11 May 1865
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Newspaper
Dodgeville Chronicle
Location
Dodgeville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1865
Page
1
A compact poem urges mercy and empathy toward the needy and strangers. It contrasts applause for the worthy with pity for the bad and calls for shelter, modesty, and a hopeful, peaceful life aligned with conscience and faith.
A comic exchange unfolds with flirtatious banter about the freedom of the press. A speaker teases Sal with playful kisses and sly lines, claiming liberty in witty, risqué dialogue. The tone is witty and period informal, reflecting early 20th century newspaper humor.
In 1860 Stein ton a traveler tells of sharing a bed with a New York man who later features in a murder case. The lodger speaks in sleep of Mary and a doomed love, then appears in court as the suspect in a betrothed woman's death. A bottle labeled poison, a confession, and a theater ending mirror the case.
In a crowded room a man recalls hearing of authors among crowds celebrating their plays. He claims to have written a new work and assures it is the first time it has been staged. He recalls a hotel room murder trial and notes his brandy labeled poison to keep it memorable.
A long letter from Dorwronre in Merced County California describes the climate as pleasant in winter and hot in summer with dusty conditions. It praises mining, agriculture, and business prospects, lists prices for wheat corn barley potatoes beans flour beef and notes wage levels for laborers doctors lawyers and tradespeople. It hints at social topics including romance and female migration, ending with regards from the writer.
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