state action against illegal liquor retailers will not come. The Bel River township note laments officials failing to enforce law, implying bribery or “bush money” buys influence. North Salem Herald comments.
The Roachdale arrest of Hovey, manager of the Young Ladies Band that performed last week, follows accusations he advertised falsely while allegedly stealing at least a thousand dollars per season. The North Salem Herald notes his prior showings in Jamestown and criticizes the act as sham and unscrupulous. The piece also reports the local telephone company plans to extend lines to Litton and toward E. M. Murphy's location, with many residents awaiting service.
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