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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1895
Page
11
Mary Temple recounts the fate of Hypatia, lauded as the truest exponent of human philosophy. Returning from lectures, Hypatia is seized at her door by a mob and killed, marking a blow to Platonic thought and to pagan inquiry in the ancient world.
A reflective piece honors Frederick Douglass, recalling a slave boy who learned to read despite a master’s prohibition. It praises anti-slavery eloquence that rallied thousands to the cause and links the fight for liberty to African heritage and enduring Black leadership.
The article compares types of novels and outlines their purposes. It describes the artistic, didactic, and philosophical aims, emphasizing that fiction should reflect life and engage deep questions. It argues novels should appeal to noble human qualities beyond mere entertainment.
A compact historical sketch tracing Roman exploration of Britain, gradual Roman settlement, and eventual withdrawal. It contrasts British resilience with later Teutonic invasions and the blending of Britons, Germanic tribes, and Normans into the modern English character.
Agnes Wise foresees a future where English becomes universal, law shaped by England and America unites the world, and a single language, government, and worship bind all nations in peace and prosperity.
In this reflection the knight of the nineteenth century is the American gentleman Ernest THARNISA. He embodies chivalry through unselfish life, aiding the poor and comforting the aged while fostering the young, contrasting with celebrated sword knights and forgotten philanthropists.
The excerpt argues that fate and destiny shape human lives, contrasting ancient star worship with modern views on heredity and circumstance. It contends nations and individuals become what history makes them, citing Napoleon as a modern illustration of fate guiding action and suggesting resistance to providence is futile.
A reflective piece contrasts Cassius and Brutus from Shakespeare with Locke's claim of equal origins. It argues environment shapes ability while warning fatalism harms nations and individuals. It cites Lincoln Disraeli Luther and Metternich as examples of will overcoming hereditary tendencies.
A school commencement reflection urges graduates to choose surroundings that influence them toward good, affirming personal responsibility, moral sight, and the need to guard against negative influences as they enter the wider world.
A sermon examines two life paths taught from John 16 4 using the class motto What Way Wend We It contrasts a broad easy road leading to ruin with a narrow bright path to a peaceful life. It argues greatness comes from service not status and discusses reputation, gifts, and paramount moral aims.
The text argues true greatness lies in a generous heart and active usefulness, not mere talent or accumulation of knowledge. It urges using learning to serve God and humanity, emphasizing sacrifice, compassion, and service as the true measure of worth, with Christ’s example as the standard.
A Lake City Colorado dispatch reports the Golden Fleece Mining firm discovers a long running scheme stealing half its monthly output. The mine, paying about 12000 monthly dividends plus high wages, will shut indefinitely while armed sentinels guard workings. The company offers 1000 rewards per implicated person and vows to pursue a large gang including shipments to distant states and Mexico.
Anthony wins in New York court of appeals against the American Glucose company. He is awarded $126,000 of stock, about $10,000 in unpaid cash dividends, and costs. The suit has run eight years in New York courts and the decision is final.
Tramps hijacked a Lake Shore freight between Exeuarr and South Bend. A crowd of local youths were aboard and the robbers took money and valuables, then fired on the passengers and forced them to jump. One tramp was killed after being thrown into a cattle guard. Samuel Gompers visits St Louis to rally labor groups and boost industry revival efforts.
At the reunion of the supreme lodge of Ancient Order of United Workmen the following officers were elected Supreme master work man J. G. Riggs Lawrence Kan supreme foreman J. G. Tate of Nebraska supreme recorder W. M. Sackett of Pennsylvania.
A health ad urges readers to combat thinning with Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver Oil with Lime and Soda. It claims rapid weight regain, even a pound daily, by taking one ounce daily, and warns against substitutes. Available at Scott & Bowne and druggists in various sizes.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative aiding the kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them. It claims widespread satisfaction among users and medical endorsement, noting availability in 60 cent and $1 bottles from the California Fig Syrup Co with no substitutes offered.
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