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Newspaper
Birtle Observer
Location
Birtle, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 17, 1889
Page
3
A hunter recalls a ten year ago stalk on North Mountain where hogs and a panther attacked a deer hung in a tree. The panther killed and devoured some hogs while the hunter watched, then fought to free the deer and finally killed the remaining hogs before returning home with meat.
The Queen expresses warm sympathy and pride as the birth of the royal daughter brings a moment of national reunion. The Empress of India and mother to the heir apparent is celebrated for duties and devotion, with poets and subjects hoping for future generations.
A fragmented poem fragment reflecting loss and mourning, contrasting memories of happiness with present sorrow. It invokes religious imagery to comfort the departed and envisions liberty and spiritual renewal beyond grief, ending with an address to The Elms in Toronto.
The article argues the U S action against Hayti may be unlawful and warns that great republics fail to show magnanimity toward weaker states. It compares to Canadian vessels seized by U S cruisers and calls for forbearance, noting chivalry is rare among great nations.
A devotional exhortation urges Christian readers to act with faith and service, citing exemplars like Aquila and Priscilla, Paul, and Job. It emphasizes trust in God, doing good, and enduring in righteousness to find places in the divine kingdom.
A New York Ledger essay extols civility as fortune for a courteous person, likening it to a passport to favor and noting that irritability damages prospects. It argues the courteous man has twice the chance for fortune compared with the discourteous one.
A letter exchange from Curcaco and Tre Tribune alike warns young American women against whistling operatic tunes. Experts joke about hair loss and wigs while a theatrical manager laments losing a chorus member for volatile singing. The notices urge restraint to avoid alleged nerve and scalp harm.
An article recounts anecdotes on Indian bargaining, noting Indians value immediate needs and will trade prized items for small luxuries. Col Dodge recalls a Sioux robe traded for leaf sugar, a firelight event where the robe was taken back and consumed, and a Lipan tale of matches traded for wildcat skins that satisfied the trader until all matches burned.
An aged speaker expresses poverty and longing, contrasting past joys with present scarcity. The monologue laments isolation, spiritual faith, and endurance, noting gratitude for providence amid hardship and a hope for deeper contentment beyond earthly loves.
The emphasis on God's single good aims to conform believers to Jesus Christ. If daily surrender to the Holy Spirit shapes viewpoint, then gains, losses, pleasure, and pain are judged by their effect on character. True religion proves itself by making us like Jesus Christ.
The essay argues prayer is inspired by God and that God answers through self or in us. It posits human speech is limited and often foolish, while true prayer is God praying in the believer. Providence educates, guiding removal of flaws before receiving the right blessing pronounced in pious language.
A compilation of aphoristic reflections on truth belief and motive. It contrasts belief driven by authority with independent inquiry, notes hope as a lifelong current, discusses expressions and words, warns that excess truth without measure breeds harm, and outlines two kinds of artists and the need for benevolent deeds.
A dialogue features a servant recalling a Marquis is blind as a bat and unable to read letters. The servant notes he asked for a hat while wearing it, highlighting slapstick misunderstanding and comic tone. The exchange underscores the narrator’s humor about sight and perception.
A Detroit woman cherishes a fine canary she has owned for many years. She speaks warmly of the bird’s charm and sings its praises, noting how well it has settled into her home life.
A humorous reminiscence describes wedding day mishaps and mispronounced vows in a parish church. Clergy encounter deaf grooms, jumbled phrases, and chaotic ring deliveries as couples imitate the service. Anxious clerks, mistaken couples, and a Christmas morning wedding mix into a lively narrated catalog of clerical foibles.
The article notes a common belief that fat hens lay more eggs is incorrect. It argues hens should be kept in good condition but excessive fat makes them lazy and less prolific, impacting egg production.
A Romantic lyric recalls the chimes of Oberwesel along the Rhine. The speaker mourns the German homeland while in a distant shore setting. The verses praise Rhine scenery and enduring national feeling.
A New York Sun report quotes Dr. Charles Perry explaining that recent Chicago blasts arose from dust and air mixtures rather than dynamite. He cites oatmeal, flour, powdered sugar, coconut shells and other fine vegetable dusts as common triggers in mills, bakeries, and homes, urging caution with dust accumulation and ignition sources.
The tale recalls Catherine Dubois wife of Louis Dubois seized by Indians three years after arrival in Kingston. Rescued just before execution she sang hymns to calm captors who spared her life. The couple then founded New Paltz near the site where she sang at her funeral pile. Samuelva, 98, and Anni, 71, were at Jeffersonville on Thursday.
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