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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1885
Page
3
A fragmented verse recalls lovers parting beside a churchyard gate as autumn leaves drift down. The speaker laments the hardship of farewell and the ache of parting, clinging to memories of summer and distant joy.
Josephine Archer, 18, ministered to by Henry Gilman turns jealous over a widow named Kitty Coryden. After a confrontation, a confrontation that tests love ends with Henry revealing his mother, Judge Archer’s wife, and Kitty Coryden as a respected early–married couple. Josephine learns forgiveness. Kitty becomes a cherished sister-in-law and their family grows with loving grandchildren.
From the Beaton Daily Advertiser a critique of Smith College graduates listed with nicknames Nellie Carrie Jennie Virgie Amie. The piece argues against informal naming and contrasts with Harvard, hoping mothers guide daughters toward dignity before women enter public roles.
The text notes the wall spanning over 1000 miles is a low breastwork along steep mountains. Towers rise only about 40 feet where attacks are likely. It argues the wall is not colossal in height or width and that ancient travel tales were often exaggerated to boost book sales.
Betty endures a quarrel with husband John Peabody after receiving a new ten dollar bill and fearing trouble ahead. A meddling old maid Miss Elvira Simmons stirs gossip as Betty contemplates leaving for her mother. The scene shifts between a tense dining room and Betty’s overwhelmed emotions as she faces an uncertain marriage.
In a tense moment Betty explains her husband John was not at fault as their marriage endures. He rushes to embrace her when a gossiping observer intrudes, then Betty reveals a wedding gift and the couple reflect on farcical pressures and love. Betty's playful surprise centers on a silk blue dressing gown and a birthday sign.
The letter brands Queen Victoria as miserly and power hungry. It claims the income from the nation at 385000 pounds per year, with about seven million pounds saved while on the throne. It questions royal charity, noting small cash gifts and bridegifts of India shawls, and hints at public funds for a favorite daughter’s marriage.
General McClellan, famed for reorganizing the army after Bull Run, toured Washington camps in plain clothes and challenged a corrupt quartermaster over poor rations and slovenly conduct. After a heated exchange, McClellan revealed his authority and the quartermaster departed, later leaving to the Rogue's March played by soldiers.
Hock Mason’s men chased a moving train at Wabuska to return a lost overcoat. Dan rode hard across fields and ditches to overtake the departing engine, catching the coat as the conductor slowed the train. An excited spectacle drew spectators as the rider preserved the lengthy chase.
John W. Davis recalls his 1842 voyage on the brig Somers from New York to the West Indies and Africa. He describes midshipman Spencer Cromwell and Small being hanged at the yard arm for mutiny, the court martial, and the crew’s reactions, including later death at sea and public interest in New York.
A baby of Mr. Z. B Claxton living near town reportedly recovered from chronic fits by starting tobacco use at three months old. The child allegedly gained health and weight after chewing tobacco, then refused it later, leaving the family amazed by the supposed cure. Franklin Ga News reports the extraordinary claim.
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