29 Aug 1894
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Newspaper
The Democratic Press
Location
Eaton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1894
Page
1
A frail, crutchbound elderly man named Mr. Little defends his dog Maje as they face expulsion from the town poorhouse. He pleads for shared food and asks the town to accept both man and hound, recounting his life with his dog and loss of family.
A long fragment from Pall Mall Magazine narrates Kipling verse and a New Orleans gamblers tale. Col George Devol recounts Ashby the faro bank owner and a clever con involving a black boy sold for cash then winning back his value at the table. The piece blends risk, gambling lore, and an 19th century land transfer anecdote in Sussex with a final aside on coinage and protection.
An adventure recounts a tugboat mission delivering Sherman’s dispatches to Grant at City Point and Lincoln in Washington. Grant expresses confidence in Sherman, declaring I knew my man as Ord reacts with relief. The tale emphasizes stealthy river travel and wartime tension.
A Chicago Tribune fragment recalls a frontier panic when Indians allegedly stole horses, prompting a hastily armed defense. Men guard doors with pitchforks and rifles while a Methodist preacher quotes the Lord. Dawn reveals quiet after a night of sheltering in Williams’ cabin.
In a Willard’s club anecdote a Kentucky colonel and major debate which man in history was seen by the most people from birth to death. They conclude General Grant held that distinction, citing his Western and Virginia service, presidency, world voyage, and vast public appearances. The tale references public receptions and a global parade of attention, labeling Grant as seen by perhaps hundreds of millions.
A Danville girl tells the Advocate that waltzing is endlessly varied and thrilling. Each dance yields a new sensation as music shifts keys and partners bring different thrills. She describes the waltz as a celestial, intoxicating journey with partners guiding, lifting, and comforting like a child in his father’s arms.
A humorous musing catalogues a woman’s travel packing list from powder to tooth wash and toiletries. The speaker notes the burdens and peculiarities of preparing for a trip while jesting that men overestimate broader world problems.
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