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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1881
Page
7
A poem recalls a child clinging to a parent as shadows deepen. The speaker contrasts boastful youth with later humility, pleading for divine shelter in aging. The piece, from Youth's Companion, emphasizes dependence and protection across life stages.
In New Orleans 1875 Jacob Schaefer, called Jake, rises from near poverty to challenge Harry Miller in Miller’s billiard room. The Texas jockey like prodigy, with rapid cuecraft, wins a 300 point match for $800 after a long night, drawing crowds and backing from locals.
The crowd roared as Jake built a lead and then dominated the game with every shot met by cheers. The Picayune noted the event, while Sam explained Schaefer’s last defeat to George Slosson due to illness and weakness during the crucial run.
The Indianapolis News argues sixty one days suffice for state business and warns against extra sessions. It condemns weekend adjournments and lawmakers frolics at the capital, urging Gov Porter not to incur 575000 for an extra session and to rely on the regular session.
London readers note the extreme verbatim report produced by reporters in the Legislative Council recounting Mr. Hay's remarks. The piece questions whether reporters should judge importance or let editors decide what to omit. The author calls the approach a genuine verbatim transcript, sparking discussion on reporting ethics.
The British money order system now uses printed checks with specific denominations, reducing prices by about one third. Purchasers just request a check, pay, and receive it, eliminating blank forms and long waits. Large cities see high demand, with many applicants seeking swift service.
Silk circulars with fur trim sell for 50 dollars as the dolman remains the pricier item driving demand. The strong interest in the dolman keeps overall silk items competitive in the market.
A collage of humorous vignettes and maxims from various cities recounts mischief and manners. Jests range from a brave girl in Hannibal to a Texan asking for black kids and a sheriff in the West. Sharp lines on truth, luck, and human folly weave through brief anecdotes.
The article explains a method to make beef tea for children using shin to neck meat cut into dice with one pint of cold water per pound. Soak two hours, skim the rising liquid, boil ten minutes, then strain. Flavor with onion and cloves for older children. the meat left is unpalatable to a dog.
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