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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1884
Page
4
A satirical essay argues forty is not the prime of life. It claims aging brings grey hair, changing figure, and social mockery, while true vigor lies in youth and strength. The writer mocks twenty-somethings and praises the older, moneyed status that grants respect, ending with a jab about aging judges and the wooden sword.
The Philadelphia Call argues self reliance grows from early responsibility at home and steady encouragement. It notes that disciplined judgment and tenacity, developed through guided exercise rather than harsh criticism, enable individuals to overcome weakness and prevail in hard circumstances.
A New York Sun report describes the Indian box trick where an assistant is sealed in a bag and placed on a box that appears empty until the bag is opened. It notes mechanical padlocks and self-opening devices used in stage spirits tricks.
The Cathedral City described as a monumental church rivaling the Mexico City cathedral in design. It notes the project began with a 1725 cornerstone, cost about 1 million dollars plus local labor, and an audience capacity of 6 000. The work was by Cristóbal de Villa, blending Corinthian Doric and Ionic styles with twin western towers and a front façade of elaborate Doric columns.
A New Yorker who rode through Virginia City last summer recounts a sharp eyed broker offering government bonds at a deep discount. He explains the bonds were ill gotten from robbing stagecoaches and that the bank cashier would recognize them. The New Yorker declines at 50 cents on the dollar.
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