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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1890
Page
3
A fragmented feature mixes verse on Antony Cleopatra with admonitions for women, flirtatious vignettes, and mock etiquette tips for health and femininity. It entwines romantic longing with moralizing notes and a collage of jokes, cartoons, and snippets from period humor pages.
The tale follows Col Beverly Summers who after moving to Antrobus discovers a mill near his home that whistles relentlessly. He clashes with mill owner Mr Squires over stopping the whistle while revealing a sly scheme about a recent land sale and a planned life of ease. Summers explains a string of misfortunes and a dream of peace that was undone by a loud, persistent whistle and a legal contract.
A fragment discusses women’s superstitions with odd beliefs about luck and speech. It notes a letter from charity leaders bringing misfortune, cautions against hearing certain reports, and lists playful rules such as not singing before breakfast and muttered phrases to ward off spirits. It reflects dated, humorous social lore about women and luck.
A vivid portrait of women's contrasting acts from fear and charity to duty and urgency. It notes women respond with tenderness to a sick mother while managing daily chores and social appearances, revealing resilience and adaptability in diverse moments.
The article recalls Horace Greeley's habit of inviting guests to his Chappaqua home and the strains it caused with his wife Mrs Greeley. Thackeray recounted a scene of Greeley greeting a guest and his wife removing his hat, illustrating domestic tensions in a light, anecdotal tone.
A terrier belonging to a native gentleman in Dunnedaw Burial chased a large cobra after being startled within a compound. The cobra bit the dog on the jaw as it fought for the serpent, infuriating the dog enough to bite the snake in two. The dog died minutes later from the bite, while remnants of the encounter frightened the household. The piece blends this tale with unrelated advertisements and product notes from the period.
From Germany comes advice for policemen carriers and other on their feet workers. A foot powder mix of salicylic acid starch and grains keeps feet dry heals sores and prevents chafing. Pulverized soapstone also suggested as an aid to comfort.
The report touts Cheyenne as a leading world city with vast prosperity and wealth, aided by a growing population and new developments. It mentions the Union Mortgage Hallway project, large employment, and claims of rapid housing and investment opportunities.
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