07 Jun 1873
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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1873
Page
1
A reflective poem by nY OP Cranch recalls sorrow and longing by a dark river. The speaker waits for the Boatman as memories of love and loss surface, while spirits and visions of a life beyond drift through the shore scenes and mystic waters.
The letter argues Kickapoo Comanche Lipang and Kiowa raids from Mexico threaten Texas settlers. It urges robust U S policing, praising General McKenzie for a 400 trooper ride into Mexico to punish raiders and calling on Mexico to cleanse border bands and curb cross border depredations. It warns of war if perfidy continues and notes Mexican authorities may be complicit with border thieves.
A writer argues that the English system distinguishes habitual criminals as those who pursue depredations as a trade. He cites a jail example where a prisoner rejects help toward honest work, choosing to continue robbery as a profession, highlighting the danger and reform difficulty of this class.
A confused dialogue unfolds at a rural way station where a weary man in workday clothes contends with a crowd seeking a seat. A running joke centers on estimating the weight of a hog, yielding a flurry of guesses and laughter as the man tries to recall the animal’s true weight.
A boarding house in a city tale hub narrates the death of Mr. James Anderson by dagger. Suspects include wife Mrs Anderson, brother James Anderson, and boarders Mr Banks and Mrs Stein. A clever amateur Pryor investigates uncovering a hidden motive and a forged alibi before James Anderson is cleared.
A long news digest recounts O Kelley being taken to Havana and soon sent to Spain. It notes a Chicago tale of Colonel Hancock’s daughter secretly marrying a coachman, then returning to her father after a habeas corpus hearing allowed choosing between father or husband.
A humorous guide compares catching a loose canary to a large communal hunt. It advocates surrounding the tree with friends and using varied projectiles, including wood, dirt, bricks, and bottles, to recapture the bird. The piece ends advising stuffing the canary and notes the use of a scent for keeping pets. It also mentions a method to keep furs warm.
A London to Southampton rail trip is delayed by slow service as diners battle for fish and meat. A pompous head waiter’s dignity clashes with impatient travelers who fear missing their cars. Upon departure, a hilarious umbrella misadventure reveals an English waiter’s thick hide and sly tricks.
The article traces how names originate from meanings and occupations, from Biblical and Puritan roots to colors and local traits. It notes that many surnames derive from trades like Baker, Weaver, and Shoemaker, while others come from objects, animals, or status, illustrating human stories behind names through colorful examples.
A old remedy note outlines a catarrh treatment from Du Nfagar with carbolic acid aqua ammonia distilled water and alcohol. The formula is inhaled through the nose and mouth using a bottle or a porous pad, claimed to shorten the first stage and relieve symptoms.
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