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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1883
Page
3
A long reflective verse contrasts wealth and fame with selfless giving. It argues that a noble life lies in aiding others, supporting the weak, and sharing wealth and wisdom rather than hoarding. The poem concludes that true nobility is epitomized by a life of generous acts and compassionate deeds.
The piece recalls Col. Sandy Faulkner born 1803 in Kentucky who settled in Arkansas and became the original Arkansaw Traveler. It recounts a 1840 campaign tour with Sevier and Yell, a banquet in Little Rock, and Faulkner’s fame after being showcased in New Orleans with a fiddle and his famous dialogue with a squatter.
The Wichita Times piece blends social commentary with humor about rural women dressing well in cities, contrasting leisure and discernment with urban overload. It also humorously critiques fashion trends such as bangs and corsets affecting behavior in church.
A collage of old tales details a Berkshire baronet's daughter who courted a poor attorney at Reading, masked and challenging him to either marriage or combat. It also covers a Pennsylvania pairing before a magistrate, Russian reforms aiding female education, a clerks patience over ties, Fuegian polygamy, and a survey of U.S. state legislatures with voting and session rules.
Bay Orry Feb 3 1880 Dr A Pratt endorses Hop Bitters for general debility indigestion and nervous system strength. He says he recommends them to his patients. Excuse of color blindness not enough to excuse a juror from service in Philadelphia courts.
After serfdom ends Russian noblewomen broaden their studies from French and music to full college curricula. Fifteen years ago women entered universities and impressed J. S. Mill, then revolutionary currents drew them toward politics. Opposition closed universities to women, prompting private subscriptions to fund study.
A distressed Austin Senegambian reports missing dove colored pants from his trunk. Police later locate similar garments in a pawn broker but the owner questions recognition while authorities seek identification.
The piece recalls John Van Buren called Prince John for his calm wit at Tammany Hall debating and oysters at Delmonico's. It contrasts with George Senott’s sharp retort after defending John Brown and a college dorm pillow fight ending when a student fled a Greek professor.
A church festival stirred a deception in Ogdensburg as a man pretended to discover oysters in soup to lure donations. The scheme, labeled a copper ruse by church opponents, involved borrowing the oyster for the act.
The New York Advertiser comments on crime trends, noting that two days pass without a Chicago policeman being shot and the town papers express astonishment and congratulate themselves on decreasing crime rates.
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