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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1883
Page
4
The notice invites county and national submissions to the Warren Mail. It states second class mail circulation in Warren Pennsylvania and instructs subscribers to check the printed date. It stresses brief newsy facts, no anonymous pieces, and requires writers to include their names even if not published.
A Boston Advertising praised by reproachful writer, praising the practice of smoking in public while urging consideration for others. It condemns indiscriminate spitting on sidewalks and in railway car passages as indecent and vile, urging habitual spitters to restrain and finish before entering cars.
A correspondent argues against using animal results to judge human salt health effects. He notes varied reactions across species to substances like tobacco and chloroform and claims salt’s value is unclear. He adds he eats only a teaspoonful yearly and remains healthy, observing salt lovers often seem unhealthy.
A Washington Star interview with Celia the fortune teller reveals zodiac and moon phase lore guiding business luck marriage and travel. She cites lucky days avoid April June and November and warns against birthdays and martyr days while linking success to white horses pigeons and dreams.
Near Knox ville Tennessee a blue jay displays bold mischief by repeatedly hopping fences to shuttle in and out between two kittens on a lawn. The birds antics draw the kittens closer until one quits in frustration with the other soon following.
The Jacksonville Times editor recalls a nighttime fishing trip near Lakes Winder Washingto Bonnet Lake and the Big Cypress where alligators belled loudly. A hunter party returns to camp after whisky raids as the alligators raid the mound and drove the group to seek safety in wagons.
A London Standard correspondent describes the Cairo Police Court where officials in black and white sit cross legged on the divan. Litigants kiss rank, present grievances, and receive quick verdicts with the sword gesture signaling adjournment. A matrimonial case lasts four minutes, with the couple then going home.
The Parliament passed a law signed by the King allowing women to attend universities and pursue degrees in arts and sciences. However women still lack the right to hold state offices or compete for such examinations.
A short reflective piece compares luck to lightning that strikes during a dark hour, suggesting sudden fortune arrives when least expected and amid difficult moments.
A Fortnightly Review tale praises Scobelef for strict discipline and precise duty. He tests a sentry by asking to see a Berdan rifle and stresses troops must never surrender arms, risking shooting for disobedience in wartime.
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