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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1883
Page
2
A humorous dialect poem from Harper's Magazine narrates a father’s complaints about his noisy children Herman Otto and others. He muses on wealth, scarcity, and Santa Claus as he endures their mischief and the burden of parenthood.
Hetty Barnet, the last of her line, grows up in a moss-roofed rural home with a stern grandmother and a lingering shadow of a past romance. John Jay returns after ten years, claiming he will never marry, while Hetty faces a choice between pride and passion. In a revelation and reunion, Hetty and John marry, the old house remains, and their future unfolds with quiet happiness.
In a Fortnightly Review essay H Labouchere condemns the Lords as hereditary landowners with about 14,958,527 acres and £15,000,000 in income. He accuses them of opposing reform, being place-hunters, and draining public funds through pay and pensions totaling £621,336 annually. He questions the value of any chamber dominated by wealthy landowners controlling politics.
A critique from Harper's Magazine urging skepticism about the universal demand for ventilation. It contrasts past ignorance with present zeal for “fresh air,” showing how open windows on trains and in parlors expose occupants to dust, odors, and cold. The piece mocks overemphasis on fresh air without regard to context.
An elderly man presents as Gladstone at a London law court entrance. The porter hesitates, then relents after recognition of the famed name. The incident amuses and bemuses him about sublunary reputations. The London Globe notes the moment. Bees are kept in Mexico for wax used in church candles. In Virginia tar making from sassafras oil rises as a key industry with root costing $1.50 per 1000 pounds.
The poke bonnet, an American fashion term, is analyzed for its architecture and social meaning. The piece traces its exaggerated past, its revival in moderated form, and its appeal to comfort and modesty, noting its appeal to masculine observers while preserving facial visibility. Origin from Moore and Miss Biddy Fudge are cited, with a closing note from the Buffalo Courier on its continued popularity.
The piece surveys how men of different ages express affection through letters. It contrasts mature men who write deeply yet cautiously with young men who flood letters with fervent but fleeting protestations. It also notes German and French patterns, highlighting sentimentality, daily life anecdotes, and linguistic quirks.
The writer marvels at Monterey and northern Mexico light and air clarity. He notes promontory foothills and distant peaks appearing to peek over nearer ranges, with sharp light and shade contrasts. He compares Mexico’s atmospheric brilliance to northern skies surpassing London fogs.
A brief comic scene shows Johnny and Tommy chased by spanking mothers after noticing a speeding street. An Eastern scientist cites dangers in the country as a writer muses why a man can’t fly and a late night incident hints at family disruption and social hazards.
A collage of oversize witticisms and cartoons from a historical page. It parodies slang, social mores, and quips about marriage, matches, dogs, presidents, and politics with sly regional humor. Names of papers include Texas Siftings Arkansaw Traveler and Home Sentinel, reflecting the era.
A Boston physician criticizes sending invalids to Florida or far southern climates for winter relief. He suggests staying closer to home in Massachusetts inland areas or Adirondacks to avoid adverse reactions when returning north. He warns that premature homeward travel can yield dangerous results for those who winter in Florida.
A Cleveland Leader report warns of fake maple sirup made from glucose licorice and old maple sugar. Factories imitate country product by using gallon jugs with corn cobs and grass seed, aided by a farmer disguise to sell in the city. The piece also notes a West Point cadet pay comparison to a Prussian captain after twenty years.
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