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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1876
Page
1
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William Gordon dies leaving little for his widow Isabel and children. Gerald Rhodes schemes to marry Isabel for wealth, then plots to seize a land tract near Chicago. Isabel rebuffs him, while Rhodes deceives himself with a bad land purchase and is outwitted as Mrs. Gordon sells the property for ten thousand dollars to secure her family's future.
Governor Colquitt of Georgia signals a civil service reform push with vows of honesty and economy. He pledges not to promise offices, declines offers, and will appoint solely on fitness, testing all applications before inauguration to select the most qualified individuals.
A Maine school teacher candidate, tested on arithmetic, struggles to name Boston. Asked which state Boston is the capital of, he confirms it’s a state capital but admits he cannot articulate which state. The exchange highlights his difficulty with geography and language.
A concise reflection on resilience quipping that true glory lies in rising each time one falls rather than never stumbling. It emphasizes perseverance and personal growth through adversity.
A New York Times writer humorously argues that stoves can be tamed with kindness rather than violence. The piece contrasts stubborn pipe joints and dangerous elbows with suggested gentle handling, crowding out fear with patient familiarization and even recommends sending the wife away during setup to prevent conflict.
A commentary on newspaper ethics recounts a Chicago incident where Heening Notes printed a bogus dispatch from the American Press Association after a dispute with the Post-Chicago Tribune. It also discusses the English Polar Expedition’s failure and calls for fair counts in disputed states, urging honesty in the presidential election process.
A reflective wartime style remark questions modern manners and parental authority. The speaker recalls a century-old farewell ritual and contrasts it with today when a girl's father interrogates suitors about their worth. The line hints at strong traditions shaping social progress.
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