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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1891
Page
7
A Sunday sermon on casting burdens on the Lord emphasizes personal trials in business, health, bereavement, and sin. The preacher cites Psalm 55 and biblical examples to urge practical faith, resilience, and reliance on divine sustenance amid adversity.
Bradford Torrey chronicles a hummingbird study in the Atlantic noting the mother’s constant feeding of two nestlings, their awkward early growth, and a dramatic display of maternal devotion. He describes a mound-like stone structure found nearby, likely built by ancient mound builders, with a mystery purpose.
A Philadelphia Record feature describes a northwestern city couple who 22 years ago ceased speaking to each other over a dispute about a cottage in the wife's name. The husband, once wealthy, squandered assets while he toils at a newsstand, giving away homes and property he once owned, even as he delivers papers door to door each evening. Their two daughters differ in fortune, one marrying well, the other staying to help.
Masonry was exposed while leveling the Purviance property on North Jefferson street Huntington Indiana revealing a possible prehistoric vault. The work was part of excavation to proper grade where the lot was being prepared for development and the find prompted immediate inspection by local authorities and archaeologists.
In Mokelumne Hill's rugged camp life, 1851 miners faced constant danger from gambling tents where pistols fired during disputes. A guitarist wounded a Mexican musician as a shooter calmly finished a billiards shot, and the memory segues into notes on humor writing and paper quality for wordsmiths.
A Board of Trade member plans a fishing trip with more nature and less in gadgets. After a failed Michigan trout attempt with $60 gear, two Indian children showed a green twig tied to a bent pin baiting a cricket that caught several trout, prompting a sale of the sixty dollar outfit.
The Egyptian Public Works department studies Nile storage reservoirs after a three month annual drought. Willcocks reports no storage north of the First Cataract. A proposed dam at Phile would supply only one third of needed water and would flood Phile ruins at a cost of 3 750 000 dollars.
A Nebraska farmer at Storkville reports 916 head of hogs killed by cholera last year. Copenhagen plans an international book exhibition. For sore eyes use Dr Isaac Thompson Eye-water sold by druggists at 25c per bottle. United States has 62 401 post offices.
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