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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1883
Page
3
Defiance County Express recalls schooldays, a boy named Kitty born from a poem, a warm September letter, and a vivid memory of old Hinman’s slate frame. The piece blends personal recollection, classroom chaos, and Burdette’s Burlington Hawkeye echoes.
In a column mixing reminiscence and geology, the piece recalls harsh 19th century school discipline with vivid memories of Hinman and Doty and boys taking welts from stern teachers. It then shifts to Louisiana salt mining at Petit Anse Island Vermilion Parish, detailing a 20 ton daily yield, underground blasting, steam crushing, and a vast salt reserve, noting a future railroad to expand shipments.
A short tale from Texas Siftings recounts Oliver Cassiday and his wife over a walk where she asks him to carry a dolman and he grumbles. She recalls his earlier pledges of devotion and mocks his current reluctance to help with clothing items. The piece then shifts to a train encounter between Mary Anderson and Mrs Langtry, noting their proximity yet social distance as questions arise about prior meetings.
Traveling men recount a three to four acre pond on Hon. W Hurt land six miles from Albany Clinton County Kentucky. The pond, unknown to contain fish until a year or two ago, is swarming with catfish four to eight inches long and can be fished without hooks by lowering meat on a string. A wary man was injured by a fish biting his finger. Hurt confirms the pond exists and does not allow strangers to fish. Also mentioned are notes on watches, a court ruling about priests’ salaries, a long medley of advertisements and moralizing health advice including Dr. Pierce and other remedies.
A Providence merchant testifies that Hunt's Remedy cured his kidney inflammation with blood in urine. He describes severe pain, immobility, and business disruption before two bottles eased symptoms rapidly and restored health, urging others to try the remedy.
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