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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1880
Page
2
A poetic fragment from Harper's Bazar recalls a mourning morning scene. A speaker walks with a beloved as violets scent the air and twilight falls. The mood shifts to sorrow as the lovers part and the memory of unspoken love lingers with the sunset.
Miss Shelley, hardened by a life of disdain for men and a cold home, finds transformation in the Gilder family. Her bond with Mr. Hollister deepens through patience, gentleness, and acts with children, culminating in forgiveness and a proposal, reshaping her view of love and family.
A collage of cake recipes follows featuring Jelly Cake Coffee Cake Custard Cake and more with instructions for layers rising and icing. The passage ends with a curious aside about the sea salt content and a fantastical measurement relating to Europe and Mont Blanc.
An essay questions Diderot and Darwin as society risks turning toward a head‑dominated existence with reduced manual labor and increased reliance on machinery. It rails at socialists and celebrates Girton Colleges while recounting curious anecdotes on marriage, science, and health remedies from 19th century sources.
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