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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1872
Page
1
A devotional meditation praising the eternal God as creator and sustainer. The speaker declares human insignificance before divine vastness and pleads for guidance of understanding and heart toward the divine throne. The piece reflects reverent language typical of period religious prose in a Weekly Press context.
A nameless narrator in a misty avenue discovers a sapphire ring dropped by lovers. After her aunt dies, she and Dr. Gilmore grow close as she cares for her sick guardian. The ring’s fate tests trust, secrets, and a bittersweet reconciliation among lovers and friends.
In a late Assembly session debate, attention centered on ill treatment of Lourdes pilgrims en route to the Marian shrine in the Pyrenees. The piece outlines Bernadette Soubirous and the Massabielle grotto, noting fifty thousand French pilgrims seeking divine aid for France. It lauds the Lourdes movement as a unifying religious force amid national trials and urges patriotism through faith.
The report covers a wide sweep of events from October 28 to November 3 including Republican J. T. Wiott withdrawing from Arkansas's 2d congressional district race, Minister Washburn denying cabinet rumors, major fires and murders in multiple cities, the epizootic horse disease spreading nationwide, and international notes from Europe and the Americas.
A string of historical examples shows authors and scholars beginning studies late in life. Figures include Sim Hrsry Spellman, Boccacio, Ogilby, Dryden, Ludovico Bonaldesco, Franklin, Plutarch, Socrates, Cato, and others who started new pursuits after ages fifty or beyond. A Maryland nonagenarian hints longevity with tobacco use, while a jokey line compares newspapers to armies with leaders, columns and reviews.
The piece debates Forster’s forthcoming Life of Dickens and whether it should expose the separation of Charles Dickens and his wife. It notes the son’s likely support for truth and his wish to protect his mother’s name, while warning of public gossip and biased blame.
The author argues that calm, moderate voice can effectively guide horses better than loud, shouted commands. Horses are teachable and respond to kindness, not oaths or blows, with a driver who uses a normal tone achieving as much or more than shouting. This humane approach improves obedience and reduces stress for the animal.
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