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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1889
Page
7
A nostalgic poem reflecting on imagined ships and laden freights lost to time. The speaker contrasts longing for distant, grand argosies with the reality of newer, unforeseen voyage successes that bring greater wealth in wisdom and riches beyond gold. The piece closes with a reflection on enduring treasures outlasting age. A.D. F. Randolph.
Frank arrives at Harewood House to find his cousins worried over Beatrice's recent actions. They reveal Beatrice left for London and a troubling letter hints at a possible suitor’s pursuit, leaving Frank to navigate a family matter that could change his engagement.
Horace explains to a skeptical listener that Beatrice has left them under ordinary circumstances to visit London, and that a round of calls will be made to defuse rumor and quell scandal. He notes dirty roads prevented timely wagonette cleaning for their travel.
Frank Carruthers confronts Beatrices mysterious flight as Horace and Herbert weigh their niece s danger. Whittaker fights an intruder and Beatrice s absence drives Carruthers to seek Mrs Rawlings and the 142 Gray Street purveyors while Sylvanus Mordle offers counsel and the tale deepens at Hazlewood House.
Frank and his hosts endure a tense night as Beatrice’s affair and a looming revelation stretch nerves. Horace Herbert and Frank discuss informing Sir Maingay while planning a dawn trip to town to break the news. The atmosphere tangles with gossip and unresolved duty.
A plan proposes a western shore canal from Civita Vecchia area to the Adriatic coast. It would drain lakes Polsena and Trasmente, creating arable land. Length about 1 1/2 miles, width 110 yards, depth 13 yards, enabling warships and vessels of ten nace to pass. Cost about 500,000,000 francs. Five years to complete. Italian journals follow with interest for southern Europe benefits.
In Augusta Georgia a Black couple urged a white minister to marry for $3. The minister demanded $5 for a kiss and ceremony after a black suitor claimed payment. The couple wed without paying, and the minister’s fee was disputed as the ceremony proceeded in the night.
A Montana Sunday report describes a snake that could imitate the Bob White whistle. The snake lured a partridge-like bird from tall grass, struck swiftly, and killed the bird, with the prairie proving the tale to skeptics.
Lite Lucy remarks on time zones while mother explains it is night in Australia and day in England. Lucy concludes the queen has a hard night’s duty while everyone else sleeps. The dialogue frames the royal toil from a child’s view.
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