21 Mar 1885
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1885
Page
1
The San Francisco Call reports on Plute marriage customs as a grandmother guided debut, twenty five day tepee rite, silent wooing, and formal wedding. A stark contrast to white society, with ash ceremonies for suitors and guarded communal rules.
The Albany Times extols Grover Cleveland as a lifelong student with a capacious understanding and strong will power. It highlights his memory, taste, and ability to recall prose and poetry, his omnivorous reading, and a benevolent heart. The piece notes his work in large trusts has made the public familiar with his reform and statecraft.
The passage outlines a man of simple nature and strong self-reliance, modesty, and courage. It emphasizes how these traits keep him grounded despite varying stations and prevent responsibility from overwhelming him.
In a Tribune reprint, Jim Manly argues evolution unsettles Genesis. The Deacon tracks who has tried to upset Moses through history, from Jambres to Nebuchadnezzar and modern critics, noting Moses remains unmoved and widely preached in Boston synagogues. A chorus laughs as Jim stays silent.
Instructions on setting hens for better hatching from two year-old hens to reduce egg infertility. Advice covers nesting box setup on ground, moist rye straw, fresh sod moisture, and protection from pests. Mentions European Hotel ad and a moral line about conscience versus passions.
A satirical poem laments unpaid bills to printers and publishers as readers absorb papers weekly. It mocks debtors and calls for payment of overdue balances to printers, paper makers, landlords, clerks, and the mailer, ending with a plea to send money.
A humorous guide emphasizes consent and gentleness in kissing, advising would be suitors to know their partner, stand upright, avoid haste, and handle the embrace with care. It warns against rough moves, pulling hair, or rushing, urging calm, mutual feeling, and a gradual, respectful closeness.
In inaugural remarks President Cleveland declares polygamy must be suppressed and Utah commentary splits. Mormon papers criticize gently while The Salt Lake Tribune recalls Buchanan sending troops to Utah to enforce sovereignty, a plan thwarted by strategy and misrepresentation.
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