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The Years Are Passing By and Jack's Choice
A melodramatic tale unfolds as Jack Hastings faces a fortune, two women, and true love with Nellie Long. He rejects Miss Leighton despite a half million gift, declares his intention to marry Nellie, and reveals Nellie’s aunt as Mrs. Leighton, confirming genuine affection over wealth.
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Nellie Long
Misa Leighton
Beacon Street
Four Winds
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Miss Long
Tam
Raymond Leister
Mr. Cary
Nellia
Mr. Hastings
Mrs. Leighton
Jack Hastings' Choice in a Seaside Sunset Tale
A hot Nahant evening frames a meeting between Raymond Leister and Jack Hastings on a hotel piazza. Hastings, a summer hero, faces a will that would grant him a fortune if he marries Helen Isabelle Leighton, a beauty from England arriving with her aunt in Boston.
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Raymond Leister
Jack Hastings
Leister
Hastings
Jack
England
Jacre
Helen Isabelle Leighton
America
Miss Leighton
Boston
Conkling Hayes dispute on election sincerity
The New York Sun notes that Mr Conkling cannot return Hayes compliment while Hayes accuses Conkling of sincerity about Tilden being unjustly counted out. The paper argues Hayes knew he was not elected and historical records will confirm this fact.
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Mr. Hayes
Mr. Conkling
Mr. Tilden
New York Sun
Revelations of science and a Washington girl’s hair change
A Yale-like quip contrasts science and duty. A Washington girl’s hair darkened after Dr. Prentiss reports using labordandi for blood poisoning, turning from light blonde to nearly black in four months under Smithsonian annotation.
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Washington
D. W. Prentiss
Smithsonian Ansotation
Monticello Man Kills Wife Then Takes Own Life
Jim Hogan shot his wife in Monticello Ohio firing five bullets. She revived after he killed himself with the remaining chamber. He had believed her dead but she survived the fatal shooting and she lives.
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Jim Hogan
Monticello
Ohio
Governor comments on Conkling resignation impact
Governor Horatio Seymour calls Conkling's resignation a remarkable step that will reveal to the people how twenty years of license has driven the Republican party into a life and death contest for a handful of offices.
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Conkling
Horatio Seymour
Republican Party
Half yearly rent day dinner provokes disgust in Hagland tenants
At Hagland a dinner for tenants of a peer during half yearly rent day drew ire as they were served tinned beef and mutton. A farmer condemned the fare, saying it would make the old lord turn in his grave.
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Hagland
Ice Cream Poem From Indianapolis Girl Draws Attention
A young Indianapolis girl writes a poem titled frozen dream about ice cream. The playful verse invites readers to imagine a world of frozen treats while hinting at the joy of ice cream and the power of simple verse.
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Indianapolis
Sis
Sax Boston Seizes World’s Fair Project With 1885 Date
Sax Boston pushes ahead with a world’s fair plan showing strong enthusiasm while New York appears apathetic. The agreed date is 1885 and there is little doubt the fair will be held.
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Sax
Boston
New York
Neighbor's Daughter Sells Yard Goods in Plea
A terse local notice recounts a Draper family dispute and a neighbor’s daughter offering goods for sale by the yard. The exchange centers on a perceived value and a parental payment arrangement.
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Draper
N.P.D
Mississippi farmer frees choking cattle with water
A Mississippi farmer applied cold water to the ears of a suffering cow, triggering a head shake that dislodged the obstruction. The improvised method appeared effective, restoring the animal’s breathing.
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Mississippi
Breach of promise claims hinder Dr Smith in Prairie Bend
An advertisement heavy issue of a London paper notes Dr Smith planned to move from Prairie Bend Illinois to set up farther west but faced four women calling him to account for breach of promise. The column highlights persistent ads from February to August.
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The
London Times
Bible Becomes Instrument in Cincinnati Domestic Fight
A Cincinnati woman struck her husband unconscious with a Bible during a domestic dispute. The antiquated scripture proved effective as a blunt object, leaving him briefly incapacitated before aid arrived.
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Cincinnati
When a Man Regards Himself As All Efficient
A reflective aphorism notes that self sufficiency breeds public doubt and implies humility improves perception of ability. It cautions against overconfidence as others view excess self reliance with skepticism.
Life of a man likened to a punctual watch and deeds
A quotation extols a life measured by time and service, urging personal punctuality and ongoing good works as guiding virtues. The saying frames character around timely actions and charitable deeds, linking discipline with moral merit.
Fashionable New York girls wear wigs to avoid cold
A quirky fashion note reports stylish New York girls donning $25 wigs to ward off chills. A separate tip mentions a sawdust quilted into an iron holder to steady the hand and prevent beating. Portugal enforces a law restricting marriage for widows over fifty.
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New -York
Life Pare Lesson From Rusty Jewel Casket
An Arabian princess receives an ivory casket with a warning not to open for a year. When opened, a rust spot hints at neglect marring a life, followed by a parchment urging inner virtue. The message contrasts a tarnished life with a future where pure character remains a lasting ornament to society.
Editorial Risks in Teaseheld Departments
The San Francisco News Letter praises Teaseheld Departments as good adjuncts when edited by a woman, while a male reporter dabbling in cooking mysteries faces risk. In Petaluma Peavine, a new column sparked a dramatic confrontation as a woman confronted the editor over an alleged currant cake recipe, ending in a weapon blow.
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San Francisco News
Petaluma Peavine
Mollie and Her Ram Cause Churchyard Mayhem
A black ram attached to Mollie causes chaos in a church scene. The animal follows to Deacon Allen's pew where an angry kick triggers a scramble. The ram rears through the aisle as the deacon falls and the crowd erupts in disarray and pursuit.
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Mollie
Deacon Allen
Jong
Joud
Rammy
Pugilist Attacks Jew Over Crucifixion Readings
A Chicago boxer, angered by a newspaper’s reproduction of the Revised New Testament crucifixion story, assaulted a Jewish passerby. Police rescued the victim, and the fighter explained his motive as reacting to what he had just read. The incident highlights tensions sparked by the publication.
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Chicago
Dew on Potatoes Sparks Ashes as Bug Killer
A man tried sprinkling ashes on his potato plants when they were wet with dew. The ashes killed Colorado potato bugs and also seemed to invigorate the plants. He reports no bugs remain after the treatment and endorses the method.
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Colorado
Traveling shows in Texas draw wary crowds
A Banner reporter travels to Branchville to assess visiting acts as seaside Fernandina suffers seawindles. The piece notes audiences in Fernandina and other towns depend on performances from each company.
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Texas
Fernandina
Haa
Branchville
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