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Newspaper
Cuba Patriot
Location
Cuba, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1886
Page
6
The readable text contains disjointed fragments with no identifiable people places dates or events to summarize into a coherent news item.
Rev. T DeWitt Talmage delivers the third sermon in Voices of Gardens and Fields arguing that God values even small creatures and details. He urges contentment with one’s lot, notes God arranges occupation and homes, and insists no sparrow is forgotten by a loving Father.
Washington Letter reports Judge Durham first comptroller of the treasury was married on his wedding day while at his desk. A clerk told him the ceremony was scheduled for 3 30. He replied he would finish work in 30 minutes, leave 30 to dress, and ensure the ceremony proceeds with him present.
Nellie celebrated her fifth birthday with a circus visit. She was greatly enchanted by the performances and, upon the female bareback rider entering the ring, she exclaimed to her father with delight, Look at the angels.
A Chicago letter accuses the Civil Service Commission of bias in Baltimore and national offices. It argues that officials exploit removals for partisan ends, undermining protections for public servants and challenging claims of nonpartisanship. The piece contrasts Republican and Democrat appointees and cites criticism from Bragg and Porter in a broader political fight.
A Washington dispatch notes General Bragg of Wisconsin’s Military Committee debates a bill to correct Captain Ranke’s record. Ranke was court martialed for desertion and other offenses and sentenced to three years with hard labor and branding. He argues his sentence was mitigated and compares his case to Fitz John Porter.
A Watertown Dakota man debunks telegraphed claims of a South Dakota state revolution led by General Hugh J. Campbell. He calls the report a fabrication by Democratic politicians to block Dakota admission, noting only divisions into North and South Dakota exist and are discouraged by Republicans.
The Detroit Tribune argues the Democratic party seeks to deplete the treasury through planned appropriations, predicting a multi‑million deficiency and criticizing a lack of fiscal restraint since 1861. It asserts ongoing waste and calls out the White House and House committee for profligate proposals.
A political roundup citing editorials from multiple papers. Topics include Goode’s rejection and calls to purge pan electric schemers, Garland in the Cabinet, the no-removal doctrine for officials, pension parity for widows, and Civil Service reform criticisms.
Mile City correspondent reports on Mormon influence spreading into Idaho and Montana. It claims strong political control in southern Idaho counties, mentions a quiet Mormon exodus to Oneida County Idaho, and notes numerous Mormon churches in several states. The piece also describes bachelor-heavy Montana areas with many unmarried men and suggests they would marry for economic reasons.
An 19th century style exchange shows a physician diagnosing a patient by tongue and pulse amid humorous asides about tobacco and drinking. The piece includes satirical snippets on poets and printing, plus a note on Mt Holyoke Seminary tracing its half century of progress.
A Medley of notes from early papers references theater hats that fold, a fashionable engagement ring, vocal quips on labor strikes, and odd local tales. Reports include a Pekin paper from 911. a boot with bones tied to a missing Elbeker man. and social anecdotes from New York Opera to Deep River fashions.
Caroline Herschel, sister of Sir William Herschel, was long known as his assistant in Hanover. After his 1822 death she returned there and lived to a notable old age. She claimed she discovered Uranus but credited her brother, recounting how they alternated observations.
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