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Newspaper

Washington Telegraph

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1857

Page

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She's Dreaming On Thy Heart And Other Pieces

From the Louisville Journal dated December 17 1857 the verse and prose pieces recount a lover’s dream and sorrowful reflection on time, faith, and memory, followed by a reminiscence of George Cookman a Senate Chaplain and a tragic shipwreck of the President voyage with Henry W Harrison era context.

The Louisville Journal Senate Cookman Henry A. Slicer the Lord Gideon Paul Silas Peter Mark John Betts Conneticut Congress van Buren Gen. Harrison Cook England President Representative Hall John Quincy Adams Mr. Cookman

Indiana Governor Named to Berlin Geographical Society

Sar Governor Wright of Indiana and our minister to Prussia has been elected a member of the Berlin Geographical Society.

Wright Indiana Prussia Berlin Geographical Society

Retrenchment Rules in Arizona Business Outlook

Businessmen should cut profits and push rapid sales to endure the lean period. Advertise liberally to show bargains and attract money holders who want value. Even with scarce cash, many will spend if they see advantageous terms and quality goods.

Artesian Well Drilled to 1514 Feet in Louisville

The Dupont mill in Louisville Kentucky advances an artesian well to a depth of 1514 feet from Monro street level. The drill penetrates grey limestone with alternating soft and hard layers as it continues downward.

Piper Mill Dupont Louisville Monro Street

Advertising saves retail firms in dull times, expert argues

The piece argues that advertising thrives during downturns, contrasting busy stores with silent ones. It urges merchants to use newspapers to reach customers, noting steady sales pressure from wholesale advertising and the harm of withholding prices and goods from public view. It ends with notice of Sir James Boswell’s death and the extinction of the Boswell baronetcy.

Broadway Carthage New York Sunday Times James Boswell Alexander Boswell Jonson Boswell

Western man’s blunt ode to a stern father

A Western man recalls his father as the only madman he allowed to be sassy without punishment. The speech reflects a harsh, unapologetic upbringing and a fierce loyalty to paternal authority. The remark stands out among many expressions of filial affection and discipline.

Setovi S. A. Neale Filal

A Vastravak Woman Celebrates Long Life in Pennsylvania

Oldest Westerr resident Mrs. Dona ghy of Crawford County near Samuel Wetmore turns an age milestone with a birthday ride to town. She recalls Civil War era events, including the Battle of Bunker Hill, and aided the wounded and dying in the field. A biographical note anchors her longevity and memory of Revolutionary days.

Westerr Pennsylvania Donaghy Samuel Wetmore Crawford County Heroxe Acuex Sicoly Dagnerreau Bunker Il Immedime Asfety Conneautville

Treasury redeems loans and leaves substantial outstanding

The U S Treasury has redeemed 600,500 loans since March 4 exclusive of premiums, leaving 25,306,000 still outstanding. The passage muses on misery and happiness in poetic contrast, noting home as the seed of affection virtue religion and civic virtue.

Aar U. S. Treasury

Wills and Moriarty Note Societal Shifts in Work and Faith

The text contrasts ideal rural life with earning a living in labor, recalling Wills' comparison of broom corn fields to subsistence work. Dr Moriarty cites a London Society Bible grant in India, noting how Bibles end up as wrapping paper and the irony of aid. It mentions Covington and Lexington Railroad's refusal to pay a $50,000 bond interval to Cincinnati.

Covington and Lexington City of Cincinnati

Maroons Eyes for 15000-strong Force and Indian Allies

The article notes the Maroons may field about 15,000 men with a similarly large number of Indian allies mobilized for action.

Advice to the Governor of Utah Go it while you're Young

A column urging Utah's governor to seize opportunities while young, advocating bold, fresh approaches in leadership and state policy. Emphasizes vigor, modern methods, and active public engagement to shape Utah’s future.

Utah

Mixed Humour and Rural Life Notes From Newspapers

A compilation of short, satirical anecdotes from various papers. Jokes about Pharoahs daughter and a Philadelphia broker, notes on a Sandwich Islands item, Hitchcockville corn husking with suitors, a landlord and tenant tale, a female correspondent on “what is man” and “what is worn,” a rattlesnake whisky tale, epitaphs and opinions on curiosity, laziness, ignorance, and thievery.

Orders to extend U S military presence in Kansas winter

Year orders are to be issued per Governor Walker’s request to continue U S forces in Kansas through the winter, ensuring defense and stability as regional conditions persist. The plan reflects ongoing federal commitment to the state's security needs during harsher months.

Walker U. S Kansas

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