22 Nov 1865
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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1865
Page
1
Contemporary account from Chambersburg describes crowds gathering at the White House during Andrew Johnson's 1865 inauguration era. The piece contrasts Johnson with Lincoln, noting Johnson's tall, plain appearance and measured demeanor as citizens seek favors and assess the new president.
The article reviews President Johnson's stance on reconstruction noting his insistence that rebellion ended and seceded states should rejoin the Union under legal restoration. It discusses pardons for business leaders, possible parole for Davis, and the political path for admitting Southern representatives while balancing policy and justice.
Fragmentary poem lines depict removing a pillows cradle and curtain over a suffered child. The language altars tone as we glimpse a pall over a table and the child’s corpse in austere ritual. A sense of mourning and existential reflection lingers amid garbled phrases.
A fragmented obituary-like passage lauds a mariner who rowed against wind and tide, earning an enduring reputation for wisdom. It emphasizes perseverance, determination, and the belief that moving forward with courage leads to honorable ends and lasting memory.
An intoxicated man fell onto the tracks near Norwich as a train halted after striking a signpost. The engine stopped, the man was dragged to a embankment but survived, insisting he could walk and refusing a ride home in a carriage. The conductor offered help, while the crew joked about the crash.
Fragmentary OCR text references a pasture and church dispatches with uncertain names and quotes. No coherent event or entities clearly identifiable for a complete news card.
The text discusses water yielding under pressure, its transmission through surfaces, and its strong, incompressible nature. It notes how water adapts to beds and couches, its behavior under temperature changes, and contrasts with rigid containers. It also mentions Descartes and the idea of water particles being oblong and smooth.
The piece advises guests to listen more than talk reveal no faults about others and leave guests with a pleasant impression. It stresses patience in social settings avoids boasting and emphasizes making visitors feel welcome rather than focusing on surroundings or oneself.
A fragmentary piece reflects on church bells as witnesses to both rich and poor. The bells urge modesty, humility, and contemplation of heaven, contrasting earthly pride with spiritual lessons. Mentions an old Montgomery tale about a one‑armed peddler who rises to run big shops and a prominent Yancey in Chicago.
The Louisville Journal reports on proposed constitutional amendments tied to anti amendment sentiment. It mocks opponents who fear protective measures, likening their rhetoric to threats of forced marriage and racial anxieties amid political debate.
Fragments recount a historical inscription praising Lincoln and Sim as symbols of liberty. The text reflects reverence for the fallen leader and the Union’s cause, calling his name to endure beyond the lives of those who championed emancipation.
A fragmented reminiscence includes a boastful self portrait of a stubborn villager, notes on education in Tennessee, and a tale of Uncle John Mortis the toper. The piece blends personal memory with social commentary and rural anecdotes.
Fragmentary OCR hints at marriage notices with religious and social details. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, offering only a glimpse of a local wedding notice era and ceremonial references.
A late 19th century item notes ongoing discussions on church and state relations, including movements to open church access and proposals altering ecclesiastical rules. It mentions a Missouri sermon and a broad push for loosening restrictions on clergy.
The article offers practical guidance for farm living stressing humane hen care to ensure egg laying. It covers housing, food variety, water, and cleanliness, plus tips on odor control and insect prevention using soap suds and safe methods. It also describes selecting middle sized Dominiques and Spanish or Creole breeds as good layers and outlines ox breeding traits for work, plus home remedies for pest control.
Fragmentary text recounts a cat and sparrow with a comic exchange about when to eat. The sparrow protests and flies away as the cat plans to wash its face, leaving the anecdote partially readable and perplexing.
A fragment shows a passerby recounting a joke about a young man with a slow beard. The text implies a scene of quiet humor and deliberate, heavy bodies moving, leaving readers with a restrained impression of the incident.
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