Reunion in a Civil War Camp
Wallace Keene, once torn by guilt toward a rival, saves a wounded Eighth veteran found among his men. Keene questions loyalty and fate as the wounded man regains consciousness and recovers under the captain’s tent, revealing a shift in his own conscience and past enmity.
Hospital romance and a letter home in wartime
In a military camp tale, Harney asks Captain Keene to obtain May’s leave so she can nurse him in hospital. Keene learns May is not married, and the two men reconcile as Harney’s sister may visit. meanwhile chess and market musings fill the rest of the page.
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The Wrong Flower and Little Miss Goldenhair Tale
A playful verse segment contrasts Little Miss Goldenhair claiming Mayflower ancestry with Little Miss Freckles joking it was a chrysanthemum. The exchange ends with a “Good News” clause as a light caption.
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Horse sled ride ends with comic hill plunge near Woodstock
A horse hauling a sleigh with its owner slid down a hill when the sled struck the horse’s heels. The horse reared and fell, then rolled onto the sled. The horse escaped uninjured after the stakes were removed and hauled the man back up the hill. The incident amused onlookers at the incline. The item follows analysis of Spain US trade drop due to new origin certificates burden.
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Oregonian
Lovers Escape Suit by Marrying Before Trial
John Kleunnan, an employee in West Lincoln Ds, sought to wed his employer’s daughter. Miller blocked the match, a warrant followed, the daughter testified, and the couple wed at a nearby justice. The suit against the father was dismissed.
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Death from Barber Razor Sends Warning to Barbers
The death of Mr. John Terry of Rector Street followed a shave that caused a small cut. Doctors traced blood poisoning to a disease the barber's razor may have introduced via substances on tools or the hand, urging stricter barbering practices.
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New York
Remarkable Recovery from Female Ailments Cites Lydia E Pinkham
Mrs Kerhaugh of Nicetown Pa credits Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound with curing her uterus troubles after a period of severe illness and pain. She praises the remedy and urges other women to seek relief, noting local availability and endorsements by the Pinkham company.
Readers notice inviting submissions and subscriptions
An editorial page announcement from a Boston area magazine urges postmasters and other men to solicit subscribers for a monthly periodical. It describes premiums or cash commissions, the cost of 100 cents for 12 visits, and asks for clear identification including post office, county, and state. It warns against writing on both sides of paper and demands proper signatures for accountability.
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Blue Glass Spectacles For Cows In Moravia
An odd Moravian tale reports cows wearing blue spectacles to ease snow glare. Dr Verincourt advised blue glass lenses in frames, helping thousands of cattle roam pastures with a dignified look. Vienna's supply is exhausted and Paris and London dealers are sought for more glass.
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St. Louis Republic
Debating Mail Rules and Presidential Deaths
The item discusses a 1889 postal card ruling on mailable content and notes a quip about crossing debts. it also lists U.S. presidents and causes of death, highlighting Rutherford B. Hayes as a Methodist president. It blends a legal-sounding quip with a historical ledger of presidential fates and clergy ties.
Fashion's looming hoopskirt grips the times
The exchange notes that the monstrous hoopskirt trend is unstoppable despite protests from both genders and disdain from some women. Dame Fashion sets the rule, leaving men out and ladies approving with a blessing.
Editorial Courtesy and Humorous Local Snippets
An editor scolds Miss Oldgirl about female writing age, a downtown shoe store quip about rubber boots elicits a witty retort, and Charley's friends smoke. The piece notes 16 000 carloads of exhibits arriving at the World's Fair grounds through May 1.
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