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Newspaper
Wakarusa Weekly Sun
Location
Wakarusa, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1874
Page
2
Sheriff SAM R MILLER is named for Jackson Township in a formal notice. The item records his designation and location, with no further context or actions specified.
Citizens are urged to attend a meeting on October 6 at a local venue to discuss state and county affairs. the notice notes quiet political field, sensational speeches, and growing support for the People's County Ticket with possible small opposition.
The Kokomo Tribune mocks moral panic over young women’s flirting, declaring it as futile to curb such behavior and comparing it to bailing water from Lake Michigan. The piece satirically critiques social norms and gender expectations.
A local observer praises a young man for his attentiveness and protective manner during a Sunday buggy ride. The couple flows with comfort and safety as the woman guides the reins, while the man holds her closely to prevent any mishap.
Under the postal law postmasters with salaries tied to stamp sales pay debts and make purchases with postage stamps whenever possible. They receive credit for stamps sold as part of business totals, boosting salaries accordingly.
Col Tucker receives high praise from Democratic and other state officials for his books, system, and accuracy as Elkhart county auditor. Goshen Democrat and allied papers call him the best auditor in Indiana, while supporters urge electing Theodore Garvin as successor due to his fitness and integrity.
A breezy critical editorial condemns Henry Ward Beecher for adultery and moral cowardice. It denounces Beecher as a fallen model of Christian reform and urges readers not to trust him. The piece contrasts public perception in America and Europe with the alleged personal lapse, echoing Solomon's question of sin.
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