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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1883
Page
3
A San Francisco News Leiter item tells of a curious romance where a handsome schoolmarm and a wealthy drummer plot a Europe bound future. The pair are described as weary of their roles yet drawn to each other, with a vanished vow and a surprised reversal.
An elderly narrator recalls a daring cliff incident in Wales. While exploring with two geologists and his uncle, a slip left him hanging on a ledge above the sea. The uncle leaped to save him, pulling both into the water as waves crashed below. A fisherman and wife aid their rescue, and all reach safety with gratitude to providence.
A celebrated downtown restaurant owner entices patrons with ten cent cigars he claims are imported. Custom officers seize boxes as smuggled goods. The Belgian proprietor pays seven hundred fifty dollars in duty while maintaining customers still buy his ten cent “real” cigars from Chatham Street.
A summer tale where Tom longs for red plums high in a tree. He jumps to reach them and the leaves seem to taunt him as the fruit remains just out of reach. He grows tired and declares the plums must be green and sour despite their tempting appearance.
A Cassell's Natural History account details the Diana monkey of West Africa, its crescent white forehead band, temperament, and captivity antics aboard a voyage. It recounts mischiefs on deck including stealing, vandalism, and interactions with crew, plus a vivid aboard ship episode with Mrs Bowditch and a devoted, unruly pet named Jack that caused chaos and occasional punishment.
Two year old Elsie earns the nickname Sassy for her quick wit and saucy replies. She loves flowers despite Grandma’s rules and briefly learns a sharp lesson when a wasp sting causes a dramatic accident. The tale blends childlike mischief with gentle family guidance.
Readable fragments describe an old parsonage at Lort Hunter NOY that was damaged by a fire. The text mentions the house being unsafe and a poor smoke smell, with no clear details on casualties or responders.
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