The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-08-11
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Concerning its general features as q nevspaxer
the Sentinel will hold its rank as the foremost
in the State, by continuance OF the same policy
OF liberal expenditures whenever events of me-
ruent occupy the public mind. The features mr.
which this paper has become popular and dis
tinguished during the last year. win be carried
out still more fully, If possible, the coming yesr
and every department made OF vital, abiding in
terest and usefulness to the home circle the
minister, the lawyer, the educator-in short, sU
classes who want pure and upright press. ua-
trammeled by party and unwarped by prejudice
The Sentinel has no policy to maintain ss 90
posed to the viii Of the majority. Its columns
are meant to be a fair reflex of the rational Will
OF the community, where all men can have o.
hearing freely. The Sentinel believes that a
continuance OF the baleful partyism Of the past
must inevitably sap the foundation of the Re
public and destroy every distinctive feature OF
democratic government. To this end II enoour-
ages heartily the obliterstion OF the corup-
power which has strsngled honesty in Office dur
ing the last seven years; power which brings
the nation into BANKRUPTCY on the verge OF the
new year, and by its fragrant disregard Of the
nrst principles Of government, plunges the
country into all the hardships Of war and pes
thence.
Under whatever conditions reform may come,
the Sentinel viii give its best efforts for its
cess, maintaining at all times its own perfect
freedom to uphold and maintain genuine, not
imulated reformation.
On the great industrial questions, now moving
the public mind, the Sentinel win maintain a
hearty, earnest cooperation with all struggling
men seeking to better themselves mentally
physically, and every way. II believes that the
present revenue laws work mischievously and
discriminatory against the producer and In favsr
of the non- producer, and that any reform which
does not make armers' rights and revenue re-
form solid plsnks OF its platform and active
measures in its policy. does not deserve the SYM
psthy OF Intelligent men
THE FARMERS MOVEMENT
Received its first recognition IN this section
nom the Sentinel Its efforts shall continue to
be directed toward the strengthening of that de-
sign. In Its opposition TO political, railroad and
financial monopolies. the Sentinel will continue
an honest support. While furthering all inter
ests In this direction. wisdom must be called In
to keep the crusade against public abuse, monop-
olies and the like from degenerating into dems-
goguery. In all emergencies Of this nature, the
Sentinel will attempt full and impartial justice
to all who trust It.
The Sentinel is not only the completest news
paper in its presentation of news and its CON-
ments thereon, but il Is visitor every day in
| the year-for the 3S5 days-omitting no publica-
ton on any pretext. II In this respect, one OF
the most valuable news mediums In the State.
In short, the Sentinel means to keep ahead OF
the brilliant progress Of the State. 1t means to
give voice to the most liberal, enlightened and
claims distinctly special mission. 1t depends
on It's character as an Independent and fearless
news medium for growth and support, and
makes no pretext Of cheap premiums to secure
reluctant supporters.
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Regular, special and compiled, are the
fullest, most diversified and comp lete pre-
sented in any journal OF similar resources
In the country. Its law, educational and
Industrial reports, which have attracted general
attention In the past, shall be continued with
equal care and accuracy IN the future, and no
cost spared in perfecting such details viii rem
der them In every way the features Of Indiana
Journalism In special way, the Sentinel is
better able 10 present complete newspaper
than any Of its rivals In the West. 1t has no
party obligations fanny character. and is con Sc.
quently enabled to give all sides OF current con-
troversies, irrespective Of prejudices or men or
parties. As a reflex of the growth ef Indiana
polls, the Sentinel takes marked precedence OF
all rivals. It's city columns are fuller in detail
and more accurate in preparation than any Sim
liar department in the West, end the fact Is at
tested by the Sentinel's universal circulation in
the city. The Sunday Sentinel reaches greater
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creases at an unexampled rate from week to
week, not only in the city, but throughout all
parts of the State accessible by Sunday trains.
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