15 Oct 1874
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Newspaper
Weekly Bulletin
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1874
Page
1
A tale links Solomon's temple site to two brothers sharing harvest shocks. Each night they covertly add to the other’s bundles until they meet halfway with arms full. The legend contrasts bygone communal virtue with modern greed as the grand temple arose on hallowed ground.
Olivia writes from Capitol Hill about Washington's exclusive aristocracy, noting grand estates near the Capitol, the Carrolls’ monastic grounds, and neighboring historic sites. She compares old nobility to French regime refinements and recalls the aging Washington home near the hill, now replaced by a larger building. Christchurch stands as a historic church linked to early presidents, built with bricks from English soil and a plain, sturdy form.
A Milwaukee weds Polish fashion in St Hedwig's church with a marching procession, guns, and a kiss at the altar. Guests toss coins as a dower, bands play, and revelry continues into the morning. A side note recalls Eaton Stone the bareback rider meeting Commodore at the audience chamber.
In Oldenburg polishing works, under powerful friction from grinding stones turned by an undershot wheel, stones emit vivid light and heat. Experiments by Noggerath show quartz-like stones produce intense red light and sparks, with different stones yielding various colors from fiery red to rose and violet, while some emit none.
Burleigh writes that visitors to Commodore Vanderbilt's room last week could sense an unusual atmosphere. The note in the Boston Journal hints at lingering interest and questions surrounding the dinner guest list and discussions held behind closed doors.
Workmen at Wellinborough iron works unearthed a stone coffin six feet below ground near Ruuston Hall. The lid was secured by four iron clamps. Remains show preserved arm and leg bones with a skull fragment and light auburn hair. Nearby Roman encampment finds include skulls, rudely made tombs, bronze bowls, and coins of Faustina through Constantinus.
In a Divide saloon a Pioche man challenged a Comstock man to a back yard egg duel to prove shot accuracy. The Comstock man, with his bald head, resisted and proved nearly impossible to place an egg on. The crowd laughed as the challenge unfolded amid a morning shooting affray between Fallman and Ward.
In a peculiar contest a stocker shoots at a Pi oche r balancing eggs on heads. After multiple attempts the Pi ocher loses an egg or two and the final shot hits the Pi ocher, though the egg lands intact. The crowd then proclaims the score and offers drinks.
A local advert says the Family Groceries store will maintain the old firm’s reputation by offering top brands, a one price system, and equal treatment for all customers. They seek patronage and invite customer calls to compare prices with N. E. corner of Main and Market Streets, Troy Illinois.
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