28 Aug 1901
Page 1
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1901
Page
1
An hour of radiant sun reveals nature's beauty and joy, then a sudden gray mist hides the world. The poem reflects on fear and faith, noting mists dissolve in rain and sunlight returns, restoring the hills and the smile of God as told in Christian Work.
A June afternoon at Coleby’s pond sparks a pranking chain by local boys who taunt the blacksmith and steal his prized goose. A boat-beam accident leads to Alf Waters nearly drowning, saved by Coleby’s strength. After a dramatic rescue, the boys confess, present the goose and tongs, and seek forgiveness from the honest blacksmith.
A collage of humorous quips from various papers. Jokes range from hoax lines to one-liners about outfits and phonographs. An Atlanta note records a Georgia negro awake on a track urging caution to avoid damages.
A Chicago Record-Herald tale recalls Major O Dowd collecting rent in a tenement. He discovers Widow Lynch will host a benefit to pay for her sick child’s surgery, while her debt becomes part of the party. The event features a lame seamstress and a blind shoemaker as the band. The landlord attends the next day, pleased by the outcome. A separate note discusses how voice reveals character, citing Amelia Barr and a few quips about speaking style.
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