18 Dec 1867
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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1867
Page
1
A garbled column reflects heated Republican contrasts and internal strife after recent elections. It critiques apathy, foresees disaster from factionalism, and hints at unity efforts within the party.
The village store draws loungers and families for news and trade. Men and boys crowd the counters while women barter eggs, butter, yarn, and calico. The open circle discusses sermons, politics, and local matters with sharp, private humor and local authority over print.
Ma Fary wife of Charles Prey of Windsore township York county died after mortification set in from a broken arm suffered on the 17th and again on Bee Saloeing. She was in her sixty first year and leaves a husband and twelve children to mourn her loss.
A humorous tale from a shop where Mr Isaac sells all goods. A blue uniformed soldier buys shoes at two hundred percent above value and returns with anger when the shoes fall apart after walking in them. The shopkeeper claims innocence as the soldier accuses him of faulty goods and the shoes are exchanged.
A fragmented dialogue debates whether miracles violate natural or divine law. Uncle argues disrupting established order may be justified by higher aims, while Smith challenges consistency and timing. The scene touches on fate, responsibility, and the universe’s governance.
The piece celebrates the return of a father bringing relief and happiness to a household. Children rejoice as papa’s presence lightens burdens and restores mirth. The home becomes calm and united, with gratitude, prayers, and songs of peace.
The Postmaster General reports at least a million letters were mailed last year without signatures or with illegible addresses and destroyed. About 1.611 million more were restored to writers by the dead Weber office, revealing a costly mail handling error rate. The House Postal Committee will seek access to department papers on postmaster appointments, and fashion notes mention bonnets with ribbons and tiny belts.
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