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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1878
Page
1
A lyrical reminiscence recalls a September trout fishing scene shared by a couple. The speaker describes a clear lake, gentle waters and the moment of their first affection, weaving nature imagery with memories of youthful joy, innocence, and the passing of time.
Nellie Whitlow and Lloyd Westlow enjoy a fragile happiness in Louisville after a test of love via an old lover. Nellie schemes to provoke jealousy, nearly loses her husband, then rescues their bond after a near drowning on a river excursion. Weston’s honesty helps reveal true devotion as Lloyd forgives and renews his vows.
Feathers from ostrich and Egyptian sources dominate the market, with Cape and Mopador varieties differing in color and length. Prices reach up to three hundred dollars per pound for top plumes. cleaning removes guano and dirt, acids soften quills, and mineral dyes color plumes without damaging their luster.
The Cypriote Queen Catarina Cormaro renounces her crown and declares she will not remarry. Facing Venetian pressure, she renounces the throne and transfers allegiance to Venice, promising continued loyalty for her people. Crowds honor her departure as the island becomes a Venetian vassal with the standard of St. Mark raised in Famagusta.
A jumble of aphorisms and brief notes covers infidelity, self discipline, and social manners. The item mentions a Troy man who hanged himself, a British public debt update, locust invasions in Madras, and Sir Garnet Wolseley’s Cyprus reception with cheering crowds and ceremonial details.
A short excerpt notes that certain feathers wear out and cannot be renewed yet can be cleansed or dyed each season by a professional feather worker, preserving brilliancy and value for years.
The writer laments loss and damage of artifacts from the province and Quebec museums. They urge authorities to establish a public collection and proper preservation, noting a rumor of a Muskoka rock bearing a treaty inscription between the Harms and Sioux as timely impetus. They advocate museum custody or scientist access for public knowledge.
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