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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1883
Page
4
WHEELING REGISTER notes a daily issue with Call for readers to subscribe and send name suggestions. The notice mentions an annual date and postage details, urging audience to mail responses to LEWIS BAKER 4 CO in Wheeling West Virginia for a cent stamp.
A fragmented 1983 Sunday Register item references Independence Day festivities and local attitudes in Benday including opposition to certain events. It notes that supporters of traditional celebrations plan to stay in the city while others may depart, mentioning community dynamics and local names in a garbledOCR passage.
Fragmented OCR text depicts a chaotic scene referencing a university, social order, and civil life. It mentions education, restraint, and civic power, with hints of competition and lifelike struggle. The passage is garbled but centers on reform, stability, and social renewal during a period of upheaval.
The year 11 beer statistics show an increase of 705,400 gallons over the prior year, equating to ten gallons per person and suggesting substitution of beer for whisky could reduce drunkenness and crime. States vary, with New York noted for high beer use, while Missouri and Kentucky show stronger beer markets.
A lengthy fragment discusses Irish emigrants and government policy, naming Mr. Alex Sullivan of the Irish Land League and events at Castle Garden. It critiques England’s treatment of paupers and compares immigration flaws with U S attitudes while pivoting to a broad reflection on American sports culture and law, arguing for balanced enjoyment of sport within civic duty.
A fragmented analysis of poker and whist's rise in global culture tracing British and American trends. It notes the game’s spread from England to the United States, with mentions of editors, reporters, and lawmakers within a 19th century newspaper context. The piece references card manufacturing in New England, European practices, and the social diffusion of gambling games among rich and poor alike.
In a courthouse of relics and remorse, a Civil War era tale unfolds of a sword found in a battlefield relic. The weapon, once belonging to a fallen soldier, is now returned to his relatives, a gesture meant to soothe lingering feuds. The upcoming Fourth of July visit by cadets from the Virginia Military Institute to New York rekindles a longing for reconciliation between North and South.
A 19th century speech discussed by a Vale Law School audience argues American government is dominated by the legal profession. It cites rapid growth of lawyers, calls for reform in municipal, state, and federal governance, and emphasizes the law profession’s responsibility in the republic.
Western travelers face disruption as a stagecoach attack near the Boulder Mountains robs eight messengers of possessions and the treasury. The incident raises alarm over Northern Pacific routes in the region, with authorities investigating the rare offense and its impact on east to west travel.
Wealth commands obedience and admiration as power, shaping who is valued. Wealth buys labor and life services, elevating those who accumulate it while redefining social worth and the dynamics of society’s favored classes.
A 19th century article urges banning Mormon converts from landing in New York and Utah arguing they will violate U S anti polygamy laws. It calls for政府 officers to refuse the ship Nevada cargo of Mormons and repatriate the immigrants alongside paupers from Furnoela, warning of Utah’s growing Mormon population and political influence.
A collage of garbled clippings, slang, and comic quips mocks politics, war talk, fashion, and social trends. It references Mormons in Ohio and satirizes leaders, theater, and daily life with scattered names, places, and odd phrases.
A fragmented column lists ages and names including Ms Brevnex aged seventy who prefers Henry as a name, painter Rocxgenoorr age twenty two famed for Andromache in Paris, Muttoxarmk Preey H Sutra returning to Chicago from a famine voyage, Greersb Busses staying in Washington from October to December under General Bheriden assignment.
A jumble of notes mentions Mrs Gar the mother of General Grant leaving an estate valued around ten, a Jersey City home where her daughter Mrs Corbin resides, and that administrators were appointed. Other items reference public figures, opinions on political figures, and various literary notices amid a stream of biographical and social gossip.
A sketch of Lioretia Mott by Miss Mary Clemmer is noted for a forthcoming book. Phoebe Courtin will lecture at Anes Indicho Agricultural College commencement week. Miss Dora Willita of Macer county earns an Alvord gold medal in design drawing. Elon Hale presents a painting “An Italian Boy” moving toward Port Nalun. Mrs. W. N. Sherman offers to fund a public clock memorial for her late husband. Susan B. Anthony and Tuey Stone named residuary legatees in Eliza x. Eeldy’s contested will. Miss Mary Twombly plans summer at various resorts, with base at Menger. Parlea, culinary lecturer, serves as chief cook of Rt. James Hotel, Jacksonville, from 1854 to 1574, later teaching public books of the State. Mrs. Mili authored a Garrett Fawcett piece on the English woman suffrage movement. Mrs. Ella Wheeler receives a reception in Milwaukee for Poems of Passion. Mrs. Frederick de Coppet funds two Jewish scholars at New York College of Music. James W. Kart offf Pa owns a cariona plant from Australia, with a peculiar flowering habit. The smaller leaves sleep. removing plant causes leaves to stand, then perfumed bloom.
The proprietor discusses smoking tobacco varieties from granulated to long cut, naming brands like Cavendish, Blackwell's, Old Judge, and Sweet Caporal. He notes market demand favors higher priced goods, highlights advertising spending, and boasts sales success while detailing curious anecdotes about pipe tobacco and a rare long cask article.
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