The Hagle Theatre Question and Frank's Malaria Cure
A Brooklyn Hagle piece spoofs a theater audience interlude where a despondent woman seeks reasons for Frank's mistreatment. The eccentric philosopher jokes about beard growth and fashion before revealing Frank travels to the theater to fetch quinine for malaria, not another romance. The piece closes with a reflection on Senate longevity via Gen. Geo. W. Jones.
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A Breedless Duel Ends in Farce Over Duelling
A French lawyer seeking to duel studies fencing from a master but never touches a sword. Both he and a neighbor imitate fixed positions, awaiting the other to move. After minutes, bystanders end the standoff and honor is deemed satisfied as the men admit the duel was hard work.
Post Office Duel Over Letter For Zachariah Burch
A Branch county man and a Missouri man clash at a new Custer City post office over a supposed letter for Zachariah Burch. The Missouri man confronts Burch and the postmaster, leading to a tense exchange and a wary resolution as both men retreat.
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Clover and Rye For Hog Pasture Profits
A writer argues clover and rye outperform timothy and blue grass for hog pastures. Fall rye suits spring pasture and spring rye for later grazing, with careful rotation to maintain tender growth. He notes hogs prefer weeds if domesticated and cultivated, and laments ingratitude among humans.
Critics Protest Female Doctors as a Business Venture
A St Louis doctor factory turns out a dozen female doctors prompting sharp critique. The argument claims male patients would prefer male physicians, fear of malpractice or sexual tension, and predicts women doctors would fail as a profitable venture, arguing patients would be sickened by female care and avoid treatment.
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Bishop Attends Medical College Commencement
The Bishop of a neighboring diocese was invited to the commencement exercises of a medical college and joined the congregation in prayer after the diplomas were awarded. The piece notes the unusually large graduating class and the Bishop's empathetic stance. The quotation and the proverb about mumps appear in the item.
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