Trades for boys and choosing a fitting craft
An extended discussion argues against forcing youths into a single trade. It urges parents to let sons select a suitable profession, citing cases of wrong fits from blacksmiths to printers. The piece warns against early specialization and stresses learning thoroughly to become indispensable in the shop.
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Jerey
Theath
Diarnessaaker
Bhoemahki
Ceesene
Preseman
Song
Jomuist
Star
Abi Maght
Bayon’s
John
Detroit
Curious Plantation Danes At Sumter County Plantation
A visitor describes a plantation visit at Hugue Nin Plantation in Sumter County. J.M. Johnston owns the 840 acre property managed by Co. C. Clay. A mixed performance includes a sable dancer imitating a buzzard while enslaved laborers sing, with religious prayers heard from a nearby church as memories of the old plantation linger.
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Sumter County
J. M. Johnston
Co. C. Clay
Buzzard
Ms Tottering
Boxer Trial Testing on Sericultured Implement
A clipped note from a merchant traveler mentions a boxing trial tied to sericulture equipment. The fragment hints at testing a sericultured implement and a subscription prompt, with odd phrasing like Evavine Onsery ag.
George and the tree a boyish courtroom farce
A humorous tale features a father questioning his son about a cut cherry tree. The boy refuses to lie, faces a cascade of evasions, and uses a playful defense of truth. The scene escalates into a broader discussion on honesty, perception, and rhetoric. Nearby, Buffalo Bill’s show costs and misadventure with a buffalo lesson conclude the column.
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George
Washington
Teay
Sam
Charging Admission to Weddings Sparks New York Trend
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports on charging admission at weddings in New York and the avoidance of returned checks. Prices would vary by party style with reserved seats at special rates. Parents of marriageable daughters see hope as revenue may cover wedding costs. The note is signed as subscribed for the Evangena Onservan.
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Washington
New York
Congress
Postoffice Department
Texas
Bécipautets
Heuden Aingert Teawlich
House
Cincinnati Enquirer
Chasing His Own Tail Stirs Crowd At Bar
A dog at a bar terrifies a crowd of lawyers and officials as the pet Rambling Black and Tan darts in circles and growls. Patrons flee behind the bar and onto chairs while the proprietor laughs, later shushing the onlookers with a quip about fear over a small dog chasing its tail. The scene ends with light chatter as drinks resume.
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Tunglonsan Emquirer
Saerad
de Lolt Exchange
Lim
The Chillan Army and War Report
The War Minister reports Chile’s military strength with north coast garrisons near Antofagasta and Tacna forces. Algernon notes 15,000 troops before Arequipa and 8,000 at Tacna, plus 1,000 in Tarapaca. An arsenal can now produce 30,000 cartridges daily and Civil Guard totals 50,000 across arms.
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Chillan
Coili
South America
Arequipa
Patrick Linch
Tacna
Tarapaca
Antofagasta
Chilton Military Academy
Chilton Civil Guard
A Terrible Monster And A Remarkable Luminous Shrub
A London Globe account describes a harmless pet snake of a county judge’s wife escaping into a garden and inciting widespread alarm. A bold servant girl killed the creature with a poker after it threatened in several yards. A Tuscarora Times-Review feature then highlights a luminous shrub near Tuscarora whose foliage shines at night, enabling reading and attracting superstition among local Indigenous people who call it a “witch tree.”
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Darhan
Tuscarora
California
West Shore Route Travel Guide and Timetable
The guide lists trains between New Jobi and Buffalo with stops at Syracuse, Rochester, and Boston. Services include Syracuse Express, Niagara Fast Bay Express, and Atlantic Express with through cars. Timings show departures at 7 25 AM and 4 30 PM, with arrivals into New York and Boston, plus inbound arrivals from Niagara Falls and Suspension Bridge. Tickets and sleeping car information are available at No. 5 Exchange Street, Buffalo offices and Genesee House.
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Safalo
Awe
Tunda
Ldsast
Trans
Corter Exchange
Louisiana Street
Buffal
Syracuse Express
S.A. M
Palman
Rochester
Atlantic Eypres
New York
Boston
Niagara Falla
Suspension Bridge
Exchange Street
Corner Exchange
Louisiana Streets
Genesee House
Edson J. Weeks
Teaing
Buffalo
Guifaio
Pittsburg
Union & Tetusvile Brance
Traina
Tituarvile
Arnmives
Lakerville
Union City
Lakevvilé
Titusville
Owl Ors
Wlean Traina
O11
Ciy
Auive Livineten
Ylva
Warrentham
Aipzaga
Sulaimance
Olean
Sabumunci
Hinzuai
Warnen Rea
Jui
Deavoe
Arsive Drvimeton
Dave Irvineton
Buftgio
Botalo
Pletsorgh
Buttalo
Pullman
Taronga
Pittsburgh
Bakuo
Sewtok Albany
Syracuse
Rocheter
VF Tibeta
Bageupe
Baldwin
Gen
Exchange St
P. Colligalun
Dunkirk
Nickel Plate Passenger Service Updates to June 1
The Nickel Plate railway reports its passenger equipment is among the latest, ensuring safe fast travel. At Chicago Union Depot Van Buren Street trains arrive and depart, effective June 1, with further updates to follow.
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Chicago
Union Depot
van Buren Street
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