24 Aug 1860
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Newspaper
Delaware Gazette
Location
Delaware, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1860
Page
1
A reflective piece argues that life resembles a turnpike with tolls charged by vice, fashion, pleasure, and accidents. It advocates choosing companions wisely, cultivating good habits, and living within one’s income to secure lasting happiness and stability for family. It closes with a meditation on daily blessings and the pursuit of contentment.
In a National Magazine tale set in Delaware Ohio on August 24 1860 a struggling boy Johnny from a destitute home is befriended by Miss Almer a gentle teacher. Her kindness inspires Johnny who later becomes a reformer, crediting those early acts of mercy for guiding his life toward virtue and service. A second narrative thread recounts a boy’s punishment and a teacher’s patient mercy leading to reconciliation between student and parent. The piece closes urging teachers to practice loving kindness as a guiding force in youth development.
A vivid compilation of Civil War era prose and rhetoric detailing the struggle between free and slave labor, warnings against procrastination, and a dense array of opinions on Union, states’ rights, and the irrepressible conflict. Includes reflections on leadership, political strategy, and the upcoming public and press battles shaping the nation.
An 19th century guide explains using glass bottles with wax seals for fruit preservation. It describes bottle preparation, heating methods, air exclusion, and sealing to avoid air contact, noting corks are useless and emphasizing gradual heat and careful handling to prevent breakage.
A Rocktind Hort Society meeting discusses saving tomato plants in winter. Instructions describe uprooting vines in fall, lifting and tying to a stake, keeping soil moist, and exposing vines to bright light near a window to promote growth.
Agricultural note quotes farmer wisdom on stock-raising vs grain growing. Emphasizes stock as safer, more remunerative, with synergy between livestock and crops. Discusses care in weaning, lamb nursing, and salt use to prevent illness, citing Lows Valley Farmer guidance.
The Auburn Union reports authorized plans for Mr Goward to meet Michigan Republicans on Saturday September 16 in Cleveland and other Northwest venues. Dates and locations to be fixed after probating required arrangements by the State Committee.
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