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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1889
Page
7
Fragmented verse speaks of fortune and fate, weaving tides of joy and sorrow. It hints at tempering by God through shifting turns, suggesting hope and fear in equal measure. Durable themes include longing, punishment, and the ironies of desire in a stormy world.
A satirical tale recounts three promising youths Tarbox Tanner Twiggs who plot to burn and seize control of their school. Cyrus Wilkins, a stern master, foils the scheme by trapping them in a closet and binding the conspirator Twiggs, while Tarbox and Tanner are captured one by one. The students ultimately face consequences, and Wilkins resumes duties.
A Hairdreamer writer argues that high hair styles reveal intellect and dignity, while loose flowing hair suits only children. The piece contrasts high and low arrangements, asserting the forehead’s prominence when hair is styled upward and claiming current trends favor high dressing for its refined appearance.
A children's verse from the Atlanta Constitution urges careful speech with gentle images of bees and sunshine, warning words can sting and wounds linger. It counsels choosing kind, truthful language to comfort the weary and aid the blind, while discouraging bitter, revengeful speech.
A Boston Cultivator excerpt describes parent gulls unmistakably circling a vast nest of similar eggs and later recognizing their own hatchlings on a loch. It also recounts a traveler witnessing a trained goat in the Holy Land perform atop stacked pillars while a musical device plays, lifting the animal and testing balance.
The article notes a powerful fort under construction on the Pacific coast that will rival Gibraltar in strength. It guards the Puget Sound entrance, a key U.S. port, and is portrayed as a potential threat if Britain seeks to close the harbor. The piece emphasizes national security and international tension over coastal fortifications.
Tommy asks if he will get a prize for good behavior and his mother and father discuss. Tommy replies that prizes aren’t given, revealing a child’s blunt honesty in a short, humorous moment from Harper's Young People.
A letter argues that statewide prohibition in Iowa has substantially reduced crime and criminal costs, closed many distilleries and saloons, and boosted property values. It cites judge and official testimony from across districts, notes rising legitimate trade, and asserts meals costs at public houses have not risen.
A poem titled Cross and Crown portrays enduring faith through suffering and duty. It speaks of a heavy cross for every life and a thorn chaplet, promising a fadeless crown for those who bear burdens with cheer and self denial until death.
A London Christian sketch extols Gavazzi for simple faith and unselfish life, noting his lack of ire and devotion to spreading Christ’s kingdom without sectarian aims. It also recounts Dr. Moses Hoge’s sermon on the universal gospel and a Bushman’s prayer, then surveys hospital strains tied to alcohol and medical mission cautions in India.
The passage discusses the symbols Uncle Sam and the Log Cabin as enduring elements in American history. It references Warner’s Log Cabin Sarepararii and Warner's Safe Cure, claiming these terms carry historic meaning and are esteemed as remedies for kidney disease, reflecting 19th century popular culture and medical quackery.
Fragmented reflections on loss love forgiveness and neighborly kindness mix with brief anecdotes about aging loneliness and self improvement. The piece praises gentleness toward others and gratitude for loved ones while warning against cynicism and urging faith in remedies for illness.
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