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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1880
Page
6
A speaker contemplates a dying neighbor in a house across the way. The verses describe her waning strength, pale cheek, and the approaching vacancy, pondering the mystery of death and the silence of the tomb. The piece, credited to M. Harmon in the Detroit Free Press, evokes fear and awe at mortality.
An extended account details Brandon Vermont’s famed frozen well near town, its digging by Andrew Trombly twenty-two years ago, the ice and hoar frost visible in the well, and the locals’ fascination. The piece blends geology, local lore, and the digger’s memories, noting the well’s winter freezes and its possible glacial origin.
Poem fragment from London Atheneum praising inner refuge and dawn prayers. The speaker urges laying burdens at a gate and listening for sacred harmonies described as wilding warbles and Easter prayers, with imagery of fountains, rock, and a paradise shore.
The American Home now in its third year is offered to women of America as a fresh, bright, and economical journal. It boasts the largest list of contributors, covers Floriculture Embroidery China Painting Household Art Cookery and Literature with practical healthful recipes. A yearly subscription costs $2 with agents sought nationwide and terms available.
Notice states dissolution by mutual consent of Frank A Browning and John C Browning in the firm Vine and Browning. John C Browning and William D Butter to assume all liabilities and continue business at the old stand. Effective February 14, 1830. FRA AYS. Sts jours and BROWNSING.
Exeter News Letter reprints Edward Webster's paternal counsel to his son George T. Upham in June 1834. The letter stresses duty, religion, self-improvement, and moral character, urging punctual study, avoiding bad company, and loyal family ties as young Webster prepares for life and leadership.
The article argues enthusiasm in any enterprise fuels success by aligning desire with method. It links earnest effort to seized opportunities, practical action, and the drive for wealth and status, noting energy rises as goals and means become clear.
A letter from Neillsville Wisconsin dated January 20 78 praises Dr Warner white wine tar syrup as the best medicine for lungs ever sold. The writer credits the product with saving his life and curing a neighbor named Dawes of an asthma lasting over thirty years. The testimonial notes a price of 50 cents per bottle and compares its value to larger dollar preparations.
Buckien s Arnica Salve marketed as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Jerome Allen. 32 tf
Stop that cough and cure throat and lung afflictions with Dr Kings New Discovery claimed to have cured thousands. Over a million bottles used last year with perfect satisfaction. trial bottle ten cents or a full bottle one dollar offered by Jerome Allen Greeneasele lad, Sat.
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