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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1881
Page
3
A verse from Howard Glyndon in Baldwin's Monthly extols a baby’s charm. The speaker recalls beauty in a newborn, promising devotion and solace as he loses worldly trouble, longing to learn from the child’s gentle innocence. The tender imagery anchors on a parent’s vow.
Walter Scott featured with his dogs in a portrait of devotion during his financial strain and illness. He instructed his steward Laidlaw to protect the dogs, spoke to large hounds at Bracciano and Naples, and admitted two beloved pets Nimrod and Bran. In his final days his dogs gathered around, licking his hands as he faced death.
This brief admonition urges young men to seize small opportunities and master every subordinate role. It argues that faithful, thorough work builds habits that lead to promotion, letting even ordinary abilities rise by diligent conduct over time.
A playful verse about Ming Tipty-Toes darting through rooms and charming a household. The speaker muses on her antics daily and nightly, how she tugs whiskers hugs necks and fills the house with affection. The poem ends noting the speaker grows fonder of the sprite who steals hearts.
Mr. Howard must leave quickly to town and entrusts his conservatory to his daughter Ethel. May and Mrs Wheeler invite her to a flower show, but Ethel stays home, faithfully watering every plant rather than join the outing. Her father returns to praise her.
The piece argues promptness as essential in business, scholarship, and leadership. It cites Sydney Smith on leaping in rather than hesitating, warns against overcalculating and delaying decisions, and contrasts Napoleon’s swiftness with missed chances. It urges readiness and decisive action to seize opportunities and achieve success.
A partial fragment urges faithful conduct and just behavior. It emphasizes that steadfastness in small matters reflects in larger duties and warns that injustice in minor aspects mirrors greater faults. The source text is garbled and only hints at a moral quote.
The piece argues money cannot purchase education health or good manners. It asserts conscience and good principles outweigh wealth and that wealth cannot fix wasted opportunities or faulty character. It concludes that money is useful but not a universal remedy. Church Union.
The Indiana Journal recounts Ole Bull the violinist attempting a Norwegian colony in Pennsylvania about twenty five years ago. He bought land, brought settlers, built Aleona with a music hall hotel, but the venture failed. Many left for Norway while Bull later returned to Europe leaving a legend of wild music and a buried violin on the mountain.
The Washington monument has reached 270 feet and is projected to top out in about three years. Officials note steady progress as construction continues, with the ascent marking a historic milestone toward the planned peak.
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