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Newspaper
Weekly Jeffersonian
Location
Jefferson, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1857
Page
1
A fragmented verse about the weariness of having no work to do, contrasting labor with idleness. Repeated lines plead that the hardest state is not toil but idle absence of duties, invoking ploughing seas, summer heat, and the burdens of daily labor. Names and clear events are not present, leaving a lyrical meditation on labor and rest.
A narrator recalls Nellie and her father in a warm reminiscence of charity. A Chicago encounter with a hungry girl leads to ten dollars in bread and then a generous gift of further funds, transforming a family and enabling a pianist to thrive. The tale links faith, generosity, and lasting gratitude.
A domestic vignette traces Delia and Charley through four chapters of motherhood and folly. Delia strolls with pride while concerns about Charley’s upbringing surface. The tale contrasts parental ideals with harsh realities of youth and reputation.
A mother tells her child that each hour spoken by the clock is a record for God to judge our thoughts words and deeds Then she warns parents and youths about neglecting evenings and the dangers of darkness urging virtue integrity and benevolence as paths to blessing.
The piece discusses Mormon marriage doctrine via apostle Pratt, detailing consent rituals and polygamy practice. It includes a French chemist note on grain processing, a recovered Bible, a humorous Irish advert about a missing woman with a cow, and brief anecdotes about soldiers meals and signatures.
Ritupare advises that peeling stalks is often unnecessary for pies as the skins cook quickly and contribute flavor and richness, while the pulp remains tender and flavorful.
An incongruous street exchange on Woodlawn avenue Melden ends with a pun about directions to Woodlawn Cemetery. A gentleman asks for the way and is told Dead ahead. The odd reply underscores a quirk of local chatter and miscommunication.
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