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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1860
Page
6
The piece laments aging readers still longing for the past in a once lively neighborhood gathering spot. It recalls a now scattered group hoping to reunite in the Heavenly fold and asks to remain sympathetic to the young as time adds lines to faces but not to hearts. HG. iL. tralesville.
A letter from Hoayston dated June 1860 reflects on two years in the town, recalling a late loved one’s grave and a Christian memory. It quotes poetry on loss, laments drift of news priorities, and muses on ministerial attainments in a newspaper correspondence. The writer seeks readers’ pardon for a personal, reflective turn away from routine reporting.
The author argues for thoroughly educated and liberally informed ministry in the church. He notes shifts since the 18th and 19th centuries, with society demanding greater intellectuality and culture in pulpit leadership. He cites Galesville University’s potential role in training ministers who can contend nobly for truth and right.
A reminiscence of a Fourth of July on the Great Salt Lake Desert describes a journey across the Sandy Desert via Sublet's cut off. The party formed a corral, fired guns, and delivered speeches and toasts to show patriotism to travelers and natives alike amid dusty landscapes and desert curiosities.
A traveler recounts theDevil's Gate gorge near Sweet-Water and Independence Rock. He praises the Sweet-Water stream as a healing draught for travelers and notes a recent 4th of July celebration with over 500 attendees praising the spirit of 76. The piece ends with a toast by R Button about independence at the Devil's Gate.
A visitor commends 1st Ward School in La Crosse praising Mr W N Mason principal grammar school Miss C M Bentley intermediate and Miss I B Gordon primary, lauding their zeal and home life. He urges district schools nationwide to hire capable teachers and avoid drones.
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