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Newspaper
Weekly Exponent
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1883
Page
2
A call to editors across Southern Illinois to form a local press association to share common interests. Meetings proposed on September 21 and 28 at a central location with aim to unify editor voices. The note names several papers and hints at a regional political opinion climate.
Gen Logan tours Indian country seeking signs of a postal boom and possible opportunities. Meanwhile the Post Office warns merchants against overbuying three-cent stamps ahead of the October 1 rate cut, noting no redemption option for the two-cent stamp though it may be used on heavy letters and goods.
Syringsfield, per the State Journal, enjoys a construction boom with miles of pavement hundreds of new houses and business structures an extra factory and expansion of existing ones signaling growth toward a 50 000 population milestone near Lincoln’s old home.
Publishers in Emingham announce a new policy to charge half the regular advertising rate for resolutions of respect cards of thanks marriage notices and related items signaling a shift to lower prices for such notices.
Last Wednesday morning at 2 o clock a fire destroyed the Wh Shaffer warehouse and the O M depot in Fairfield. A coal of coal near the premises suggested incendiary origin. Losses exceeded 4000 dollars with 1000 bushels of grain burned.
Work on the Narrow Gauge in the southwestern portion of the county continues with renewed vigor. A rumor of funds arriving with Paymaster Allen proved false. The Louisville New Albany Chicago line sticks to no Sunday trains, keeping crowds light at Hoosier camp meetings along its route.
The Northern Pacific railroad, halted by the 1873 financial disaster, is set to complete and open in September. At suspension, 450 miles existed in Minnesota and Dakota and 105 in Washington Territory, with main line near 2000 miles and about 600 miles of branches planned.
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President Arthur sets a first class example by observing Sunday on the road at Green Rivers Wy The piece argues Sunday rest benefits body and mind and notes growing rail and corporate support for rest with Col Young of the No A and C Road ordering offices closed on Sundays It claims no financial loss from rest and improved weekday service, despite railroad worker resistance.
A public meeting in Chicago denounces Mayor Carter Harrison and his allies over water taxes and liquor licenses. Citizens demand free water and higher alcohol licenses to fund water extensions, criticizing the mayor and saloon interests and pledging to withhold votes for anti tax measures.
The postal department announces 2 cent stamps and stamped envelopes to be issued for use on October 1. No 2 cent envelopes will go on sale or be used before October 1, and special request envelopes issued before December 1 will be charged but cannot be used before that date. Governors Sherman Hamilton debate Maryland party records and fiscal history ahead of the presidential vote.
A garbled obituary notes the death of Jeremiah Black of Pennsylvania last week. It references his faith and prayers spoken beside his wife and son, and remarks on his fearless view of crossing the river to the hereafter.
Postmasters are instructed to limit 3-cent stamp and stamped envelope requisitions to quantities sufficient until October 1. The department will adjust denominations as needed and avoid public notices. No exchange plans exist for 8-cent stamps or envelopes. stock remaining after October 1 should not be returned. Existing 3-cent and 2-cent items may be redeemed at postage value.
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