Taigne Quote on Solitude and Society
The excerpt reflects Taigne’s view that nature endows people with entertainment in solitude, yet urges self-reliance while acknowledging society’s partial role in shaping our amusement and growth.
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20 Feb 1884
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Columbus Daily Herald in Columbus, Indiana
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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1884
Page
1
Popping the Question The Marriage Proposal Debate
A discussion on marriage proposals argues reform is needed to give women real choice. It examines gender norms, leap year customs, and social pressures, citing Mrs De Lesseps and literary observations while urging gradual change and a neutral tribunal for future proposals.
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Mei
Asia
M. de Lesseps
Indy
Lx Chesnave
Il Europe
de Lesseps
Ersuke
Mademoiselle de Praga
From henceforth no more twain but one in love and grace
A devotional meditation on the union of two souls in a sacred married bond. The text speaks of ceaseless loss and gain through love, the church of two, and a divine bridal union where two become one and all lack is cured in perfect love.
Teach Your Boys by Cottage Hearth
Teach boys to value a plain calico upbringing over velvet. Emphasize practical schooling and honesty, a good trade, respect for elders, protection of the weak, and equality before God. Warn that poverty backed by crooked profits harms more than wealth gained honestly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calico
Buildings Unroofed and Round House Blown Down
A powerful wind storm in Evansville Indiana on February 19 causes heavy damage as ships face peril and submerged districts fear loss of life. Relief boats patrol the river while homes and farms are wrecked and two occupants survive by climbing trees. In Columbus Georgia a cyclone unroofed structures including the First African Church and the County Jail, demolishing the Central Depot roundhouse and injuring six engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Larkin Fitzgerald
Charles Wade
Columbus
Walte
Wind Storm Tears Through Coshocton Inflicting Severe Damage
A fierce wind and rain storm hit Coshocton Ohio at about 8 PM causing extensive damage. The Steel Works roof was blown off and walls damaged, telegraph lines were toppled, and widespread country damage is feared.
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Cosuocton
Let ’Em All in Ends in a Fiery Farmhouse Loss
An Indiana farmer hosted a parade of sales agents with a piano, organ, sewing machines, paintings, and more on installments. A defective flue sparked a fire that destroyed the house, leaving no items saved. The farmer quips Providence works in curious ways, saying the loss will give the district a rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Providence
Diamond Ring Found By Mice On Beacon Street
A Beacon Street lady misplaced a diamond ring worth $200 after washing. Mice raided her room nightly and a cheese baited trap killed three mice, revealing the ring tangled around a mouse's body after soaking. The tale ends noting the story is told as reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Street
Tokar Garrison Attacks. Captures Cattle in Sortie
Suakim Feb 19 Advices from Tokar say two hundred of the garrison made a sortied attack on the enemy killing and wounding several and capturing a number of cattle and camels The report emphasizes the garrison taking the offensive rather than being captured.
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Suakim
Tokar
High Winds and Snow Baffle Louisville Riverfront
Louisville reports a rapid river fall of an inch per hour as canal levels drop to forty two feet. Cold snap follows dark as snow falls and winds sweep the area.
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Louisville
Britain to Reinforce Occupation Army in Cairo Request
London Feb 19 Reuters reports British government approves reinforcement of the army of occupation in Cairo in response to a request from Sir Evelyn Bar urna the British representative there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Evelyn Barina
Cairo
Russian Minister Probably Dying Reported Illness
The Department of State has received information confirming the dangerous illness of Minister Hunt. The report from Wasuix iton dated February 19 notes the minister’s serious condition and possible death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuix Iton
Department of State
Hunt
Gordon's Influence in Carno Sparks Garrison Fear
Feb 19 Carno reports the intense Gordon influence causes anxieties about the garrison's safety amid uncertain conditions. The article notes strong public concern and potential political repercussions unfolding locally.
River Reaches New Rise After Heavy Rain in Cincinnati
After heavy rain in Cincinnati Ohio the river began rising again this afternoon. Observers report rainfall further upstream and the river climbed about one quarter inch between 8 and 9 p m raising water levels from fifty nine feet and one quarter inch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
An Odious Comparison
The Cincinnati Times-Star notes that Noah’s flood should not be derided. It argues that with modern forestry and meteorology, an Ohio man could have managed a first class flood and even improved it the next year. The piece praises Noah’s efforts while boasting modern capabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Times-Star
Noah
Ohio
Ohio Valley
Rich man tests suitor with offer and perilous deal
A rich father in a San Francisco Chronicle tale offers his daughter to a hopeful suitor if he proves his love. He reveals a stipulation about placing $100,000 in the bank upon the daughter’s hand, prompting the wary applicant to consider the high stakes of the pledge.
Waters Recede After Historic Madison Flood
The Madison river fell six feet by noon and continues dropping about an inch an hour. Information from both sides shows a steady decline, likely within banks in two to three days. Inundated residents monitor retrocession, scrub floors, and await relief as months of damage follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onur
Truth of Tripartie Alliances in Wall Street News
An old man laments con men and warns of swindles as a York farmer pursues a shared dairy pool with his neighbor. The tale contrasts sharp talk and rural schemes about butter, milk yields, and mutual pooling.
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Waal
Thia
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