31 Jan 1857
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Newspaper
Baraboo Republic
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1857
Page
1
A garbled, emotionally charged poem or letter fragment references a vanished beloved, accusations of theft, moral debate, and social constraints. The text blends dramatic rhetoric with scattered names and phrases, including mention of a Boston publication and themes of loss, betrayal, and social judgment.
A relic tale in a winter setting follows Ruth a stern aunt guiding her niece Bessie toward honesty and remorse. Ruth recalls a schoolyard lie by Amy and the moral weight of truth leading to a visit with the gravely ill child and eventual forgiveness.
Amy Sinclair recalls a tender scene where Aunt Ruth prays over Bessie as tears fall and a turning light dawns in her soul. The moment, set in sorrow, marks a transformation from deceit to truthful resolve in the young girl.
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls a sermon titled Seach the Scriptures, told as a grim tale of a reckless family guided by a found Bible through a moral rebirth. The preacher underscores that God works through humble means, ending with the exhortation astch the Scrip tiunes.
The piece surveys life expectancy across climates and eras, citing Blumenbach and British census figures. It notes average life around thirty-three years, with a minority reaching eighty to hundred, and remarks on factors such as gender, climate, and daily mortality patterns. It also includes critique of tobacco use and a humorous exchange about long-forgotten plans.
A compact discussion of Lavater’s facial science notes how chin shapes reflect character with retreating chins suggesting suspicion and feminine traits, while perpendicular chins hint at confidence and wit. It examines ears as indicators of intellect or sensory emphasis, linking ear shape and placement to mental traits and temperament.
A Ogdensburg Sentinel reader letter extols newspapers as shaping readers into better spellers grammar and geography. The teacher cites home access as boosting pronunciation understanding and vocabulary through exposure to varied content from ads to speeches. A neighboring state records a man’s confession of crime beginning with taking a newspaper without paying.
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