22 Aug 1879
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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1879
Page
1
A lyric fragment depicts sunrise as a star filled cup with ruby wine. It personifies Aurors pouring delight into night and mocks human strength while praising divine light. The verse suggests drinking elevates and links to eternal day and divine distinction.
Maud Evans receives a box of violets from Frank Howard, but a misadventure by a street boy loses the note. Frank mistakes Maud's refusal when he sees no violets in her hair at a party, while Maud grimly flirts to mask heartbreak. A reunion at Mrs Evans' home ends the winter of discontent as Frank and Maud declare their love.
A Pullman sleeper story from Albany to Buffalo recounts a thirsty husband who slips away for water only to trigger a prank. A prankster shifts a ladder to confront the sleeping old maid, sparking a loud scream and a chorus of accusations. The husband flees as fellow passengers demand explanation, leaving the pair to endure curious glances afterward.
A plan to kill crows using grains threaded with horse hair to cause swallowing and self harm is described. The note of alarm signals danger and the crow is unable to dislodge the grain, leading to misery and possible death. After the trap sounds, nearby crows abandon the field for the season.
A shy village maiden confides in a city drummer about walking home at night. A ministerial patron corners him for soul talk, ending in a comic escape. Nearby, a chase unfolds as a greyhound pursues fleeing cobras in a tense woodland sprint that ends with Nepo’s victory after ten minutes.
In Middletown Dulphin County Pa Miss Ellenata Diehl visited Dulphin towns last October then on returning home she became paralyzed in the lower body while seated in a rocking chair. Two large hip and back sores were found. her brother Sammael Diehl removed one, exposing the spine. The patient recovered mobility and cheerfulness, with Dr Belim of Middletown attending. the case astonished all observers. Dozens visited the young woman, aged 18, noting the unprecedented condition and recovery.
Mr. Cooke, a plantation owner on the eastern shore of the Escambia River, reports a drought brought an influx of alligators that preyed on his livestock. He formed a hunting party using axe, shotgun, and boat-hook. Eight were killed first day, seven second, sixteen third, plus numerous eyes and snakes slain. He buried many alligator heads and aims to supply teeth for ornaments.
In a bushy ravine, eight antelopes appear unaware of danger as two dogs retreat. Mr Davis urges calm as Nepo restrains the leashed hound. The moment arrives when the hunter believes the dogs have spotted the group and prepares to remove the leash.
A curiously fragmented list of home repair needs and petty domestic crises spans broken keys, leaking pipes, spoiled food, missing items, and a dented piano of daily life. The excerpt shifts to house cleaning guidance, urging wall stripping and wash before repapering, and then prescribes a bread crumb cleaning method to refresh old wallpaper without damage.
A man bought fishing tackle at the ferry dock and sat to fish. He drank whisky between casts and kept biting the hook repeatedly, claiming he would persevere until he either catches fish or drinks dry. An observer noted the odd pattern as he fished for an hour with frequent bites.
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