13 Sep 1881
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Newspaper
Benton County Herald
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1881
Page
1
A fragmented piece from Renton County Herald presents a rambling narrative featuring a striking yet uncertain female figure and a humorous surrounding dialogue. It blends flirtation, rural speech, and moral self-reflection voiced by a narrator with references to a Deacon and local characters in a period tone.
A vivid sketch of a young lawyer handling his first criminal case. The piece follows his nerves as objections fly, the judge sustains them, and the prosecutor dominates the scene. It ends with the amateur finally finishing to a mixed reaction from the jury and audience.
Sallie Spin ner faces a social trap as Deacon Scratcher presses for an answer to marriage. The scene unfolds with comical kitchen chaos and advice from wary friends and relatives about wedlock and its traps. The unsure heroine weighs a future of cooking, cleaning, and love.
A cartoonish dialogue depicts Colonel McSpilkins praising yesterday’s rain as country beneficial after a church picnic was ruined. A diner’s improvised lunch for the preacher becomes the day’s bright memory, sparking a love scene between two unnamed characters amid garbled speech and romantic sentiment.
The piece argues Virginia elections rival the 1855 Know Nothing clash, with Mahone Readjusters challenging the Conservative Democrats. It notes Republican absorption by Mahone, debates over debt repudiation, and cross-pressures among Black voters, Readjusters, and party leaders shaping the outcome.
The Chicago Times reports that Samuel J. Tilden will never seek office again, choosing retirement from active politics. It cites a Nebraska committee member and notes earlier speculation about potential 1874 and 1880 candidacies, while affirming Tilden's resolve to retire and avoid public life.
The article discusses the Virginia coalitions and the national impact of a Democratic victory or defeat. It includes a long letter about John A Logan before the Civil War, recounting his stance and actions, and notes on his alleged disloyalty, earlier speeches, and a confrontation over the Union cause. It also features assorted domestic notices and agricultural tips.
From abroad comes evidence that short dresses will persist for most occasions in Yoxue with little change next season. Plaited skirts, soft satins, moires and woolens feature striped effects. basques of watered silk and satin remain in style. Moire collars, velvet details, and rich trim fabrics like satin brocade and plush will highlight gowns and wraps, while black remains the daytime street choice with colored wraps for evening and special events.
A long nineteenth century suggestion to combat gad flies on cattle. Tydd proposes a rough rubbing pole trap, noting that as insects emerge from the skin or grub passages, they will be crushed or lacerated by contact with the carded cattle. She describes constructing a heavy pole rig to rub cattle as they pass beneath, aiming to prevent oviposition and subsequent irritation.
Gardeners with plants in the ground bound for window bloom should lift before frost. For pots in the ground, transplanting sooner reduces stress. when removing from pots let roots grow, or better, take cuttings for next winter. Prune tops, repot in rich soil, water, shade briefly, and Dutch bulbs like hyacinths and narcissus make strong window performers.
A Wasson family near Warren recounts a near drowning of youngest child Katie in a covered well. A letter from Warren Wasson in Oregon describes a nap dream of Katie in water and his older son being saved by grasping his ears. He awoke in cold sweat, finding the dream matched the accident except the boy’s danger. The girl was left blue and chilled, sparking curious speculation.
A large thirty foot straw wagon carried about thirty hotel boarders from Averill Park Hotel on Sand Hill on a Saturday night. Will Sliter drove six horses as ladies were hoisted aboard and the group toured local streets and hotels including Jim Clark's for refreshments before returning around eleven. Meanwhile society gossip notes Archduchess Valerie of Austria, betrothed to King Louis of Bavaria, though only thirteen, and remarks on social scene including a local churchgoing young woman. Health notes mention Kidney-Wort cures liver complaints in a LETTER to readers.
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