06 Dec 1893
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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1893
Page
1
A clipped reflection from Ladies Home Journal notes undismayed resolve and humble rank, praising steady effort over fame. It underscores that true honor comes from doing well what one has to do, regardless of praise or status.
A visiting narrator recalls Betsey an aged poor saint who knits for a living and speaks of the soul as a stove. She compares spiritual life to feeding and tending a fire open drafts and to clearing ashes and emphasizes steady heat and Christ as the flame. The tale ends with Betsey’s closing draft and the narrator’s contemplative walk home.
Dress trends for children spotlight elaborate outfits inspired by adult styles. Lord Fauntleroy’s influence fades as mothers dress Maud and Ethel in velvet knickers and velvet trimmed gowns with fur, fringe, and wide undergarments. Underwear becomes a major focus with cami soles and new corset wear. Lace, satin, and sable trim enhance coats, gowns, and evening wear amid a buoyant but costly season.
From Chicago a humorous tale unfolds of Greek guests at the British exhibit amid a rule dispute over seating. A Graham of Claverhouse defends legacy in a 500 year feud with Argyll as tempers flare but decorum remains. Dr Mundy accepts Baptist pastorate call and bids Greenville farewell with a large service.
The piece argues Voorhees criticizes his ally John Sherman, who held real power in the anti-silver battle. It notes Sherman steered Republicans to unity and credit for the victory, while Democratic papers minimize his role, highlighting partisan envy and unjust framing.
A Boston clergyman sought the book Seekers After God in city stores and libraries but could not locate it. He then asked a Chicago friend to buy it, receiving a telegram declaring No seekers After God in Chicago. The report also mentions the Baptist State Convention meeting in Elizabeth City and reduced rates on railroads and steamboats.
A reflective piece describes how a bachelor longs for companionship with a married man, portraying love as a peaceful voyage and a starry light that fills existence. It argues that woman brings calmness and healing, enriching minds with her serene thoughts and enriching life beyond nature, kinship, and friendship.
The Massachusetts State Road Commission aims to build a suitable road in every town along the most used route, a practical program echoed by a former Virginia proposal. A single first-class county road is seen as multiplying future roads and improving regional travel. The note includes Bill Nye praising North Carolina and Virginia scenery near the Blue Ridge, with a last aside about women’s cloaks brushing passersby on public sidewalks.
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