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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1890
Page
3
Poem reflects on the perpetual turning of fate fortune love and hate. The speaker hears the wheels hum as they influence hearts and lives with a somber warning of greed and harm then finds solace in love restoring balance and peace.
In a New York household on the Hudson a reclusive Uncle Bill shapes the fate of Phemie Norris and Fred Howard. Bill’s quiet devotion, Phemie’s loyalty, and Fred’s earnest resolve drive a restrained romance to marriage, despite a patriarch’s contempt. Uncle Bill reveals a hidden fortune and forgives past slights, uniting the couple with his blessing.
The essay defines a good book as one that interests the reader and highlights virtue. It celebrates positive portrayals of women, just rewards for the good, and respect for moral laws. It emphasizes clear English, relatable characters, and lasting pleasure guiding readers toward nobler living.
London Industries cites a prominent English engineer to illustrate the Forth bridge’s size and strength in Scotland. The note details materials: 51,000 tons of steel, 21,000 tons cement, 707,000 cubic feet granite, 117,000 feet masonry concrete, and 1,000,000 cubic feet timber. At peak, 8,800 men worked on construction. cost estimated at 2,250,000 pounds for bridge and approaches, nearly 3,000,000 including connecting lines.
A recollection from Talmage in the New York Observer of a New York surgeon who, despite pain, remains compassionate. The tale follows a child’s crisis, four doctor visits, and a night of care that ends in calm slumber and renewed faith in medicine. The narrative honors the quiet heroism of a country doctor and his lasting impact on a grieving family.
In a brief exchange, a man recalls old cautions that marriage can fail while his partner counters that attempting marriage is better than not trying. The pair decide to marry, reflecting a pragmatic, hopeful stance.
A Baltimore ship's mate recalls Ned Halpin, a young English sailor, who predicted his own death after seeing a shark's ghost. On a squally night near Cape Henry the seen omen proved true as Halpin vanished overboard, his fate sealed by a shark's fin, leaving a mystery the crew could not explain.
The article recalls early New York taverns used by councils in 1701 led by Roger Baker at the King’s Head on Queen Street near Pearl and Liberty. It notes rival tavern keepers Gabriel Thompson at the White Lion and the Boot as scarce signs, with Henry Swift hosting Lord Lovelace’s 46 pound dinner. Other named hosts include Bernard Hardenbrook Elizabeth Jourdain and widow Post, reflecting long-running tavern culture in colonial times.
An account from the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia describes a black Lycoside spider clinging to a fish in a swamp ditch. The spider dragged the exhausted fish ashore, pulling it head first until the capture was complete, then secured its prize despite the water’s edge and bank drop.
The London Truth portrays Emperor William II as highly educated yet capricious. It links his behavior to a complex genealogical mix from Paul I and earlier royals, noting rapid European travels, strict discipline, public expectations, and unpredictable orders.
A selection of aphorisms from Yonkers Godelette N Y Picayune Atchison Globe Christian at Work and more on resilience procrastination and moral stature. It contrasts the impact of effort and environment on personal development and judgment.
A Catholic missionary presents a vivid pen portrait of the Monley Procession, detailing its symbolism, participants, and the community impact observed during the event. The piece emphasizes religious devotion and local traditions surrounding the procession.
Essay reflects on conscience waking after wrongdoing and forgiveness. It recounts Father Schynse's observations of Emin Pasha and Henry Morton Stanley during the expedition to the coast, noting Stanley's temper over stolen rifles and Emin Pasha's self denying acts, with Paris Figaro attribution.
Reports detail Bismarck's wealth and estates, noting an income above 100000 and ownership of breweries, factories, mills, and distilleries. He refused the Duke title to avoid perceived compensation for exile duties, while remaining a major Prussian landowner with Varzin and Fredericksruhe assets.
A Virginia hillside tale sets a child's make-believe regiment against real war as a sunlit village near Manassas meets a brief skirmish. Aunt Dicey intervenes, the child’s sword gleams, and gray and blue soldiers pause to honor a line about a child leading them.
George Watson travels nine months in Europe, reporting on European craftsmen. He notes European stonemasons are artists, women mix mortar, and a Munich beer garden scene. He contrasts discipline, diet, and method with American practice, calling for industrial education benefits.
In a Gainesville clash during Civil War fighting, General Toombs finds Daniel Webster’s son Fletcher mortally wounded. Toombs aids him then returns to front as Fletcher dies. his body is escorted to Boston and mourned in Faneuil Hall as New England honors a brave soldier.
A Confederate soldier facing Union lines near Petersburg volunteers to stop fighting. He asks if ending the war would help and decides to disable his weapon, telling the Yank that his action ends the war and that Grant will be surprised to wake up to the rebellion petered out. He heads to the rear after his pledge.
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