17 Aug 1864
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Newspaper
Altoona Tribune
Location
Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1864
Page
1
A poem praising women as the unwavering force behind national resolve. It recalls Helen of Troy, Judith, Joan of Arc, Corday, and Moll Pitcher. Despite no battlefield banner, the text asserts courage resides in gentle, blue-eyed women who inspire steadfast sacrifice.
A rambling tale recounts crossing plains to California, encounters with red men, and a visit to Salt Lake City. The narrator describes Brigham Young, plural wives, and a humorous clash with Mormon customs, ending with leaving Salt Lake amid chaos and satire.
In Massachusetts a young couple Fanny L and George wed and travel to Philadelphia to start their honeymoon. James L, the bridegroomsman, lists the couple under misdated names at the hotel register causing George to be assigned to a different room. The clerk explains the error and George spends his wedding night alone, amid laughter and mockery from onlookers.
The essay warns against seeking pursuits perfectly matched to tastes and fancies. It argues that success comes only from hard, persevering effort despite difficulties, and urges young people to stick with their chosen path rather than abandon it. The Irishman remarks that work is inherently hard and not easily enjoyed.
A ragged reminiscence recounts Bill Jones's prank at Squire Parish's farm with a gourd disguise and bathing party mischief. After being captured and whipped by the bathers the prank ends with Jones leaping the stream in a blow to his pride, a name Jones Leap. The piece also reflects on domestic scenes and parental warmth in a moral aside.
The text notes we know little about Eve’s lifespan while pointing out that only Sarah, Abraham’s wife, has her age, death, and burial explicitly recorded in sacred history. It remarks that women’s ages have seldom been a historical topic.
The piece recalls Finn the comedian stumbling over wooden ware and quips about not kicking the bucket. It muses on youth, time, and the swift passage of summer as lovers move toward family roles. A joke contrasts stage travel earning eight hours for a dollar with rail travel's shorter ride for the same wage.
The column mentions paper prices rising one cent per area but warns on rising costs. A juror jokes about a verdict where a man is found “not guilty” for stealing a mare. It also notes a Swedish law depriving a drunk four times of voting rights, and remarks some rulers would not approve of it.
Despite rough start the business man shows resilience and plans to streamline operations. He focuses on steady cash flow and stronger supplier relations to survive market challenges.
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