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Newspaper
Lexington Clipper
Location
Lexington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1858
Page
1
Kingsley argues that drama, novel, and romance satisfy a universal wish for complete narrative. He cites Coleridge, Scott, Milton, and historical examples to show how readers seek a final winding up, a clear ending, and providential meaning in fiction and history.
The passage notes women require more sleep than men while farmers need less. It claims editors, printers, and reporters must sleep to avoid mischief, lawyers may sleep freely, clergymen can sleep long hours and rest their pariah weekly.
A fragment shows a postmaster and a man discussing a letter that “sis wants to go along as fast as it can.” The exchange hints at whether a man will take a woman, with garbled text suggesting omitted or misread lines and a sense of urgency.
The article discusses rapid western expansion from the Atlantic to the Pacific, highlighting the growth of Minnesota and Kansas, the California gold rush impact, Mormon migrations, and the planned Arizona Territory between Texas and California. It notes a future railroad linking oceans and the broad framing of a continental empire.
A gamekeeper in Brunette province was robbed of money after brigands attacked his home. A woman-clad bandit attempted entry as the keeper’s wife bolted the door and his children watched. A male intruder was killed. gendarmes and others fired, three brigands died, three escaped.
A cotempo Postmaster is described as a man who treats females with fairness, stating he will be a very attentive and efficient officer. The remark emphasizes equal conduct and professional diligence in public service.
A fragment discusses rumors and the harm of the phrase They say cited as a weapon of slander. It condemns cowardly gossip, the easy spread of falsehoods, and the way rumor poisons character and trust.
A fragmented text laments misfired language and slipping memory. Vague lines hint at struggle with expression and existential weight as recurring motifs surface through disjointed phrases. The tone echoes a ponderous meditation on life and loss.
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled names and phrases about a directory. The readable parts indicate a listing or note within a directory page, with references to individuals and potential wealth, but details are incomplete.
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