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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1900
Page
6
Somerville Journal lines praise the future man and his unseen toil. The speaker notes blessing on small hands feet and minds shaping what lies ahead, a tribute to unnamed youth and their patient work.
A new lieutenant Lambert arrives at a Civil War era camp seeking Capt. Close. The commander meets him with a wary first impression and offers rough living but cordial hospitality, as the pair discuss duty, passes, meals, and status while sergeant Burns aids the newcomer and the camp adjusts to a formal introduction.
In a camp scene Lambert negotiates gear and a pistol with a wary captain nearby as cavalry life unfolds. A aboard the open space witnesses a poker game while locals tease the officer. An eyewitness recounts a travel tale of buying a rare opal from a mysterious owner at sea and the subsequent burial request in deep waters.
The Camden built George M. Wells and a Bath vessel, both steam assisted and sailing ships, are among the largest launched from Maine yards. Each about 320 feet long and 40 feet beam, they feature extensive rigging and onboard donkey engines to aid cargo handling.
A feature profiles Anna Katharine Green, famed detective story author, described as a gentle home mother of three. The article notes her early writing in childhood, her brother aiding printing play, and her rise as a celebrated writer rather than a violent figure. The piece cites her private life and long career as an author.
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