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Newspaper
Wakarusa Weekly Sun
Location
Wakarusa, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1875
Page
2
The piece reflects on the editor’s pride in the Wakarusa Sun, recalling growth from a small country paper to wider circulation. It compares the paper’s reach to a young dog gaining stature and vows continued progress and betterment with each rise of the Sun.
A partisan broadside rails at a former district representative now called a subsidy advocate, dubbing him commission-seller and salary grabber. The piece cites his Indiana record and ties to the Pacific Railroad bonds and subsidies. It also reports Gerrit Smith's death in New York at 77, praising his philanthropy and warning of postwar Louisiana unrest.
The text notes D.8 Mc Donald, described as a gentlemanly agent of the Geneva Nurseries, telling a dry joke that the narrator agrees not to repeat.
Goshen Democrat reports proposed postage changes forcing newspapers to pay by weight while prepaying remains required. Editors urge Elkhart printers to use lighter, whiter paper and devise a fast drying method to reduce postage. A patent and subsidy are promised before Congress adjourns.
A Davidson College student cleaned a lamp chimney with a finger then another student carried the question to a professor. The professor offered an elaborate explanation but the student corrected him noting the finger wasn’t long enough to reach farther.
A sharp editorial batteries an unnamed writer who mocked a young lady and mocked seeking a protector. The piece questions the correspondent s courage and refuses to reveal any name or patronizing stance.
A Portland Maine company exports large quantities of chewing gum to markets on the Pacific coast. Local workers note demand from schools and retailers, while shipping logs show steady monthly totals and new contracts.
The piece argues to revive a preexisting rule that a newly chosen Congress should begin on March fourth, immediately after the prior session ends. It criticizes the current delay, notes constitutional silence on start date, and cites British practice, arguing reform will curb misalignment between elections and legislative action. It claims the current system weakens representation and hinders timely governance.
A grieving narrator recalls a lost bride, describing her beauty and their deep love. He recounts intimate moments, laments her absence at midnight, and imagines reunion in heaven with tender imagery and longing. He wonders when his angel will return.
The New Reformed Mennonite Church in Harrison township closed a revival last Friday night led by Rev. Breneman and Rev. Crupp. About thirty converts were reported after a stirring service with mourners at the altar and a child asking to see the Lord.
The vice president will not preside over the Senate this session. Senator Carpenter is named temporary vice president as action steps in the chamber.
Colfax claims President Abraham Lincoln used humor to hide deep sadness and inner anxiety, suggesting his jokes served as a shield against emotional strain during his presidency.
The 1874 tax table lists per hundred property value and per poll in Elkhart County with a one dollar tax on each dog and two dollars for additional dogs. The notice cites the 1873 law allowing full payment by April third or split payments by April third and November fifteenth, with road taxes due by November fifteenth. Taxpayer penalties apply for delinquency. office in Goshen open until April third, 1875, and second installment due by November fifteenth, 1875. Treasurer C. T. Greene urges prompt payment and receipt verification.
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