06 Dec 1894
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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1894
Page
1
An intimate reminiscence unfolds in a poetic voice about a chance dinner meeting and a promise to endure life together. The speaker reflects on shared glances and vows, describing a vivid scene of passion, ambition, and a marriage proposal amid a dramatic sky.
Directors of the Bank of England confront a bizarre intruder puzzle spanning secret code letters and a ghostly vault. A sewer worker reveals a hidden access beneath the strong room, guiding detectives to a concealed chamber where a box and valuables were safely stored. The burglar is exposed, rewarded, and safeguards are tightened to prevent repetition of the ruse.
Susceptible Indian Mr Cremony recounts a humorous interview with a tall young dandy feared by Apache men. The man parades with leopard skin gear, brags of pistol prowess, and mocks by using a six shooter on a tree. An exchange over a miniature of a Boston belle ends with a hasty departure on horseback.
The St Louis Globo-Democrat outlines the incubation timeline from hour fifty eight when the heart begins to beat to the eighteenth day when the first faint piping is heard. It notes vesicles forming the heart, auricles appearing, wings and head outlines, visible organs, and feather and rib development as incubation progresses.
A fragment discusses the potential of spider silk and webs as a future raw material. It notes current uselessness but imagines human ingenuity turning the elastic web from garden spiders into practical uses, reflecting on progress and speculation about future manufacturing possibilities.
A fragmentary verse imitates a national symbol, using gobble sounds to portray a figure claiming a new era. The speaker casts gobble as a national emblem and speaks of destiny, power, and public attention as the country seeks a unifying sign. The piece references wings, eagles, and a ruling theme of identity.
The Bradford family and fellow colonists face hunger and Indian threats as they prepare for a hunting party. Robert Mukepeace Bradford, barely fifteen, joins his father and the guards to protect the settlement while the ship arrives with supplies. A Thanksgiving feast follows with wild turkeys, pumpkin pie, and raisins, marking a vow to remember their salvation from starvation and to teach future generations.
The piece describes Thanksgiving fun for mixed ages with a “Head east Turkey” game, impromptu tableaux, and using folded doors as a makeshift stage. It offers pumpkin lanterns as safe footlights, a simple lantern-making guide, and a playful turkey story featuring Turkey Cock and a doctor’s quip about overeating.
A frontier scene recalls settlers guarding a post from hostile Indians as supplies arrive from England. Mrs Bradford and a red blanket gifted to an Indian cook underscores fragile trust amid tension, with families eager for letters and news as night falls on unloading day.
Thanksgiving Day is described as a time of home happiness gratitude and plenty across editorials. The Buffalo Express Philadelphia Record Detroit Free Press and New York World reflect on patriotism tradition and communal celebration with emphasis on unity and shared meals.
A fragmented verse piece titled A New Ballad of the Season celebrates Thanksgiving with refrains of gratitude and joy. It references churchgoing town, bells, and eternal silence, urging all to give thanks to the King and overlook graves. Barrett Kagiman signs as the author.
A Thanksgiving feature follows the adventures of an Ultiman character famed for an extraordinary appetite. The story tracks his quest for a grand feast, the quirky obstacles he faces, and the festive spirit fueling his unusual culinary journey.
Fragmentary OCR notes show questions about best methods to cook turkeys and pricing at twenty cents per pound. Mentions Thanksgiving context and marketing phrases. Limited readable names suggest minor traders or advertisers without clear identities.
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