Family Scene of Faith and Love Amid Loss
A merchant ruined by failed business finds solace in his family and faith. The tale from The Child's Paper shows a wife and children rallying around him, listing their small strengths and God’s promises, before he realizes he has not lost everything. The piece ends noting Ivan Golovin, Russian refugee, plans to publish a liberal organ in Leipsig despite safety concerns and uses poetic paper titles like The Arrow.
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Eddie
Grandmother
Jesus
Ivan Golovin
England
Russia
Leipsk
M. Herzen
London
Bell
Kolokol
The
Arrow
Astor Houss
New Your City
Docros Asn
Dr. Strong
Orlando Shelby
Ayza
Philadelphia Ledger
Rubuck
Ronace
Roback
Cure Tobacco Appetite With Cold Water Repetition
A clergyman who quit tobacco after over thirty years describes a method: drink deeply chilled water when craving hits, then keep water in the mouth and spit repeatedly until the urge fades. He claims a month of this faithful practice cured him and left him tobacco free ever since. He now loathes tobacco more than before. John Curaman’s Ice reports a Chinese immigrant in Shasta California who drying wet ice and later accuses the Chinese neighborhood of theft, triggering a riot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Curaman
John Chinaman
Shasta
California
Barmtreep
J.C. Ayer
Eben Knight
M.D
Mortley
Fla
Urica
N.Y
Anston, Moxros Co
Iowa
Ayer
Pirresura
J.C. Aven
W. Preble
Seamer Clarion
Washington, D. C
Alonzo Ball
The
Marine Hospital
Hartmawn
Liv. Co
Micx
Avex
Norma
Geo. J. Griffin
J. W. Himes
Advent Church
Boston
Aven
Warsaw
Wromine Co
N. Y
Sin
John G. Meacham
S. Louis
Asa Morgrid
Dr. Hawkes
Methodist Epis
Punasar
Baltimore
Mackenzie
Senars Caamser
Baron Rover
Avan
Vincent Slidell
Humorous Snippets Sparked by Missed Cues and Payments
A farmer recalls a mule corn tale where the craftily switched ears yield a fistful. A magazine agent prompts Household Words, sparking a quip about Dickens. A Richmond wedding includes a playful home question and courteous pew reply. Lexington notes a young man billing kisses, met with instant payment.
Prairie chicken shoot pulls ET Jit Clay from Lexington
ET Jit Clay has temporarily left his place near Lexington to travel to Indiana for a prairie chicken shoot. The item notes his absence and the planned trip for hunting activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Indiana
Prohibitory liquor law and temperance views in 19th century debate
Discussion on the Maine Law and prohibition movement notes deep public support and shifts in hotel practices, the decline of hanging, and the power of public sentiment. It includes reflections on marriage, a giant French sugar beet, and observations about long-serving postmaster General Joseph Locke and political commentary from the Washington Union.
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Maine
White Mountains
Alleghanies
Wendel] Philips
Balsam Claim Fails to Impress Westbound Reader
A manufactured remedy promoter sends a boastful letter about his balsam. The tale claims impossible farm improvements including vanished rocks, a split rail fence turned into wood, and crops thriving after application. It also asserts a likeness drawn from a rain pond and a lottery prize, depicting exaggerated effects.
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Wortheberry
Ex Senator Pierre Soule Arrives in Washington
Former United States senator and former minister to Spain Pierre Soule is in Washington, D.C., visiting official circles and meeting with government figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Pierre Soule
Washingdon
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Household Words
Richmond
Manrnraces
Muloch
Indianola
Texas
United States
Joseph Locke
Bloomfield
Sam
Washington Union
Buchanan
Prentice
Washington Advertisements
William Statz
Ert
Watchmaker & Jeweler
Main Street
James Campbell
Washington
Brooner
Wilson & Co
M. Williams
Ind
Cruse
Janes H
Connell
Cause
J. W. Burton
LAW
Notary Public
Washington, Ind
John NM. Vantrees
Circuit and Common Pleas
Daviess
J. A. Boudder
Whitten Jones” Drug Store
P. B. Havens Fruisigiend
Strgeon
Peck & Meridith’s Drug Store
Walnut Street
West End of
Town
White River
E. Casseday
Lee
J. M. Wells
Peter Berens
United States Hotel
Miss Shields
Hyatt House
Maine Street
Washington Ind
Tweliss Shields
Cincinnati
Louisville
Lune
Willier & Mantua
Mary Fryer
Court House
R. J. Meridi'h
Geo. Kerkhoff
WM. Reisman
Boson Leather
GEO. Kerkhoff & CO
Vincennes
Conant & CO
N.B
Palmer
Maysville
Richard Palmer
van Trees & CO
Ueensware
J. C. Ayer
Lowell
Wilson Jones
Kennedy, Whitten & Company
Founders, Engine & Machine Boulders
Maeras
Varezs
Miss Southworth
Col
G. W. Crockett
Charles Burdett
Thomas Dunn English
M. Henry Clapp
George Arnold
Samuel Young
Anna Whelley
Virginia Vaughan
DI. Vernon
Hattie Clare
Finley Johnson
BAN & Salteor
Becket & Co
New York
Doa
Ain
Dean & Salter, Proprietors
Broadway
WM. Brown
W.M. Airman
Brown & Aizman
Ereas and General Commission Merchants
Franeville
Kanawha
Salt Company
Nol -Ts
Steb
Commission and Forwading
Jabrgrans
Canal Evaneville, Lad
Anne
G. F. White
PS Rocenes
Alvertisements
Mabitektas
Firat
Sagacioua
McMullex
Roberts Chapel
Indianapolis
C. W. Rosack
J. W. T. McMullen
Carliste, Warren Co
W. Ronack
T. V. Dubois
East Fourth Street
Ohio
Hammond St
Janet
Gun-Smith
Dover Hill
Janel Vin2ily
Asonic
R. A.M. Rocete
J. Thompson
Union House
J. Brillmart
Pr Grub
Newtons Albion
Grayville
STACE
Ae End Macks
Otter
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