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The Little People Poem on Children’s Value
Poem extols children as life’s melody and moral warmth. It argues a world without babies would be dull and harsh, leaving virtue and tenderness reduced in both men and women. Repeats lines about little people beginning life and keeping the heart and life chords alive.
Pay Cash and the Value of Frugal Living
A discussion on paying cash to manage bills and avoid debt, stressing that cash purchases curb overspending. It notes the discipline of tracking expenses, the temptation to spend idle money, and the benefits of cash payments for housekeeping and avoiding waste. The piece also uses a card-counting analogy with a deck of cards to illustrate time and money concepts, and ends with a humorous misprint about a telegraphic collision.
No Rest Here In This World Nor In The Grave
Pierce G. Winters reflects on rest eluding the rich and poor alike. He laments universal restlessness amid wealth, fame, and family grief, urging readers toward heavenly rest where sorrow, toil, and night vanish and eternal life begins.
Direct Trade Union election to be held April 2 1874 in Atlanta
Notices report the Direct Trade Union preparing for its charter and stockholder meeting in Atlanta to elect a President and Directors. Subscriptions and ten percent payments are urged, with railroads arranged for stockholders to travel for one fare. Proxies encouraged. Also included are historical notes on presidential living ex-officials and a April Fool gag exchange between spouses.
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Direct Trade Union
Atlanta
Hall of Representatives
E. T. Parng
Sec’y
Thimble making from coin silver explained
A detailed 19th century process describes melting coin silver into ingots, rolling and stamping discs, shaping them in a bottomless mould, and successive polishing and decoration steps. The narrative notes the dependence of profits on coinage promises and outlines final cleaning and packing for trade.
Floating Islands of Lake Poinsette Described in Florida
A Florida traveler recalls floating islands on Lake Poinsette formed from dead swamp vegetation. Wind and water move these masses across the lake, with one island sunk in the 1871 gale between Poinsette and Winder. Indians and hunters reportedly set fires that drive the burning islands across the lake. some islands exceed a half mile in circumference.
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Florida
Lake Poinsette
Poinsette
Winder
Moon Photographic Triumphs Inspire French Astronomers
A French proposal links photography and telescope work to image the Moon at finer detail. Scientists seek a perfectly smooth surface to photograph and magnify lunar features, aiming for vivid faithful pictures. A Wilmington, North Carolina anecdote about a stingy man appears as a city-side description.
Life and the Immortal Spirit in Human Existence
A meditation on mortal and eternal life, the body soul link, and the mystery of life. It laments our limited understanding while praising the body's wonders, asks how life should be valued, and urges living nobly for eternal purposes. It reflects on aging youth ambition sorrow and the divine measure of a life well spent.
Conservatism in Freema sonary examined
The New Orleans Bulletin discusses a nationwide fraternity described as a body of men from all classes and professions. It praises harmony, tolerance, and restraint, noting members avoid insults and sectarian strife. The piece highlights their peaceful coexistence amid religious and political tensions, attributing their conservatism to tolerance.
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New Orleans’ Bulletin
United States
Brotherhood
Piathip
Pay as you go in farming thrift and debt
The Rural Carolinian recounts an old tale of a thrifty farmer who prospers by buying supplies at year end for cash rather than on credit at the start. He contrasts rich planters who borrow against future yields with a man who lives on what is made. The piece cites John Randolph’s quip about discovering the philosopher's stone as four words: Pay as you go.
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Mr. McDuffie
General Assembly
Columbia
John Randolph
United States Senate
Glass Spinning At Vienna Exhibition Described
A visitor reports glass thread spinning where a girl forms a thread by melting a rod in flame and drawing it onto a reel. The silklike filament copied cocoon markings but is weaker, yet could be used to weave cloth with suitable machinery. A display in the glass manufacturers hall shows glass silk items like feathers cuffs and dollars.
Maiden Reverie Sparks Protective Vow in Storm Scene
The speaker recalls a maiden whose words and gaze move him to shield her from harsh weather. She lightly quips that an umbrella will suffice, a playful moment that softens the scene and hints at tender emotion.
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