Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-01-29
PROSPECTUS.
THE INTER OCEAN
Wee ky, Sl.1a; Semi-Weekiy, 2.5G;
Daily, $1,000.

The Inter Ocean as o political Journs, stands
comics sedly at the head of the Republican Press
Of the West, and az a readable and reliable news
paper has a reputation second to none, While
il has never wavercd in the support Of party
principles. has never allied Ia do its full duty III
critical times, and has never hcsi'a ed 10 strike
hard blows in efense of the Republican cause,
ii has never ceased 10 he a good newspaper, indie
pendent Of political and party considerations
With the record of seven years co nsCientiUus
work and efficient service behind il az II Certif
cate Of character. The Inter ocean enters upon
The work ofthe new year; enters upon The work
of a year The most Important, perhaps, in its
hlstu-y, and the most m0mentioEs Ia the history
of mo Republican party. Lines are already form.
ing for the greal battle of 1889. and the country
has never felt the need of staunCh and able sup
porters of principle for the sake OF principle as
in the coming year. II has been the good for
tune of the Inter Ocean to lead in tse formation
OF Public opinion, and TO have a tremendous fol-
lowing. II has maintained this position as leader
because Of It's unguestioned Loyalty to the fnnda-
mental prsIcipies of the party, It's boldness in
de Tending them, and its fairness in dlscussing
great political questions. As the Inter Ocean
has sounded the key note of the contests in past
years, Republicans VIII look to 1t as a faithful
guide and leader III the coming year. And they
will nor he disappointed. The paper will stand
as it always has stood, the organ Of no faction or
clique, battling in the 'front.' rank for the princi-
pies that have made the country what II Is.
The Inter Ocean expects 10 receive from enc
mes and opponents hard blows, and To return
them with interest. From Republicans il ex-
poets only such consideration and fairness as
any political Journal may Claim AT the hdnGs OF
hose Interested in the success of the party and
in The triumph OF party principles. The issues
are sharply defined On the one side is the solid
South aided by the Democratic party; on the
other the Republican party. Naturally At snch
n time Republicans will turn TO a f2rer able,
aggressive, and of unquesiioned loyalty All
that we ask Is that they judge the Inter Ocean
by it, own uttersnces. and not by what Demo
cratic organs and envions rivals say Of 1t.
1t will he as interesting as any Of its contem-
p~oraries, more accurate and more discriminating
For ,1yn wars its IN h1e 1lsnntppps have heeD fuIl-
er and Of higher character than those OF any
other Western journal; lis Washington aud
more topics of special and general interesr, and
its home correspondence more varied and more
complete. All thsse departments will be con
tinued. with such improvements added as expe-
rieuce may suggest and increasing facilities
for collecting news allow.
Independent OF politics and news, men want a
symmetrical, interesting and wholesome journal
for the family and the home. Ioa will ind such
a paper in the Inter Ocean, which deyates more
attention than any othsr political newppaper TO
Departments prepared and conducted with the
wants OF home and family in view This applies
to Agricultural, Domestic, Educational, scien-
tifc, and Social matters.
THE Curiosity Shop, covering answers to all
sorts Of political, scientific and general questions
will receive more attention even, than in past
years, And will be a complete encyclopedia Of
information not accessible outside the great
reference II libraries Of large cities. In this de-
partment the Inter Ocean has been without a
ri val, and realizing the Importance Of the de.
partment. ,he publishers have made arrange
meuis not ONLY 10 maintain its high character,
but TO make u answer more completely tn de
mand Of subscribers.
TEE HONE DEPARTMENT has within the past
wear assumed a new character and q new impor-
lance. 1t Is the outgrowth of the Inter Ocean
policy of fosterinG home interests, and while 1t
Is unique in it's freshness and its plan, it Is un-
eq1aled in Its interest and in the amount OF sng-
gesriye and practical on home topics.
THE AaHcuITuRAL DEPARTMENT will be in
charge 0 fone of the most experienced agricul-
tHral editors in the west, and will give each week
timely hints, suggestions, and discussions OF
practical interest.
TAE VETERINARY DEPARTMENT has become a
standard authority among horsemen. and Is re-
Published from week TO week in many OF the
The farm and stock journals of the country. All
questions OF subscribers a. TO diseases and treat
men' of stock are answered without charge by a
distinguished and experienced specialists. This
department will ba maintained at lis present
high standard
THE WoMAS's KINspoM, Devoted to woman's
interests and work. will he continued In the
generous and conservative spirit that has made
IL so popular.
THK COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT has had a rep
utAtson for reliability and completeness all its
own. 1t will remain in charge OF the same
editor, and will be made up with the wants Of
the readers in view.
IN FicTIoN The Inter Ocean will present a sc,
ground in the West not teuched upon hitherto
by writers Of fction, and repiete with il cleeGt
and adventure. In short stories. sketches, and
general literary miscellany The Inter Ocean will
pandcr to no low taste, but will give the best.
In these times of depression and scarcity of
money, people will turn TO the paper that Is
the cheapest. To meet this demand the Inter
Ocean nas been reduced to 81 Is for the Weekly,
$3.50 for the Semi-weekly, and $40 for the Daily.
In e short the Inter Ocean will be a better paper
than ever before, and will be furnished for less
money.
Sample copies sent free. All Communication
must be addressed
THE lNTER4oCEAN.
Chicago, Ills.