18 Feb 1881
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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1881
Page
1
A compilation notes wealth gaps between Vanderbilts and Russian magnates, debates on election fraud, social critiques of Armour and political figures, immigration figures for 1880, and tales from Texas to New York on licenses, pensions, silver coin clipping, and political misconduct.
The new Senate will include 24 members named John, James, Thomas and Matthew among apostles. Other names like Joseph, Benjamin, Zebulon, Eli, Samuel, David, Daniel, Justin and Ambrose appear. Reading PA reports Sarah Albright’s arrest for stealing from St Paul Church. A Grant letter from Vicksburg sold in Boston autographs sale. The revisers’ new Bible version may appear next May with major changes including removing chapters and verses.
After twenty five years Hugh Pattison, once Paul’s ally and rival for a railway appointment, lies dying. A note reveals Pattison’s generosity and a long hidden truth about the failed career turn, prompting Paul to seek forgiveness and reconcile with Alice as Pattison dies.
A collage of quotations from multiple 19th century journals highlights witty quips on fashion, marriage, liquor, and editors. Humorous exchanges include a girl defending loud bursts, an impish son slapped for cheek, and sharp social observations from The Lowell Citizen and others.
The Ohio legislature debates the anti license clause and a whisky tax, noting Michigan's free trade era and the 1875 tax that reduced drinking venues and crime while boosting county revenue. Prohibitionists seek repeal, opposed by Red Ribbon groups. clergy largely favor the tax for its benefits. Garfield’s leadership praised as steady and principled during the campaign.
The Cincinnati Commercial urges pension reform and supports a new body, the Soldiers and Sailors’ National Loyal Legion, aimed at removing fraudulently obtained pensions and protecting worthy veterans, widows, and orphans. It calls for re examination of pension rolls and a vigorous campaign against abuses.
A playful editorial quip notes people with thin soled shoes should draft wills and choose undertakers. It jokes that thin shoes, a tight fit, and a weak head often appear together in the same person, lampooning silly behavior.
Damson Jones recounts a long standing feud with Elder Huckleberry Johnson hidden from outsiders. A past sidewalk shove and cabbage mishap led to a public apology and a tearful handshake praised by the lodge as members resolve to forgive and move forward.
The Atlantic Monthly argues that restricting child labor and enforcing education in Britain will reduce the long term harm to workers. It warns that immediate elimination could raise suffering, but explains how child labor lowers wages, fuels unemployment, and depresses adult wages, creating a cycle that harms both workers and manufacturers.
The Palladium recalls the old lyceum halls where middle aged citizens met in winter evenings to debate tariff questions and national issues. It laments the system’s demise and argues it offered a forum where mechanics and professionals discussed topics with vigor and freedom.
The writer T Gobbler expresses a stance urging abolition of a designated day. The brief remark frames a reform agenda and invites interpretive debate on the concept of a single day.
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