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Newspaper
Peru Gazette
Location
Peru, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1840
Page
3
A poetic column urges readers to adorn character with virtues. It likens refinement to pearls and diamonds, advising humility industry gentleness and charity as guiding traits for daily life and social behavior.
The Richmond Whig notes heat waves with 90 to 95 degrees and comfortable winter garments. It also cites a playful London river verse and Southern runaway slave ads. Crime stats show 2655 committals and 400 lost children reclaimed. obituary mentions Joan Bicerr, pioneer of Ohio and father of Judge Bigger.
Notable names Newman Isaac and O Osborn feature in a brief item with two participants and a short note on a pass sequence involving Passons and Efennel. The fragment hints at a local sports or game event with these individuals.
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