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Newspaper
Columbia Spy
Location
Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1857
Page
2
D Quackenbust survived an apparent suicide attempt after being cut in two, then healed by Killemsure’s Ointment and treated with pills and cod liver oil. He later wed Adarina, and the couple now cultivate cabbages and other vegetables near Toad Hill.
A long fragment from a 19th century issue presents a string of witty maxims and quips on love pride temperance and social behavior. It touches on prisoners exiles creditors and lovers with sharp bons mots about vanity courage envy and human folly. A short anecdote about a college student announcing his marriage ends the piece with a light punch.
The Columbia Spy notes Jousx Jouns of Upper Leacock as a candidate for Reerster subject to Union County Convention decisions. Advertisements include new goods and services, a Sunday sermon by Rev. R Owen, circus and show announcements, and commentary on the American horses racing at Goodwood. Also reports a Stockholders meeting of the Columbia Manufacturing Co and local civic letters.
Citizens oppose extending the act to the borough and fear undue Council power. Petitions and remonstrances have been presented to the Court, which sets a September hearing. The editor urges fair explanation and citizen consent before any change, while supporting progress and local improvement.
Nebraska elects Bird B. Chapman as congressional delegate from the territory while Missouri and Tennessee trends favor Democrats. Reports from Kansas and other states show Governor races and congressional contests with margins around ten thousand. Transoceanic and Circassian war updates mix with mint coinage notes and public inquiries in this broad August dispatch.
A reprint probes pork opposition arguing pork is unhealthy and degrading to farmers, with satirical attacks on appetite and class. It also surveys tea tasters, noting grim health effects and high earnings for top tasters, then a Turkish justice anecdote about swift punishment. Also notes Sorghum acreage rising rapidly across the United States.
A concise natural science note explains oyster shell formation. Shoots or yearly growth rings reveal age, with regular early growth until maturity, after which layers pile up thickening the shell. Observers note oysters’ shells show long potential longevity if undisturbed.
Market listing from Columbia Lumber shows price quotes for common boards and timbers. Includes cull beards and grub plank at 10, common planks at 18 to 30, hemlock beards and scantling at 11 to 13, pine scantling at 15, plaster lath at 32, and shingles at 12 to 18 per unit.
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