14 May 1879
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Newspaper
Branford Gleaner
Location
Branford, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1879
Page
1
Verses from C. P. Cranch in The Atlantic extol a universal link across continents and oceans. The poem imagines art and thought creating a shared global nerve, linking Katahdin to the Caucasus and Arctic ice with the South, describing time and space as null before the mind.
A narrator recalls helping Mrs. Coutts, Myra’s mother, who sought legal aid to recover unpaid rent from Mr. Stickney. The tale follows Myra’s marriage to Frank Street, Myra’s family struggles, and the eventual resolution as justice is served and Myra’s mother becomes a trusted ally.
Mr Francis Darwin cited plant defenses such as opium, strychnine, and belladonna as built in protection against cattle. Examples include poison in certain parts of plants, aromatic compounds deterring birds and caterpillars, and lettuce triggering a sticky juice that traps intruders. Water plants lack protection due to water itself.
A brief remark on how anxious men choose plain language to tell the truth, arguing that longer words can hide meaning and foster deceit. The quote attributes honesty to simplicity and condemns verbose expression as potentially deceptive.
The article traces diamond formation in sandstone, notes Golconda and Brazil mining history, and cites Agassiz on origin. It explains crystal structure, hardness, and that most diamonds are under half a carat. It discusses diamond dust use, Persian esteem, ancient myths, Roman export laws, and carat pricing rules including a Washington Post note.
A metropolitan reporter tried to interview Hon John Jones at his residence but found him unavailable. After repeated attempts, the reporter was met with refusal and a water pitcher incident that ended the interview and damaged the reporter’s umbrella.
A Louisville correspondent recalls a district school scene during John Tyler’s presidency. A teacher lines pupils to answer who the presidents were from Washington to Tyler and asks if each was a good man, prompting a chorus of child verdicts on civic leadership.
An Iowa editorial titled The Gloomy Outlook argues the state faces ongoing economic hardship despite trends suggesting improvement. The piece reflects a somber tone about jobs, industry, and fiscal health affecting residents and local businesses.
A Quirky comparison lists old maids as capable and amiable, while old bachelors are painted as ill tempered and dependent on others. It also cites London demographics and a Denver mine theft tale, detailing Henry Smith’s nightly gold pilfering at the San Francisco Mint.
Fashion notes describe white Breton lace wraps, pink satin sleeveless jackets, colored silk waists, and plain grosgrain ribbons. Paris features mismatched paniers, fan cases, Chantilly empress ruff, and new trimmed rough straw bonnets. Shifting hues favor amber decorative brooches while babies get new handsome hose and plaited black Breton lace trims.
A carrot is prepared by carving, hollowing, and suspending in water. The hollowed carrot acts as a cup to hold water in a sunny window. Green leaves sprout, multiplying as the carrot’s stalk envelops itself in foliage. Refill water daily and chill the carrot before scooping to prevent breakage.
A 19th century warning in Washington depicts adventuresses as widespread and influential across departments hotels and boarding houses. It cites public fear among politicians and notes Salmon P Chase and Mrs Hale as examples of cautious, principled behavior and quiet public service.
A thief entering a Sheffield pawnbroker’s shop became trapped six feet from the fireplace. After four hours of struggle the servant lit a fire beneath, roasting him. Rescued only after brickwork was removed, the man lay embedded and horribly burned, dying shortly after extraction. This report comes from Foreign Notes.
A wealthy man desiring death learns from a stranger to heal others with a life restoring herb. He dedicates himself to aid the sick and give to the poor, finding comfort and a hint of heaven in service. The stranger returns and reveals the final fate that awaits him, challenging his wish to die.
A collage of quirky facts and short notes from 19th century life. Topics range from socks and balloons to a powder mill explosion, woolen factories in Vermont, a large petroleum spring in Alsace, and millions of children in New England schools. Curious anecdotes, numbers, and local vignettes offer a brisk snapshot of public life and humor.
A historical note on Amen tracing its Hebrew origin and spread through Christian languages. It defines Amen as truth and certainty, explains its usage at end of prayers, and contrasts human and divine affirmations with references to Luther Cruden Webster and ritual forms like So mote it be.
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