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Newspaper
Cassville Standard
Location
Cassville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1855
Page
1
A poetic memorial from Cassville dated May 21 1855. lines speak of memory love and longing for oblivion. The writer asks for gentleness at death and requests flowers and a mournful lay as the sun sinks, praying the spirit pass peacefully.
A Greensboro letter describes the Toccoa Falls in Habersham County Georgia as higher than Niagara and among the world’s tallest, with a two hundred foot drop into a misty bridal veil. The author recalls a Louisiana companion’s awe and notes Indian legends, the surrounding amphitheater rocks, and wildlife while recounting how the site remains off major travel routes.
A fragment argues gin and corn whiskey prove cheaper than newspapers, noting a pint costs a small sum while a daily paper costs fractions yet delivers vast global intelligence. It questions values, contrasts bodily pleasure with mental improvement, and cites The Springfield Republican’s humorous quips about patriots and origins.
A rheumatic invalid supposedly cured by a moonlit ghost tale involving grave robbers and a shroud. Two thieves visit a tavern as a trembling witness flees, believing a white specter sits at the meeting-house door. The man who carries the rheumatic victim is dropped with fear, while the invalid recovers instantly. The story claims to be a true occurrence and cites another case of a bed- ridden woman escaping a house fire and never relapsing.
An editorial diatribe contrasts gender roles with examples of capable women. It cites a Cincinnati orphan who set type, earned money, and became an editor while engaged to a lawyer, praising female achievement and urging respectful conduct toward women. It also notes letters urging proper bowing etiquette and questions bachelor life without women.
A reflective exhortation on youth and marriage praising the lasting value of an honest heart. It contrasts fleeting worldly pleasures with the quiet happiness born of virtue and providence, urging prayer and steadfastness as time erodes beauty and wealth. The message centers on the honor and strength of love guided by virtue.
A young boy named Willie, orphaned and poor, seeks a cabin berth. Captain McLeod, moved by Willie’s Bible and Sabbath School testimony, offers him a place aboard, proving the value of simple character over formal endorsements.
A city guest in homespun attire attends a social gathering where remarks trigger a table talk about appearances and deception. The man from the country is mistaken for a country booby, and the speaker cautions that appearances deceive. He wishes health and happiness and departs with a reminder to beware of appearances.
A clipped excerpt from the Syracuse Standard contrasts how society treats male and female transgressors. It condemns double standards that shield male betrayers while branding female victims, arguing that earthly morals deny forgiveness and justice for the assaulted woman. The piece critiques social hypocrisy and calls for equal accountability.
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