18 Jul 1879
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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1879
Page
1
A dramatic tale intertwines a penniless husband John Gerry and his patient wife Annie. After his infidelity and petty cruelty, a sudden fever claims their child and a vision reveals the harm of pin money and vanity. The dream-induced awakening leads him to reform and cherish his family.
A boarding house widow and Mitty shelter a ill painter Bernard Waller, facing denunciation from Mrs Hall. He recovers, wins Mitty, and reveals hidden wealth. They marry and rise to status, leaving Mrs Hall and Henrietta embarrassed by the truth of his riches.
Frederick Rader, a German born American artisan, lived at 95 Ninth Avenue and became renowned for opening safes with a hammer chisel and jimmy. He helped win the 1867 Paris trial against Chatwood’s invincible safe, then toured Europe unlocking safes before returning to work in New York.
In Salt Lake City at Sunday services a sudden rush of wind lifted the zinc roof and shattered skylights, nearly causing a panic as glass and wreaths swung. The danger passed as officials halted the rush and resumed the ceremony after injuries were minimal.
A gentleman threatened to beat a dog that barked. An Irishman asks why punish the mute animal for speaking out, highlighting a humorous clash over animal behavior.
A Steubenville Herald quote highlights ironic comfort: a man finds the hard edge of a dry goods box beside a street crowd more tolerable than his home chair. The remark underscores urban hardship and public nuisance in a street-side scene.
A startling note from the New Orleans Picayune describes a death race style event where the oldest Mason and the oldest Odd Fellow are to contend in a go-as-you-please match to determine who dies first. The fragment reflects sensational press framing of fraternal rivalry.
The Philadelphia Chronicle notes Paris embraces short dresses as the season’s hot style. The report highlights strong appeal for American women, linking fashion to ease and modern flair amid changing social norms.
A cynical quip from the Picayune mocks Communists as practical in Chicago, tied to drinking beer and shooting picnicgoers, followed by a general barb about nosiness and neighborly vexation through peeping.
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