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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1892
Page
3
A fragmented obituary tribute recalls Rev. Jobs D. D. Loughlin of Brookline with notes on his stern yet kind manner, seminary ties, and long white hair. It mentions his calm presence and the respect he earned among parishioners and visitors.
A survey of how tunes and melodies migrate across eras from Charles II to Mozart. The essay traces memory bends where songs like Auld Lang Syne and Oh Rest in the Lord acquire new lyrics or are paired with unfamiliar tunes. It notes German student songs and popular hymns undergoing similar metamorphoses.
A fragmentary tale recounts an artist named Richard painting a portrait of a devoted fan. The memoir notes Dickens generosity and the fan’s affection as the subject hopes to please his friend with a letter received shortly after, written in a feeble old hand.
Fragmentary report notes figures and phrases about criminals and traders with references to Cuba and debts. Mention of a Chicago Tribune line about a minister and discourse amid a discussion of conduct. Names and specifics are unreadable in the damaged text.
Mrs Marshall Q Roberts of New York will wed Colonel Ralph Vivian of the British aristocracy. The couple has known each other two years and became engaged abroad. Mrs Roberts has lived in London for years and plans to reside largely in England with Vivian.
A fragmented description depicts a colossal Franklin statue at the Malm Entrance. The piece shows Franklin in the act of drawing electricity from the clouds while an audience gathers. The text suggests a dramatic display tied to a world event.
Washington locals recall the early capital site amid land deals and prominent figures. The piece notes Dard Berns Whe, descendants of Begich, and investigations into milestone sums and notable households. It mentions Delmonico's and the implied wealth behind the era's politics and dining.
A correspondent discusses hotel meals and pricing. The piece mentions suspect flavors, breakfast offerings, and a quip about toast taste in hotels. It includes remarks on Chinese preferences for stale versus fresh bread and a brief aside about the difference between consommé and soup.
The text lists strange characters and erroneous phrases about Brenry Cook and Emileo Moyer, mixes of measurements and names, references to Allentown and West Point, and mentions of impostor claims and a Jersey Cry youth amid unrelated garbled lines.
An article notes Ellison advancing an electric railway concept with aims for 100 horsepower, detailing prototype development and potential impact on infrastructure. It mentions the President and Gov. Campbell in discussions, with references to political context and public finance.
The fragment outlines different dye recipes for feathers over one to three days. It lists brown using iron mordant, brasswood afterbath, a weak cudbear dye, pink or rose with safflower or lemon, red with a flame mordant, yellow with a dum mordant, and a final starch paste wash.
The piece describes silver match boxes, a base bell replica, and enamel wire clasps. It notes berry bowls with polished surfaces and diamond shaped gold devices set by Paris, featuring leaf work ornamentation.
A disjointed text fragment mentions Africa, Madison Georgia, Canada population, and a Texas movement. The passage appears as garbled quotes and nonsensical phrases without a cohesive event or clear entities.
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