My Birthplace
A reflective free verse fragment recounting a wanderer’s longing for home and memory's solace. The speaker recalls Italy and other climes, laments sorrow and loss, and yearns for a peaceful, heavenly home beyond life’s burdens.
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Newspaper
The Warner Sun
Location
Warner, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1887
Page
6
A reflective free verse fragment recounting a wanderer’s longing for home and memory's solace. The speaker recalls Italy and other climes, laments sorrow and loss, and yearns for a peaceful, heavenly home beyond life’s burdens.
A village tale follows Mattie Kenwood as she endures gossip about a handsome curate and a love triangle with Robert Preston. After jealousy and a breakup, Mattie discovers Robert is the curate she once admired, and Kathleen’s marriage ends with a reconciled, quiet happiness.
A parable of a well presented youth seeking work who is advised to endure honest toil. The elder notes that many miss fortune due to pride and a desire for a “good start.” He argues that collecting drafts is honorable if it fits one's conscience, and stresses humility, patience, and continual effort over idleness. The piece urges valuing steady labor over immediate status.
A humorous note from Texas Siftings argues the prodigal son tale should include the prodigal’s sister. It suggests she would offer mercy and moral influence, possibly guiding him home, while the father and brother are shown more prominently in the traditional version.
The Boston Transcript recounts Mordaunt Ladidah of Beacon Street, born in Boston, who imitates British mannerisms and contemplates naturalization after a club remark about voting. The piece lampoons his overreaching identity display and the tension between American roots and Anglomania.
Lieut Henn notes American sailing ships outperform British cruising schooners and Gloucester fishing schooners in speed and handling. He praises better maintenance, crew efficiency, and canvas ratio on American yachts, arguing centerboard sloops and Burgess kneel boats are challenging to beat.
London Letter reports Mr Gladstone resting yet active, writing to home rulers and advising reforms. He reportedly felled an elm in Hawarden Park in a vivid display with Lord Spencer and Earl Granville present. Earl Spencer travels to France for health. Earl Granville to Walmer Castle for gout.
Jenny Lind and Otto Goldschmidt wed in a romantic union. The German musician, much younger, met her during her American tour and was invited to England. He confessed his love after being pressed, and she admitted loving him first. The couple have since found happiness.
A Chicago Mail correspondent describes scenes in Japan where mothers and sisters strap infants to their backs during daily life. Children under ten play with babies on their backs while small nurses nap, and boatside markets show shellfish and tide pools. The writer notes few babies cry and remarks on dolls rarely seen in arms.
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