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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1884
Page
3
A fragmented column blends marital discourse with social observations. It includes advice on conjugal happiness, gender roles, and domestic management. The piece interweaves themes of marriage advice with anecdotes about conversations, philosophy, and curious opinions on genius and science.
An 19th century visitor in Alexandria recalls George Washington, noting his business habits in the city, Mount Vernon ties, and social life. The account details his stature, habits, finances, and party behavior, alongside reminiscences about Martha Washington and reactions of locals who knew him.
The article recounts George Washington’s routine meals and demeanor, noting he drank Madeira in moderation and hosted dinner at Mount Vernon. It then shifts to a vivid, brutal Carpathian massacre scene, detailing a village’s destruction by Russian forces and Austrian oppression, including prisoner massacres and a grim, chaotic aftermath.
Fragmentary report recounts East India explorers’ perilous path on a Himalayan ascent. Describes a narrow iron and stone route above the Bhotia river conducted by mountaineers including Graham, with references to altitude near 25,500 feet and other climbers. Mentions dangers, bats, and distant peaks amid a broader column of curiosities and warnings.
A vivid 15th century massacre narrative recounts Sultan Mehmed II's destruction of the Janissaries in Meidaun Square near St Sophia. It describes the betrayal, brutal street fighting, and the decisive arrival of Thrabin Pasha with 10 000 troops, ending with bloodied streets from Seraglio Point to the Golden Horn.
Fragmented lines discuss London word and Paris at the Statens academy. Three excances appear, recalling Fontenelle’s epigram about pommes and graces. The text blends archaic terms with a reflective note on language and culture.
A fragmentary miscellany recalls a seventeenth century description of female beauty with details of lips teeth tongue and brows. The excerpt blends literary critique, gossip and arcane quotes, touching on fashion, opera and social mores of earlier eras.
A testimonial describes a woman near death from consumption who allegedly revived after Peruna treatment, aided by a physician’s urgent call for Penexa. The narrative extols Peruna and Perana with affidavits from Mrs. Elerline and endorsements from Hob Hammond of Chardon Ohio and others, claiming notable recovery and widespread praise for the remedies.
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