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Newspaper
The Weekly Echo
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1871
Page
4
A fragment of poetry extols a loving heart that remains brighter than outward charms as time passes. It contrasts worldly wealth with inner goodness, praying for a life of loving thoughts and gentle words, and for aging to deepen the heart’s freshness.
A 16th century legend tells a poor Arab traveler chewing berries near Alysinia, discovering coffee’s aroma when berries were burned and later purified water. A separate tale mentions an Indian woman’s death by tree, and a quip about a neighbor’s funeral after an apple tree loss. The excerpt also notes sour remarks on racial prejudice and derailed shipboard needle stories.
A bold sales pitch by the Great American Machine Co touts a 30 day trial, low payment terms, and guaranteed usefulness. It promises quick money for users and urges readers to write for confidential circulars, with agents sought nationwide.
Official directory listing United States officers including Alynsén S. Grant and Maine Speaker of the House, plus Hamilton Dish and Le Hamilton Dish as cabinet members, George Robeson as Secretary of Navy, Chase and Clifford on Supreme Court, and various state and parish officials. Includes executive, legislative, judicial, and police roles with names and titles.
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