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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1881
Page
3
A reflective meditation on love kept beyond speech. The speaker compares love to scent and sacred fire, arguing the deepest feelings resist words, remaining pure and silent like a holy bond. The poem likens shared passion to an inner light that finds expression only in touch and transgression of ordinary speech.
In a tale set beside a forest king and his retainer thwart a court rivalry and a plot to kill the sovereign. A doomed plank and a protective instinct save the king, while an otherworldly warning underscores the danger of treachery in the realm. An Indiana dog control law follows, detailing registration, fees, collars, and penalties to curb stray and dangerous dogs.
A court action by the Jury System against American News Co seeking 25000 damages is joined with a long denunciation of juror selection and a vivid social vignette. The piece critiques law, gendered society, and alcohol use among educated women, describing a ballroom scene where a hostess is helped by her husband, evoking broad cultural concerns of the era.
Sanitarian guidance describes field tests to spot chicory and caramel adulterants in coffee. Methods include observing whether grains form a cake when pressed, softening with water, and a float test in water showing genuine coffee remains afloat while chicory sinks.
A king, moved by tragedy, contemplates divine providence while Rhoad smiles and replies with a paradox about saving a bird and the king. The exchange centers on faith, loyalty, and the possible salvation of rulers through mercy.
In a garden near London a curious gathering unfolds with servants arranging refreshments under trees. Two ladies arrive seeking their hostess as a well dressed young woman appears flushed and wary, followed by a carriage bringing a gentleman and lady to the scene.
Fragmentary recollection recounts a scene where Judge Alfred Conkling, then a U.S. District Court judge in the Northern District of New York, was offered a suit of clothes by Albany Journal executives in gratitude for advertising valued around $20,000. He declined the gift, noting his inability to accept such a favor.
A questionable tale from Delaware recounts sailors finding a drowned man on Rehoboth Beach. They propped him at a bar and pressed the keeper Capt Trendendick to “confirm” a drink for a non-existent friend. Trendendick claimed self defense after a knife attack, sparking a murder accusation against him.
A concise quotation from James Madison warns that a popular government lacking information or means to obtain it becomes a threat or tragedy, underscoring the link between informed citizenry and stable governance.
A collage of spoof gibes and misheard phrases from a late 19th or early 20th century column. The items mix wordplay, diminutive derivatives, social cracks, and rattling one liners about lawyers, politicians, fashion, and domestic life. The piece relies on clipped humor and pointed asides about everyday matters.
A fragmented column recounts flirtations with vanity and ambition, notes on a marriage vow to a plumber, and a parade of humorous misnamings and accidental malapropisms from 19th century daily life. It mentions Dr. Quayne's health bitters and social pretensions, ending with a tongue in cheek jab at misused terms and a final jibe about a black guard.
Yesterday at three o clock a carriage delivered a peculiar display at the Bingham House entry. A colossal Chinaman statue figure, with extraordinary length legs and broad shoulders, was carried inside as surprised guests rose from Geogeches and chairs to gaze in astonishment.
The article describes Chang the Chinese giant visiting a city hotel. He towers over spectators, receives luxury items from emperors, and rents rooms with expensive meals paid by agents. Local laundries report his presence causing stir as crowds watch this remarkable guest.
The piece recalls a new fashion item from a major New York store: thin metal ankle supports inside stockings to keep them up without elastic. The writer muses on practicality and propriety, noting fashion writers’ seeming futility and hinting at broader social habits while quoting Harper's Bazar.
A fugitive, rambling account mentions Virginia Mine proofs of nodules yielding dividends. It asserts local wealth from a single vein with discoveries near California and a grand bonanza ahead. The text blends geological bravado with anecdotal notes on mining prospects and associated profits.
The text questions Southern character and economy contrasting with Yankee traits, urging generosity and open-heartedness over stinginess. It critiques regional stereotypes and calls for a more generous, open approach to the South.
In Lincoln era Dayton Ohio a fierce post office fight pitted two candidates. Delegations swarmed Washington as petitions poured in. Lincoln, weary of the process, asked to weigh the petitions to decide. The heavier bundle tipped the scales for the chosen applicant and the appointment was made.
The text portrays a fifty thousand square mile area around Shanghai called the Garden of China. It is compared to New York and Pennsylvania in size, described as meadow land with irrigation, a dense population, and thrice yearly harvests. It praises Chinese industriousness and festive crowds.
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