17 Jan 1889
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Newspaper
Benton County Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1889
Page
1
A poetic fragment speaks of longing for a departed beloved and the speaker’s lonely heart. It references an angel voice within, a pledge to endure the world alone, and hopes to share love with a distant Pathor’s home above. The tone is mournful and devotional, with themes of memory and faith.
The Duke of Burgundy disguises himself as a merchant to learn the truth about a widow and her son Henry. He learns of M Gaspar's control of the husband’s estate and the bar on Henry's marriage, then plans a private interview to test a possible remedy or arrangement.
Gaspar the merchant is called to court by Duke Philip of Burgundy to wed his daughter Constance to a court favorite. Gaspar bets his fortune on the arrangement, only to discover the bride is his own daughter and the bridegroom is Henry Dumont. A forced dowry is demanded and signed, sealing a grave misjustice that restitution must follow.
A fragmented passage recounts Henry Dumont and his bride living under Duke Philip’s protection. A farmer gains nobility after faithful service and a chance encounter with a duke in disguise named Sasha, yielding prosperity and status.
Paris dispatch describes Mine Astie du Valsayre feuding with Boulangists over women’s rights. She allegedly struck a drunken man who insulted women, stunning bystanders and prompting a police summons. A separate vignette tells of Timothy Duggan, a tall stevedore, marrying a quiet bride who confounds the service by not responding to vows, while a bridesmaid notes he is hard of hearing.
A Forest and Stream excerpt extols Chesapeake Bay ducking dogs for gun work over twenty years on Gunpowder River shores. It favors a medium otter coated dog in dead grass color for balance, scent, speed, endurance, and sighting in water, noting large dogs tire and distract. It praises intelligence and dedicated duck work while cautioning against broad non-duck use.
A tale about a woman warned by friends against marrying a flirt. After marriage a few months pass, speculation on happiness and divorce arises. The piece notes constant male inconstancy, with a wry exchange about devotion and the danger of a love lottery. Includes a fragment about Mr Featherly and Bobby's color.
The compilation lists varied items from 19th century life including labor, religion, industry, and agriculture. It notes Mexical ink springs, Spanish Catholic events, predictions, rainbow named baby, electricity adoption in Massachusetts, pine lumber in St Louis, cloth and coal industry shifts, and many social topics such as temperance, education, and missions across several countries.
The Equitable Life Insurance company claims the year just closed was the most successful since starting business. 1868 income greatly surpassed 1887 expenditures, with a growing balance and a high 7 percent asset return. It asserts strong safety, large state deposits, and expansion plans including new states and agency growth. A humorous exchange from the Chicago Tribune-Woman asks for cloaks, revealing pricing.
Edmond and George Albert of Dayton Ohio won one tenth of ticket No 56621 drawing the Louisiana State Lottery first prize of 300000. George, 18, works at National Cash Register. Edmond, 20, at Stoddards machine shop. They kept news quiet until J C Reber of Winters National Bank arranged payout. They own a Maple Street cottage and will be comfortable.
A sequence of clipped vignettes features a curious child Willie paid for kisses with a half dollar, a medical testimonial for Scott’s Emulsion amid sweeping fashion notes, and scenes of flirtation and social niceties. The piece blends domestic whimsy with ad-like inserts and fashion gossip from the era.
A Detroit Free Press piece narrates a train trip toward Nashville where two monte men duel with a farmer over a card bet. The farmer wins, then realizes he risked $50, while the con artists depart. The excerpt also ad promotes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup and Salvation Oil with quick testimonial notes.
In a terse exchange a man challenges the claim of a philanthropist who boasted about organizing opposition to Williamson for not funding a $2,060,000 school for colored boys. The dialogue centers on perceived contributions and the absence of personal donations.
A Montreal resident writes letters about a bizarre incident when his wife allegedly poured out milk that carried a small minnow swimming lively, while the same time he describes a sick headache and a Browning gun injury. The tale mixes odd medical quips and peculiar household events.
A group of young ladies in a debating club was dissolved after the topic of marriage proved too controversial with no one willing to take the negative. The piece notes the club’s abrupt end and hints at broader social tensions in discussions of marriage.
A famed statesman approaches a reporter and asserts his identity, claiming familiarity and a purpose to travel quietly, while denying publicity. The reporter recognizes him as Congressman Tslank and asks about the visit, prompting the statesman to reiterate his intent to stay out of the spotlight.
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