02 Aug 1893
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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1893
Page
1
A fragmented poetry prose piece, "Verry MorseIs" gathers aphorisms on faith, kindness, memory, and love. It muses on prayer, generosity, aging, music, and the Christian life through ornate, sometimes misspelled reflections and parables.
A lyrical essay on kissing describes its universal presence and cultural variety, tracing it from mythic origins to modern manners. It offers vivid guidance on favorable approaches, the glamour of first embraces, and cautions against awkward excesses.
The essay argues that real courtesy arises from gentleness and kindness, not fashion. It condemns insincere politeness toward loved ones and urges consistent respect and sympathy for all, especially family, to avoid mere formality. It contrasts genuine courtesy with boorish behavior and emphasizes inner character over outward manners.
The passage describes God’s resurrection transforming the righteous from graves. The body is refined and perfected to resemble the original model with an untainted eye and a strengthened hand. It contrasts the current grief veiled face with the blazing glory of revived humanity.
The passage contrasts heaven’s endless day with earthly night and its relief for the weary. It argues night sustains life on earth, offering rest from a harsh day, while praising holy stars and a comforting moon as gentle guardians watching over the bereaved and exhausted.
The Wilson Mirror editor Henry Blount tours the country with speaking engagements advertised by John P. Wood. Promoters promise a grand, magnetic literary showing expected to draw hundreds of listeners across the Southern States this coming fall and winter.
The passage meditates on heavenly glory drawing souls away from earthly concerns. It contrasts the dimming earth with the joy of heaven where patriarchs martyrs and perfected spirits dwell. The text reflects on cherished loved ones in eternal home and the sense of immortal day shining from God's throne.
A meditation on the sweetness of a woman’s affection and the greater riches of a loving Saviour. The imagery contrasts earthly devotion with heavenly guidance, portraying Christ’s love as a perpetual, illuminating light that makes worldly vanities fade away.
Poetic plea seeking love to ease a weary life. The speaker asks for healing balm and calm, to chase shadows, brighten a darkened sky, and cast a bright ray through gloom toward an eternal day.
The text explains that a woman never whistles before her lover because a puckered mouth signals a kiss instead. The lover draws her close and their lips meet, drowning the wish to whistle in a spell of romance and shared tenderness.
The true wife commands her husband’s confidence and manages affairs with tact. Her care grows like a garden as she fosters beauty and shares in his life-work. She appreciates praise, avoids sullying his finances, and remains content with measured wealth.
The passage warns against pursuing worldly comfort and luxury as a false anchor to peace. It argues a rope of sand will fail at the first storm, dragging the seeker to ruin and deep despair unless true virtue guides life.
A verse raises gender norms noting girls may speak write or essay but cannot climb a fence or escape a stare. It contrasts a mother’s image with social expectations and asserts girls are not built for certain daring acts in a concise satirical tone.
A traveler reflects on the sea and its ships, noting that initial emotion fades after a moment. The exchange contrasts the boundless ocean with a sense of emptiness as the experience wanes.
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