The Sun 1880 Prospect and Subscription Rates
The Sun outlines its 1880 mission to provide prompt news with independent, plain speaking coverage. It declares no party ties, pledges vigilance ahead of the 1880 presidential election, and promises frank reporting on Congress and party races. Subscription options for Danny Sun and Sunday editions are listed with prices and mailing details.
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Finue Sun
I'ne Sun
the Sun
Congress
Washington
Sun
Danny Sun
The
W. England
Lux
New York City
Love and Jealousy End in Tragic Choice at Ledge
Kenneth keeps a cold, conflicted court toward Margaret, who loves Paul. After a dangerous horse chase nearly ends in tragedy, Margaret reveals her engagement to Paul and Kenneth’s romantic pain culminates in a quiet, lifelong memory. The tale closes with the line that past loves rest as graves, one marked by an arbutus blossom.
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Margaret
Mr. Delgado
Kenneth
Jennie
Margaret Ross
Delgado
Paul
Hannah R. Hudson
Ballou
The Young Widow Poised Between Innocence and Wiles
A poemical sketch portrays a young widow as modest yet dangerous in allure. The speaker contrasts modesty with mischief, noting her mastery of human nature and charm, while hinting at loneliness and danger behind her beauty and wit.
My First Love and Its Consequences
A young man recounts childhood guardianship under Judge Ross and his two daughters, Jennie and Margaret. He, shy and studious, harbors a silent, devout admiration for Margaret, whose beauty and social grace dominate the town scene while he remains withdrawn and bookish.
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Paul
Judge Ross
Margaret
Jennie
White House
Gayety
Declivity of Rivers Drives Gentle Water Motion Across Valleys
A slight slope suffices to move rivers. The Ganges drops about 800 feet over 1800 miles, taking over a month to descend. The Magdalena falls 500 feet over 1000 miles with rapids near the mountains, while the Rio de la Plata shows ships sailing upriver by wind on a gentle incline toward the sea.
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Ganges
Himalanaya Mountains
Magdalena
South America
Rio de la Plata
Paraguay
Ayer’s Hair Vigor Restores Color and Health
Various causes bow to aging and illness cause gray hair and shedding. Ayer’s Hair Vigor restores faded hair to brown or black, cleanses the scalp, removes dandruff and humors, and checks falling hair. It promotes new growth if follicles remain, leaves hair soft and vibrant, and does not dye or soil fabrics. A. H. Fretageot & Co. Agents.
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Ayer
Harr
A.H. Fretageot & Co
Naturalism in stage training mocks audience understanding
The latest training trend uses Naturalism to lower the actor to the audience level. An actor playing Ruy Blas amplifies irony and indignation for the crowd, retorting to the banqueting lords with exaggerated dialogue to intensify the author’s stance.
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Ruy Blas
Child’s prayer charms father absent. mother amused by added plea
In a quaint moment a five year old, while her father absent, prayed “And please watch over my papa.” She then added “And you d well keep an eye on mamma, too.” Artemus Ward once told Mark Twain a joke about writing a lie, sparking a grim exchange.
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Jennie
Kenneth
Margaret
Mr. Delgado
Mary
Mamma
Artemus Ward
Mark Twain
Clemmena
Twain
Ward
End of World Predicted for July Fifth
The quote foresees a calendar end in July with a note that about half the male population will feel displeased enough to trigger events. The passage frames a dramatic forecast attributed to unspecified sources and lacks concrete names or places.
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New Harmony
Indiana
West Main Street
Bet
the Register
An. Slater
Heaven
Rocka
Ernest Ritchie
Hopea
Papa
Cupid
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