29 Oct 1857
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Newspaper
Bellevue Gazette
Location
Bellevue, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1857
Page
1
A reflective piece argues memory persists in dear places and that a mother’s presence shapes character. It cautions against violent, neglected upbringings and links harsh boyhood to later cruelty, asserting mothers mold gentleness or tyranny in men.
Poem laments a missing loved one and vows vigilance. It asks where the wanderer is, notes daily prayers, and invokes hopes for return or full due. The verse mocks scornful villains and ends with a message to return home seeking comfort and reunion.
An essay contrasts a violent, scolding mother with a gentle, steadfast mother guiding a boy. It presents the harsher maternal image seen in an omnibus conversation and praises the latter as a true lady whose soft, supportive discipline shapes character.
A critical essay questions marriage trends in Massachusetts and the wider United States. It argues foreign born couples marry more and native born face financial strain, urging mothers to curb extravagance, delay and limit childbearing, and warns of social decay tied to luxury. It also includes agricultural tips on potato and cabbage storage and notes on various local topics and people.
The article notes an unusually large potato crop with excellent size and quality. It explains late harvests keep better in dry conditions, while wet summers spoil them. It advocates storing potatoes in a dry house above freezing to preserve quality and reduce labor.
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