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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1864
Page
1
A dramatic wartime poem recounts a cavalryman’s march and battle. The speaker vows loyalty to country and beloved, describing charging pickets, a sunset march, and a note of mourning for absent summer. The verse blends martial imagery with personal longing and sacrifice.
A dated editorial style plea urges justice and liberty as the nation faces strife. The Watchman voice condemns prejudice, warns traitors, and calls for equal rights linked to divine justice while referencing Grant, rebellion, and emancipation. Printing-industry price hikes are noted for context.
A patchwork column describes land transfers in Portland, garden crops at Jay, injuries among Chippewa chiefs in Washington, and references to adulterated foods. It captures wartime sentiment, price shocks, currency rumors, newspaper price hikes, and a vivid account of soldiers returning to the capital, with praise for veterans and calls for pay and support from the government.
A fragmentary historical narrative recalls Ellsworth once thick with primeval woods and a gentle river. Neola and Cheoco, doomed by tribal strife, dream of union as a ruling elder delays their blessing, ending with his capture and Neola’s solitary, tragic vigil atop Mountain Rock. Interleaved are scattered jokes, advertisements, and brief notes on veterans, politics, and common curiosities from the era.
A village church confronts Rev. Thornton Haven over accusations of kissing Fanny Lawton. Testimony from Fanny claims a March afternoon kiss occurred, but Haven denies any such act with her or others. The church meeting ends with Haven asking Fanny if he kissed her, and her answer is no.
A critique of American brides living in luxury with many domestic articles and servants. The piece argues such abundance strains finances and freedom, comparing lavish U S homes to English mansions and detailing the strain on wives, husbands, and staff as families balance cost and comfort.
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