Weyvand Advertises Terms and Rates for Ads
Printed amD published notice from M. and J. Weyvand outlines advertising terms. Spots are prepaid or two dollars will be charged, with paper suspension only after all arrears are settled. Rates are 50 cents per square of fifteen lines, 26 cents for subsequent insertions, and liberal discounts for yearly advertisers. Letters by mail receive prompt attention.
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Amd
J. Weyvand
Dorzar
Harrisbug
Senate
House of
Commonwealth “of Peasants
General Assembly
Banka O Tha
Commonwealth
Banka
Apd
Ander
Alsa
Lollie the Departed Child Laid to Rest in Grief
A Beaver Argus memorial poem mourns Lollie, a child lost to illness or fate. Affectionate verses describe her resting beneath sod, a single curl, and cherished memories. The piece vows faith, comfort in divine will, and hints at heavenly reward. Dated October 6.
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Dearthe
Lollie
Lottie
North Sewickley Academy exams praised by patrons
A report from the North Sewickley Academy examinations held on the 29th highlights strong performances in Grammar Latin and Algebra led by Miss Fanny Kiddoo and Mr Kiddoo. Notable essays by Miss Rosebaugh and Miss Martha Warnock receive praise for their insight into time and life.
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Thad’ Jie
North Sewickley Academy
Kiddoo
Varius
Mies
Rosebaugh
Fanny Kiddeo
Biss Belle Wallace
Bible
Conmon
Semple
Riddoo
Hastings
Wilkinsburg
Martha Warnock
Lard Ber
Vaigarder
Cnesse
Visa
Webber
Sonjekley
Allpar Politico Snippets and Bellows on Women’s Rights
A compact collection notes political excitement and occasional blasts from the Bellows on Woman's rights, with remarks on violence and Republicanism. The tone reflects a wary, era-appropriate public discourse source.
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Allpar
Legal Proceeding in North Carolina Ditch Case
A North Carolina witness describes a court proceeding over labor on a ditch on the defendant’s land. The plaintiff seeks payment in bacon and corn meal, while the witness recalls the father getting no corn or bacon and the family living on meat, bread, and some whiskey last summer.
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North Carolina
Ashville
Col. C
Herr Driesbach and His Lion Return to Old Friends
A Galena Gazette piece recounts Herr Driesbach visiting his former cage mates at a Wisconsin menagerie after years away. The lion, leopard, and lioness recognize him with affectionate behavior, while the tiger reacts jealously to the reunion. Executed by Harrisburg editors on Oct 6 1857, it blends marvel at animal memory with a vivid scene of the keeper greeting his old charges.
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God
Paul
Asifuil
Christ
Rafe
Galena ci. Courier
Potosi
Wiel
Bebeditt Elif
Tia Place
Dubuane
Express
Wisconin
Herr Driesbach-bes-sree
Pei
Hineelf
Horr
Gaye
Herr
Billy
Hite
Drienbach
The Great Stagecoach Trickster of Ben Morrison
A tall tale recalls Ben Morrison, a free spirited traveler in the 19th century, who charmed a crowd with a stagecoach ruse. He buys time for dinner by delaying the coach, then recovers silver spoons from a passenger, and reveals the theft to demand repayment, ending with a humorous lesson about punctuality.
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Aeee
Billingsgate
Webster
Heavén
Earth
Hell
Christ
Politizian
Ar-Rooma
Ian
Philadel
Pennsylvania
Morrison
Porson
Ben
Ruler County
Stoney
Dingar
Dtage
Agsin
Dugey
Bupttene
Bob
Jehu F
Bai
Ban
Boniface
Sprays of Wisdom and Fragments of Proverbial Thought
A collage of maxims and aphorisms on education virtue and prudence. It contrasts prosperity and adversity and warns against vanity ignorance and excessive wealth. The piece folds in childlike reflections and cautions about speech belief and action.
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Happy Land
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Evangelical Repository
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Iby
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France
Germany
Switserland
Britain
Atrag Igle
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Zuingle
Strom
Herr‘ Driesbach
Lion
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