21 Jul 1870
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Newspaper
Cape Girardeau Weekly Argus
Location
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1870
Page
1
The speaker laments leaving the old house and the daily rituals of greeting the dear ones each morning. They reflect on prayers, protection, and the longing for hugs, good nights, and the sweet innocence of loved ones as they depart the familiar threshold.
A lengthy review praises Beadle’s exposé of Mormon rites and polygamy, calling it bold, well written, and indispensable. It highlights chapters on religion and mysteries, notes sensational episodes, and urges subscription with agents sought nationwide. It also cites Bengal wildlife deaths and human-tiger conflicts as evidence of dangerous forces.
A humorous late 19th century letter from a self described noble matron seeks a permanent housekeeper post. She boasts royal lineage, wide talents from arts to sciences, and asks for a piano, European travel with entourage, and lavish living arrangements while offering wit and flattery.
The writer acknowledges a prompt gentlemanly reply to a prior letter and expresses a sense of duty to continue correspondence with proper observance. The tone is formal and courteous, reflecting etiquette in late 19th century communication.
In Arkansas a woman sued a man for breach of promise of marriage and won a judgment claiming 50 000 dollars in damages. The text reflects a Victorian view on love as the sole enduring gift beyond wealth or beauty.
The article traces General Thompson's rise from Merriweather Thompson to Jeff Thompson. A six year old in Harper's Ferry secretly rode Jeff Carlisle's dray to the armory, earning the nickname Jeff. Locals then used Jeff, the Virginia friend reinforced it, and officials began addressing him as Jeff in documents. In 1851 or 1852 he had the Legislature insert Jeff into his legal name, making M Jeff Thompson the formal designation.
A remarkable duel in 1808 between M de Grandpre and M Je Pique unfolds in two balloons above Paris. They fire at each other’s balloons to settle a love quarrel over Mademoiselle Tirevit, with Le Pique killed in the fall and Grandpre continuing his ascent seven leagues away. A deacon’s grim welcome quip closes the tale.
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