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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1875
Page
3
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A curious 19th century scene unfolds as a bachelor advertises for twenty five women. One candidate, disguised as a cook, offers flesh and feisty wit, serves meals, and eventually earns the bachelor’s trust. After intrigue and comic missteps, they marry and appear happy, amid other local notes from Grundy Centre and Cedar County.
A man named Mr. Sypher was seen passing a contribution box in churches while performing odd acts on his body. Witnesses report he touched his nose ear chin and attempted to extract something from his sleeve with unusual gestures during last Sunday services.
General news notes the college's commencement on the 17th, reports a Harrison County woman who bore nineteen children in seven births, and mentions the Brazil Presbyterian Church project. It also notes the New Albany District Camp Meeting Association set for August near Greenville and records a Montgomery County lad born in 1771, now 14 years old.
A patchwork of local notes from Galena Joliet and Kankakee recalls school closings in Galesburg, a Houston era of burglars, a Joliet Methodist conference, and an epidemic claim in Jacksonville. The gas works contract at Kankakee is advancing, E P Dobson named as militia captain, and a marriage in Galena between Samuel St Moore and Mary Crawford is celebrated. A Toledo Wabash brakeman Williams is met at a depot by Mrs Cummings and others, amid an incident involving insult.
Oshkosh boatmen plan a temporary lighthouse, with the project described amid other regional notices. Ripon College commences commencement exercises on June 26, Chippewa Falls to host a grand railroad opening on the 29th inst. Mrs E M Sloessen a Stevens Point milliner was arrested for allegedly firing her own store. Racine County old settlers plan reunion and basket picnic at Union Grove on Friday June 25. Janesville factory plants 203 acres of cucumbers for use by the factory. Farmers across several towns numbered among a large group participating in the planting and organization of the effort.
Fragmentary Minnesota item mentions Kings on siege and Has Waseca efforts to secure a state Baptist academy site. Dr Parrott accepts pastoral call at Congregational Society of Fair. Meeker County coin commissioners set grasshopper per bushel. Professor McNaughton re elected principal of Faribault public schools. Kasota resident noted cabbage plants and a market transformation.
The ConCon has adjourned. Douglass County warrants are at par. Omaha enjoys June races with fanfare. Lincoln’s Mr Hollist rides in a phaeton drawn by elks. The Ilona volcano reportedly grows hotter and the Ponca Journal predicts a imminent change.
Two weeks ago Mr. Young and family from Uniontown suffered a severe accident aboard a train car. Mrs Young broke her collarbone and sustained head wounds, while a daughter was severely hurt and unconscious. A son and another relative collapsed, one dying shortly after. The ride ended with rescuers moving the injured to safety as the patients remained in critical condition.
The article reviews early doubts about straw-work for dress trimmings and confirms growing popularity. It details black lace and tube work on cuirasses and aprons, describes elaborate ensembles with faille skirts, draped trains, fichus autoir, and new nets. It notes monograms, hats, and walking suits, plus playful fashion quips and social observations from the era.
A Boston Bulletin excerpt criticizes self appointed preachers who teach without study or experience. It recalls a sermon that began with a misread text "And he held him up and let him go" which was corrected to "And he healed him, and let him go" altering the meaning and sparking parishioner reflection on impromptu preaching.
The article warns that many summer sodas use carbonic acid water drawn through copper and lead pipes, with adulterated syrups tainted by tartaric acid, tonka beans, and synthetic ethers. It denounces lead and copper risks, harmful tonka and tonka derivatives, and dangerous preservatives, urging strict standards and safer, purified preparations.
The article surveys early Arctic discovery from Norse voyages to 19th century expeditions led by Hudson, Frobisher, Franklin, Kane and Hall. It notes the scientific value of navigation, magnetic variation observations, and the enduring resolve of explorers amid ice. It closes with a reflection on science’s usefulness to mankind.
In a curious note from North Denver, Sarah the wife of Abraham reportedly has twins, a boy and a girl, claimed at a ripe age of ninety. The piece mentions Jackson Mastin, an old settler now embracing Colorado changes as the era shifts.
A Balzac quote extols gentleness in gait and dress as keys to respect and presence. It argues deliberate posture, mild manners, and a gracious voice elevate a mediocre man before those of higher station, while tranquil bearing and restrained speech aid true mind and genius development.
Susan M Hallowell of Ban Me seeks professorship at Wellsley College Mass with a 1508 salary Agnes Burke of Boston lectures Trinity Church Springfield Musa Meda etepiniy invite to repeat a course Miss Mary Telfair of Savannah dies age eighty six daughter of ex Governor Telfair leaves munificent bequests to religious and charitable societies Mrs H H Robinson and Mrs Charles apragmue join Malden Lyceum Board of Curators Mrs Elizabeth smith Boston bequeaths 500 to First Baptist Bethesda Childress's Friend Societies and Ruglays Women’s Club Mrs Barton wife of Captain Barton British Consul Damascus preparing a book on The Inner Life of Syria Palestine and Holy Land exhibiting daily life of English women Mrs Claflin visits Theodore Parker’s grave sends leaves to Mrs Parker Mrs Sagatoo Chippewa planter addresses Boston meeting on missionary work Williston widow deeded house to Willis ton Seminary Mrs M J Parker Dundee Scotland delegates to Grand Lodge and Temperance Convention visiting US Amelia ex Queen of Greece dies at Mugich aged 57 in 1850s Greece history
A fine Westmoreland County mill drew a curious visiting lady near a belting machine. The belt seized her dress as two cog wheels tore at her garments. The miller wrestled the woman free with a mighty effort, saving her from injury though her clothes suffered damage. The rescued visitor left wrapped in a bundle of clothes with her dignity bearing the marks of the mishap.
The Gelosy for July recounts a portrait of Alexandre Dumas and his son illustrating vanity and genius. The elder’s humor and self regard appear through tales of grand self-presentation, daring pretensions, and comic debts. The son mocks and measures his father against genius and fame.
In July 1513 Parliament granted funds for expansion and a 1316 act gave new powers. The bridge name shifted from Strand Bridge to Waterloo in honor of the battle. References mention Wellington, the Duke of York, and a broader adoption of Waterloo for streets, inns, coaching services, and later a railway station destination.
A verbose Paris society sketch notes exhibitions at the Champs Elysees Palace and a “Festival of Flowers.” It lampoons marriages and separations, cites gossip about actresses, a prince who profited from debt, and a banker father-in-law, with anecdotes about Socrates and fortunes, ending with a jab at the Aksase Hovssaye name.
Drawing on the Wed Ley experience in the Ashantee campaign, Professor Parkes argues alcohol is not a renovator and can depress soldiers after initial stimulation. He proposes a fatigue remedy from special potash salts and nutrient-rich animal extracts. In trials, three soldiers marched twenty and a half miles daily for six days with rain coffee or beef extract. The rum wore off after two and a half miles. the extract of beef best maintained energy, while coffee outperformed rum but was inferior to beef extract.
A poor girl Seteee falls for a wealthy man but is helped by a mysterious silent lady who teaches intricate lacework. The art allows her to marry and prosper. Years later the tutor reappears, condemns her for not aiding others, and prompts Seteee to teach lace to others, spreading wealth.
A French jurrealist known as Lespes sits at his desk when a creditor refuses to leave until paid. The intruder eats bread and cheese while Lespes finishes an article. Lespes blocks the room with newspaper scraps and prepares a charcoal fire, then posts a note promising death by our own will. The creditor flees in alarm.
A fragmented weather bulletin lists temperatures and conditions for multiple U. S. cities including Chicago Texas Indiana Iowa Leavenworth Kentucky Memphis Tennessee Nashville New Orleans Omaha Pittsburgh and others. The barometer readings are noted as corrected for temperature and elevation with scattered cloud cover rain and clear conditions across various sites.
June 48 ae figures report probabilities for the Spees pi and Lower Missouri Vy Warne Seemen winds with a falling barometer followed by a rising barometer. Northwesterly to southwesterly winds and partly cloudy skies are expected. Ohio Valley Teena and Gulf States show stationary or high pressure with clear to partly cloudy weather. The Lower Missouri and Lower Ohio rivers are forecast to rise.
Six colored rowers in a skiff on Pile’s Lake near Little Rock Arkansas were drowned Sunday evening when the boat capsized. The party consisted of one man and five women.
The standing committee of Ottonge Episcopal diocese voted in favor of consecrating Rev. Dr. J. L. Shipman as Bishop-elect of Fond du Lag diocese, the first diocese to approve this action.
The Grand Jury drama continues as officials named in a political indictment consider posting bond and awaiting trial. Reporters describe courthouse chatter, bond amounts, and questions about who was accused, with notes on Mose Kramer and secretary Greuter, and hints that a new grand jury will address proceedings.
The Chamber weighs inviting the Grangers to Cincinnati for the national headquarters/lodges and churches. Opponents fear liberal interests and strain on merchants while supporters argue the economic and civic benefits of hosting the Grangers and their conventions.
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