17 Feb 1877
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1877
Page
1
A domestic tale reveals Eve misreads love letters from Tom, contemplates suicide after discovering he loved another woman, but a mistaken poison purchase leads to a dramatic rescue. Tom rushes to the German druggist for an antidote while Eve’s plan unravels as he learns the truth.
A pasted tale claims Governor Jewell learned the Russia leather dressing secret during his ambassadorship. Birch bark tar from Russian tanners allegedly substitutes for tallow and grease, costing about 10 per barrel, sparking U.S. production and cheaper goods. A student joke about hostility follows the tale.
A historical letter describes methods to stop coughs and sneezing by pressing nerves around the lips near the nose and on the cheek. It also notes pressure inside the mouth top and the idea that willpower matters. A French surgeon story is included about withholding food from the first coughing patient.
At a Paris theatre fair a French actress hosted a stand when a Russian nobleman teased her about a kiss. She refused unless betrothed, then pressed him about marriage. He asked, she said yes, returned with his card, and the next day she agreed to marry him. Now she is a princess and a happy wife.
A reader notes a man’s stinginess during a church collection observation. The donor, startled by the donation box passing, mutters to a neighbor that he has “on my other pants,” illustrating a moment of reluctance to give. The vignette contrasts expected generosity with awkward humor.
A muddled quotation discusses happiness as composed of small acts of kindness and playful remarks. It laments indulgence harming some children while praising unnoticed virtues in others, and ends with a note on avoiding opposition from skeptics atheists and narrow-minded bigots.
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