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Newspaper
Prescott Transcript
Location
Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1861
Page
1
A money-lender gains wealth while his heart hardens, dreaming of many eggs in one basket. A dream reveals judgment by heaven and hell as the angel and demon review a life of generosity used for personal gain. The vision warns him that eternal stakes surpass worldly profit.
An ox beam hauled a lumber sled bearing a young couple to Justice Pardy's office where they wed at once. The groom, returning from a produce run, said Susann wanted a kalicker dress and so they married after declaring themselves of age. Spectators enjoyed the jovial scene as the ceremony ended with a kiss and hopeful plans.
The piece warns girls not to marry tradesless swains or those who live by wit alone. It praises men with trades, notes many young swells are unfit for wedlock, and urges caution, saying marriage is a life bargain and good girls deserve better husbands. It emphasizes practical judgment and prudence in choosing partners.
An aged tale portrays two kings debating insult and misunderstanding over a blue pig with a tail or other color. After long wars and mutual exhaustion they seek peaceful consultation, pondering what the insult truly meant and how to explain it to avoid further conflict.
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