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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1885
Page
1
A mosaic of 19th century notes, quotes, and anecdotes on printers ink and public life. Mentions Senator Edmunds, Belva Lockwood, and figures from Greece, Britain, and America. Highlights political shifts, journalism influence, and curious oddities from various cities and events.
A humorous tale recounts a knight fishing with friends when a gust removes his wig. The wig lodges in a tree and claims the knight and hair will elope, sparking banter. The knight laughs, catches a perch, and spends the night with the wig until sunrise.
Old Hyson criticizes sensational newspaper claims about El Mahdi as a false prophet. He mocks the reader and questions the quality of the coverage. Hyson expresses distress over perceived humiliation and compares himself to the Apostle Paul facing scrutiny.
A distressed figure named Ife screamed on a public stairway. He claimed a “Shut down off a Uemblebeet” caused his pain, while a passerby doubted bees in season and suggested a tack as the likely source of distress. The exchange reveals confusion and fear without clear cause.
General Lew Wallace moved from skepticism about Christ to conversion after extended study inspired by Col. Robert Ingersoll. Ingersoll pressed infidel views, Wallace debated six years before declaring absolute conviction that Jesus of Nazareth is indeed God and his Christ, savior and redeemer.
The Poughkeepsie News Press reports on Saturday at Mr A B Lewis equine establishment that sedb brown horses owned by President Jevelani have been cared for after sale. The horses are described with braided manes and tails, white ribbon accents, and distinguishable ankle markings.
An elderly tale recalls a simmer day near Marshfield where a hunter meets Daniel Webster across Green Harbor river and declines pay while his boatman muses on earning Boston practice. The piece mixes anecdotes from public figures with humorous exchanges and political notes on Windom’s house and tariff debates.
The piece contrasts courting widows with school girls, noting widows abandon shyness quickly and actively vet suitors with mercantile reports and cash terms, while young girls demand time and risk delay before accepting a proposal. It uses sharp, tongue in cheek satire to explore romantic dynamics.
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