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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1881
Page
3
A lyrical piece recounts a romance in a valley harvest scene, a severed bond, and a vow amid storm and memory. The narrator recalls Hebe, the garden, and fading roses as autumn arrives, with a final image of a single red bud crowning the bridal day.
In a remote pine shanty near Bradford a dying torpedo worker named Jim Barton, known as Torpedo Jim, pours out a secret with a stranger. The narrative unfolds amid gas flames, drilling noise, and a lone confession of sins and forgiveness.
A nameless narrator recounts the life of Torpedo Jim, a moonlighter who bred torpedoes to blow wells, haunted by a past failed love and a fatal stabbing. After setting a forest fire that devastates the Tram Hollow area, Jim dies in a cabin with a final cry for forgiveness, leaving a Philadelphia mother to mourn and a memorial pine bearing his name.
A New Yorker item explains mange in horses caused by tiny parasites. It covers transmission between animals, factors worsening the condition, symptoms like itching and patchy hair loss, and external remedies using sulfur turpentine arsenite and other mixtures. It also details cleaning, application schedules, and preventive measures for contaminated gear and clothing.
A mother reads aloud about heroes and knights to her child in a comforting scene. The poem discusses bravery, virtue, and the idea that greatness begins with noble acts at home rather than distant deeds. It emphasizes that every boy can be a hero by doing good at home and in daily life.
The writer reflects on his nephew Johnny Briggs wanting life at sea, noting the lure of adventure clashes with harsh naval realities. He recalls father’s 1849 California trip, warns that sailors face brutal discipline and grueling watches, and preserves a cautioned view of romantic ocean life.
A letter-advised essay argues that life at sea before the mast is grueling and unromantic. It describes ceaseless deck tasks, harsh weather, and the physical toll, concluding that most youths are better off staying home to read about voyages than chasing nautical adventures.
A mistress frees a young fox kept in a yard and it snatches her food after escaping. She laments the fox’s treachery but notes it was tame only while chained. The tale likens misbehavior to unchained foxes and urges firm discipline.
The piece argues that a mother bears major responsibility in shaping a child's character and fate, with fathers also influencing sons and daughters. It notes how indulgence, fault finding, and domestic culture affect upbringing and the child’s perception of home as they grow and leave. Philadelphia is cited as discussing a great public library.
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