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Newspaper
The Weekly Echo
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1874
Page
4
An OCR reading shows a poem or letter in archaic diction with lines about borders of the Jase and God and Father. It speaks of love, a child, a parting, and protective mothers. The speaker vows endurance through sorrow, recalling a mother and seeking strength from faith as fate turns toward separation.
The piece argues Butler and Grant are both roasted by public sentiment, with Grant being equally overwhelmed. It highlights bipartisan satisfaction from major papers and notes similarities in selfishness and greed, despite claims of greater moral courage and resourcefulness for Butler.
The New Orleans Bulletin urges Louisiana Governor Kellogg to resign after a disputed election, arguing the February 14 vote and November returns prove he has lost support among both black and white voters. It predicts imminent political defeat and urges immediate abdication to avoid humiliation and disgrace.
A Brencievo man faced a public issue after producing a pictorial sheet that borrowed from an old nuisance design. The incident highlights concerns over copyright and local media ethics.
A historic analysis notes the political upheaval of the era. It examines how states from Massachusetts to Illinois backed Grant by large margins in 1872, while recent elections show a sharp anti Grant trend with a substantial shift in the House. The piece highlights the sweeping changes across the free states and the evolving party balance.
The writer compares the November 2, 1874 election to Waterloo, arguing the contest was not armed battle but a clash of moral forces framed by law. The piece emphasizes the election’s significance in U.S. history, marking a day of profound national consequence.
An 1874 notice by Charles announces a Bible sale with numerous languages and durable bindings designed for all classes. It lists features such as elegant bindings and attractive format and mentions additional trade opportunities for those without a trade.
An agent for inventor Jo Tilton touts a celebrated Steam Washer sold nationwide. The ad claims steam washing requires no crank turning, saves money, and fits family needs. It directs interest to Mrs Gill in Bagdad Louisiana and to N P Smart, Bagdad, Calcasien Parish.
A fragmentary summary notes that failure to give express notice on changes grounds a subscriber as unwilling to continue. It cites that altering the paper’s discontinuance creates arrears. It states that refusal to take a newspaper after notification is prima facie evidence. It adds that published rates form a contract between publisher and reader.
A. J. Johnson of Black Bayou Calcasieu Parish Louisiana announces purchase of the Black Bayou Saw Mill and offers to run it for anyone who furnishes him tobacco for one thousand feet or takes one third for three six or twelve months. October 18 1878.
The order announces its meetings will be held the third Saturday of each month at T o'clock PM at Maszonic Hall in Lake Charles. All transient brothers in good standing are invited to attend. Secretary Louis Leveque and W J W Brian sign. Lake Charles, April 13, 1872.
The RAMOS paddle steamer will run regularly and semi weekly from Lake Charles to Leesburg Calcasieu Pass carrying U S Mail. Round trips depart at 6 AM on Wednesdays and Saturdays from Lake Charles and arrive in Leesburg the same day, with return trips leaving Leesburg on Mondays and Thursdays at 6 AM arriving back in Lake Charles after about twelve hours.
A garbled OCR fragment references rules about printed matter handling and disclosure. It mentions dates, wrappers, postage, initials, and various publications including newspapers, magazines, circulars, books, and insurance blanks. The text is incomplete and unspecific about a single event or person.
Gregg's Purchasing Bureau offers first class sewing machines at low rates with under-feed Buckeye hand machines for 20 dollars. offers half price on second hand machines, latest attachments, oil, silk, and spool cotton. Also provides purchasing and forwarding services for ladies apparel and domestic goods with monthly payment options and free inquiries.
Local seller M Branor at 200 Main Street Bristol offers a stationery package containing ten loops one seven ee two pens and a gift item. Package price and full contents are advertised in a damaged line of text.
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