07 May 1879
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Newspaper
Branford Gleaner
Location
Branford, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1879
Page
1
A nostalgic poem by George Grefth cherishes youth and holiday joy as boys and girls play on the green. The speaker voices longing to join, praising the blossoming hour, memory’s bells, and the rosy, happy children while aging is softened by the scene.
A raided stage from Santa Fe carries a young woman and a treasure of one thousand dollars hidden in a hat lining. Bandits threaten the group at gunpoint near a mountain pass but miss the loot. the hats lining yields a confession and the merchant redeems the lost funds with two thousand dollars, plus a diamond, restoring the traveler to her home.
A vivid scene of young master appearing as oxen are hitched to the yoke. Cattle name Darby Dixie Button Bright Brown Beck and others ready for work. They dash toward the woods with whip in hand and commands of Whoa Haw and Gee.
Modern ordnance tests described mules used as gun carriages for mountain batteries. A mule with a mounted gun flipped and rolled during marsh test prompting chaos among observers. The anecdote recalls Sheridan era exploits where mules carried artillery into action and a captured Indian taunt about white men hiring mules at Tajuns.
The article explains preserving harnesses by unbuckling straps washing with water and brown soap then applying a neatsfoot oil and tallow mix. Hang all straps fully. keep bridles pads and collars on shaped forms. Ensure light ventilation and periodic thorough cleaning to maintain leather softness and strength.
A collection of maxims on cheerfulness leadership and mercy urges unity and devotion. It condemns selfish pride and idol worship, arguing true greatness comes from service to mankind and universal love, while favoring plain language over ornate speech.
A Northern article describes prairie dogs small and sociable and living in close “dog towns.” Owls guard underground dwellings, while a convention of dogs and a president figure entertain with bowing and yelping. Rattlesnakes threaten children. one fatal bite to Rev. Fox’s two year old son is noted. The piece ends with hope that reptiles will soon disappear.
Mrs. Pruyn notes that Japanese dolls resemble real babies and children, often deceiving viewers. She explains a spring Dolls Festival in April when girls and women parade dolls, dress them, and visit, viewing the pastime as harmless relief for women's otherwise aimless lives.
A collage of curiosities and historical vignettes: a jasmine honey poisoning near Augusta. a soldier’s pistol found at Antietam with E S Bull’s name. San Francisco glass dress by Theodore Greiner. and a Kiev monastery rich in pilgrims and a royal bond.
A celebratory reception in New Orleans honors Captain Paul Boyton after his eighty day swim covering 2342 miles. He arrives exhausted and skeletal, doctors order rest, and letters of congratulations pour in from around the world. The New York Tribune defends the feat as worthy and notes its value for life saving in marine emergencies.
A Bridgeport Standard report notes a conductor and veteran engineers who wind watches and sound whistles at fixed points with minimal variation. The conductor routinely winds near North Bridgeport, and the engineers invariably reach for the whistle rod at the usual spots, indicating strong habitual behavior.
A reflective poem by John Hute laments aging and the fading of life and light. It contrasts sweet past days with a shadowed present and ends on a somber note about life’s remaining burden. The piece blends nostalgic verse with a warning about aging and hope.
A collage of aphorisms and snippets covers life topics from trade and health to gardens and fashion. It mentions Boston doctors, flour and coal trade, circus posters, a fisherman's wife name, wild quotes, and playful street scenes with monkeys and pedestrians, all styled as brief curiosities.
A Detroit Free Press tale recounts a small prank where friends visit an office on Griswold Street to honor a man. Instead of a speech, they present a forty cent shake purse placed inside a sponge and depart with only a coal scuttle, several clubs, and empty boxes, racing to the street door.
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