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Newspaper
The Weekly Echo
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1875
Page
2
Notices of applications for cancellation of subscriptions appear with details about machine costs and club subscriber thresholds. The publisher notes a $5 price increase in New Orleans, explains machine prices for club agents, and instructs expired subscribers to notify and settle arrears to stop delivery.
A dubious contract promises free Weed Sewing Machines in exchange for recruiting newspaper subscribers. Details claim cash payments, freight from New Orleans, and large clubs of new subscribers to extend circulation and benefit families, urging widespread signups at regular rates.
The Grand Vtanuciat Bandie argues bonds issued by the city lack validity unless voted, warning the scheme could saddle future obligations. It suggests delayed principal and interest, yields far below alternative investments, and cites a criminal statute prohibiting lottery sales except the state monopoly. The Supreme Court upheld the contract, complicating opposition to the Premium Bond Scheme.
The jetty project aims to deepen the Mississippi outlet with a simple method. Contractors expect completion in a few months, delivering a reliable channel for vessels. Some terminal structures may take longer, but the main objective should be achieved quickly, enabling shipping before final touches at Isignus.
The article describes constructing rafts and guiding piles in very shallow water to withstand wash and move heavy stone, noting the vast material quantities and transport distances. It cites New York import data showing $284,992 in oranges landed in March and argues orange cultivation could expand across Louisiana without overstocking the market.
In Superior District Court on Tuesday Moncure sought a writ to oust Dubuclet from the State Treasurer post. The Returning Board and Cabrolet moved to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction over contested elections. The court sustained the exceptions, denied the mandamus, and dismissed the plaintiff's claim.
The case before the Superior District Court involved Moncure seeking a writ of mandamus to force Dabuclet to retire and let the petitioner assume the office of Treasurer. The court sustained the Returning Board on jurisdiction, then refused the mandamus and dismissed the case.
A Cincinnati Commercial note from January 13 reflects easing bitterness after the Civil War. It praises cordial welcomes for federal and Confederate veterans, floral tributes, and a shared national destiny under one flag. It envisions politics future excluding war issues and recalls Civil War valor with a tempered, historic view.
Keep to One Thing Let every young man after he has chosen his vocation toil Do not leave it because hard blows are to be struck or hard work performed Those who have worked their way up to wealth and usefulness belong to the steadfast not the shiftless and unstable class They rolled up their sleeves conquered prejudice against labor and bore the heat and burden of the day Whether on the old farm or the machine shop or factory or other business places honest toil and skill are invited Make your motto be steadfast and industry Our Home Journal
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