03 Jan 1877
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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1877
Page
1
A devotional verse from the Troy Herald dated January 3 1877 argues there is no unbelief and that faith in God sustains the patient heart amid sorrow. It emphasizes trust in the Most High and divine comfort when facing woes.
A man and his daughter Carrie stop at a remote Canadian tavern in winter 1842. When the father is robbed by the landlord and confederates, Carrie escapes via a shed, warns the sheriff, and helps rescue both, revealing the landlord’s hideout and the dead lady hidden behind the hearth.
The article advises against over wrapping for outdoor activity, noting robust people generate sufficient heat via exercise. It warns against shedding clothing after exercise or sitting in unsuitable garments as heat loss causes chills. It contrasts fabric heat retention with linen and cotton underclothes versus flannel and silk.
The article describes a wedding setup where the bride selects the minister and the groom handles fees paid by the groomsman. Payments to sexton and organist range from 15 to 100 dollars. Bridesmaids enter first, then groom with the bride’s mother, and the bride with her. It mentions a purveyor’s charge and an array of livestock ages. It also notes a county bet incident about an Auburn man boarding at the poor house after his candidate’s election loss.
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