Finger marks on walls warn of hidden misdeeds
A Cambridge man hired four masons to whiten a chamber. After completion, the drawer and wallet bore white finger marks from the mason who had tampered with them while his hands were wet. The incident serves as a moral warning that concealed wrongdoing leaves marks on character that will be revealed with time.
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Albany Evening Journal
John Gottenberg
John Faust
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Peter Shivller
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Devil
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Marshal Keysex
Marshal Rogser
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Vignettes On Female Taste And Household Virtue
A string of antiquated essays and anecdotes discuss female character, virtue, taste, and domestic happiness. Includes opinions on neatness, religious books, bold jests about ugliness, perseverance in learning to skate, gluttony and health, and practical advice for wives and families with moral and social commentary.
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Br. Spsing
Earth Moon Shine Explained in Old Almanac Note
A historical explanation from Chambers describes earthshine on the new moon as sunlight reflected first from Earth to the moon and back to Earth. It notes the darker limb and possible color changes, citing Arago on future atmospheric transparency and how clouds dull the earthshine. The piece treats the phenomenon with period-voice science.
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Indigestion woes and a tragic elopement tale unfold
Dr Wieting warns how overeating and indulgence strain the stomach, leading to indigestion and dyspepsia. The Cincinnati tale follows a wronged woman who elopes, learns of her lover's new marriage, and fatally shoots him, then surrenders to police. The column also notes a wild man who eats only raw food, swallows’ pest control, and various odds and ends from moral reflections to quirky anecdotes.
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United States Hotel
Cincinnati
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Washington
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