17 Dec 1874
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Newspaper
Seymour Democrat
Location
Seymour, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1874
Page
1
Advertising rates set at one dollar twenty five cents per square for first insertion and seventy five cents per square for each subsequent insertion. Eleven lines form a square. Business ads to be charged at reasonable rates. Democrat claims the largest circulation in the county across Jackson and neighboring counties.
Dr. Wm. H. Hammon notes that lack of light in hospital wards harms patients, citing Civil War evidence from a West Virginia camp. He observed two issues: cramped rooms and blinds that exclude daylight leaving pale, ghostly patients with low chances of recovery. He argues light exposure aids convalescence and may reduce mortality.
The Traveler's Insurance Company of Hartford Conn promotes itself as the oldest and largest accident insurer. It reports cash assets over 3 million dollars, more than 230000 accident policies written, and over 2 million dollars paid in direct benefits to policyholders.
A writer argues against church state fusion, praising prayer days while warning infidelity threatens liberty. Replies from Uncle Jim and others defend separation of church and state, discuss liquor regulation, and reflect on press freedom, governance, and presidential salary debates.
An Iowa incident at Marysville in Marion county reports Bishop Haven during a church dedication soliciting subscriptions. A youth whispered to a young woman that he would give $500 to the church if she married him. The Bishop reportedly blurted the plan in the meeting and the young lady agreed.
A dinner party scene shows Senator Nye placing a silk tile on a sofa. General Butler sits and crushes the hat, prompting Nye to exclaim that it would not fit before it was tried.
A 110 year old Italian attributes longevity to eating well when hungry, keeping feet dry and warm, shielding the head from sun and rain, and letting anxious thoughts trouble his brain as little as possible.
Gen Houston was inaugurated with many citizens present. He pledged to faithfully execute laws and protect rights regardless of race or past condition. He urged peaceful, fraternal national relations and loyal obedience to the United States government, advocating local self government under constitutional laws as flags marched in the procession.
The article notes Indiana was admitted to the union in 1816 and signifies its 58th year as a state, marking the milestone in its early state history.
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