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Newspaper
North American
Location
Swanton, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1839
Page
4
A chaotic verse unfolds with Lucifer, Pluto, and Tory figures in a pastiche read of political scandal. The piece lampoons 19th century figures as devils, narrating three reformist and Tory vignettes, ending with Sir Francis Bond Head and a surreal ascent and exit from hell.
A collage of vignettes from the era notes a Michigan bank scheme involving false capital moves to launch the Bank of Oakland, a Halifax sect called Jumping Ranters, a mead custom behind the term Honey Moon, playful quips on biblical lore, and satirical bits on theater, fashion, and public life with peppered anecdotes and light political salvos.
Gideon Hotchkiss announces an improved water wheel and wheel case designed for saw mills and other uses. The document details construction with cast iron, compatibility with various shaft styles, and claimed advantages such as not obstructing by backwater and greater efficiency with less water. It lists production locations and warns against infringement with legal action.
Burlington Vermont November 17 1836 certify Messrs Wood and Trowbridge installed Gideon Hotchkiss patent vertical wheel at our saw mill. 148 feet head of water 20 inch wheel diameter six wheels on shaft length 41 feet now four wheels and about 210 strokes per minute with two saws through a 24 inch log. Wheels prove superior economical and able to do one fourth more business than old wheels. Numerous names listed for sales and information.
Public notice from April 10 1889 seeks a competent FRENUIS instructor for a French class in nearby villages. Terms may apply. contact MJ Cain's Inn Swanton Vermont.
The North American announces itself from Swanton Vermont as a weekly paper advocating Canadian independence alongside honoring American liberty. It pledges neutrality in U.S. party feuds, seeks to expose despots, plans Canadian and American coverage, and promises historical works on Canada and the late insurrection with pricing set at 1.50 per year in advance.
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