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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1891
Page
4
A heartfelt lyric of unwavering love. The speaker declares the heart beats only for the beloved, asks for smiles and a kiss, and invites the beloved to rest in his arms in a timeless romantic refrain. Frederick F. Bergemont signs as the author.
In a stormy night tale, Dr Morand vows to adopt Malta De Vere, raising her as a sister and ward. Years pass, he proposes marriage after she seeks independence. A will reveals Lord Wallingford’s fortune, enabling a grand wedding at St Mark's as they vow before God and man.
The Philadelphia Times outlines tea's origins in Chinese lore from King Shen Nung to Confucius and Buddha, noting early cultivation, royal gifts, and vast ancient trade routes to Japan, Corea, Cochin China, and beyond. It traces the rise and decline of tea commerce up to modern strains on the industry.
A poor Goshen man died wealthy with a $21 000 estate found hidden. Ezra Gaskie of Jerusalem jailed in Tulare Colorado for begging after $1500 and letters from notables were found. Spaniards hid a gold bar near Rocheport Missouri. a treasure maps find revealed it. A Mebanes North Carolina buyer found a $1011 wad of socks? The odd items read like a Globe-Democrat tale.
A London artist shares home earache remedy advice. Lie on bed with ear up, apply warm water via teaspoon for 15 to 20 minutes, then drain and plug with warm glycerine and cotton. Repeat hourly until relief. Water should be warm but not hot.
A reflection on how we treat the poor reveals character. The piece cites a moral quip attributed to Chateaubriand about judging by how one assists those in need. It urges imagining oneself in the beggar’s place and acting with empathy, noting that compassion defines virtue.
Fragmentary OCR lists arrival times and station names Plainfield and Lowerville with unclear dates and numbers. It indicates schedule notes and late evening times but lacks coherent context or complete details.
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