11 Dec 1879
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1879
Page
1
A fragmented poem tribute to deceased loved ones and guardian angels. The speaker recalls a mother and father’s comforting presence and a child’s memory, imagining an inner place where angels see God’s face and the departed await reunion. Attributed to D. T. Whitney in Scribner's Monthly.
A boy named Robert W recalls his China visit with his father. He describes English doctors, cangue punishments, jail scenes, striking customs, vivid sights of prisons, beheadings, river pirates, and a dramatic kite display, ending with a wary note on Chinese customs.
A fashion note details winter bonnet trends with toges and varied crowns. Beavers and plush fabrics color the season, with satin crowns, ostrich plumes, and fur trims. beaded Latin antique bonnets appear stylish, while Hamburg beaver hats offer soft, simple silhouettes.
A string of maxims highlights social misperceptions from weather to conversation. It notes errors in assuming influence over others, impatience with preachers, and overestimating romance, while lampooning political evasions and misread loyalties amid a European scene involving Bismarck, Italy, and Austria.
A devotional verse urges children to be honest and mindful, as guardians watch over them. The poem reassures that God’s angels observe every action, guiding toward a bright, righteous life.
Two brothers long for five dollars to buy Robinson Crusoe and a pug puppy. They toil pulling dock roots under their father’s wary eye, face heavy rains and hard labor, and learn the value of effort as their father pays them and buys the book and the pup.
Four holdups on Yosemite highways this summer have left hoteliers furious, warning that further incidents will drive them from business. The piece notes San Antonio's flourishing woolen mill turning cassimere cloths at low prices.
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