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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1873
Page
1
In the Mohawk Valley tale a warrior Brave Bear abducts Mary, a settler’s daughter, then White Deer secretly aids her escape. White Deer guides Mary toward safety, but a dangerous cliff and pursuit ensue before a dramatic rescue. The piece blends sensational legend with a separate census note on gender ratios across states.
The piece argues for preserving Native English pronunciation of Arkansas, noting historic spellings and French influence. It cites Indian names and various historical figures and opinions, urging adherence to local usage over external standards while claiming long-standing state practice and cultural heritage.
A historical extract describes immediate burn first aid using blankets or woolen fabrics to smother flames, then cooling with water and applying flour to burns. It notes covering burns, placing patient to bed, and using dry floor as a remedy, claiming instant pain relief by excluding air from injured parts.
A quirky colonial-era piece notes hair quantities for different hair colors with figures like about one hundred forty thousand filaments for blondes, eighty eight thousand for red haired, one hundred nine thousand for brown, and one hundred two thousand for black haired. It cites a German experiment claiming a fair will suspend fear ounces without breaking under strain while a heavily welded hilt must be dark brown to prevent breakage of the blonde.
A councilman's wife asks about her daughter's schooling. The teacher says the girl is attentive and progressing, while the mother retorts that capacity is needed now if the father can afford it, implying she will pay for education regardless of cost.
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