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Newspaper
The Weekly Echo
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1869
Page
3
Notice lists daily hours for parish office in Lake Charles starting October first at 10 to 12 and 1 PM each day during 1867, 1868, 1869. It specifies Sundays and general office times at the parish office in the far of Lake Charles.
The Auditor of Louisiana orders the Parish State Collector to seize all establishments where illegal liquor is kept. After one day, if costs and State debts are unpaid, the property will be sold to the highest bidder. Return of sale must be filed with the Auditor’s office. September 28.
A youth oriented periodical outlines its mission to guide American youth toward civilization and attainment. It emphasizes high character literature, life lessons, and companionship for young readers, aiming to shape future citizens through thoughtful content.
The issue covers articles on the economy of aged or varied food for an air chart data. It includes pieces by Shelton on stock stock adaptation of the Moon 3 of the South to dairy and stock breeding and disease protection in cattle care.
Fragmented text from an old page shows scattered phrases and names. No clear event or date is readable. The readable bits suggest a discussion around a brand or product, with no identifiable persons organizations or locations to anchor a concrete summary.
An 1869 notice touts Crystalized Oil as a non explosive burning fluid with luminous flame, no odor, and high safety. It claims superior brightness and smokeless burn, compatible with Excelsior Sun Comet Lighthouse El Solito Novelty Union burners. Certified by Ames Turner and marketed in New Orleans with imitator warnings.
An 19th century prospectus for the American Artisan weekly journal describes its scope on inventions and patents. It notes concise practical information for mechanics and farmers, plus official patent lists from the U S Patent Office. The price is two dollars per year or one dollar for six months, with specimen copies available from Crown, Coombs & Co at 189 Broadway, New York.
Parish Judge David J. Read declares a regular parish court term to begin January 1869 at the Lake Charles courthouse, with trials of all cases under jurisdiction and monthly sessions for probate and hate causes. Proceedings open in open court per act approved September 4, 1868. November 14, 1868.
The Mound City Mutual Life Insurance Company positions itself as a home institution. Officers of Louisiana Agency, medical examiners, and directors like Jas H Lucas and W H Jennings are listed. It emphasizes funds invested locally to boost Western and Southern commerce, towns, railroads, and regional development. Subscriptions advertise life and premium offerings and a discount for club members.
An OCR fragment from LITTENs LIVING AGE appears garbled with stray letters and unreadable phrases. The legible parts reference pages and a vague historical publication, but no clear event date person organization or place can be determined from the available text.
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