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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1859
Page
1
A rustic Virginia scene opens with a maiden in a log cabin and a jealous suitor. A troubled husband suffers a fatal illness magnified by his wife's cold indifference, ending with a haunting farewell and a line that haunts the widow at the grave.
A poetic reminiscence by Sarah S. C. Whittlesey wanders through memories of childhood by a brook and maple shade. It contrasts joyful scenes with a somber grave beneath a drooping willow, where a young head rests on a coffin pillow.
The Northwest Fur Company voyageur Francois Germaine earns fame for feats of strength and courage. After surviving Sioux captivity and a cliff rescue, he duels Chippewa chief Me ne ke wa in single combat. They agree to a hand shackled fight, Germaine wins by breaking the rival’s wrist and the two pledge lifelong friendship.
A wandering collage of moral reflections and humor portrays a widowed woman caring for the ill, critiques fashion, and recalls jokes about Bridgit, a Foot family mispronunciation, and a host of peculiar quips. Characters include Mr Giddings, Elias Howe, and a census taker, with satirical snippets on manners, religion, and romance.
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