19 Jun 1885
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Newspaper
Fort Smith Elevator
Location
Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1885
Page
1
A reflective verse essay contrasts mortality and spiritual worth with earthly decay. It praises the soul’s fate and the claim of heavenly birth, asserting the human spirit endures beyond material forms.
A Sunday feature traces Nathaniel Prime’s rise from a $5000 loan to Wall Street power. When a once grateful planter asks for repayment in later poverty, Prime refuses citing lack of security, fueling a lifetime of greed. The planter, driven to despair, dies by suicide in the mansion at the Washington Hotel site.
A New York Sunday school teacher asked pupils to recite a verse with each penny in the contribution box. The first boy spoke The Lord loveth a cheerful giver. The second said He that giveth to the poor lendeth to the Lord. The youngest added A fool and his money are soon parted.
Fragmentary notes discuss Red tair and Parkers amid vague references to hair health. The text claims dry brittle hair and a deceptive promise of an elegant drawing, suggesting a cautionary note on unreliable claims.
A sprawling jumble of late 19th century vignettes touches on Brooklyn school crowds, a Georgia vault theft, Crawfordsville reburial, a Nashville revivalist, Mexican debt laws, and a zigzag of scattered anecdotes. Names, places, and oddities mingle in a rickety mosaic of sensational rumor.
In a competitive event, Yale records show a strong team showing against rivals. Detailed results highlight top performers and notable finishes, with a focus on standout performances from key Yale athletes.
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