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Newspaper
Lexington Clipper
Location
Lexington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1858
Page
2
A 19th century tone piece laments widespread illness and death while urging temperance in eating and drinking. It argues disease rises from overindulgence and stimulants, promoting a strict regular diet and careful reading of books as paths to physical well being.
The piece reflects on shorter afternoons and longer nights, praising the cooler seasons as opportunities for study and reading. It notes the mind strengthens with reduced work hours and anticipates the fall and winter evenings offering chances to build a home library through affordable books and papers.
Our young friend Wai Boyix returns from Cincinnati with a large stock of dry goods groceries and clothing. His hat selection features latest styles and finest materials. Call and see Billy for a full view of the assortment.
Readers ponder agricultural fairs as humbugs while praising Sabbath School work. The letter cites Jefferson County fair scenes, local Sunday schools at Methodist and Presbyterian churches with libraries and papers, and calls for improved moral instruction for youth.
The writer praises Madison House proprietor Mr Woodburn for hospitality during a stay in Madison. They commend Master Culver Woodburn as obliging and attentive and foresee him becoming a chief attraction of the house. The note urges friends to stop there.
Farmers report early sown wheat showing vigorous emergence and healthy growth due to favorable weather conditions. The crop appears well established with optimistic prospects for yield as temperate warmth continues.
Jens W I L Exes will deliver addresses at this place on Saturday October 5th. All parties are invited to attend.
The New York book trade sale held on Saturday totaled S250 in sales, with attendees bidding on available volumes and collectors seeking rare editions.
Visitors explore items at the Providence Industrial Exhibition including Roger Williams pocket compass and a see chair among other curios. The article notes the unusual displays and local interest in the fair's exhibits.
Andrew Nixon of Union County Indiana was away at a pair event when his house in Liberty was robbed of notes valued at 1084 dollars.
A fragment mentions a belief that whisky could cure snake bites. It also describes a small group of four or five young men hunting in the swamp and risking life against rattlesnakes moccasins and copperheads.
The Savannah Republican notes Thomas Hannelly, shot a few days ago, survived four days and nineteen hours before dying. A pistol ball lodged in the left ventricle of his heart as the cause of death.
An aged Teabells grape vine in Boardmat Ohio, planted two years ago, has produced 274 bunches of large grapes this season. The fruit is sunburnt in places but remains sizable and promising for market.
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