The Sacred Codfish and the State House Legacy
A colorful critique of Massachusetts sacred codfish lore and the Worcester Gazette recounting The Story of the Cod. It traces the codfish icon from 1782 to its supposed fate amid debates over the statehouse renovation, lampooning officials and the codfish aristocracy while noting Bulfinch’s Boston dome and the cod’s legendary, almost human, persona.
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Heaton
Worcester Gazette
Charles Francie-Adams
Springfeld Republican
John Adama
Great Britain
John Rowe
Boston
Chamber of Representatives
Statehouse
John Quincy Adama
Garret
John Adalia
New York Sun
Bulfinch
Parsons
Bulflach
Carrie
Thia
Boston Nine
Governor Greenhorpe
Law and Order
Harvard College
George Marden
Lowell
No Feed No Toot at New Year Reception
Washington gossip notes that Mrs Brice invited the Marine Band for a New Year host. The band, tired after five hours, was not offered supper. Professor Fanciulli affirmed the players are musicians, not cooks, as the social secretary withdrew in embarrassment.
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Calvin Brice
Marine Band
Fanciulli
T' Commandan
Washington
New York
Pittsburgh register accepts will of deceased in 12 years
James Bres ban died after a railroad accident near Pittsburg on December 18. In his will he left his property to his younger children Jobo James and Mary, excluding the eldest who could care for herself. He also left $200 to Rev. Thomas Bailey for muses. The Philadelphia Ledger notes the dying statement and the unusual contrast presented by color margins in Boston publishing.
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Naucopastiva
Pittsburg
Register
James Bresban
West Poin Hospital
Jobo
James
Mary
Thomas Bailey
Muses
Philadelphia Ledger
Mastering the Tongue and Moral Discipline Sermon
A pastorish sermon urges mastery of speech and the tongue’s sins, warning against gossip and slander. It stresses inner reform, charity toward others, and the need for zeal, fire, and personal choice in salvation, citing examples from history and scripture.
Abandoned on Roncador Wreckers Plunder Kearsarge
In the Roncador reef tale two Caribbean wreckers from the Carmen group looted the old Kearsarge, securing 800 pounds of copper and 200 pounds of bolts before a rescue by Captain Asquini of the schooner Frank M. Noyes. Stranded for months with no matches or salt, they survived on fish until the Noyes arrived. Captain provided for their needs. they declined to return to the wreck.
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Roncador Reef
Mato Schwolow
Frank M. Noyes
San Andreas
Saya
Baltimore
Corvet
Wden
Asquini
Carmen
Reefa
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted Cure for Indigestion
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a targeted remedy for stomach weakness and indigestion. Describes ingredients, claims digestion of heavy foods, improved appetite and strength, and notes availability at drug stores with trial and size pricing. Mentions Bacoon's Celery King as another cure claim and local seller M. B Powell's.
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Stuart
Nawure
Swart
M. B Powell
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