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Newspaper
Sparta Eagle
Location
Sparta, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1867
Page
1
An aged matron recalls past times comparing youth to present manners. She laments changes in women's behavior, courtesies, and household roles, noting shifts in propriety, marriage economy, and crime perceptions from earlier days to the present. The piece reflects nostalgia and social critique of evolving gender norms and justice.
Obsequies honor a Confederate general in New Orleans with pallbearers of high rank and famed officers from Beauregard to Hood. The procession features Bragg Buckner Longstreet and other veteran leaders reflecting a storied army marked by heroism and misfortune.
A defense attorney cites a 30 year old New Orleans case to illustrate faulty circumstantial evidence. A bayou fisherman found a white clad woman stabbed, removed the dagger, and was convicted before Congo Square. A juror later vanished after confessing doubts about capital punishment.
A widowed farmer and his son quarrel over a theft believed to be by the son. The father shoots the son then kills himself, both survive and are expected to recover. The incident reveals the old man as a volatile, miserly veteran once in Wellington's bodyguard. Nearby hunting party also reports a bear-hunting cave find and a massive Vermont panther. The report cites other items on Mrs. Grant and General Grant's social welcome and public life.
A New York correspondent describes plans for a new morning paper in Manhattan. The New York Jered will move to Broadway and Ann Street on March first. Charles A. Dana will launch a radical weekly from a new location under Mr Chiodos LB. Sraith, with Tracy lines resembling a Knoxville Whig style of editorial art.
A handsome gift from General Sheridan to Miss Rebecca Wright of Winchester Virginia includes an old watch a fine gold chain a gunmetal gauntlet brooch set with pearls and a costly diamond sword chain plus an autograph acknowledgment of Miss Wright’s services. Wright helped Sheridan win at Winchester on September 19 1864. she was known for her faith in united nationality and reportedly aided the cause.
A nineteenth century guide explains coal stove use with simple steps. Start with shavings or kindling, fill the cavity with dry wood chunks, then add coal in stages. Avoid overfilling, keep the draft open, and add small coal lumps as the fire burns. For very cold weather add coal hourly to sustain heat.
Cruttenburg hears two voices about printing a new art. One urges restraint to avert evil misuse. the other counsels perseverance for a greater good. The piece riffs on duty, temptation, and the hope that right will prevail. Also includes gossip on Washington sleighing, horses, bees, and stock-market losses.
More than five hundred of the nation's finest organists were praised as superior to any instrument. They excel in grand fullness of tone, completeness of tune, expression, and elasticity of touch.
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