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Newspaper
Sunbury American
Location
Sunbury, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1850
Page
1
The Assam Tea Company offers a selection of imported teas including Joddo Bloom and Osaven with unique fragrance and strength. They plan a lottery distribution to purchasers, promising prizes tied to first years profits and bonuses up to twenty thousand dollars, with options for cash or product rewards.
Sunbury merchants announce a new store on Market Street offering a large assortment of dry goods including cloths, cassimeres, linens, cambrics, ladies shoes, hardware, queensware, groceries, and country produce at one market price. Also advertised are fast delivery services and a Susquehanna Express line for city to country routes.
A patriotic poem praises the land with rivers forests lakes and mountains. It extols freedom, banners, and the noble sons who defend the nation while contrasting peaceful home life with the distant sea of war and promising lasting loyalty to the country.
The 1776 document proclaims the thirteen colonies free and independent States with full powers to wage war, form alliances, and establish commerce. It outlines grievances against King George III, asserts unalienable rights, and vows mutual support among the signers led by John Hancock.
Two English tourists arrive in Boston during the snow season and order a sleigh. A hustler asks if they want one buffalo or two, and the cockney replies they will take one first time since they are not used to driving them.
A letter from a well-informed writer discusses breeding strategies for domestic poultry. He compares Shanghays, Cochin Chinas, and Dorkings, notes size and fertility traits, cautions against mongrels, and urges ongoing discussion with readers while sharing practical observations from his stock and experiments.
A narrative recounts a dangerous Moorish bath ordeal endured by a traveler and Mademoiselle, detailing heat, slippery floors, strenuous scrubs, and fierce attendants. The scene ends with the couple seeking escape and relief after a brutal ritual.
A historical account recalls Richard Mann of Missouri a courageous Griffith steamer pilot who stayed at the wheel amid flames and was buried in Oakland Cemetery after his valiant act. Other reports note a West Australia cannibal discovery and various scientific and social items.
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