10 Nov 1881
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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1881
Page
1
A lyrical dialogue between lass and laddie as the meadow awakens. Nature and love are linked in soft refrains about thrushes lilac leaves daisies ivy and violets. The speakers pledge that true love endures and grows stronger with time as they ask to go away together.
Jenny Searles visits her cousin Fanny Burns whose marriage to Frederick Dayton has fallen into strain. Fanny's slovenly appearance and quarrelsome mood drive Dayton from home. Jenny urges Fanny to restore order and affection. Months later Fanny and Dayton find happiness as Jenny's counsel proves pivotal.
A historical reminiscence recalls Commodore Perry’s 1813 win on Lake Erie with nine American ships against a larger British squadron led by Commodore Barclay. It notes the Lawrence’s brave crew, Perry’s letter to Gen. Harrison, and the strategic aftermath, with Rhode Island figures honored.
A Hartford man chased a large rat through his home at night using a lamp and broom. The rodent darted across bare feet, down stairs, and into the kitchen where the dog fled, culminating in the man resuming the chase in full dress.
A Detroit wife pleads with her husband to stop snoring claiming it triggers memories of her coastal home. He protests, the couple argues briefly, and she ends up in tears recalling the distant life they left.
A poor man's son and a rich man's daughter discuss a lavish honeymoon abroad after marriage. She asks about funds, and he reveals a worry that they should postpone the wedding until after her father's death. He hides distress as they consider their future.
The article describes a perpetual underwater struggle where carnivores prey on vegetarians and detritivores. It highlights sea worms feeding at night, their diverse forms and behaviors, and notes amphipods as key prey for both salt and fresh water fishes. It ends with a general view of marine food chains.
A farmhouse summer story follows Moses Sparrow a green rustic chosen by Miss Page a city belle to stir flirtation. He resists and she departs in dignity after a failed plot to win his heart. The tale ends with odd facts about codfish eggs mackerel numbers and a 1526 rose symbolism note.
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