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Newspaper
The Weekly Echo
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1871
Page
2
An 19th century letter to the New Orleans Picayune argues that continued debt and taxes justify repudiation. It asserts patience with 30 million in debt and five cent taxes while criticizing court remedies and the risk to state credit. The piece condemns improper appropriations and warns against harming Indiana’s honor and reputation.
The piece discusses the 1871 horoscope and earlier prophecies from the Morning, Noon and Night publication. It notes inquiries from professors and readers about celestial indicators and calculation methods, while defending the author’s expertise and cautioning against sensational claims.
The article outlines a year of mixed outcomes with political upheaval in Europe and Asia, famine in France, and strong republican trends. It predicts abundant money but cautious investment, falling staple prices, and notable deaths among authors and a high-ranking lady in peril. The United States is seen as healthier and more prosperous despite global unrest.
On Sunday evening the 26th, at the Catholic Church in Lake Charles, Rev. Father Badoil joined Mr. John Baldwin and Miss Mary Ann, both of the parish, in marriage.
A promissory note for 400 dollars appears to be lost or mislaid. The notice names administratrix Caroline Foster and indicates interest from the date and assistance by others, with details uncertain due to damaged text.
Public annunciation of sale under court order for the succession of John D. Armstrong. The notice lists property: multiple land tracts totaling 36 acres plus additional parcels in townships 14 and 16, ranges 2 9 west, with state patent references from 1851 and 1860. Sale to Daniel Goos for four hundred dollars, July 10, 1869, with docket details and clerical endorsement in Lake Charles.
The fragment references Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine and The North British Review with mentions of reprints and reviews. It hints at subscriptions or pricing for multiple reviews and clubs, indicating a periodical trading and distribution note. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
A pricing notice outlines rates for new subscribers and discounts on back numbers. It lists prices for five periodicals, with special terms for new subscribers and options to receive back issues if remittance is sent. Address given is 2 40 Fulton St.
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