05 Apr 1873
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Newspaper
Aiken Tribune
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1873
Page
1
A brief notice advertising weekly publication terms by the dc imprint. It lists pricing for single copies and multiple month options, noting one copy for 12 months, six months, or eight months, with strict publication details.
A Mobile Register excerpt presents a Civil War era poem celebrating national brotherhood. Vivid imagery of Rappahannock, camp life, and battlefield to the strains of Dixie and Home Sweet Home, linking music to humanity. The piece preserves period voice and includes ample named references to soldiers and bands.
A New York Herald correspondent claims to have spoken with President Granton about current issues. The interview presents the President as reportedly expressing satisfaction with the day’s reading topics and policy questions.
In a wide interview the President predicts Cuban independence by year end, notes Spain cannot sustain its war, and envisages eventual annexation of Santo Domingo Bay developments. He regrets canceling a major Southern tour and urges Utah’s adherence to laws while discussing frontier policy and Mormon issues.
The piece discusses George Washington’s rise from surveyor to wealth through widow Custis, then shifts to a critique of names and reputations in politics. It contrasts the Adams and Jefferson era families with later presidents, noting lineage, education, and public service as guiding themes. It highlights how letters of recommendation expose public ethics and the enduring value of national legacy.
A scattered set of moral and medical reflections links alcohol to apoplexy and brain blood flow, then shifts to a florid, dated portrayal of adolescent love. The prose blends warnings about drinking with elaborate romantic imagery and moralizing commentary on social rank and virtuous affection.
A fragmented historical sketch describes female life from early rising to evening banquets and lacework, detailing attire such as silk gowns, fur embroidery, veils, and steeple caps. It notes social customs including education by noble households, then contrasts with Queen Elizabeth I era wigs, jewelry, and extravagant dress, plus Dutch fashion influence and starch challenges in London.
A garbled excerpt presents Thomas Jefferson style advice on marriage. It stresses harmony, prioritizing affections over personal wishes, and suggests avoiding petty disputes. The passage mocks trivial criticisms and notes miscommunication in daily discussions as root causes of marital strain.
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