Prudence and Mercy A Revolutionary Tale of War
In a colonial struggle era a Quaker father Jonathan Sutphen helps defend a house during fighting. Prudence and Mercy resist raiders, aiding their father and sister Story as redcoat soldiers threaten and the old man faces force. Afterward an officer acknowledges Prudence and Mercy’s courage and Prudence marries the officer.
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Local Notes From Burns City and Nearby
Miss Hazel Hayes is home from Greencastle. Richard and Earl Spears of Oolitic visit relatives in Burns City. Riley Richardson and family visit John Richardson at Odon. Joe Carrom’s wife from Bicknedi spends holidays with Mr Recknedi of town. John Mumaw near Mud Pike visits friends north of town. Neviv Meilsau of Tawa visits while handling business. Mrs. Docia Badmondson from Vincennes attends funeral for nephew Tersher Esimonsson. Mss Cordis Starsfield spends week in New York with Chas Plummer. debate on Wednesday night. Families from Indian Springs attended last week.
Concord Items Highlight Local Social Visits
Terre Haute residents Mr and Mrs Salvard visit Salvard’s parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Brock. William Chambers and Baldwin travel to Mareo to see the ailing Mrs Daniel Hamerickhouse. Numerous neighbors and families, including Arney, Finn, and Roach, host and attend gatherings and a music party at Jack Franklin’s.
Local Notes of Visits and Travel Across Town
Mary Lenta and Deugilla Clairk were guests of Mattiv Spyder Sunday. James Snyder and wife made a business trip to Epsom Monday. James Hesivaul wife visited Jars Spyder Wednesday. Dennis Clark and wife went to Montgomery Monday. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Cunningham near St Marys were guests of J Healy Tuesday. Woe and Josie Healy visited Cunningham family Wednesday. Mrs Qrusilla Clark is visiting her sup Deguis and Ale Clark. Jobe Al Groves and family made a business trip to Washington Toys. Mrs Laura Berusnp, recently unwell, is very poorly. John Groves called on Cro idides Thursday. Arthur Kidwell called on J. S. Groves Thursday. Frank and W. V. Hagar returned from Jasper Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Clandfielder returned to Mattoon after a short visit with Dennis Clark. John Cyr went to Bramble. Clark visited Andrew Miles.
Rabbit Drives Out Coyotes to Reduce Rabbits
The Portland Oregonian notes farmers’ bounty on coyotes reduced coyote numbers and increased rabbits. Disease inoculations failed to curb rabbits, making rabbit drives the only effective remedy. Last winter in Gregor county 16 000 rabbits were killed.
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Portland Oregonian
Sociologist as a maid of all work in demand
People discuss the rise of female sociologists as valued domestic staff. A New York Times piece quotes an employment manager noting demand for sociologists as thorough housemaids while acknowledging conflicts with workers seeking reform roles.
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New York Times
Holiday stock sale by jeweler and optometrist
Odds and ends left over from holiday stock and surplus lines offered at bargain prices. Store invites customers to visit and see the selections before annual inventory.
The German Empire and Its Democratic Structure
The text explains Germany since 1871 as an external union for welfare under the emperor with two legislative chambers. It compares the upper house to a senate and the Reichstag to a house of representatives. It argues Germany is practically a democratic country with power vested in the people rather than divine right.
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