23 Jun 1881
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Newspaper
Le Mars Sentinel
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1881
Page
1
A fragmented verse hints at a rural journey ending with an insistence that the ailment is malaria. The speaker recalls grim sights, mountains, and a chant like “Malaria” as the decisive answer surfaces amid hardship and travel.
The narrative follows Ruth Holly, later known as Ruth, at Greenwood cemetery where a woman's tomb bears a name tied to a proud past. It recounts Ruth's romance with Edward Holly, their family opposition, Ruth's vow to love, his charm and drinking problem, and the slow drift toward tragedy that ends with unspoken, ruined hopes.
A sobering tale follows Ruth Lofty as she endures years of poverty and an alcoholic husband Edward Holly. Though she remains faithful, he spirals into drink, abandoning family duties. After a brutal mob scene, Ruth intervenes to protect him, is fatally struck by a stone, and dies. Edward collapses, and Ruth’s death eclipses any chance for reconciliation as the father mourns and the tale ends with Edward’s haunting reminiscence of Ruth.
A visitor describes the Bank of England as a world wonder with guarded rooms for paid notes and gold. Notes are clipped or weighed to detect tampering, thousands of notes are processed daily, and the bank keeps a detailed register of every printed note. Pensions, gold, and plate privacy are noted among the bank's operations.
A satirical note from a colonial era source about New Zealand women, claiming they are all alike and shorter than men. It jokes that handsome men have not arrived and never will until American immigration is encouraged, and describes women with long trails and social etiquette involving walking rules in dry and wet weather.
A collection of practical tips on softening putty with wood ashes cleaning knives with coal ashes and removing stains from wallpaper. Prof Fontaine offers mosquito control measures including covering water sources with fine wire netting and using lime to treat stagnant water. A mirror cleaning method using damp newspaper is described as simple effective and quick.
The narrative portrays Albanians as warlike and fiercely independent. It notes varied religious affiliations among Albanians, with many adhering to Muslim, Greek, or Latin rites. It describes physical traits, martial culture, and a code where robbery is common in mountain regions, while commenting on gender attitudes and participation in the Crimean War.
The Ophthalmological Society of Tuondon reports 18088 examined, 1657 men color blind with 4.76 percent average defects and 3.5 percent for severe defects. Women show fewer color vision issues, suggesting labor tasks needing color discernment may favor female workers. The findings align with Dr George Wilson’s Edinburgh data from thirty years prior, noting higher color defect rates among Friends and urban poorer classes. The piece also weaves in literary quotes and author attributions.
Mathew Prior and Col by Cibber share agreeable news that Richard is himself again. Various authors including Milton and Swift are cited for maxims on wisdom power and bread. Campbell and Franklin echo proverbs about events, distance, beauty, and self reliance. Sterne offers a consoling view on tempering the wind to the shorn bunch.
A concise critique arguing that claims of past indecency as legitimate literature overlook historical context. The author contends past works reflect societies’ broader culture, not deliberate modern provocation, and cautions against importing outdated shamelessness into contemporary writing.
Report recounts the 1835 Jackson assassination attempt as President Jackson walked from the House portico after Warren Davis’s funeral. Richard Bavistance, an English house painter, fired twice. both percussion caps exploded. The pistol misfired, and Bavistance was detained and deemed insane after examination. The scene includes Woodbury and Gedney aiding and witnesses testifying amid questions of mental state.
A collection of odd scraps offering household remedies and tips. It includes recipes to soften leather with Casoworm, whiten tin kettles with kerosene, and tenderize macaroni by cold-water boiling. Also covers varnish cleaning, stains, bug remedies, cooking guidance, grease stain removal, and turnip sprouting in the cellar for winter salads.
A New York Times style note traces the evolution of women’s hair and brow fashion. It contrasts phrenology era bold foreheads with later trends that cover brows, using front pieces and varied styling to achieve a refined look. The piece mocks insipid expressions from extreme concealment and recalls social judgments on taste.
The article extols the family as the central pillar in commerce religion reform and education. It cites advertisements celebrating family brands and institutions and quotes Col Bob Ingersoll praising the fireside home as heaven on earth. It argues family influence shapes business politics and social order.
A tongue in cheek guide urges men to mope and nag at home while neglecting chores and money. It promotes a tired, combative demeanor, urges avoiding effort for wives, and mocks family care. The text contrasts going out to gossip with staying in to improvise scorn, ending with a grim reminder of deteriorating health and future need for more wives.
The dialogue reveals Mrs Brown smith expressing sadness at the thought of death and parting from friends while Brownsmith insists he will not let himself interfere and pushes the resolution through three readings before adjourning for the day at Boul ury.
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