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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1883
Page
3
Fragmentary verse from a rural manuscript recalling evenings by a neighbor's well. The speaker, Joby or John, recalls distant lovers and music, with wistful references to a wall, a tank on its seat, and a bid for farewell.
A humorous comparison shows women reading with sewing in hand, drawing close, and reacting with rising amusement as they finish an article. Men sit back, cigar in mouth, and read with minimal disruption, ending with a satisfied smile.
A discussion in Terre Haute about frugal housewives and fashionably dressed women who bargain aggressively at stores. A clerk recalls a wealthy customer negotiating over lace, claiming her salary would cover the shortfall, while a clerk offers a steep discount to close the sale. The piece highlights gendered views on thrift and bargaining in a local shop scene.
A fragmentary editorial argues for liberty in dress choices and against heavy tailoring. It condemns milliners who seek to hide the human form and praises drapery that moves with the body, warning that overstyling erodes true beauty and public taste.
The piece argues for selling food by weight rather than by packages or vague measures, noting California's weight standard and urging legal standards. It contrasts domestic mismeasuring with the more reliable weight system abroad, highlighting shifts toward reform in commerce and everyday life.
On board the Jeannette four Russian marines recount life in exile with scarce comforts. They describe constant spirits, native tobacco, hospitality from Siberians, and a romance with a Yakut priest’s daughter named Helen. Foot frostbite and a botched toe amputation marked the hardships endured by the crew.
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