Great Centennial visit and local debates in Indiana
The Wakarusa Sun reports Queen Victoria invited to the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition. It notes Fort Wayne plans a monument for General Wayne, and discusses Independents’ electoral stance. County commissioners' licensing dispute with Loganport’s Post German paper prompts critique. Also questions sewing machines, citing medical concerns and fashion costs.
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Queen Victoria
Ireland
Philadelphia
Traveling ink-stand man vows to publish readers' secrets
A rogueish notice frames a Sun reporter style as a port folio man promises to expose scandals from corner scenes and shadows. He warns readers and couples that any misstep will be inked for the next issue, with moralizing comments on women's rights and social proprieties.
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the Sun
Sun Man
Sun
The
Pletchers Hill
Goshen Correspondence and Sun Debt Note
Goshen June 28 1875 letter from Bist Quan discusses paying the Sun newspaper debt. It praises the press and its influence on Wakarusa and nearby areas and pledges future support. Then a note reports a European returnee crying upon learning the Beecher trial continued. Also mentions Macon ice works producing 25 000 pounds daily ice at 36 40 per ton using condensers and moulds.
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Goshen
Ephor Sun
Sun
Wakarusa
Macon
Notice on unpaid goods and urged payment to avoid bankruptcy
Brubaker and Hyer appeal to customers who bought goods on ten days time to settle all accounts. They acknowledge be fair and prompt payment will prevent the merchants from falling into bankruptcy seen by many merchants through similar transactions.
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Elkhart Review
Brubaker & Hyer
Sati Portable Engine and Boiler For Sale
Portable engine and boiler of 16 horsepower in complete order. Barge fire box with 10 feet 36 inch diameter boiler, 43 inch flues, steam gear and cocks. Used short time, will be sold cheap. Address Dory Bros.
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Cocks &E
Dory Bros
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Wakarusa Sun
Mnd
Owen ST. Crain
Fort Wayne
General Wayne
Old Mad Anthony
Grant
Cass County
Logansport
Theylso
Bourbon Mirror
Board of Commissioners
Indiana
Beecher
Europe
New York
Progres
Isaac Bucklin
N. E. Cor. Main & Jacks, Sts
Elkhart, Ind
Peres
Northren Indiana
Gummer
Gore « Hess
Eiqour and Billard
Pallade
A. E. Faber
Main St. Elkhart, Ind
Samuel Neusham
S Hyer
NeuspAum
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