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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1885
Page
2
Fragmentary dispatches describe London dynamite rumors, Mehemet and Khartoum news, and a Chicago meeting where a white husband’s wife presided. The notes reference St John pressing Clarkson in Des Moines, the Bayard era in the Senate, and a Minnesota liquor bill proposing permits for moderate drinkers to curb taxation.
Historical description recounts the Sailor's Creek engagement near Petersburg and its aftermath. It covers April 1865 events, Union victory and Confederate retreat, including key commanders Grant Lee and Sheridan, and the strategic impact on the war's end. Strong entities include General J Warren Keiter, General Ulysses Grant, General Robert E Lee, Petersburg, Amelia Court House, Danville.
An extended treatise on hair colors and textures linked to planetary signs and temperaments. It links chestnut, golden, and red hues to traits like generosity, ardor, and artistry, with notes on ear shape and facial features signaling personality and social behavior. The piece also touches on George Washington’s legacy and Rachel’s tomb as contextual cultural reflections.
The Cleveland Leader reports on a Capitol Bank run by the Sergeant at Arms where Congress members deposit salaries and receive cash. It notes deposits, withdrawals, monthly salaries of 416.66, mileage pay from 3.80 to 1600, and a safe holding up to 76 000 in greenbacks with rigorous book-keeping and security.
A New York Merald critique compares Coleridge and Mr. Coues on ghost belief. It argues senses mislead, notes Coues treats ghosts as material unseen entities, and questions whether investigation proves ghost reality. The piece explores skepticism, perception, and the elusive nature of veridical phantoms.
The passage explains various napkin practices at table including how to unfold and fasten the napkin, handling crumbs, and placing or discarding the napkin. It notes differing methods among guests and mentions napkin rings of different patterns used for ladies, aiming to give a homey feeling while preserving proper table form.
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