12 Apr 1873
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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1873
Page
1
A damaged page presents patchy poetry of unfulfilled love. The speaker addresses a pale face, recalling past happiness and a lost beloved. Fragments mention the mingled ache, the end of a relationship, and a wish to see him again in a gray city street.
A fragmented reminiscence depicts Bill Arp’s satirical critique of urban council neglect and marital strain. A New York–style wife argues nightly about her husband’s absence for council duties and social debauchery while defending her own moral stand against infidelity. The monologue vents on gender roles, duty, and municipal governance amid the era’s social tensions.
A long excerpted column discusses the sinking of the Atlantic with vivid language about the deaths and the fragility of human life at sea. It questions whether the catastrophe was caused by misjudged lights and contemplates the broader implications for passengers from all walks of life. The piece blends disaster reflection with notes on other topics and a travel anecdote.
A FEMALE argonaut, described as tall and ugly, visited the post office and tendered ninety nine coppers for three cent stamps. The clerk refused, citing rules, while she raged about government coin acceptance. She attempted thirty three separate tenders, delivering unsolicited advice as onlookers watched in amusement.
The item notes George William Gurtis resigning from the Advisory Civil Service Board. It reports the Cleveland Bar Association urging Judge Sherman to resign his U.S. judgeship. St Louis municipal elections April 1 produced a full Democratic ticket win. It mentions Professor Lay missing after a balloon ascent from San Francisco the day prior. Also notes U.S. Supreme Court adjournment planned for April 28 with judges Miller and Strong heading to Europe. Additional items cover mint appointments, Rhode Island state elections, and various incidents across cities and states with accidents, crimes, and political movements.
A humorous note on the family hammer's misadventures contrasts with a report from California on wine and brandy production. California’s wine output rose in 1872 to 1,107,904 gallons, with 130,000 gallons of brandy received in San Francisco, and exports reaching Atlantic cities and foreign markets.
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