23 Aug 1862
Page 1
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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1862
Page
1
A fragmentary verse piece speaks of sorrow as a noble response to loss. The speaker argues that bearing grief is superior to shallow laughter and urges blessing from the Father through tears. The language reflects archaic phrasing and poetical imagery.
A stern father punishes his ten year old son Willie for river play. Willie later saves Eddie Wheeler from drowning after disobeying orders, earning a heroic act that reveals the boy’s brave spirit and the consequences of harsh discipline. The tale ends with Willie recovering and the family facing the moral weight of the punishment.
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