06 Apr 1866
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Newspaper
Jefferson Era
Location
Jefferson, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1866
Page
1
A faded newspaper fragment promotes government measures for Union restoration and national credit. It lists advertising rates for Daily and SemiWeekly papers, plus a sewing machine sales pitch and contact details for Dunbar Waters & Co. at 12 State Street, Boston.
An essay lauds natural beauty as a divine invitation guiding hearts toward higher aims. It weaves reflections on landscapes, trees, flowers, children, and psalms, arguing beauty silences vanity and points to immortality through devotion to God and the created world.
The text lists traditional martyrdoms of the apostles with locations such as Ethiopia Alexandria Egypt Greece Rome Jerusalem and Ephesus. Beheadings hangings stonings crucifixions and arrow wounds are cited as causes of death for several apostles including Matthew Mark Luke John James Peter Thomas and Bartholomew.
The passage quotes Daniel Webster praising newspapers as valuable and rewarding for readers, especially students. It argues that a humble newspaper subscription benefits a child's education, noting those with papers often show greater diligence and intelligence. A tax editor in Ohio received a shirt as a gift but finds it surplus to use, reflecting on opinions about utilitarian value.
An essay argues that evenings in a lady’s drawing room are superior to clubs or theatres. It claims female company sharpens morals, fosters respect, and counters selfish habits, contrasting refined talk with male vanity and indulgence in youth amusements.
The text argues happiness persists beyond the moment through memory. Past joys from friendships and travels spread calm pleasure into old age and aid attention to present scenes by recalling a world that cannot be renewed.
The text portrays Murat as Napoleon's devoted right arm yet impulsive in battle while contrasting his character with a noble, accused of folly in the cabinet. A philosophical note ponders matter’s persistence through time and Providence’s watch, concluding ideas cannot die. The piece ends by noting about 800000 Indiana residents remain in the United States.
Dr Lewis argues against restricting consumptives to indoors during wet weather noting moist air aids lungs and warning that night air is no safer than day air. He urges proper clothing and footwear so invalids may go out in rain sleet snow or wind, countering ignorance that night air is deadly.
A New York Tribune correspondent notes prairie winters are brutal with little shelter. The piece cites Du Champaign and Samuel Edwards as successful growers of silver leaf staples and pines. Walnut trees also flourish. farmers urged to plant trees and even work at midnight if needed.
Corry Bergin of the Brooklyn 18th regiment narrowly survived a battle after stowing a piece of bacon in his coat pocket. A bullet pierced the bacon but did not harm him, and he later recalled the incident as saving his life and his bacon in a remarkable escape.
A satirical verse outlines life as seven year segments from childhood to old age and pairs characters with ethical traits. It mocks social roles from seafaring fortune to a charitable queen, listing figures like a dishonest lawyer and a boastful coward, concluding with the Queen of Spain donating 10,026,000 reals annually to charity.
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