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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1886
Page
1
A fearful cyclone near Lander Nevada June 18 at about 9 am tore through the area. It uprooted trees and damaged wagons and barns, with reports naming several individuals as having been demolished. No injuries reported. Cassadaga notes and local lectures cited amid coastal Lake Cassadaga events.
The five acre barn in Papillion Nebraska is said to be the largest in the world. It cost 125000 and shelters 3750 head of cattle. The owner plans to enlarge capacity to 8090. The structure fattening cattle after three to four years on ranges. It features a waterworks system and twice daily washing. One man feeds the herd by using a faucet to release cooked meal.
A Mississippi town tale reports a colored preacher telling his congregation he must be paid $3 or he will go “skirmish for hogs and chickens.” The congregation, by unanimous vote, kept his salary at $2, and he stayed.
The Cincinnati Enquirer boosts Blaine through editorial tone in the Blaine boom era, aligning with the New York Sun. The piece notes the editors’ pain from Blaine’s defeat and compares it with the public mood and other politicians of that period.
Warren boot and shoe dealers announce an agreement to close all stores each evening at eight o'clock except on Mondays and Saturdays. Also advertised are John Langdale's fruits and vegetables and a services offer for watches clocks and jewels repaired by Wyman and Davis.
The article reports the death of Ludwig II of Bavaria after he and Dr. Van Gudden were found near Lake Starnberg on June 13. Deposed three days earlier for mental incapacity, Ludwig II was born August 25, 1845, and reigned since March 10, 1864. It notes his art passions, strained finances, lavish palaces, and the large debts that marked his reign.
Editor Ledger praises local candidates and endorses Hon. Emry Davis as a capable, worthy representative for the district at Harrisburg or Washington. The letter from Doxato Srvart suggests Davis and notes the June 14 Assembly context in Lucar Grove.
A writer urges housekeepers to restrain the domestic fly especially in the sick room. He calculates that a healthy fly, in five weeks, can yield 300 offspring. If this rate continues monthly through summer, March to August would see about 8.1 billion flies. Drat a fly, as Josh Billings would say.
A stone cutter and a friend debate whether lager beer is intoxicating. A German worker bets he can drink a large beer bucket at once. After trying, he admits he could drink it, explaining he only knew after attempting it. The tale, from Harper’s Magazine, is followed by local ads and notices.
The Fair Association plans one of the most successful meetings in the state with many new premium features expected to nearly double the exhibit. At the last meeting, Sue and others were elected as superintendents for various departments including Agricultural hall, Mechanics hall, Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Poultry, Draught horses, Teotting, Forage, Marshal, and Chief of police. The premises have been overhauled and are in excellent condition, with track and grounds also improved. Amusements program is being finalized and promises top offerings from Mr. Orr.
A stormy night tale recounts a doctor who, despite belief treatment would fail, administers a small sugar dose to a dying man on a courier’s plea. The scene ends with Peter’s whispered plea for quicker action as the patient nears death. The anecdote preserves Irish dialogue and rural medical bravado.
Henry Clews and Co states that the country faces a sluggish spring business and unsettled railroad earnings, yet believes these are transient. They contend the nation is entering a new era of development and prosperity, in which current obstacles will disappear.
A garbled passage shows a shopper dialog about prices and weighing items with stray phrases about cents and a jar. The text includes partial quotes and unclear references to butter and a Texas mention, offering little coherent context.
An oblique memoriam fragment mentions Migs Jane Irvine and Bernal, with garbled phrases about peace and heavenly hosts. The text blends accidental philosophical musings, stray quotes, and stray advertisements, including a line about artist supplies and Amber flour. The overall piece is a collage of incomplete memory and unrelated notices.
Nearly one hundred friends from Freehold Sugar Grove Farmington and Conewango gathered Friday June 21 to celebrate the forty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Fletcher of Farmington. The home was filled with gifts flowers and food as guests enjoyed music speeches and stories.
June 16 dispatch reports that local colored voters act in protest after being denied a delegate to the State convention. Thomas Christy, a bolting delegate, declares a new push for Democratic favors while Thomas Earley, rejected candidate, laments long denied recognition by Republicans and vows future Democratic support.
A Globe dispatch reports Vancouver in flames with most of the city destroyed and dozens feared dead. Crews work on debris for the railroad, while 20 rebuilding contracts have been let. Many displaced families fled the fire, some seeking refuge in water or wells as brick structures rise where wooden frames burned. Sixty lives are rumored lost, with a large hotel project halted. Toronto notes confirm at least fifty deaths.
An elderly farmer Daniel Seymour lost a small farm after a swap with James Kappel led to foreclosure. Seymour could not meet the note, was jailed for eighty eight dollars in alleged aftercare, and Hon. Jerome Preston arranged jail limits and lodging. Laizr-Judge Lambert discharged him from custody last Monday.
Dialogue overheard in a rural setting shows Mr Hayes urged by friends to seek Congress while Ms Wayes mockingly suggests he run for the Indian men and tend the chickens. The exchange ends with a plan to retrieve eggs from the barn before deciding next steps.
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