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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1898
Page
6
A sailor recalls the 1882 Alexandria bombardment and a daring rooftop rescue. He and Captain Grahame, under fire, saved Lucy Grahame and a maid from mob violence, lowering a flagstaff plank to bridge two burning roofs. He recounts wounds, the peril, and his later marriage proposal to Polly.
From the Philadelphia Times a portrait of Governor Elect William A. Stone. A domestic man who enjoys playing with his children over formal social events. He has two marriages and six children, a long political career including U S attorney and congressman, and a lifelong love of books and storytelling for his family.
A fluid verse departs into playful song about a woman named Ble who finds joy in simple things. The speaker extols her dimples, golden hair, cerulean eyes, and sweet voice, noting she longs for nothing more than that small, contented life.
Letter from Sept 20 1845 recounts relief after Spanish surrender and the toll of the Cuban campaign. The writer recalls marching with the Mounsevelt Regiment and the battles at Los Quaximas and San Juan Hill. He describes Western Front strain and recovery aided by pine tar and eel herb compound.
A 1808 letter from Sergeant M Douthett Guthrie China describes the weak health of riders returning from the war. He credits tonics like Paine's Compound and Rine's Ehem to bolster nerves and general strength after service in Texas and San Antonio. He praises Montauk Point as a possible safer retreat.
A fragmented account describes murre eggs and seabird foraging on remote islands, noting egg thefts by humans and the birds’ bold responses. It mentions early market values in San Francisco and legal interest from a United States attorney, with references to a mining and sealing company.
A historical passage outlines Kaffir marriage customs focusing on formal introductions, parental roles, and the bride’s dance. It notes strict etiquette and mutual negotiation between families, with emphasis on the bride’s labor and wedlock duties, portraying gender roles and household expectations.
A letter from William Topk of Silver City Nebraska describes recovery from Cuban service aided by Paine's celery compound. He credits it with boosting health after fever and illness from the Rough Riders campaign, noting improved strength and readiness to return home.
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