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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1856
Page
2
A dyspeptic reminiscence in Lenox recalls Noble a learned dog famed for many tricks yet unable to resist a red squirrel and a hole in the wall. The tale blends dog lore with reflections on humane behavior and civic satire from New York papers.
The article reports election results across multiple locales with Republican gains and elected members such as Artemas Merriam, Hiram Chase, and Moses Parsons. It mentions towns including Bangor, Hampden, Dexter, Newport, Clinton, Waterville, Skowhegan, and others, alongside notes on teachers institutes and political events surrounding the 1856 Maine elections.
The final hangman of Glasgow dies and a bold aspirant writes offering to serve the city. He declares he witnessed the hangman’s death in the news and asks to take the office.
The excerpt advises cautious retreat from harmful associates. It emphasizes quitting dealings with those who reheats or slanders you as best when facing abuse. The guidance favors a cool calm and quiet approach over confrontation to avoid further harm.
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