18 Dec 1878
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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1878
Page
1
The tale recalls a so called spelling bee at Angels where bearded men competed for words to spell. A dispute over a hardly safe wager escalated into a brawl ending with injuries and at least one fatal result, leaving local children sobered and sent to bed with lessons unlearned.
Rev. DeWitt Tal mage's sermon portrays New York's third watch from 12 to 3 am as a suffering scene. He cites gambling, drunkenness, slums, and crime, urging city missions to feed the hungry, clothe the destitute, and offer mercy to the vicious poor, with a call to action for reform.
An odd tale describes a ten foot tall bird in New Zealand with a drumstick like a vain song as a man seeks a Thanksgiving bird. The family head hesitates long before serving himself in obedience to the President's Thanksgiving Proclamation.
Archie quotes being hunted as invitations while Jim questions invitations. The fragment shows a conversation about ominous invitations and a reference to "to oeta 2" indicating a truncated line or title.
A collage of short items and aphorisms spans virtues and vices, economic data, and curiosities from 19th century life. It mentions mortgages in Philadelphia, paupers in Boston, a Rhode Island cornfield, cotton from Texas, and New York voting trends, among many quirky anecdotes and quotes.
The article describes a Turkish dinner at Sultan Abdul Hamid's palace with a riderless guest dining in simple style. Attendants present a large soup bowl on a tray followed by kabobs, vegetables, bread and sweets. Guests dip bread and share bites as everyone progresses to fowl, dessert and coffee while applying strict etiquette. It notes a briefer aside on Chinese medicine and trade.
A travel anecdote describes a desert town named Carson City with one remaining resident living in quiet desolation. The party encounters a lone house, hears a distant shot, and quickly rides away as the town fades from view.
A butcher complains of a dog stealing meat from his ears and seeks guidance. The lawyer suggests prosecuting the owner, then reveals the dog is the lawyer’s. The tale ends with a quip on a dollar bill, while a separate note discusses Mr. A. T. Stewart’s unsolved murder and a raised reward, and a historical tidbit on Knights of the Garter robes.
A discussion notes that proper dosing improves Pood at the right perma while overfeeding harms the infant and causes suffering. It claims Dr. Bull Baby Syrup as the best remedy for issues arising from overfeeding.
A reminiscence recalls Bismarck greeting Ulysses S Grant with a cordial smile and rustic chatter. The scene features Bismarck inviting Grant to sit and ordering two beers, reflecting a humorous flare in colonial flavored speech.
Dr Chalmers quips that tipping a hat to a woman who seems familiar tests a gentleman s tact since a stranger must be convinced the gesture is only a head scratch.
A fragment collection notes a French novel titled A Woman's Mistake and jokes about wealth and laziness. It also includes remarks on marriage duties and a jab at furniture dealers, with short ads and homely maxims about temperance and health remedies.
The Sun pledges independence and truth in 1879, promising prompt, accurate news and vigorous reporting on current events. It notes political reform, scrutiny of fraud, and coverage of Congress debates, with stable subscription rates for Daily and Sunday editions and special club offers.
The advertisement claims vermifuge cures a wide range of worm related symptoms including pale leaden countenance dizziness nose bleeds swollen lips haggard eyes and foul breath. It asserts the product contains no mercury and guarantees safety for infants with genuine wrappers bearing C McLane and Firestone Bros signatures.
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