05 Jul 1870
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1870
Page
1
The mixed report mentions the IL CREEK AND ALLEGHENY RIVER RAILWAY with service starting May 30, 1870, then shifts to a poem about beautiful snow and a fallen life, contrasting festive street scenes with a sinner's despair and a plea for mercy in a grim town.
A crippled Detroit man, Mr. Demery, faced a rabid dog in his room after his wife and child left. He defended himself with a crutch and axe, injuring the animal after a deadly struggle, then waited for his wife’s return.
A Glasgow newsroom telegraph gag turns on a London correspondent locked out. Jinkins persuades a Glasgow operator to shout a signal to Glasgow and back, letting him in within twenty minutes. Also a Cleveland woman disguises as Billy McGee to drill for oil, earns $13,000, and retires to care for her parents.
The piece warns against outdoor workers rising before breakfast to perform chores. It argues morning air is damp and unhealthy at sunrise, while a warm cup of milked coffee after rising can improve energy for outdoor labor. It cautions against long prebreakfast walks.
A girl about 11 from the same school asks her parents why Amelia is married and has not yet finished fractions, highlight of a social moment in the school.
Two young ladies of Glenwood Iowa are matched to chew wax against time in a best two of three. While they wax, their beaux will have a resting spell.
A discussion of saving small daily amounts to show how tiny habits accumulate into large sums over time. Examples illustrate five to fifteen cents daily becoming thousands in decades. Then London reports Dickens funeral procession from Gad's Hill to Westminster Abbey with notable attendees and the Poet’s Corner burial.
Philadelphia banker Jay Cooke entertained his Bible class at his mansion with games such as football quoits and sack races. A broad outdoor dinner and abundant ice cream followed vigorous outdoor activities. Cooke led the merriment while telegrams arriving with financial news prompted playful responses.
Clarence F. Butler proposes an epitaph for Dickens based on his “old fashion Death” passage. The piece links Dickens with Tiny Tim and Little Nell, noting a wreath from the grave and a poetical tribute. A stray note mentions a milk question and a bell advertising boy.
The passage urges fostering love for art, music, literature, and nature as spiritual education. It argues these tastes cultivate beauty, virtue, and reverence for God, guiding individuals toward duty and a gracious life, with dress and decor as bulwarks against vulgarity.
A reflective scene of night at home with elders and children asleep under stars. The peaceful town lies in autumn mists as memories rise from graves, a lone light in a sick chamber watches, and a quiet blessing fills the room as I return to my own bed.
In Lawrence Kansas on Sunday the crowd at a church sermon heard laughter as a cock fight in the yard ended after parishioners rose to stop it. The minister peered out and quipped that the sermon was finished, prompting remarks about its conclusion.
A historical note describes the First Board of Education and references the black board as a symbol or prop in early educational settings. The item hints at governance and classroom tools without detailing actions or outcomes.
A somber tribute recalls the sudden passing of a revered figure, whose loss resonates from peasants to princes. The poem notes he died not by war or illness but in a quiet moment of social joy, leaving a worldwide wake of mourning and a legacy of talent.
A string of puns and witticisms list plays on roles professions and objects. Entries reference cannibals ant eaters pudding for lawyers and a mix of humorous pairings with social scenes and famous phrases. The tone echoes a 19th century humor page with quick quips and literary allusions.
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