12 Aug 1873
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1873
Page
1
An extended scene describes a quiet veranda gathering with President Grant and Nellie Grant among others. The narrative contrasts solemn wartime devotion and domestic scenes including Mrs. President Grant, the family, and several quiet onlookers as they share music and conversation.
A vivid seaside scene at Lone Branca shows a gay crowd from politics and society mingling on evening promenades. Figures include Professor Goss of Philadelphia with a youthful smile, Father Gilmore of Baltimore, Senator Stockton, Wash McLean, General McCook, Governor Noyes, Ramsdell of the Tribune, ex Senator McDonald, Senator Clayton, an Harpers representative, Speaker Cornell, Senator McClure, Secretary Belknap, Col Delavan, Collector Casey of New Orleans, and their companions as they enjoy the resort.
The piece warns that choosing inexpensive calico and muslins yields poorer garments, urges selecting durable fabrics like all wool flannel, and advises shoppers to make lists, buy from trusted merchants, and avoid impulse cheap buys. It includes a humorous letter and notes Grant’s modest Long Branch lifestyle.
Brigham Young reportedly urged women to reflect on polygamy before choosing to stay with husbands or be liberated. The Vienna trial of mowers and reapers showed American machines excelling amid poor organization. A Nevada panther attacked a child but was killed by a mastiff and a mother’s rifle, ending the fight.
A brief guide for businessmen urges using letterhead paper and printed envelopes with return requests. It notes benefits for branding and efficiency, and explains that misdirected or undelivered mail is returned to the writer at no charge if the address and return request are on the envelope.
A determined woman aboard a Western smoking car tries to stop others from smoking. After snatching a cigar from a man, she proclaims her hatred of tobacco. The man responds by tossing a dog from the window, declaring he hates a poodle.
A writer extols cheerful children as the ideal future adults. He contrasts bright, smiling boys with sullen, crabby ones and praises girls who brighten homes, tame rough brothers, and embody beauty and goodness through their joyous demeanor and clean appearance.
A critique argues children need unrestricted outdoor play in durable clothing, free from fashion and display. It urges inland or seaside retreats to enjoy dirt, mud, ropes, fishing, climbing and nature, with minimal social constraint and plenty of recreation.
The passage notes over ten thousand watering places hotels and summer boarding houses in the Northern and Eastern States. It contrasts traditions with examples such as throwing rice after weddings being Chinese and tossing the boot jack after a bride being American.
A miscellany of notes and quips from across the U S including Decatur Illinois Modoc Park references a New York City peach corner and Minnesota grange counts. It mentions forest fires in Michigan a Danbury worker hearing protection and rural humor about meals and manners.
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