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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1883
Page
7
A narrator recalls his father's phrase that many things are harder than work and that sorrow and worry test a person more than toil. The piece argues labor brings blessings, while idleness yields danger and regret, urging readers to heed the wisdom shared by the worker and merchant alike.
In a rough tale set at Bottom Card Rich Jim, real name Richard James, faces a pistol clash with Curly Jake over aiding a distressed woman and her child. The room erupts when Curly Jake and Dec Means push a purse for the woman, drawing Rich Jim into a tense exchange before a child’s arrival evokes mercy and tears.
A Detroit Free Press recounts Rich Jim’s table scene with Curly Jake and a young boy seeking his paper. Rich Jim’s gentle moment with the child softens Curly’s hard edge, the boy kisses both, and Nellie arrives: “Oh Richard, my husband, I’ve found yer at last.” Curly offers a kiss, and Rich Jim declares the matter square as drinkers toast Big Rich and Little Rich.
Astronomers speculate on the meaning of a large red spot seen on Jupiter, estimated at thirty thousand miles long and six to eight thousand miles wide. Discussions at meetings in the United States and Europe consider atmospheric disruption exposing surface features, with older views of Jupiter as a cooling molten world and the possibility of life on Venus and Mars but not yet on Jupiter.
The article explains that the blind-worm or slow worm, a snake-like lizard, can shed its tail when alarmed. The detached tail writhes to distract predators while the lizard escapes, and the tail can twitch for some time after detachment. The lizard regrows a new tail, and similar abilities exist in other lizards though to lesser extents.
A Newfoundland coast report claims a 400 pound codfish was willingly captured for the London exhibition. The fish reportedly weighs about four hundred pounds and exceeds seven feet in length, far surpassing the 110 pound cod caught in 1878.
The article surveys global origins and styles of paper hangings dating to pre 1555 Spain and Holland, noting Japanese and European influences, New York and Philadelphia production, and a range of grades from brown blanks to hand made luxury papers. It describes the machinery, drying, printing, and embossing processes, including gold and bronze dust application, and highlights the designing department as a hive of industry with artists shaping popular patterns.
Queen Victoria relied on her Gillie John Brown amid Balmoral duties and Buckingham Palace dangers. He halted runaway carriage teams with cool precision, freed royal guests, and protected her privacy by warding off intrusive reporters. His loyal service helped bridge the Queen to Highland communities and daily life.
The February 28, 1844, launch of the war steamer Princeton ended in disaster when a cannon fire exploded, killing Secretary of State Abel Upshur, Secretary of the Navy Thomas Gilmer, and others. The incident prompted Cabinet resignations and a presidential appointment, with John C. Calhoun and John Y. Mason named to key posts.
A Chicago broker’s sharp wifeless despair leads to a cook named Maria who earwigged tips and invested, earning about £60,000 from a few good plays. The broker later loses most of his money after a bad speculative run and Maria hints at a new deal with the sugar. Also mentioned is Key West’s sponge fleet of seventy vessels and six hundred men earning about $800,000 per catch.
A Cleveland Leader report describes three dogs entertaining parkgoers with deft tricks and bold jumps. Prof Gleason discusses dog psychology, breed differences, and training methods, naming Lyon and George the clown dog among his performers.
Berlin corresp on the San Francisco Chronicle laments German papers for their sluggish news cycle. He notes editors avoid early deadlines and business managers limit office hours, preferring to rely on English dispatches and delayed reports. The piece contrasts American speed with German restraint, arguing readers accept slower coverage as news.
A London letter recounts Strathmore history and a dark tale at Glamis Castle. For generations four Earls sat at Westminster while the real Earl, aged ninety two, allegedly hid inside a feudal palace estate with monstrous description and a secret jail. The monster died last year and details emerge amid disposal of his remains.
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