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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1893
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR evokes a travelogue of holy places and legends. The narrator recalls visions of saints, shrines, and pilgrims walking through mountains and fountains, ending with a sense of returning home and gratitude.
In Redlands Courtland weighs Miss Sally Dows and her cousin Champney's claims while dark omens rise. Champney warns of anti black agitation linked to Miss Dows French relative Dumont and potential election trouble. Courtland orders discipline and guards the armory from armed demonstrations.
The piece argues English will spread as a literary language globally and notes European signs of its rise. It cites Prof Vamberg and authors such as the Dutch writer of The Sin of Joost Aveling and the Norwegian author of Crustacea of Norway choosing English to maximize circulation.
A historical reflection argues that world famous figures such as Socrates Plato Alexander Caesar Buonarotti Shakespeare Dante Newton Bacon Washington and Edison did not seek fame but gained it through wisdom artistry invention or service. Fame followed character and achievement rather than pursuit.
The Indies and hotel keepers in Sydney complain about poor servants. Explorers’ reports condemn the character as rude independent and inefficient. A harassed householder recalls a maid tipping a dancer at 3 a.m. until her disappearance was discovered. Skilled coolies are in high demand and can command high wages.
Poem exhorting children to have courage to do right with faith in the Lord. Reassures that strength comes from grace and guidance to resist sin and evil. Quotation from D Walker in Christian Intelligencer.
A children's tale follows Optie and Pessie two fairy sisters who carry tiny glasses to view the world. Optie sees the good and large through her glass while Pessie magnifies the bad. Their habits shape their lives and later define Optimists and Pessimists who choose different glasses.
The article recounts an origin tale of Arbor Day in Bragg Switzerland from the fifth century. Townspeople failed to sprout acorns twice, then transplanted saplings in October to create a thriving oak grove. The Switch Parade became a yearly festival and the holiday’s modern form echoes Nebraska’s prolific tree planting.
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