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Newspaper
Weekly Bulletin
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1881
Page
1
A dated set of rules explains subscription continuance when no notice is given, arrears handling, responsibility for uncollected papers, and the postmaster’s duties. It notes prima facie fraud for not taking a paper, and postmasters may be liable to publishers for unpaid prices if failing to notify.
Toyblishers of this paper are not responsible for opinions published in its columns. The statement clarifies that the newspaper does not endorse reader communications and the views belong to the contributors.
In two months of presidency, scrutiny of Arthur’s Cabinet grows as local leaders discuss Folger as Treasury Secretary and a prominent female Post Office head. Cairo's Bashaw road cuts fares by about 50 percent, prompting debate on rail consolidations and public benefit, while discussions on Agriculture and Loring’s expanded scope emphasize practical governance over cabinet titles. The Guitesn trial looms as a pivotal national moment, demanding solemn legal resolve to honor a murdered magistrate.
The text reports Commander Cheyne seeking $73,000 to reach the north pole by balloon, planning to launch from near 496 miles south of the pole and possibly land in Russia. Lieut Schwatka endorses the plan, which involves Arctic trials, a thousand mile flight, Esquimaux dogs, and danger if wind shifts persist.
An array of wedding fashion directives prescribes bridal dress, train length, lace, white satin slippers with diamond buckles, open-work stockings, long gloves, and a large bouquet for luck. It outlines bridesmaids’ attire and roles, gift exchanges, and parasols, set against a lengthy note on social hints and formalities.
Washington Letter from our regular correspondent discusses gossip after elections and the President's New York visit. It mentions rumors of Arthur bringing a wife to preside over the White House, notes his late wife Iris and her connection to Mrs Sherman, and says Arthur has resumed attending the same pew at St John’s Episcopal Church.
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