David B Henderson A Civil War Hero From Scotland to Iowa
Born in Scotland in 1840, David B. Henderson moved with his family to Iowa in childhood. He pursued law after education at Upper Iowa University, was admitted to the bar in 1865, lost a leg in the Civil War, and returned to serve as Colonel of the Forty-sixth Iowa Volunteers until its end.
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Critique of Brutish Football in College Play
An opinion piece denounces brutal football practices in Yale and Princeton games in New York, arguing athletic drills should build mind and muscle with prudence. It warns that unchecked physical violence risks severe injuries or death, urging better discipline rather than brute force in college sports.
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Broad range of religious and social notes mix with personal tragedy
The column surveys a young woman in Haverhill attempting suicide amid a literary bent, while Rev. T. DeWitt Talmage preaches in the Holy Land and sells sermon books. it also highlights the King's Daughters organization with rapid growth and mission to aid the needy.
Fragmented Puzzle Poem With Lovers In a Folk Dialect
An antiquated scene unfolds with Nathan and Dolly as lovers in a windy day. Dorothy with golden hair wanders, while Nanthon questions the situation. The verse hints at a social rumor about a man with a Robert last night, wrapped in a rustic, lyrical mood. The weather shifts from sun to wind as birds retreat and a mood of mystery grows.
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Beatrice and Stewart declare love amid village exile
Beatrice and Stewart Lindley grow close as Beatrice discovers her heart awakened for the artist. He confesses love, vows marriage, and plans with his mother’s consent. Beatrice, after heartbreak, accepts a future with the struggling painter, while neighbors hint at future tensions.
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Burme se oilmills and Burmese mining methods described
Dr Noetling of the Indian Geological Survey details a primitive Burmese oil well method. Four men dig a square shaft, lower themselves by rope, and draw up oil through a wooden drum. Gas in the shaft forces workers to descend sight unseen and stay brief amounts of time, with shallow depths and crude timber supports.
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Isles of Shoals Lecture Provokes Mixed Reactions
A lecturer at the Isles of Shoals discussed Japanese self-perception and kissing customs, noting that Benels are unknown and kissing practices unfamiliar. The crowd split by gender in reaction, as gossip arose among guests. A young woman sighed, expressing a preference for a country with coarse language, summing up the evening’s lively misgivings.
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Isles of Shoals
Do You Want a Job with Hon-tamers in Nation
A quirky historical notice claims only five professional Hon-tamers exist in the country, responsible for over 200 Hons needing tame minds. It touts pay from 40 to 100 dollars weekly, light hours, and perks like free tickets.
Notable Detroit Census Notes and Mrs Carey Story
A Detroit correspondent reports on a committee probing the sergeant at arms office and related salaries, with calls to refer to the Court of Claims. The piece highlights Mrs. Carey of Charlotte, a veteran nurse whose sons served in the 105th New York, detailing her wartime nursing, capture, and later hardships as an elderly widow with a mortgaged home.
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