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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1873
Page
6
Miscellany notes a playful sketch about popping corn and a dating scene told in a breezy local voice. The piece weaves dinner table chatter with small misunderstandings, ending with a light, homey mood about courtship and seasonal foods.
Jack Ramadale, a troubled boy with a harsh upbringing, faces a cruel father and rough schooling. A compassionate college-turned-teacher, Mr. Garrison, disciplines him with quiet authority. Garrison's lesson—strength used rightly against wind and tide—transforms Jack toward resolve, duty, and a hopeful path.
The Troy papers report a telegraphed meeting of Athinti and Pacific Telegraph Company employees in the First Division on Saturday afternoon. News of G L Goodwin, late president of the division, prompted brief remarks, a Buffalo committee was formed to craft resolutions, and McCoy of Buffalo gave a lengthy account of Goodwin’s life and death before unanimous adoption.
Fragmentary report notes alleged quarrel involving a mayor, an alderman’s wife, and suspicions about excessive champagne at a municipal supper. The text mocks civic life and hints at social tensions among Cincinnati horsecars riders and passengers who avoid fare.
A mid 19th century London prank misled neighbors as a fake funeral procession and gathering litters paraded past a private home in Berners Street. Theodore Hook orchestrated the ruse, posing as deputy officials and inviting a crowd of tradesmen, doctors, and nobles to create a bustling street scene that ended with exposure of the hoax and a public scandal.
A London man devises a novel separation method bypassing traditional divorce stigma. He and his wife agree the separation benefits peace, adopt new names, and live as siblings while he arranges an eligible partner for his sister. The plan falters as rumors spread and the husband is arrested on unspecified charges. The tale hints at legal gaps and public curiosity.
A two-week-old Brooklyn hoax tale recounts two elaborately dressed women who pitched a grand singing tour promising 25,000 posters and 100 vocal concerts from New York to Detroit. As rehearsal progressed, the con artists vanished with money, leaving the troupe and investors strapped and stunned.
An old Kentucky River tale recounts a fox trapped in a rock cave by a shelved opening. He uses a shelf as a cliff edge, then slips to a lower ledge, finding a natural tunnel. The hounds miss his exit as the fox slips away through a secondary cave entrance to reach safety.
A reflection on Danish society contrasting wealth with retirement and cultural achievements. It notes meals on Aliver plates, ivory dinnerware, and a charm of quiet civilization. It highlights priorities beyond fashion, linking science, literature, and thoughtful living to national character.
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