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Newspaper

Peru Free Press

Location

Peru, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1853

Page

2

Renowal Fare Press Office Moves to New Brick Site

The Peru Free Press reports the Fare Press Office has relocated to Shirk's new brick building on Broadway. New advertisements list N. Hauz American Porcelain Ware Agency, I. & G. Lieutemania business changes, and Janes B. Forwiten as Clerk of Court. Jolly W. Minren noted as administrator's sale and MI. Baapiey in the coal yard notice.

Renowal Tae Fare Shirk Broadway Secret Street N. ©. Hauz American Porcelain Ware Agency I. & G. Lieutemania Janes B. Forwiten Jolly W. Minren Baapiey New

Fine Arts Exhibit at the 1st Presbyterian Church

A report from Indianapolis notes a painting exhibition at the 1st Presbyterian Church drawing crowded audiences on Monday and Tuesday. The piece, by a Illinois artist, depicts Sacred History scenes with strong, lifelike execution and includes striking geological views of earth strata and fossils. It praises American and Western talent and urges liberal patronage. Also mentioned are burial notices, a voyage of the Jenny Lind disaster victim Frangiuin W. Bosworth, editorials on Sacred Scriptures study, sympathy for his father, and updates on Goovey and Peterson magazines with prospectuses.

1St Presbyterian Church Christ Jacob Joseph Boaz Ruth Adam Eve Garden of Eden

Indianapolis through a Westward visit by Madam Pulsky

A fragment from Madam Pulsky’s Journal describes travel from Mantson to Indianapolis, noting a rail upgrade by Mr Cathcart, the governor’s modest state house, and Western manners. The writer critiques hospitality for distinguished foreigners and depicts meals, church, and civic life with sharp, humorous observations.

Indianapoli Madam Pulsky Indianapolis Polar Star Kossuth Mantson Ohio Todiana Cathcart Thia Indiana Debreezin Nice

Railways Mania and the Costly Rival Road Boom

The State Journal argues that excessive railway construction risks overcapacity and rival wars that depress fares and profits. Investors should weigh whether new lines serve public needs or private ambition, as many Eastern roads face debt and trustee control.

Puffing in newspapers and its effects on editor credibility

A critique notes that editorial puffing has become a science used by patent medicines theaters circuses and politicians to gain favor. It argues readers now see editorials as bought opinions and calls for reporters to express independent truth without influence from party allies or personal gain.

Syeer Sheridan Posgeeq

Editorial Integrity: End Paid Puffs in The Slate Journal

The Slate Journal declares it will no longer publish editorials paid for by individuals or businesses. It condemns puff pieces and advertising manipulation, promising to publish only opinions formed from public rights and general interest. It states paid material will appear as business notices or be removed.

United States Congress Slate Journal Ganabank Lafayette Jk, Snyder & Co F Reed & Go Peru

Tippecanoe Battle-Ground Description and Relic Finds

The article details the Tippecanoe Battle Ground atop a ridge with oak openings and a nearby Burnett's Creek. It notes fallen trees, relics imbedded in timber, and bullet bullets at three inches depth due to muzzle elevation. Graves mark the central west line and Col. J. Davie ss site. A rail road excavation begins on the eastern brow.

Col. J. Daviess New Albany Lake Michigan Tic Ludiana State Journal

Man calling himself Michael Young dies aboard freight boat

A passenger seized by convulsions from apoplexy died shortly after the ship halted at the port on Sabbath evening. He lay unattended in Jackson's warehouse until death and was buried Monday in the local cemetery. He claimed a property in Honnington county but left no family. possible relatives are sought.

Michael Young Lifaytte Jackson Honnington County Wabash Gazette

Old Silver Changes and a Sad Farewell

An old coin transition is described as a quarter of a million in new silver tested in one day. The piece laments the removal of the Spanish coin and urges merchants to exchange old for new coin to benefit commerce while reflecting on silver’s social uses and the sorrow of departure. It notes hoards in Pennsylvania and references Dutch farmers, rail traffic to Philadelphia, and the sentimental value of the old sip and quarter.

Democratic Union Pennsylvania Philadelphia Heaven Brea Spain Pheehuks Ohio Statesman

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