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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1891
Page
5
A poet muses on a legend of a twilight bell in heaven whose music reaches the listener if all inner pain and hatred are removed. The piece asks whether pure thoughts can enter a soul already dwelling on sin, inviting readers to ponder inner intent and angelic resonance.
An aging parson, famed for sermons, travels through life and afterlife in a Cornish coast tale. He jokes of taking a holiday and asks St Peter for a favor to admit German parishioners in heaven. Peter reveals none are there, then a dramatic visitor arrives from Breage.
A chaotic scene unfolds as Parson Jago preaches resilience against wrecking while villagers flood the church door in alarm at a shipwreck near Cudden Point. A London Speaker excerpt recalls Parson Jago and Koch tales amid mixed anecdotes on manners, philosophy, and champagne glass lore.
A vintage advertising copy touts Dr. Pierce’s Pellets as a small but powerful remedy for stomach and bowel derangements including indigestion and bilious headaches. The pills are marketed as inexpensive with a satisfaction guarantee, encouraging customers to try one tiny vial or three for a cathartic, via druggists.
The article reflects on patience as victory and diligence as a fair fortune, arguing true virtue grows from inner truth rather than ego. It cites moral sight, reform, and the value of brightening old virtues, followed by whimsical anecdotes about children and Samuel Dickens, illustrating quirky reflections on human folly and wit.
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