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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1878
Page
3
A Kentucky man recalls a desperate act of faith to save a dying child. He describes a prayerful effort, the aid of a visiting woman, and the stark poverty surrounding the family. The child died despite hope sparked by the plea, and the man vows to continue praying for other unnoticed beings in need.
A fragmented essay compares beauty and danger in human faces to masks that hide inner character. It cites Faust and Hrens legends, notes fluctuating moods of writers, and recounts a steamboat pilot exchange about Black Mountain and a fateful tale of two lovers who vanished, offering a wry local flavor.
Two men argued about the pronunciation of either and agreed to refer the matter to the first person they met, an Irishman, who ruled it as neither for the word as spoken.
A reflective piece surveys notable figures from history and their leisure pursuits. It cites Lord Chief Justice Saunders practicing on a virginal, Milton preferring organ music, Innocent III enjoying anecdotes, Petavius and other scholars taking periodic walks, and Stephenson engaging in modeling engines and wind mills. It links these pauses to broader creative and intellectual labor.
The author argues Americans speak fluently yet fail to listen at home. Daily talk fades as the father returns exhausted, paper in hand, while the mother struggles to share daily trials. Cheerful dialogue and wit at home cultivate education, virtue, and lasting happiness for children and parents alike.
A Paris shoplifter was detained after concealing items in a plain box under his clothing. The box, tied with string and worn, opened to reveal goods tucked inside. He allegedly set it down to feign inspection and then lifted the lid to steal articles stored beneath.
A fragmentary account describes a curious beniletone wand and a cemetery incident dated February 20, 1770, recounting a severed member and a shock in a disputed town scene involving Desire Tripp.
A rambling old tale describes a man clinging to a pair of skates as the solution to a hard life. The doctor prescribes a bold remedy while the old man mumbles about a future rich in a northern village, ending with a spectral black draft from the doctor.
A fragmented set of maxims urging skepticism toward flashy religion and flattery, warning against lending trust to loud talkers, and advising caution in legal matters and business. It cautions to inspect what you buy, avoid law unless necessary, and never rely on others’ integrity or on hidden dangers.
A Syracuse child dies from brandy given as water. The piece cites warnings about dangers of alcohol and highlights education reform calls for compulsory attendance and truancy enforcement. It notes a Bapt ist dedication with an amusing hymn incident and quotes Wisconsin University president endorsing women’s education and health benefits.
The article notes Colby Suivecie in Rocavilg hosting ten women in regular college classes and a potential permanent status for graduates, and cites Dean Stanley's broad churchmanship. It mentions Monduria planning an American free school system and a national college in Camayagua with a commissioner to obtain books and teachers. Governor Robinson of New York argues taxation funds state schools well beyond state government needs. The Wesleyan Missionary Society reports income and 498 missionaries, including workers among Indians and Chinese communities.
It is folly for a man to think of becoming a successful breeder of live stock unless he takes pride in the business and likes the stock he raises. He must feel interest in their comfort and well being and provide for their wants. He should devote his brain to the business and study how to excel in it to become a bright and promising breeder.
The piece argues wealth is praised as the great end of life yet fails to bring peace of mind or genuine happiness. It contends money does not ensure virtue, purity of heart, or enduring contentment, noting wealthy homes often lack true joy and poverty is not an absolute evil.
The text argues that men mistake appearance as the main draw in women and notes that even handsome suitors fail to retain affection without deeper qualities. It cites examples like Doctor Aghnion and others, stating intellectual appeal often surpasses looks in attracting noble women. It concludes women prefer admiration of inner traits over mere beauty.
A damaged text fragment discusses a proposed telephone network in New Haven tied to a high school building, along with remarks by Dan Ramleth and a Westminster sermon. It references Christ’s cross, church authority, and tax costs, then shifts to Canadian missionary income and a Dominion mission with thirty-two missionaries across Indians, Promel-Uuus-4uvs, and Japan.
A fragment from a 19th century miscellany includes quotations on temperance effort, self discipline, and the virtues of purposeful living. It references religious institutions in Canada and New York, acts of charity, and scholarly debates on theology. Also noted are a few social anecdotes and a short note on language preservation and census data.
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