11 Aug 1887
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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1887
Page
1
A compilation of traditional adages and rhymed maxims on prudence, industry, speech, and luck. The verses warn that actions speak louder than words, caution against imprudence, and highlight the value of silence, patience, and contentment.
Alice Durand narrowly escapes a pursuing Lang Mitchell in Black Hollow woods. Mitchell, an escapee from an asylum, corners her in a derelict house but falls through a collapsing floor when confronted. Frank Lane arrives, Allie collapses, and Mitchell dies from injuries as a rescue party frees her.
Sermon excerpt contrasts Christians as bees around the Rose of Sharon and urges rest in Jesus. It likens believers to bees that derive honey from forgiveness and strength, urging them to slumber in the calyx of the Rose and rely on divine Love as a protective banner. Arummacher's Elisha.
The text links the broad arrow and scarlet rope marker to noble conduct in business and daily life. It argues religion is deeds not words, urging justice mercy and humility, citing Jesus, Zacchaeus, and biblical standards. It reflects on a woman's life shaped by striving to do good and the eternal aim of God's will.
A 55 year old writer reflects on a life of struggle for livelihood and care for a dependent relative. She laments scarce recognition for poems and stories, noting humble verses as the only lasting flowers of her modest literary career.
A mosaic of jokes and anecdotes including Ruskin on wives pruning flaws and the value of a wife’s counsel, English and American hands, Sing Sing convicts needing flour, and humorous quips about manners, idioms, and daily life from the era.
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