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Newspaper
Freeman And Messenger
Location
Lodi, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1840
Page
3
A recent report details A M Vielock during a fire where decks heated rapidly and passengers and crew saved most belongings except clothing and a few small valuables. The event left many in need as evacuation proceeded and rescue efforts continued.
The piece argues for a local press in Lodi urging readers to subscribe, outlining benefits to real estate holders and the village economy. It warns against the Sub Treasury Bill, endorses a United States Bank, and condemns the circus while noting regional news on wheat, flour shipments, and a murder in Collins.
In a heavy storm near the steamboat landing a drunk man clung to a bank root as flood waters rose. He mused aloud on his fate comparing himself to a steam boat, a mink, or a skunk hole, lamenting the lack of aid and imagining a humane rescue. locals debated saving him.
A fragmented newspaper fragment mixes a drowned man’s lament with quirky anecdotes. It discusses a bayou death, a boatside rescue, and a humorous tale of Dr. Robert Hamilton's odd behavior. It also covers Mexico’s civil war impact on trade and a brief civic notice signed by local officials.
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