25 Jan 1888
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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1888
Page
1
A reflective piece on sorrow, disappointment, and longing for comfort. The narrator recalls childhood dreams of bliss, laments missed chances, and contemplates death as a release. It urges kindness from husbands and parents and asks for loving gestures to ease heartache before life ends.
A meditation on loss and consolation as memories of departed loved ones soothe the weary heart. The speaker recalls mothers educators and companions now beyond us yet near in spirit, promising joy from the spirit land and angelic comfort at the pillow.
The greatest ocean depth is 46 236 feet midway between Tristan d Acunha and the Rio de la Plata mouth, deeper than Everest by over 17 000 feet. North Atlantic soundings reach 27 480 feet south of Newfoundland, with 34 000 feet depths near Bermuda. Pacific averages range 2 000 to 3 000 fathoms, varying by region.
A reporter on the street overheard a couple argue about personal grooming, with remarks about gloves stockings and walking in public. The exchange hints at domestic tension and social norms of appearance in public spaces.
In a comic exchange the Sarcasticus couple head to the opera. Mrs Sarcasticus asks him to fetch her goats off the dressing table. He misinterprets insisting they are kids, and she explains they have grown old, prompting a playful acknowledgment.
Doctor Blake of the London Medical Society claims extractions are useless for toothache except rheumatic cases. He prescribes a paste of two drachms of alum and seven drachms of nitrous spirit applied to the tooth, a simple remedy deemed worth trying.
A collage of short items traces European tensions and American curiosities. Topics include rail safety, Congress and courts, emigration from Belfort, real estate shifts in Anniston, and the long shadow of torpedo warfare with Captain Sheppard’s reflections on its cowardice.
The State notes 272 Farmers' Alliances, Clayton Baptist Church calls Rev. Harrell as pastor, and Durham praises preachers. It mentions the first NC cotton near Raleigh, a New Bern public building bill, Greensboro bell fund, and multiple Durham institutions. Also reports on Wake Forest chemistry chair, NC YMCAs, local accidents, rail history, and Salisbury religious diversity and press.
A young man declares his aim is to get rich no matter the expense. The older man questions the value of such a goal as the youth lights a fresh cigar and repeats his willingness to pursue wealth at any cost.
Poetic lines express blue mood and dimmed light as narrator laments failed romance and a lingering sadness. The speaker jests about being “Phari-see” while noting eyes seem dim and the world grows dark tonight.
An advertisement extols Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup as a lifesaving remedy for children attacked by colds coughs and croup. It portrays three C's as a danger and urges mothers to use the product for protection and treatment.
An old advertisement suggests men in tooth ache should ease pain with Salvation Oil. It touts the product as a simple remedy and notes a price in cents, implying quick relief and a confident look.
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