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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1885
Page
3
A fragmentary poem recalls The burial of a baby and the sorrow of a bearer who finds only memories. The speaker mentions toys and the journey to Angel-land, while a weary grandpa nears the end of a long road.
A troubled upbringing follows Abbie Gladding as she rebels against her family and aims for independence. After fleeing home to Aunt Susan, she discovers work as an egg seller with farmer Mr Brayley, then returns with suitor Loren Ingersoll, proving her resilience and securing a financially independent future.
A concise portrait of General Sheridan's origins in a humble Irish family near Somerset. The piece notes his youth, schooling, clerkship, West Point path, and a family cast that included brothers in the army and a sister known for charity. It recounts a homecoming struck by poker and a long, comic interruption during a July public address. The article closes with a vivid river voyage narrative up the Kootenai rapids and a medical section on Bright's disease and its symptoms, causes, and possible recovery.
A Youth's Companion essay argues that appearance matters in judging character. Noting Scarlet gowns, Knickerbockers, diamonds at breakfast, and public tooth-picking, it claims clothes and manners reveal inner quality. It highlights self-improvement for American youth and warns against coarse displays.
The wife confronts her husband after she claims she saw him leave a public house. He retorts that staying in the public house all day would please her less. The exchange captures tense domestic strain amid a social setting.
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