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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1889
Page
7
A tale set by the river follows Sayers, a once idle shingles maker, as poverty, drink, and a new child named Annette transform his life. After a perilous search, Annette is found asleep in a skiff, prompting a grateful reunion and a prayer for protection.
A nostalgic children's column blends two pieces, Good Morning verses and The Legend of the Lily, with a dog’s misadventure and a cautionary tale about appearances. Jim the dog swaps lives with Tip the Donald’s dog, learns hard lessons about happiness, and returns wiser.
A dated bread recipe instructs starting at six o'clock with four loaves using hot water, salt, yeast, sugar, and flour. The dough rises overnight, then kneading continues until smooth. Shape, place in tins, let rise again, bake about an hour, and cool on a cloth to keep the crust soft.
A dramatic note accuses Mrs Sharpe of domineering control over her husband in a domestic dispute. The writer addresses Mrs Gabby and Maria urging silence, mentioning a past marriage refusal and noting the husband’s lack of autonomy in a tense family dynamic.
Don Shelton writes a sentimental verse in Cotrier Journal as the speaker pleads for remembrance across times of day and seasons. The poem invokes morning noon night and seasonal change to emphasize enduring longing.
A collection of humorous lines on right and left, ducks and oil, a colicky baby, and a sea captain. interwoven are reflections on weariness, rest, and the limits of stimulants. The piece links jokes with practical advice on fatigue, rest, digestion, and the value of genuine recovery over tonic remedies.
A rich man’s servant in China receives no salary while many apply for positions with the common people’s servants earning small salaries and few applications. The issue stems from higher perquisites enjoyed by the former, which can exceed triple their salaries. Confidential clerks and salesmen in all industries receive annual new percentages of the firm’s business in addition to regular pay.
A collection of observations on wine tasters illnesses, the dangers of drink, and moral appeals. Reports note a German study of wine taster diseases, a case of a man tasting daily without swallowing, and warnings about temperance. Minnesota's new law targets drunkards for repeated offenses, with prison or fines.
Edward Judson argues missions succeed when England's best scholars help convert the fiercest peoples. A Canadian Indian comments that the heart must be washed, not the face, and Christianity is a heart work though outward forms matter. Also note ads for Rosenbaum Co. selling wraps and infants cloaks at low prices.
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