Keturah Keeps Alderney Yearling, Marries Lisher Bates
In a rural scene at Keturah's farm, Lisher Bates covets her prized Alderney yearling and proposes marriage to gain it. After a comic interruption by Johnny Shaw, Keturah agrees to marry and later trades for the cow, which becomes a renowned milker amid clover.
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Ketury
Lisher
Jabez
Lisha
Ketary
Keturah
Katarah
New England
Miss Keturah
Billy Shaw
Shaws
Johnny Shaw
Lisha Bates
Triangle Lot
St. Paul's
Lish
Lisher Bates
Sunbeam Power and Health Adages Across 19th Century Page
A mix of quoted reflections on the sunbeam’s gentle reach and its powerful capacity to move iron, followed by brief health notes. The piece discusses causes of sudden death, preventing spring sickness through diet, and tips on respiratory capacity and breathing apparatus. It cites the British Quarterly Review and Herald of Health as sources.
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Brittania
British Quarterly Review
Death by Tite Nerves and Nervous Shock in War
The article discusses how slight battle wounds can trigger a nervous shock leading to collapse or death, noting that tissue damage is not always present. It compares battlefield shock to lightning strikes and calls for rapid counter shock remedies and public education on protecting nervous vitality.
Burns and Scalds Treatment Claim by Dr Judkin
Ohio physician Dr S B Judkin reports successful treatment of burns and scalds using flaxseed oil dissolved white lead, applied over the wound every five minutes with a soft feather. He claims rapid relief and lasting effects, and suggests a full opiate dose for deep burns.
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S. B. Judkin
Ohio
Not Far Away Moonlit Thought on God Walking With Us
Two young girls discuss the moon keeping pace with them as they walk home. The narrator reflects that, like the moon, God in heaven appears distant yet moves in step with us through life.
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Annie
God
Profanity Deemed Harmful to Society and Morals
A moral argument condemns profanity as unprofitable and injurious to individuals and society. It is described as disgusting to the refined and abominable to the good, offering no benefits to anyone or any social group.
Tarantula Nest Described From Kern County Chronicle
The Kern Cal Courier reports a tarantula nest of extraordinary size found near Posey Creek. A correspondent describes an oval, closely fitted nest with a springlike lid, housing a specimen about 1 inch long and equally wide, noting the spider is venomous but not aggressive and has many natural enemies among insects and reptiles.
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Kern
Cal
Thomas
Posey Creek
Blake
Visalia
Worldly Thoughts Boost Trade Between Two Faithful
A Methodist and a Quaker travel together. The Quaker mocks worldly worship and asks for a private room to think of nothing worldly for an hour in exchange for the Methodist horse. After the hour, the Quaker admits he could not stop thinking about how to bridle the horse to ride home.
Prompt Obedience in War a Soldier's Selfless Act
A tale recalls a great captain asking officers who fought best. Some praised bravery, but the captain credits a soldier who was about to strike when a trumpet signaled retreat. He checked his swing and lowered his arm, showing perfect obedience to orders, the noblest action of the day.
A Changeful Climate From Paris Observatory Vaults
A thermometer kept for seventy five years in the Paris observatory vaults at ninety one feet depth shows less than half a degree variation. The report suggests a climate that never changes for those seeking constant conditions.
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Paris Observatory
Wellington Faces Drowning Threat a Bedtime Tale
A seasick captain warns of imminent doom as Wellington responds that he will not remove his boots, marking a stubborn vow amid peril on the voyage. The anecdote frames a decisive moment of calm resolve before disaster.
Jones and Preacher Debate Enemies in Bible Style
A humorous exchange features Mr Jones challenging a preacher about loving enemies. The preacher replies that the Bible does not require swallowing them, highlighting a playful moral dilemma.
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Whisey
Mr. Jones
Preacher
Jones
Old Clothes Deserve Respect Not Ridicule
An appeal to stop mocking the poor’s worn garments. The piece honors old coats shawls and shoes as symbols of sacrifice by parents and endured hardship, noting many notable figures were supported by such thrift. It urges empathy, warning that scorn adds to the poor’s sorrow and hides noble hearts.
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Bessie
Remington Rifle Triumphs Global Arms Trade
The Illion New York gun maker Remingtons boast the worlds largest establishment with four acres of workshops and 1,400 workers. In six months they produced 170,000 breech loading rifles and a single day peak of 1,400. France took 154,000 rifles plus 60,000 carbines and revolvers, Denmark 42,000, Sweden 10,000, Spain 50,000, Greece 15,000, Egypt 120,000 and Japan 4,000. The Remington rifle has been adopted by France Spain Egypt Denmark and Greece with Denmark and Sweden creating their own factories. The U S prepares to test Remington against Springfield as a potential national standard arm.
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Remington
Remingtons
Illion
New York
United States
Springfield
France
Denmark
Sweden
Spain
Greece
Egypt
Japan
Burrerriss Birds Fly Long Distances at Sea
Observers report Burrerriss seen gliding over open sea about 600 miles from land. The birds show strong buoyancy and require little muscular effort, with wind aiding rapid forward travel across vast distances.
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Burrerriss
Rhode Island Inland Fisheries Act Amended 1871
Rhode Island General Assembly passes an inland fisheries act amendment appointing three commissioners to enforce fishing laws, regulate stock ponds and protect migratory fish. The measure also updates tax assessment notices for nonresident bank stockholders and repeals conflicting statutes. takes effect in 1871.
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Rhode Island
General Assembly
Providence Street Alteration Act Amended
An Act amends prior legislation on laying out enlarging and straightening streets in Providence. The commissioners may assess three fourths of loss and damage on benefited persons or estates as directed by the City Council. The act preempts inconsistent provisions and Takes effect after passage.
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Smithfield
Woonsocket
General Assembly
Slater
North Smithfield
William H. Seagraves
Supreme Court
City of
Providence
City of Providence
Salaries Set For Supreme Court Justices In New Act
An act amends Chapter 299 and related salary statutes. It fixes the Chief Justice annual salary at three thousand five hundred dollars and each Associate Justice at three thousand dollars, effective immediately.
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General Assembly
Supreme Court
Amendment to town school governance powers and duties
An Act amends Chapter 60 to require towns to elect or appoint a town Superintendent of schools under the school committee. The superintendent serves under the committee’s guidance and receives compensation from the town treasury as set by the town. A true copy is attested by Secretary of State Joan R. Bantrett.
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General Assembly
Providence
Joan R. Bantrett
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