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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1872
Page
3
A brief poetry item titled The Uidden Lake appears in Pent Lippincots Magasin. The piece is attributed to RY and presents a lyrical meditation on a lake scene.
The article reflects on Venice and the Polo family’s historic reach to the East. It recounts Marco Polo as the youngest of three Venetian merchants sent to Cathay, his reception at the Khan’s court, and his eventual return with wealth. Polo’s narrative, edited by Yule in London, is praised for its historic reliability alongside Herodotus and Froissart.
The Virginia heir to a fortune of about $2,000,000 faces litigation over a will created by a bachelor misanthrope who sought to fund an agricultural college on contingencies. Opponents allege the conditions failed to occur while supporters push for controlling the funds. The odd anecdote recalls a mischief tale of a scorned lover drenched by his admirer.
A reminiscence of a winter spelling match in a rural schoolhouse. The narrator recalls choosing the prettiest girl as his partner, the thrill of competition, the teacher nicknamed Old Jacket Duster, and the humorous missteps of both sides as they spell together, ending with a playful memory of shared romance in a sleigh.
The narrator recalls crossing many bridges on a road home with friends during the wartime era. Two mittened hands grip hers as they share peppermint drops, and the sweetness she accidentally lends during the crossing contrasts with the tasteless candy they saved for the occasion. The piece hints at a broader memory of prewar rituals.
A narrator describes evening scenes in Trinidad with tom toms and chac chac drums, fireflies, distant European band noises, and nightly dances. He contrasts white civilization with local rites, notes the hush after curfew, and muses on colonial gaze, Parasol ants, and a funny exchange about a dignity ball on an estate.
A Detroit letter notes women are the largest group smuggling goods from Canada, often unseen due to appearances. Descriptions detail disembarking passengers, padded cars, and women suspected of buying teas, raisins, candles, fruit, crackers, canned meats, and other items, with an officer conducting searches.
A historical travel sketch extols Borneo as a lush island with mangrove shores and broad rivers, noting jungles, mountains, villages, pirates, and immense untapped wealth in gold iron and tin. It praises the Twelve Thousand Islands group and envisions greater cultivation and development.
Medical note warns that most deaths from brain diseases and exhaustion occur around five oclock in the morning during deep sleep. It urges warning for men over forty who do brain work to guard against the deadly early dawn period and vigilantly seek awakenings or precautions to prolong life.
A 1598 built Dutch vessel named Commissaries des Konig van der Heine sails from Batavia to Holland. It passed the Cape of Good Hope in October 1864, during privateering fame era of the Beggars of the Sea.
A Basle based journal the Nachrichten or Intelligencer criticizes English newspapers for reopening discussion on the Alabama claims while a jointly appointed tribunal considers the matter. It argues further that outside advice may undermine the tribunal and rekindle tensions between Britain and the United States after hopes for lasting harmony.
A historical overview explains pimento or allspice as a South American and West Indian product grown on tall evergreen trees. It details harvest timing, processing, and vast commercial value. It also covers cloves from the Molucca Islands, naming terms in many languages and noting that cultivation outside Moluccas has failed due to soil and climate needs.
Seals congregate on Alaska islands each summer but vanish by December, returning only in spring. Indians catch a few hundred pups around Sitka, while a US Treasury agent marks 200 pups on nearby rookeries to test site fidelity. Most pups do not return. sharks likely prey on juveniles.
A Wood s Household Magazine excerpt explains cold lung dangers if the outer lining or inner lining is affected, and notes that pneumonia pleurisy rheumatism and heart complications can follow. It stresses keeping feet warm, avoiding chills, and gradual cooling after exertion to prevent colds. It ends with a quip about a drunken man and frequent falls.
Gordon Cumming recounts a village pig hunt told by Nimrod the hunter. A native reports a fine boar while Nimrod spitefully follows, resisting restraint until he spears the beast amid crew cheers. The villager demands payment, ending Nimrod's mess hunting exploits.
Washington, out hunting in Virginia with his hound Governor, loses his way in rain and fog. With no compass and dwindling supplies, he ties flasks to the dog and kicks it to spur a dash home. The dog races true, guiding him to safety, while Washington notes the animal’s fear of him afterward.
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