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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
3
A reflective essay compares the lily’s growth from a humble bulb to spiritual virtue. It argues active effort and trust in divine sun illuminate character, warns against idleness, and links humility, charity, and resilience to everyday life and Easter symbolism. It weaves in quotes, travel wisdom, and distant customs to underscore moral growth.
The article argues that showing Christian virtue through deeds matters more than arguments. It stresses living righteously and honestly as the world’s priority, noting that a single day of good conduct outweighs much talk.
Cook celery in stock until tender then flavor with tarra gon vinegar piquant sauce and gelatine dissolved in cold water. Mold into a border ring. Boil six eggs, cool and shell, fill yolkless whites with a mixture of red pepper olives and mayonnaise, refill, mold inside jelly ring, garnish with lettuce and celery, serve with a dollop of jelly and an egg per guest.
The Boston Transcript notes a renewed calla lily craze during Easter. Once ubiquitous in florists and homes, the flower has fallen from favor but now attracts many admirers, with demand outstripping supply as its timeless elegance endures.
A reflective poem by Lucy Heald titled Passion Week at the Church and the Cross contemplates loss, sacrifice, and redemption. It intertwines reverence for the crucifixion with personal lament over suffering and the call to render love for love.
The article notes diverse Good Friday traditions such as placing three loaves to deter pests in Florida, and cross marked cakes in Europe. It highlights charitable acts like St Bartholomew the Great where twenty one sixpences are given to poor widows after a sermon, and All Hallows London buns for children. It mentions Washing Molly Grimes at Glentham Lincolnshire, tied to a stone image and seven old maids.
On Good Friday only 6,000,000 hot cross buns were eaten in London signaling the waning of the old custom. The cross bun is traced to pagan rites honoring Wostra, source of Hastor, with Christians later adopting buns by adding a cross to bridge beliefs.
A historic statistic notes that among one million letters handled, only one is misplaced or goes astray, highlighting the high efficiency of mail delivery and the small margin for error in the postal system.
Up to 1854 English newspapers faced a special government tax that shaped their operation. The levy burdened editors and printers, influencing coverage and financial viability across the press.
The New York prison system faces severe crowding as state penitentiaries exceed capacity. Sing Sing houses over 2000 inmates, Clinton Prison and Blackwell's Island also overflow, while Elmira Reform School and various workhouses show rising detainee counts. Officials blame hard times and influx of undesired aliens, with transfers and new builds underway to relieve congestion.
Frankfort Ky word from Tax Collector J W Peck says mobs and organizations blocked railroad tax collection in Carter Boyd and Elliott counties. Governor Willson announced use of the State militia to assist the official effort. Many counties owe heavy sums and have been unpaid for years. Troubled entry of troops into the mountains is anticipated.
Dana Estes, Boston publisher and traveler, arrived after eight months abroad and said Roosevelt will find African hunting mostly tame aside from a few dangerous beasts. Estes, who toured the regions Roosevelt plans to visit, comments on the ease of hunting compared with others.
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