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Newspaper
Weekly Times
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1859
Page
2
An aged man rests by the chimney with a coal glow and a worn oak cane while his wife sits nearby knitting. They glimpse memories on embers of years as grandchildren read aloud each day, a gentle scene urging kindness to the elderly who faced life’s stern trials and guided youth down life’s rugged path toward peaceful rest.
A nostalgic letter from an old friend reflecting on time, aging, and enduring affection. The poem bemoans time's sting while affirming lasting ties, urging care to keep defiant honesty and memory bright for future generations. The voice calls for loyal praise and mutual guardianship of fame.
A late 19th century piece extols beard and moustache styling for men, arguing facial hair shapes influence perceived character. It discusses when to wear whiskers, the effects of full beards on appearance, cautions against dyeing, and notes social roles influencing grooming choices while including a humorous showman anecdote.
The article extols a newly arrived organ with a vivid, chaotic recital of its performances by famed regional players and sensational sounds. It also includes short comic vignettes about a whale of a captain, a pudding critique, a Washington child mishearing a tale, and a misprinted powder and shot spelling lesson ending in pepper and salt.
In the British House of Commons during a Reform debate, Mr Gerard Sturt, long a silent member, rose for a brief speech that halted the chamber’s hunger and boredom. His lively remarks against the ceasecent measure astonished MPs, turning an ordinary dinner hour into a moment of unexpected applause. He, known as a jovial clubman and skilled marksman, surprised all by speaking publicly for twenty minutes.
Westman named Post master at Iowa City replacing Stilwell. A Pike’s Peakers company started recently from Fairfield in Jefferson county. The Washington Branch of the State Bank to open on the 19th, with H. M. Howe to succeed Stone as cashier. Sheriff sale sent L. J. Norry’s Circus wagons to Chicago, and reports of jail breaks, railroad bonds, and various local notices fill the page.
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