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Newspaper
Wakarusa Weekly Sun
Location
Wakarusa, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1876
Page
2
The Wakarusa Sun reflects on twenty years of growth from a frontier town to a thriving village with churches, schools, and commerce. It praises community virtue, pledges to support fair public service, and criticizes poor relief contracting while urging religious freedom and harmony amid political and church tensions. It also notes Secretary Bristow’s past on liquor-law matters and forecasts scrutiny of whisky interests.
An editorial echoing the New York Sun argues that despite rising trade volume, profits fall and failures rise. It calls for strict economy at municipal, state, and national levels, and credits disciplined management for resilience. The piece ties these goals to public approval amid political debates over Grant and reform.
The Logansport Democrat D D Dytman announces candidacy for the Democratic lieutenant governor ticket. Goshen Democrat Murnay says the party wants a better man than Mitchel and critiques the expected campaign as a scrub race.
An appeal touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and coughs as a universal remedy with free trial bottles offered. The piece condemns quack nostrums and urges trial of the product, urging readers to demand change in medical cures.
A historical note states that Grant intends to force tax on crooked whisky at the same rate as straight whisky, ensuring revenue collection is equal whether the liquor is adulterated or pure. The statement emphasizes strict enforcement and a preference for lawful consumption.
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