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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1872
Page
2
The Weekly Star urged readers across the country to recruit one more subcriber this year. The paper promotes a one dollar annual price plus a one dollar premium and offers free specimen copies. The piece argues Boston fires have been overestimated and warns against government intervention in relief efforts.
The author doubts the existence of truly fire proof structures. Granite and Lion fail against fires, brick walls crumble, and no building is safe from internal or external conflagrations. Cincinnati has no fire proof building, relying on streets and vigilant firemen, while warning of future disasters if safer construction is neglected.
The essay weighs ancient questions on evil’s origin from Job’s era to modern philosophy. It contrasts views that evil comes from God with those denying an absolute evil, suggesting all misfortune may hide a deeper good. It likens such blessings to chestnuts inside burrs, including those termed rizootic blessings.
A historical essay argues the epizootic that halted horse use may yield social benefits. It praises reduced noise and danger from wagons, endorses walking as healthy urban living, and suggests two thousand dollars saved daily for streetcar lines translates to a daily blessing for pedestrians. It advocates humane regard for animals and a reassessment of vehicular dominance.
An appeal urges volunteers to form sub companies and rotate night duties in firehouses to boost city protection. It notes warm bunks, bedding provision, and community confidence as benefits, urging decisive action from gentlemen volunteers. It also reports Toledo physician Dr. EK Bradley found dead, coroner inquiry into a railroad accident misidentification, and progress on the Wabash rail line with 80 miles to go. The piece mentions a near-complete 50-ton snow plow in Omaha, a portable travel compass barometer, and stray references to fashion.
The morning scene on the levee at Walnut Street ended with the drowning of an ox attached to a dray. The animal, driven by an inexperienced handler, rushed into the river after the nose ring gave way, belonging to N Patterson & Co of Columbia Street. Police Court notes record several minor dismissals and a riot allegation continued.
The Office of the City Auditor furnishes a statement of receipts and disbursements. Night schools opened by the Board of Education report strong enrollment and attendance across districts, with detailed figures for enrollment, average attendance, and commodity prices such as meats, lard, flour, and corn. The data reflect district totals, market activity, and price ranges for various goods, showing overall robust public schooling activity and mixed market conditions.
County Engineer Halpin submits a statement for the Board Centre regarding his bill for buggy hire to satisfy the board. The National Baptist Sunday School Convention will convene tomorrow morning at the Baptist Church on Ninth Street between Vine and Race. Committee members who secured delegate accommodations must report to Geo. E. Stevens by 4 PM today. Due to horse shortage, committees should actively seek city centre hosting options. Those willing to host delegates and not yet contacted should confer with Mr. S immediately. It is expected that over 750 delegates will attend.
Wm Sumner and J R Wright lease property to H and A Kreimer for ten years at 1470 yearly. Ami Baliwin et al to B H Cox leasehold 53 by 1824 feet on Guilford street Mt Auburn. Executors of N G Pendleton to Chas Wee land 90 by 64 feet at East Front and Wees streets First Ward. Herman Taulman to Wm and J N Taulman two and a half acres in Sygamore township for 2400. J N Taulman to Wm Taulman undivided half of above tract valued 1200.
Reports show numerous horses dying from a virulent epizootic in Walnut Hills Broadway and Elm streets. Owners ignore convalescence signs, working sick horses. Fire Department steeds suffer. Dr Ed Talstead uses a new remedy. Oxen influx drops prices. officials say no human risk.
Market wires from Liverpool Chicago New York and Toledo report mixed grain and livestock activity. Wheat prices shift with futures open and December positions while cattle hog receipts run into the thousands. Local prices list for flour pork lard bacon and other staples across major exchanges.
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