18 Feb 1857
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Newspaper
Beaver County Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1857
Page
1
A list of jurors drawn for the March term appears with names across multiple townships including Brighton Chippewa Economy Hamilton and New Brighton. The document also includes an officers section listing federal state and county officials and a long roster of jurors and legal actions for trial in March.
The advertisement from MCCLURE & CO. Dubuque promotes land investment, government land purchases, and opportunities with agents across towns. It urges inquiries to WM. A. Herron & Co and Sanford & Co, mentioning profits, patient capital, and no money required until sale. Also promotes a liver tonic Invigorator for health ailments with money-back guarantees.
The piece blends social commentary on fashionable women near Broadway with a lengthy discussion on animal nutrition. It covers cooking fodder for livestock, the benefits of boiled meals for digestion, and practical farming observations, including care tips and methods to improve livestock health.
Fragmentary notice describes newspaper rate and policy details including 50 cents per square for one insertion, 25 cents for each additional insertion, and liberal discounts for yearly advertisers. Mentions arrears settlement and editorial discretion on discontinuation.
A dense reminiscence discusses progress through western expansion and the United States reach toward civilization, highlighting Kansas Nebraska and Britain versus America in commerce and steamship networks. It notes Henry and political figures, debates about union leadership, and a shipboard storm scene with passengers enduring peril and gratitude.
A historical notice proclaims a physician and surgeon with nearly 20 years of practice offering homeopathic and allopathic treatments to neighbors. It states readiness to attend calls and serve as a regular medical provider in the area, dated August 27, 19ga.
A poem memorializes a young woman named Maryoon, describing her beauty, life cut short, and the burial in “kindred dust.” It laments death’s sudden approach and urges readers to accept mortality and hope for reunion in a heavenly home.
An American contractor from Boston plans to recover and transfer a large Russian fleet from Sevastopol, using all American labor and equipment. J Es Gowen of Boston secures the contract to relocate sixteen steamers and numerous warships and transports, claiming rapid completion and favorable terms with Russian authorities.
A fragmentary reminiscence recounts Patrick Henry’s youth in Louisa and Williamsburg, detailing his schooling, early license attempts, and influences. It notes Henry’s charisma, political reach, and impact on Virginia’s elite, with observations on his speaking style and limited formal schooling.
A Rochester American essay ponders who will be the President in the year 1900, arguing that destiny, education, and perseverance forge great leaders. It asserts a future chief rises from any region through self reliance, schooling, and trials, though the exact name and birthplace remain unknown.
A letter by Mr. Larviance in Butler and others criticizes a Minnesota statehood bill. Objections include boundary alignments favoring eastern access and river lake navigation, and a clause allowing foreigners to vote and hold office without naturalization. The piece argues the measure harms territorial growth and delays statehood, warning of consequences for prosperity.
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