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Newspaper

Wilson Mirror

Location

Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1890

Page

6

Lord Harry and Polly in a Fisher Maiden Tale

A verse scene recounts Lord Harry eyeing Polly the fisher girl and proposing a rich match. Polly rejects money for love, insisting he give his heart. He seeks a duchess for a gold wedding, while Polly’s romance remains unmet.

Lord Harry Polly Frederic E. Weatherly Temple Bar

Ben's sister Susan and the mill fire rescue

In a mountain town Susan warns of Ben's risky departure behind his mentor Jim Slade. A mill fire breaks out when Slade's misdeeds appear. Susan courageously uses a hose, saves the mill, and Ben returns to face consequences. Graves commends honesty and responsibility, sealing Susan and Ben's renewed bond.

Ben Susan Jim Slade Mother Sue Jim Graves Susy Beseer S Bea Mr. Graves the Examiner

A Land of Handsome People Across Europe

A Rome letter to the Chicago Journal argues Italians in Rome and northern and central Italy are handsome and well mannered. The writer notes fine women and army officers, describes polite, cheerful behavior, and compares crowd etiquette at a funeral procession to American crowds.

America Rome Chicago Journal Italy Gen. Pass

Out of the Mouths of Babes and Other Jokes

A collage of humorous vignettes and quips from Harper's Weekly to Chicago Tribune. Short sketches include misheard poetry, domestic foibles, and playful exchanges about art, travel, and daily life with a cast of neighbors and exaggerations.

Chicago Tribune

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