Wakarusa Sun Publicity and Subscription Policy
The Wakarusa Sun announces weekly mailed subscriptions for one dollar per year or free for verified good subscribers. It rejects indifferent readers and rejects paying or unreceptive individuals. The paper pledges editorial independence and aims to serve local interests with no agents, vowing honesty and accountability. It claims the largest circulation in Elkhart County and invites support from concerned readers.
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Wakarusa Sun
Sun
Elkhart County
Destructive Dam Break Floods Valley in Cotton Region
A dam across Layside brook, built to supply cotton factories, failed after leaking at the base. The flood reportedly released over 8,000,000 gallons of water, threatening towns and about forty acres of land. Eleven miles of valley saw families flee as houses and mills were destroyed, with estimated losses near $4,000,000.
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Layside Brook
Weather and mud woes reflect heavy precipitation
Fragmentary lines describe acts by the court or community and fields washed by rain and wheat washing away. References to monumental rain and snow levels imply record-setting conditions. Indiana is contrasted with mountains as reporters lament persistent mud and wet weather across the period.
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Indiana
Our Indians and the Frontier Trading Frauds
A critique of congressional oversight on Indian affairs accusing post traders of diverting funds and goods. The piece claims funds are skimmed by adventurers and swindlers who sell supplies at huge profits, provoking tribal anger and costly wars with Modocs, Sioux, and other tribes.
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Congressional
Congress
Indiana Vindicates Against Tilton Lecture Tour
In Indiana readers deride Theodore Tilton as vain and shallow while a Tribune critic is praised for better judgment. The lecture tour is said to have profited Tilton more than its audiences, reflecting local disdain for lack of originality and depth.
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Theodore Tilton
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Tribune
Tilton
Indiana
Hon. John H. Baker Praised for Congressional Work
A local newspaper lauds John H. Baker for earning respect in Congress and serving district interests. The piece compares him to Schuyler Colfax and asserts the paper will publish one of his speeches to demonstrate his abilities.
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John H. Baker
Congress
House
Schuyler Colfax
Editor’s Sun Takes Fire Over Bremen Gazette Clash
The Bremen Gazette’s rebuke prompts the Wakarusa Sun to defend its editor and criticize past crude jabs. A back and forth over tone, local news coverage, and editorials highlights strained relations between two town papers and a vow to avoid offensive slang.
Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Promises Quick Lung Relief
The ad claims small airway damage leads to full lung collapse if untreated and praises Dr King's New Discovery as the cure for coughs colds asthma hoarseness and breathing trouble. It notes trial bottles are free and distributes the product through druggists. A stray line mentions London paying a large share of England's income tax.
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King
Washington Doomed by Boss Shepherd Epidemic Fears
A Washington column blames typhoid typho malarial fever diphtheria and throat rot on Boss Shepherd and his sewer system. The letter warns of rising deaths and an expected summer epidemic due to inadequate sewers and backups on Pennsylvania Avenue M Street and nearby blocks. It cites the N Y Sun as the source and laments decaying infrastructure and toxic gases in homes.
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Mixed Notes and Verses Rumors From Various Papers
A compilation notes misprints about President Grant’s brother Orville and light quips about social life. It reports trial costs in the Tilton Beecher case, silver from San Francisco, and the Belknap case ahead of a grand jury. It also mentions Grant’s veto threat and Mrs. Grant’s respected reputation.
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Treasury
San Francisco
Belknap
Wells
Grand Jury
A Sad Exhibitor Before the Committee
The piece portrays General Schenck under cross-examination, confessing his flaws as he misstates his Emma mine losses. Mr Hewitt quickly exposes the discrepancy in Schenck's accounts, though the text notes his poker expertise remains unimpeached.
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Schenck
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Gen
Cavil
Missionaries in Asia Show High Female Representation
A historical report notes 436 missionaries in China with 310 women and 100 missionaries in Japan with 62 women, highlighting strong female participation in overseas religious work.
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China
Japan
Editor Wil bur F Storey of Chicago Times ill
The V Y Sun notes editor Wil bur F Storey shows signs of brain decline and accuses him of forming dubious connections in the city. The outlet frames this as a clue to his mysterious conduct while claiming loyalty to the independent press.
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Wilbur F. Storey
Chicago Times
Independent Press
V. Y. Sun
General Sherman's View of American Fighting Qualities
The South and North fighters form the strongest element for national purposes. Southerners fight fiercely but tire quickly. Northerners are slower yet endure longer and fight stubbornly. The South equals France and the North England in fighting traits, and united they are unbeatable. Bristow denies the pig story charge and calls for an investigation amid political attacks.
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France
England
Bristow
Outh Bend
Impeachment Articles Against Belknap Presented in House
The South Bend Tribune notes the House will not cut member salaries below regulation pay while soldiers, cadets and government clerks are said to earn too much. The Belknap impeachment articles were introduced in the House and slated for Saturday consideration.
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