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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1888
Page
2
In a rural tale Sally and the narrator clash over a horse swap and a red haired girl. The man trades his old white horse for Dobbin, then discovers Sally with Jededier Hawkins and vows to keep Dobbin. Jed later asks to trade back but the narrator refuses as Sally’s shrewish temper complicates love.
A young French engraver, Henry Bassette, narrates a dreamlike tale set in 1873 New York. He falls for a Cuban-descended colorist neighbor, saves a woman from a brutal husband, suspects murder, and dreams he marries her, only to awaken to the truth that he never met Isabelle nor committed any crime. The vision collapses with a sunrise revelation, leaving him grateful and carefree with a mistaken romance.
Miss Fannie Porter daughter of D C Porter of Davenport married Edward N Harwood a prominent Billings Valley lawyer. They wed last week at the bride parents home in Billings Montana. A year ago Harwood saved Porter’s life leaping into a river rope ferry accident to rescue their daughter who fell in. The ferryman assisted with a yawl as exhaustion nearly ended the effort. Porter is a successful Davenport native and Miss Porter won Dean's prize for amiability at St Katharine's Commencement.
Story of ambergris in 19th century whaling notes its value and dramatic discoveries. Sailors recall finds near West Indies and Provincetown crews profiting greatly, with tales of sudden wealth from small waxy lumps mistaken as common resin.
A single sheet 72 inches wide and 7 miles long was produced at a Watertown New York mill without a break. The sheet weighed 2207 pounds and was completed recently by a correspondent report.
A man from Bostox advertises for the return of a green lawyer's bag. The local culture remains rough around the edges as the request goes out.
A narrator quotes members of the Lime Kiln Club citing proverbs and maxims on virtue work and worth. They debate fairness honesty and self worth while joking about lawsuits and debts.
Fragmentary report indicates a Georgia shop caused a Griffin factory to freeze, depriving workers of ice. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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