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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1887
Page
3
The piece from The Wilson Mirror laments summer boarders depleting the orchard and pantry as September arrives. The speaker anticipates no more summer guests and jokes about packing a grip and leaving, with a humorous北tone about markets and a wary nod to labor.
Paris crowd watches a man jump into the Seine as a second man follows to save him. The rescued man then claims poverty and, moved by spectators, distributes coins. A police inspector uncovers a staged ruse, revealing the tale to be a planned deceit by two men and their accomplices.
A reminiscence from Hawthorne family sources portrays Nathaniel Hawthorne as a solitary boy. An old Salem visit reveals his habit of reading on a roof opening and dismissing a frightened child with a quip about politeness and chivalry. The narrative notes his guardian uncle’s dissatisfaction with schooling and implies Hawthorne’s strong preference for isolation shaped by his surroundings.
A public reception of the Lost Creek Literary Club features a president from Boston delivering an opening speech, a responsive chorus, and essayists including Hank Harris and Broncho Jack. The event blends music and literature with cowboy humor and saloon-like stage banter, ending with a fund-raising collection of chips totaling 41 blue 67 red 33 white and cash.
A 1883 letter from Lowell Mass druggists recounts a boy of 12 who used St Jacob’s Oil on a bent knee after crutches and recovered in six days. The note asserts the cure remained after four years, prompting a cross examination of the case and the vendor’s continued endorsement.
Lowell Massachusetts July 9 1887 report from Dr George C Oscoop M D validating St Jacobs Oil cures for chronic cripples and rheumatism. Orin Robinson cured permanently since 1881 and working daily. Oscoop notes six year pain absence and endorses the remedy as best, cheapest. Sold by druggists and dealers everywhere Charles A Vogel er Co Baltimore MD.
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