17 Jun 1859
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Newspaper
Grand Traverse Herald
Location
Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1859
Page
1
A speaker proclaims himself king over his domain with his wife as queen, describing a fruitful farm, strength to work, and a prosperous reign. He boasts of tilling the land, providing abundance, and sharing bliss under the open sky, claiming unparalleled happiness for their royal pair.
Texas Ranger Joe Gholson and Parson Laneworthy recount a night on a rock amid a Kiowa siege. After fending off arrows and mustangs, the pair face a ceremonial gauntlet in which Laneworthy runs a knife race to a mezquite tree to gain life. The escape hinges on medicine and providence as they recover their horses and depart.
The passage cites Richard H. Dana Jr on Cuba and Back describing Cuba’s political and social status under Old Spain. It notes Cubans lack self government, public offices, and political participation while land and capital are Cuban and foreign powers govern law and administration.
A collage of odd conversations and social scenes appears. Alph Cheesbry nicknamed Cheesy shares a rough childhood and wandering youth while a metropolitan car incident contrasts manners and care for an elderly traveler. Jacob Jones is described as a pompous sheriff elect in a county after a November win. A botanical vinegar recipe from W C Baker follows, offering a folk fix with molasses and rain water.
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