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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1892
Page
3
A Minnesota youth recounts a perilous river crossing and a Sioux encounter. He and Old Thad trap furs, dodge Indians, and survive the rapids by paddling through roaring water. He escapes, hides, and returns to claim his gear and a larger beaver and otter haul from the sleeping camp.
An excerpted reminiscence details a daring escape by canoe thieves from Sioux adversaries, including stealing paddles and trashing canoes, culminating in a trading post payoff. It blends travel reminiscence with scraps about diet fads, with light asides on health and a comic store scene.
An 19th century observer recalls New York region cougars as terrorized children, detailing hunts, livestock losses, and dramatic night cries. The account notes two cougars killing five sheep, a bear trap incident, and a bobcat-like attack sequence, with a passion for cautionary hunting lore and animal behavior. Also recounted is a race track anecdote about a youth misled by bookmakers, losing sixty dollars after betting five hundred to one, followed by a costly final race loss. The piece closes with a list of famous mothers of small families, noting Elizabeth Barrett Browning and others, highlighting varied maternal histories.
A collage of witty exchanges and light satire from various papers. Jests about manners, love, and everyday scenes mix with humorous asides on beans and curious pedestrians. The piece reads like a portable anthology of short quips and social observations.
A composite column blends rural life humor with commentary on women’s influence and Sorosis society. It covers farm duties, household labor pressures, evolving female roles, and club activities led by Mrs. Jennie Lozier and other notable women, highlighting education, charity, and public engagement.
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