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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1871
Page
1
In a family tale from The Register, Nellie recalls her strained bond with her soon-to-be stepmother Mrs Gordon. A lettered act of forgiveness leads to trust, as Nellie finally accepts a mother’s love, changing their relationship and mending old resentments.
The Washington Patriot ridicules a President's mezzanine plan to acquire Dominica arguing the 400 year history of the country proves it unfit for self rule. It cites Dominica’s tiny population and racial strife, noting trade figures show imports vastly exceed exports and cannot cover debts.
A verse dialogue asks when a man should marry and urges practical, humble marriage. The speaker resolves to quit bachelor life if a suitable spouse appears, urging wives to share the earthly lot and live simply in their sires’ houses. The poem contrasts suitors’ ambitions with plain marriage in a rural setting.
Quote-rich reflection on universal struggle stating that dark hours come to all, testing courage and perseverance. It asserts no one is alone in hardship and view such moments as proof of worth, likening them to touchstones determining real value.
A San Francisco Examiner excerpt mocks Hoar after his cabinet tenure with a Roxbury speech vowing Democrats would trigger civil conflict if ousted. The collectible quip about “old men of the sea” and armed force at polls is contrasted with Adams’s wry note about monopolists and popular rule, underscoring partisan fear.
Joe Jefferson walked into a New York bank to cash a check and was not recognized in his civilian attire. After a tense moment he declared, if my little dog Schneider were here, he would know me, and at once the paying teller and all clerks identified him. He received his money and the bank was relieved of suspicion.
Col Ussery of De Soto parish reports testing a Spanish remedy for cancer. Mix egg yolk with salt, apply on plaster twice daily. Said to have succeeded in his family and in Rhode Island. Also notes about comforting children with ghosts and a Mississippi revival anecdote involving a radical editor.
A vintage fabric tip suggests boiling an old kid glove shredded in water to half a pint, sponge silk with the reduced liquid, fold it tight, then apply on the wrong side while damp. The method aims to restore softness and lustre while preserving body for silk.
A claim suggests mixing a dash of cayenne pepper into oil applied to harness to deter rata from gnawing. If a teaspoon is added per quart, the repellent effect is proposed to protect leather and gear.
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