Ma. T. A. Lusk Authorized Advertising Agent
Ma. T. A. Lusk is named as the authorized advertising agent for the Evening Star.
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1872
Page
2
Ma. T. A. Lusk is named as the authorized advertising agent for the Evening Star.
A discussion on a local ballot and railroads in Cincinnati condemns old money conservatism while praising reforms. The piece notes wealthy residents oppose a tax-adding measure and predicts future railroad expansion to the south as Young America gains momentum.
A local notice reports a claim that if Mayor Pavis does not invite the Duke, the Gingiamati ladies will host a visit themselves. The writer questions the sentiment and suggests Alexis may draw attention, while praising the Duke as a worthy young man and noting women may view him with curiosity and restraint.
A congressional inquiry in New York reveals widespread fraud and peculation in the Customhouse. Testimony details high official involvement and long-standing schemes, with calls for accountability and removal of implicated officers.
The article urges continued exposure of official misdeeds at the New York Custom House and supports Judge Trumbull and Senate probes. It argues no administration can shield corruption and notes leaders like Grant and political figures face accountability to preserve public confidence.
The Ohio Senate and House held preliminary ballots for United States Senator. In the Senate Morgan led with eighteen votes to Sherman seventeen. in the House Sherman led with fifty seven to Morgan forty seven and Cox one, producing a combined total of Sherman seventy four to Morgan sixty five with Cox one and Schenck one. A joint convention will assemble today to vote on joint ballots for the U S Senate.
The death of Gen Halleck is reported with biographical details noting his Louisville residence and Civil War service. A second message from the Vening Star editor urges labor education and moral reform, warning against political demagogues and calling for universal compulsory schooling and strong religious and moral guidance.
The author argues true wealth comes from inner capacity and contentment rather than gold. Sobriety economy and respectability, plus steady, well suited labor, raise a worker's standing with employers and reduce costly strikes. The piece warns that fights for higher pay and less effort harm all, citing five years of strikes as proof.
A father uses a basket of apples and chips to teach his son a lesson about studying. He explains the mind can hold only so much, urging discipline and avoidance of dime novels. The tale shifts to a sad animal tale, then to an advertisement for Humphreys Homeopathic No. Twenty Eight remedy with pricing and contact details.
A fragmentary OCR reads as a list of individuals and locations including Waris W W Roberts N Roffoe T 6 Cashipbell Wn Caven Mon Alex Long John P Story W Cormany and others with partial affiliations. The text is unreadable in parts but presents a roster style notice.
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