Euthanasy and a dying seamstress Anna May
In Gleason's Pictorial a dialogue unfolds about Anna May a pale seamstress near death. Mrs Bell urges Mrs Ellis to visit, framing death as a gentle messenger and teaching kindness, love, and selflessness as the true preparation for heaven. Anna speaks of God’s love and service before dying, inspiring a wiser view of mortality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna May
Mrs. Ellis
Mrs. Lee
Heaven
Mrs. Bell
Atlantic
Salt the Thistles and Weeds to Save the Soil
The Maine Farmer advises farmers to prevent seed production by stopping weeds from maturing. It recommends salting stumps of mullen thistles and similar plants after cutting, noting salt dissolves into roots and destroys weeds. It suggests applying two bushels of salt per acre on blooming thistles, then allowing sheep to graze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Death and reflections in old time rumors and beverages
On the 20th a Pure C Brandy Esq died after long illness with dropsy. R G Brandy and a Holland resident IL Gin Hsg also died from poison and revolution era escape. Rye Whiskey Esq, W a Michigan settler, died after street fights and a fatal blow. Sassafras Mead recipe offered as a summer drink. The piece notes the deaths of the Brandy family and a hint of Jenny Lind household news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Brandy
P. C
IL. Gin. Hsg
Brandy
Holland
United States
New York
Michigan
Mr. W
Law
Order
Free Press Office
Det. Tri
Empress in Paris Duel with Mrs Howard in Bois de Boulogne
Paris gossip recounts a dramatic clash between the Empress and Mrs Howard. A riding whip and parasol duel led to injuries and a public scandal, with the Empress continuing her ride and the Emperor near the scene. The incident unsettled court circles and fueled talk of an heir amidst illness and intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Philadelphia Register
France
Louis Napoleon
Mrs. Howard
Bois de Boulogne
Courtship Request Sparks Female Provocation Tale
In a Richmond district scene Jemima Diggins tells her mother that Sam Flint seeks a courting visit tonight. Jemima tests him by saying he may come to see how he behaves. A separate report notes a married Thomas woman on Richmond's west side gave birth to twins, her fourth set in seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jemima Diggins
Sam Flint
Jemima
Prouirie
Thomas
Richmond
Soap Suds as Vegetable Fertilizer and Compost Aid
The article urges farmers to use soap suds as a potent plant stimulant and anthelmintic in irrigation. It promotes building a large suds tank to collect wash from sinks and churned manure, bones, ashes, and soil to create rich compost.
Boy Witness Testimony Raises Competency Questions in Common Pleas
A young boy, called to testify in the Common Pleas court, was questioned on his understanding of oaths and competency. Asked if he was the plaintiff’s son, he calmly replied that he was told so, then proceeded to give testimony despite doubts about his age and grasp of obligation.
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H. Danforth
Ould
Warren
Dr. Sargent
P. S
Common Pleas Court
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Dad
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Warren Mail
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L. Rogers
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Liberty Street
Warren, Pa
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Ludlow
J. P. Johnson
Rasselas Brown
John N. Miles
Scofield & Brown
Waterst
Glenni
W. Scofield
William D. Brown
Wetmore & Woodin
Warren County
Second Street
L. D. Wetmore
Geo. D. Woodin
L. T. Parmlee
Water Street
Carver House
D. M. Williams
C. Src
Temperance House
Pennsylvania
Nesmith & Goodrich
Exchange
J. B. Brown
Sugar Grove
Warren Co
Dorwin Greene
Mansion House
Parmelee & Gilman
Water St
Z. Parmeler
H. Gilman
Summerton & Church
Carver
V. S. Messner
D. Cc. James & Co
Tanner’s
P.R. Bennett
P.S. Coxx
Court Horse
Hazeltine &Co
Variety Hall
G. W. Hazeltine
Ss. P. Johnson
J. W. Breed
Waterstreet
Page
E. M. Pierce
Third
Hickory Streets
Ames & Davis
Benson & Verback
H. L. Towle
Leslie
Gar
Jenny Lind
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