Weary Morsels by Henry Blount and Wit
A column of witty aphorisms and social comments on manners, drink, love, and humor. It includes quips about grass widows, debts, silence, marriage, and a playful editorial note on religion and virtue.
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06 Jan 1892
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Wilson Mirror in Wilson, North Carolina
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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1892
Page
1
Woman as Center of Life and Inspiration
A passionate essay argues that women bear unequal hardship and deserve compensation beyond money. It extols women as noble workers, consoling companions, and moral anchors, capable of inspiring men through love, courage, and steadfast endurance in all trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Holland
God
A Pleasant Trip at Christmas in Hickory
G W Blount reports a joyful Hickory Christmas with Sunday School events for children. The Baptist program in the Opera House featured songs, recitations, and gifts from decorated trees. The piece mourns the deaths of Parnell Elliott and John Murrell, and notes Mrs Summers grieving her son while Christmas faith holds out hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Blount
Hickory
Baptist Sunday School
Elliott Bros
Gertrude Blount
John F. Murrell
Parnell Elliott
Mrs. Summers
A Charming Visit at Eureka Brightens Christmas Holidays
The account praises Eureka hosts led by Nathan Minslow and Tom Yelverton and Henry Sauls for warm hospitality during Christmas. It lauds Mrs. Barnes for a successful entertainment and highlights performers Minnie Sauls Edwina Barnes Lula Yelverton. The writer commends Miss Yelverton at the organ and extols Miss Edwina Barnes’s beauty and talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Nathan Min Show
Tom Yelverton
Henry Sauls
Mr. Becton
Overman
M. W. Dargan
W. T. Barnes
Edwina Barnes
Lula Yelverton
Paradise Regained
Not In It Leap Year Party in Wilson Described
A narrator recalls attending a Leap Year party in Wilson but laments being “not in it” as the ladies’ event unfolds. Humorous verse and self deprecation follow, reflecting on missed chances, vanity, and the social scene' playful vanity in old time column style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Capt. Pace
Addled Farmer Seeks Quick Purchase at Hardware Store
A rush of mispronunciations leads a farmer to repeatedly request a corn popper, then a series of garbled phrases as he tries to clarify. The clerk remains patient as the exchange cycles through comic misnaming of a common tool.
The Difference A Woman Can Do
A verse contrasts masculine pursuits with a woman’s skill to “bite a thread in two.” It remarks that men strive for power and fame while a woman's thread work reveals a unique, practical mastery beyond male achievements.
Christmas Festivities and Sabbath School Cheer
Christmas holidays brought festival scenes as Sabbath Schools held joyful events for all children. The town echoed with boisterous youth, while the spirit of Mim—to cheer and comfort—softened sorrowful paths and revived childhood play and laughter in the bright season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mim
Read His Titles Clear to Mansions in the Skies
A moral reflection on life deeds and the heavenly probate of good works. It weighs whether earthly wealth matters after death, asserting that only recorded deeds passed by God determine eternal reward or punishment. The piece contrasts worldly property with spiritual records in heaven.
Cupid Nets Henry Blount in The Wilson Murray
A gossiping note from our paper laments editor Henry Blount’s romantic entanglements and the Wall of affection surrounding him. The writer jokes about Cupid’s net catching him and the joys and perils of love in the press circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Blount
Wilson Murray
Hymen
Ephc
The True Wealth Worth Beneath Hard Times
The article proclaims true wealth as the good one does for others, enduring life’s changes. It argues charitable deeds provide present comfort and future peace in the afterlife, offering a crown of glory beyond earthly riches.
Her Picture and Charms Stir Public Admiring Glance
The lines praise a woman’s beauty and charm while noting she sits in a relaxed, uncrossed posture due to her size. The verse emphasizes public affection and the dignified presence she embodies despite her weight.
Estelle Remembered for Sweet Bright Presence
Sadness fills many hearts as Estelle is absent and her bright influence is missed. Her sweetness lightens days and her presence feels irreplaceable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle
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