30 Jun 1860
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Times
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1860
Page
1
The fragment meditates on enduring memory and spiritual calm through past ages. It contrasts radiant years with struggle, recalling medieval life, blessed by faith and divine rest. The lines evoke a tranquil reverie, praising heavenly dwelling and the Father’s endless joy.
Fragmented opening paragraphs from Wendell Phillips at a New England Anti Slavery Convention in Boston praise Theodore Parker and describe Parker as tireless and self sacrificing. The speech lauds Parker for bearing the burden for three men and unites affection with reform urging families to cultivate warm hearts and strong domestic ties.
In this Hartford Courant excerpt, the piece argues Americans overvalue appearances over realities. It contends young mechanics merchants and professionals marry early and pursue costly furnishings and lifestyles beyond means, fueling perpetual struggle to keep up appearances. It warns wives’ ambitions and social pressure worsen the cycle, urging contentment with plain living aligned to means.
An 19th century column extols soap as the essential dental aid, warns against charcoal and tooth powders, and recounts Dr Blodgett’s dental cautions. It also narrates Ms Brows of Paco tah converting a river town site into fertile farmland, noting Lacrosse’s growth and Minnesota town-site failures.
Horace Greeley outlines principles for a rural newspaper in 1860, urging a wide awake local correspondent, timely coverage of farms births marriages deaths and townstats, promote home industry and fairs, keep taxes in check, and avoid political manipulation. He emphasizes community mirrors and practical commerce.
A humorous tale of Major Luck ly trading jests with Rex at Windsor Castle. The punch line finds Rex boasting of George Washington while the Major deflects with a bold punch, then escapes to Mount Vernon with Martha Washington. A second anecdote recalls John C. Wyman at a Chicago station and a donkey uptake, ending with witty retorts.
A humorous exchange features Cicero and Uncle Clubfoot debating the origin of ear roars in fractured dialect. Uncle Clubfoot references historical figures and offers a theory involving quick Earth rotation, axle grease, and sonic effects causing light to converge near the horizon.
A quick retort recalls a late Scottish bar member famed as a dandy. He fumed over packing and banishments for a country visit, quipping he would go to the devil. Aunt’s rebuke and an election exchange follow, along with a Glamnais parish register entry from 1676 noting no sermon as the minister was away.
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