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Newspaper
Ashtabula Telegraph
Location
Ashtabula, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1879
Page
1
A fragmented 19th century directory page lists merchants and services in Ashabula and nearby towns. It includes druggists, grocers, attorneys, hardware dealers, physicians, jewelers, photographers, harness makers, engravers, and stationers. It also notes railway schedules, river and lake routes, and advertising for engraved invitations.
A Swiss tale recounts Fritz, a seventeen year old youth, aiding a wounded traveler amid the Grindewald passes. Wolves circle as frost and danger press, yet Fritz steadies a fire and guides the stranger to safety, earning lasting fame in his village and memory of the Alps.
A detailed, if fragmented, survey traces tattooing practices among New Zealanders and related observations by 19th century scholars and sailors. It covers tools, methods, afterdeath vs living marks, Captain Cook’s notes on origin, and the cultural perception of tattooed faces and bodies. It weaves in anecdotes from various observers and touches on broader civilization effects and related curiosities.
The excerpt notes varied shoe customs and domestic beliefs across regions, citing how sandals indicate a master's presence in Western Asia and how footwear can symbolize satisfaction or insult. It mentions humor and caution about sandals and fabrics, contrasting them with other daily items like sheets and blankets.
An 18th century note recounts the Moscow plague of 1770 71 and Count Grint's departure on November 28 amid public rejoicing. A procession featured tributes and portraits, while observers discuss oiling boots and dampening leather to preserve equipment.
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