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Newspaper
Peru Free Press
Location
Peru, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1853
Page
1
Edward Everett defends progress against unrestrained reform while praising the 1776 founders and the spread of republicanism. He argues for a balance of progress and conservatism, urging a broad, nation expanding vision beyond party lines. The speech contrasts old world upheaval with American growth and the rise of a transcontinental empire.
The author condemns coarse slang used by young ladies at dances noting Queen Victoria banned polka in her presence. He recalls phrases like polking with Mr Ball and other slang terms, and questions whether such talk stems from low newspapers or vulgar books, while acknowledging the woman’s good qualities.
A Southern Cultivator remedy for bots in horses suggests a sweet milk and molasses drench given every 15 to 20 minutes, then salt and water, then castor oil to expel bots. The Corydon Argus reports Harrison county near Blue River’s spring that feeds machinery water year round, with fish, winter ducks, a cave called Brons Grotto, and nearby Indiana or Wryandott Cave.
Samuel Bourne, a young man, died while boring a water well at Thorn Creek residence in Whitley County. After the well reached 24 feet without water, gas and steam-like bubbles erupted as a vein of water was found. Bourne cried to be raised but disappeared under the windlass and did not reappear. His funeral cortege gathered on the 20th.
Anecdotes detail parrots jealous of canaries and smaller birds, including a parrot that mocked a canary with Pretty well and Ha ha, a pet tearing a rival to pieces, and another that rejects soaked bread saying Nasty mess. A Chicago doctor joke about pills ends with a quip about payment.
A late article quotes Mr. Meche saying steam power will soon be essential for farmers to stay competitive. Royal Agricultural Society figures show rapid farm locomotive adoption over three years, costing about 61,000 each. The note questions Western farming usage and notes hay cutters yield 16 to 20 acres daily, with wages and costs explored amid other humorous asides.
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