30 Jul 1878
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1878
Page
1
The excerpt argues American poetry lacks world stature due to petty, brief verse. It contrasts poets like Shakespeare and Dante as inventors with modern writers, and notes changing fashion and social anecdotes from the era, including outfits and humorous snippets.
Fragmentary rail timetable notes list routes north and south between Pittsburg and Dunkirk with east west directions. Entries show arrival times such as 9:19 am 8:40 am 12:06 pm 11:30 am and 2:20 pm 4:45 pm 4:16 pm, along with mentions of Warren and OQ region and an accommodation designation.
A detailed roster of county and town officials including Burgess Miles and clerk K P King, with names for nearly every office such as assessor J P Marston, school directors Nesmith and King, various Justices, constable, notaries, auditors, legislators Warren Pa, treasurer Barnes, sheriff Brace, and other county posts across Warren and neighboring towns.
June 17 87 timetable lists southbound trains from Buffalo to Dunkirk with stops at Fredonia Cassadaga Sinclairville Vermont Ross Mill Falconer Frewsburg Warren Jackson Irvington Youngsville Pittsfield and other points. Western connections include Dunkirk and Titusville routes with morning to afternoon times.
A compact verse contrasts those who hoard wealth with those who pursue life and beauty. The speaker praises seekers of spring, light, and joy, suggesting true youth remains in spirit for those who value art and vitality over riches.
Poem by Mrs. A. D. Whitney frames the summer solstice as a family milestone. It celebrates a full house of children, parental guardianship, and a queenly mother as the years deepen the household’s ties, while sons depart to seek manhood and work.
The notice lists weekly worship times for multiple denominations led by named pastors including Presbyterian, Episcopal, Meritopist, Evangelical, Lutheran, Scandinavian, and Catholic. It specifies Sunday services, Sabbath School times, and special observance details where provided.
A fragmented timetable lists stations such as Oil City Franklin Raymilton Stoneboro Amasa Andover Jefferson Ashtabula Cleveland and Pittsburgh with various arrival times. The text attributes the schedule to GEO H McINTIRE as superintendent.
A dense roster shows station names from Cincinnati to Toledo with numerous times listed across No.1 No.2 No.3 No.5 and No.6 lines. City pairs include Springfield Urbana Marion Galion Mansfield Ashland Akron Kent Ravenna Warren Greenville Meadville Union City Corry Jamestown Salamanca Buffalo Boston New York and Chicago exist in the long timetable.
The New York Board of Health issued sunstroke prevention and treatment guidance noting hot days and fatigue raise risk. Advice covers clothing, ventilation, shade, hydration, cool drinks, cold compresses, and seeking a physician. A Buffalo Express quote questions editors and a clergyman anecdote ends with a shop swap joke.
A compiled notice lists multiple fraternal organizations with meeting nights and officers. Laban Lodge No. 52 K of H meets every other Monday. Nelson Ensworth is Dictator and H R Bartlett is Reporter. Carroll Lodge No. 102 AOUW meets Wednesdays with J W Lytle M W and E L Coates Recorder. Regular sessions for Northy Star Lodge No. 241 AY M occur on Wednesdays near the full moon, with G L Friday WM and Wm Borne Secretary. Occidental Hlt Chapter No. 235 meets second Mondays. Conewango Lodge No. 250 IOGT meets Mondays. Warren Lodge No. 339 IOOF meets Tuesdays. Kossuth Encampment No. 98 IC O F meets on second and fourth Thursdays. officers include G H Ames C P.
A lover who had gone West writes to Birdie that he secured the finest quarter section of land, 100 acres, to make a home. Birdie replies that he should buy another quarter section for a lawn, yet Birdie never becomes the mistress of the home.
Attendees at the Paris Exhibition receive a copy of the New Testament in their own language. The display showcases diverse translations aimed at reaching a global audience.
A reflective, era tone critique of Summer, arguing it ruins comfort and drives people to anger and forgery. The piece contrasts poetic praise with harsh daily reality, noting heat’s brutal effects and the season’s impractical tyranny everywhere. It condemns Summer and calls for silence for six weeks.
The piece depicts the editor and printer as laboring under intense pressure and constant toil. It contrasts magazine critics who misjudge the craft with editors who face long hours, nervous strain, and financial strain to keep the paper running. It notes subscribers who expect free papers and fail to appreciate costs.
A native American upbraids a naturalized German for celebrating the Fourth with undue zeal. The German counters that the American is here of necessity while he chose to be American and notes the other’s bare beginnings versus his own well clothes. The remark leaves the American pondering the meaning of belonging.
Rev Edward E Hale criticizes American women for shrill voices he claims carry over crowds. He recalls a Zurich dining hall where he could pick out the women by their high war-cry yells above buzzing 500 voices. Hale attributes the tone to loud reading habits taught in schools.
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