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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1893
Page
4
A curated jumble of comments on Congress bills grass widows a piano trust and a poetry line. The piece mentions a Cincinnati pork dealer a bogography and Ella Wheeler Wilcox with stray puns and rejected communications.
A man discovers a granite quarry on his vacant building site and savors the finding, noting the hard nature of the land and the unexpected wealth beneath the surface.
The text asserts a biblical rule that one should return a kiss for a blow and claims all young men agree that a pretty girl errs by returning a blow for a kiss. The statement reflects moral guidance on handling insults with affection and gendered behavior norms.
A curious fashion note claims some young men have clothes tailored without pockets for a stated reason. The piece adds a witty aside about poets and romance, suggesting home is best except when pursuing a young lady.
A philosopher urges honesty as essential to end the current era of silence, arguing that prevailing silence would be as thick as a crowd of voices stilled by fear. The quote emphasizes the social need for open discussion and truth-telling in public life.
A sharp remark shows how a woman expresses scorn in two words when referring to someone she dislikes as "that man." The line highlights tone and gendered rhetoric in everyday speech within a social context.
A wry observation on married life noting that kind words help, but a man returning at 2 AM should bring patience and tact as his wife may not keep gentleness stocked at home. The quote contrasts wordplay with practical daily frictions.
A science writer explains how water can boil with a sheet of writing paper. The anecdote mentions a man who wrote a few lines on such a sheet and remained in hot water for three years, illustrating a curious old-timey curiosity about heat and paper.
The legislature chosen Roach a Democrat to the United States Senate saying there is not a shadow of doubt but he will make an efficient senator.
A Texas newspaper notes concerns about mule management on open range as a fire hazard. The column hints at cruelty allegations if mules are distressed or harmed. It discusses ranch practices and safety implications for livestock in range conditions.
An obituary notes Gen. Beauregard died in New Orleans on Wednesday night. It honors his role in the Civil War, his leadership in early Confederate victories, and his enduring legacy among Southern communities, pairing praise with solemn reflections on mortality and the afterlife.
The State Chronicle editor Jernigan awards Ashe of the News-Observer with high praise for fundamental democracy principles. The column notes Jernigan’s caustic rebuttal of Mr. Broughton, likening his critique to a sharp, decisive attack.
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