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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1885
Page
1
Multiple entries list offices opposite the Methodist Church and Public School House on Main Street Millheim and Madisonburg Pa. Deeds and legal papers are written and acknowledged at moderate charges. Barber shop services offered in Woodings Building with shaving haircutting shampooing and dyeing.
A junior solicitor recounts a risky late night encounter with a veiled elderly client Miss Howard who names David Simpson as heir and executor. After her death, a concealed conspiracy unfolds with Simpson and housekeeper Mrs. Simpson. A suspicious pursuit leads to arrest, Queen's evidence offers refused, and Edward Howard inherits a fortune, with the narrator gaining success and prudence.
In New York and other big cities money dominates society through wealth and speculation. The piece condemns new rich as vulgar, flaunting wealth with lavish entertainments, costly dress, and jewelry while noting public decadence and future shifts as generations change and money is spent.
Reverend John Rhey Thompson of New York extols the printing press as a crowning marvel of modern civilization. He lauds its power to propagate knowledge and speed news but warns it can also be an instrument for evil. The passage compares press, telegraph, and iron horse as transformative forces shaping society.
On opening night at Theatre Francais Regnier a deceased comedian displayed quick wit when a cue mishap left him alone on stage. As a supposed friend was late another entrance occurred from the right, and Regnier quipped slyly to the newcomer about seeing him in a looking glass. The line saved the scene and pleased the audience.
A humorous interchange in a magazine suite as a boy quizzes his father about a curious illness and the origin of babies. The editor replies with evasions while the boy presses for plain truth about doctors and heaven. The piece ends with a playful note from Through Mail Magazine.
A tobacconist's seductive legend promises two penny cigars no one can beat. The wry remark notes if they cannot be beat they might be cabbage, suggesting counterfeits or spoilage lurking in cheap goods.
An NYT recounts Secretary Lamar describing Cleveland's Cabinet meeting and the creation of a boomers proclamation. Endicott confirms the draft’s quality after Cleveland himself writes the final version, underscoring Cleveland as a decisive, businesslike president.
A Sumatra race called the Kubus is described as shy and inferior to Malays. They avoid strangers, conduct trade with Malays via gong signals and staged withdrawals, and exchange goods when both sides reappear. They lack burial rituals, subsist on scavenged foods, and are adept spearmen with ape-like physical traits.
Deininger’s Ready Reference Tax Receipt Book expands public reach as distant customers inquire. The ten year reliable guide for taxpayers sells at 40 cents and is available at the JOURNAL Store.
Agricultural Commissioner Co 7 urges farmers to hold grain and avoid overestimating crop yields. Officials warn against misrepresentation that benefits speculators and buyers, noting world stocks, timing, and transport affect prices. A measured strategy suggests delivering slowly, watching markets, and delaying sales until stocks deplete.
In September 1857 at Lemon Hill Philadelphia crowds watched M. Godard and his brother ascend by balloon. The parachute attached to a wooden berth deployed from 3,000 feet, the cord was cut, and despite long descents the parachute landed safely near the Darby road Bell tavern area, with onlookers impressed by the feat.
J H Frank of Millheim area announces sale of a superior Wheat for seeding named Farmers' Friend. Farmers wishing to purchase are advised to apply to him for available stock and details.
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