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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1890
Page
3
A vivid scene describes debutantes in white Ingauzy gowns set among roses with mammas in rich raiment presiding and smiles as the young beauties appear. Cupid is notably absent from the moment.
A dramatic tale unfolds in Cloverdale as Eugene Lax confronts Felix Lavere over Elsie Warren. A staged duel leads to Lax's presumed death and a ghostly witness. Lax and Elsie later reveal a deliberate ruse with Captain Warren's aid to secure their union, while Lavere vanishes. The haunting finale leaves the lovers free, with a wedding for Lax and Elsie at the Warren mansion.
A reflective piece traces a venerable old pipe’s memories of literary fame from Thackeray to Mark Lemon of Punch. The pipe recalls early Punch days, the dinner circle with Jerrold and Mackay, and Lemon’s leadership, geniality, and moral wit.
A Chicago Tribune tale recalls a beloved old pipe linked to Thackeray, Lemon, and Dickens through gatherings at Punch dinners. Frank Jarvis, a說 Chicago writer musician and journalist, becomes the pipe s new owner, fusing legacy and memory as the pipe rests among aged ledgers.
President Dwight argues boys should master languages including French German and ideally Greek and Latin before eighteen. He urges early study in history literature and music with enthusiastic, knowledge guided learning to foster energy and lifelong study.
A compilation of aphorisms and witticisms from various periodicals. It gathers thoughts on knowledge power vanity and progress from Rome Sentinel Somerville Journal Puck Munsey's Weekly and other outlets. The items reflect era tone and social commentary with no narrative linkage.
A dialogue from Puck features Mrs. Longhed Bakstreet proposing to invite a cousin in Chicago to stay and plan a Chicago visit with children after the fair. The exchange highlights light social plotting and family connection.
Mr Cumso reports a Nashville man found five thousand dollars hidden in an old trunk. Mrs Cumso remarks on fortune while noting the money is Confederate. The exchange hints at light social chatter and a casual glimpse of current affairs.
An excerpt describes Popoff the political prisoner being publicly flogged with a nagaika by Palkin and Valkin under coercion. Popoff endures brutal blows, resists revealing a secret, and remains defiant as blood stains the bench and his captors press for information.
London Times reports Government of India issued rules regulating Kadya Kanchi marriage expenses in Bombay Presidency districts under 1870 act. Caps set on betrothal presents, groom side payments, dowry fragments, procession costs, and gifts to in laws. Rules emphasize wives property and strict limits on social exchanges.
An excerpt from All the Year Round traces the evolution of the gallows from primitive trees to the two post and cross-beam setup. It describes high executions of seventeenth century regicides, ladder use, and the grisly pace of justice as condemned men prayed, were toppled, and swung.
In an interview, Colonel John S. Mosby describes an April 1863 raid against 300 Union cavalry at Dranesville, his tactical moves while outnumbered, the pivotal gate fight led by Captain Flint, and the heroic actions of Samuel F. Chapman and Hunter. The tale ends with a risky breakout and Mosby promoting Sam to captain, amid widespread hardship for veterans.
An eye witness recounts the Fort Fisher explosion that buried over two hundred inside the sand filled fort. Dr Morris and Corporal King were injured. the scene shows a vast sand magazine covered with debris and black smoke. Randall once served as a Philadelphia City Troop private and horseman before joining Congress, hailed by former comrades.
An Austin merchant labels Colonel Harris Cheever a champion impolite Texan after he avoids tipping his hat, tied to a credit dispute over a hat sold in a prior legislative session. The tale accompanies a quip about wills and lawyers, with a Judge remark on lawyers drafting unbreakable instruments.
A humorous Munsey's Weekly exchange frames two gents as aristocrats from across the pond who did not register and were entertained as angels unaware. They discuss a stock deal loss of 700 dollars, noting a pointer from Mac Dollars that failed as a disappointment.
A renowned physician decries chewing gum, claiming it ruins nerves and eyesight. He notes jaw activity links to optic nerves, causing temple pulsations and eventual need for eye-glasses while harming overall health. The piece ends with a comment on giving instructions to the Czar far away.
The report covers Sons of Veterans camp counts by state including Pennsylvania with 153 camps and 5 056 members and New Hampshire with 34 camps and 779 members. It notes pension claims, Grand Army hall plans in Denver at $800 000, and Army costs of $40 466 460. It also recalls John Jacob Astor’s Civil War contributions and a Loyal Legion membership tally across many states.
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