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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1885

Page

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After Appomattox Lee Returns to Empty Richmond Home

The narrative recalls General Lee’s final moments at his Richmond residence two days after surrender. Confederate officers, exhausted and scarred, ride up in faded gray uniforms to bid farewell as Lee reenters his home and the group shares a quiet, emotional goodbye amid sobs and memories of a lost cause.

Lea Lee Richmond Appomattox Franklin Street Capitol Wade Cincinnati Commercial Gazette General Grant

Imperfect Respiration Suggested by Philadelphia Doctor

One of the citys leading physicians, a lung specialist, explains imperfect respiration underlies much trouble. He prescribes deep inhalation to expand the chest, hold, then slow exhalation through the nose with mouth closed, repeated daily to boost vitality and improve air cell function.

Philadelphia Ungs

New Postage Rates Take Effect July First

The article outlines new postage rates starting July 1. Letters and drop letters will cost two cents per ounce or fraction, with one cent per ounce for areas without free carrier delivery. Transient newspapers retain one cent per four ounces. A ten cent special stamp may be issued to enable immediate delivery at designated free delivery offices. The Postmaster General has not acted on the ten cent stamp yet.

Postmaster- General

Public debate on the Union’s status echoes in papers

A flood of editorials notes varied takes on whether the United States is a republic. The discourse recalls the Civil War era dispute and laments continuing disagreement among newspapers about the constitutional form of the United States.

Philo. Press United States N.Y

Remarkable Butter Producing Cow Oxford Kate Tops Week Record

Oxford Kate a Jersey cow on Mrs Samuel M Shoe maker s stock farm Green Spring Valley Baltimore county produced 89 pounds 12 ounces of butter in a week, second only to a world record 46 pounds 12 ounces. Test led by Andrew Banks under American Jersey Cattle Club authority ran April 1 to April 7 with precise milking and preservation procedures. Born February 20 1879 the six year old cow had four calves in January.

Oxford Kate Jersey Samuel M. Shoemaker Green Spring Valley Baltimore County Prining Begnoema Fuller Montreal Can Oxford Kate Andrew Banks John J. Holly American Jersey Cattle Club

Handling Evergreens vs Deciduous Trees in Transplanting

Evergreen stock benefits from late season shipping and careful root protection. Transplant success depends on fresh digging, quick packing, and avoiding sun or wind drying. If many trees are moved at once, trench in moist soil and handle few at a time.

Where Nature Seems Most Bright and Fair

A gentle traveler is asked which land appears most bright. The speaker answers that the best land is not distant but near, where loved ones dwell and their footsteps rest. The poem elevates affection and home as the place of perfection above all climes.

Edinburgh minister tests student in classes with jokes

Rev Dr Ritchie of Edinburgh quizzes a student on mathematics and moral philosophy. When asked about circle sides the student blurts an inside and outside. In cause and effect the student cites a barrow wheeled by a man, prompting the doctor to end the examination.

eVog Eyveag

Kiss in court wedding bit by bill and six bits

A humorous snippet from the Chicago Ledger features a rustic wedding exchange. The groom jokes about paying four bits to avoid kissing the bride while the judge-like figure offers six bits for the kiss.

Bill Chicago Ledger

Siren voice and misread cues in a theatre moment

The quoted stage moment reveals a performer with a captivating voice described as a siren. A misprint or program note confusion led an audience member to doubt the song, though the event ended with emotional impact and the crowd moved by the performance.

Humble Mosquito Candidate Leaves Fence for Field

A political jab notes that a candidate must commit clearly rather than stay indecisive. The remark portrays the need to take positions to join the active campaign arena.

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