20 Apr 1876
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Newspaper
Wakarusa Weekly Sun
Location
Wakarusa, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1876
Page
1
A wistful poem in which a lover departs across a moonlit sea. The speaker vows to send kisses across the waves to remain in memory despite the lover’s absence. The piece emphasizes sorrow, longing, and the hopeful reach of affection over distance.
Excerpt from the Washington Sunday Herald recalls Kilbourn’s past roles including Chief Clerk of the Interior Department under Lincoln and his Real Estate venture with James Latta. It cites his defense before the Investigating Committee and his notable legal knowledge, contrasted with controversial remarks about a Spanish Inquisition and a Monarchy.
Hallet Kilbourn argues before the House that punishing him for refusing to answer a subpoena would violate constitutional rights. He contends only the courts may punish contempts, urges respect for law, and warns of consequences if the House oversteps. He offers to disclose private papers only if public need is shown.
A essay urges a wife to guard family finances and align her aims with her husband s welfare and children s prospects. A Detroiter s drunken episode ends with a humorous misidentity scene involving Sham Johnson and Gov Cass, illustrating inebriation s effects.
A Western exchange urges prompt payment by newspaper patrons. It argues that timely earnings stabilize printers, keep docket books full, and allow producers to publish more vivid reports. The piece ends by urging readers to display this advice where all can see it.
An Indiana girl at Vassar College writes to her parents describing stylish hair pins at a boarding school, the freedom to eat four times daily, and getting a fair back at the hash every time, reflecting campus life and routines.
New Orleans gas workers protest the switch to oil lighting arguing that fifty cents worth of oil yields as much light as nine dollars in gas, noting the economic impact on customers and the gas industry.
The San Francisco mint reported March coinage totaling 3 308 000 dollars compared with 2 542 000 dollars in the same month last year.
The Camden Society has printed a newly found commonplace book by John Milton dated October 1874. The volume is described as notable for its both character and name, adding to Milton’s known oeuvre and scholarly interest.
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