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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1849
Page
7
Poem denounces greed and social hypocrisy contrasting dimes and dollars with Christian virtue. It rails against exploiting the poor while praising wealth as a moral corrupting force and condemns hypocritical conduct within the church and society.
A humorous reminiscence recalls 19th century English justice. High Sheriff summons three odd juries including a pack of fat men, a lean panel, a dozen barbers, and finally a squinting jury that provokes roaring laughter from Recorder, Mayor, and barristers as the court collapses into merriment.
John H. King of Georgetown Washington announces prompt attention to orders and consignments. Grain and all kinds of produce bought and sold. Goods received on storage or forwarded with despatch. Dec. 4, 1649. William Th. Dietz, proprietor. Dec. 4
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