07 Nov 1860
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1860
Page
1
A poetic meditation by Harry Lincoln describing a voyage down a river of time from bright mornings to storm warnings. The verses claim faith guides the vessel through hardship toward a hopeful silvery lining, ending with death as the oar, and the final mooring in eternity.
The narrator recalls standing by the grave of Thomas Morris on a Sabbath eve, reflecting on liberty and enduring principles. He notes Morris as a pioneer of freedom who faced political martyrdom, and links his legacy to a broader national revival toward universal liberty. The piece ties nature’s autumnal decay to a coming spring of political renewal.
A comic dialogue shows two farmers across a fence arguing over potato size. Mr. Jones boasts large crops from using brains and outside ideas while Mr. Smith laments poor yields. Jones credits seeking advice and books from neighbors and county fairs for his success.
A dialogue shows Mr Jones praising a farm monthly that shares crop ideas and farm economics. He explains how reading, not farming, grows his skills, noting the editor travels, tests methods, and prints plain language lessons with engravings.
A Johnson and Jones talk about the American Agriculturist published in New York City. Subscribers can get fourteen months of issues by sending one dollar and may receive premium rewards for recruiting others.
A muddled excerpt describes household mastery and ignorance of proper methods. A dog with an uncooperative tail and an old smoker in the east is noted for perpetual thirst from salt fish. Hidden corn lies beneath unseen straw.
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