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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1891
Page
4
A fragmentary verse depicts a child’s gentle drift toward Bylo Land as a mother holds her tightly. The dreamy scene pivots on memories of grandpa’s chair and a tender bond between mother and baby, hinting at a peaceful, protective escape.
A first person account describes a winter courtroom scene after hours of deliberation. The narrator confronts doubt of innocence, notes prosecutorial strength, and recounts leaving the court to seek relief, with a Not Guilty verdict finally delivered.
A drunk stranger at Pedro’s tavern reveals himself as the killer of Adam Marston. The narrator confronts him, retrieves the stolen watch, and ultimately fatally shoots the murderer after a gun battle in a dramatic, fatal end. Newspapers label the death a suicide confession.
The article explains how evaporation absorbs heat, cooling surrounding substances until freezing occurs. It describes ether cooling experiments on skin and water bottles, and outlines large scale ice making using ammonia or sulfurous oxide as cheaper, nonflammable refrigerants.
The Hite train on Air Line Road covers about fifteen miles with a single three-compartment car and a steam engine without modern features. The trip begins abruptly as soon as passengers board, at about nine miles per hour, stopping at road crossings or fields along the way.
A dated Indianapolis News quote laments two types of fools who spoil summer pleasures one who kills the season by reckless acts and another who escapes consequences. It also notes that washing a car should be done gently with water and a towel wrapped around the finger for safety.
Hawaii plans an exhibit with four hundred raiwaynes returning items free of charge. A notable Cape Colony diamond display will come from De Beers. Oxford University may send an eight oared crew if matched with American colleges. Indian exhibits will be government controlled. private applications are barred.
A miscellany of brief notices reports on Dr Scott and President Harrison’s father in law aged ninety two, Col William C Young as West Point’s oldest surviving graduate, Lieut Francois Boudoux’s death in Portland Missouri, William Orr’s claim of inventing cylindrical wall paper printing, evangelist Moody’s Scotland trip prompted by a 5000 signature petition, Gov Russell’s stance against corporations and railroad cases, George S Seney’s art gains and gallery plans, Butler’s Revolutionary history memories, and Gov Jones of the Choctaw Nation described as a pacific savage in mismatched attire with little English.
The current column notes South Carolina will likely devote $100000 to a world’s fair exhibit with the governor reportedly favoring the expenditure Any North Carolina governor comment would be given respectful attention The piece also critiques clerical focus on upright lying as proof of faith and mentions Uncle Jerry Rusk rainmaking jokes.
A collage of brief jokes and quips from various papers. Snippets mention a Pullman porter seeking winter quarters, an eminent invention, bravely taking chances at a fair, and work enjoyment linked to irritability. Other items note pugilistic boredom, a New Haven man’s fifty year coat, envy between busy and idle men, and a meek man tending a baby.
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