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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1892
Page
6
A reflective poem by M. Annie Foskett portrays winter as a harsh ruler destroying summer’s beauty. Nature trembles under the ice crowned tyrant while desolation spreads through forests and songbirds flee. Yet a hopeful turn promises spring’s warmth, renewal, and a spiritual lift as faith endures.
Sam Slickens, once hungry and scorned, accepts aid from Lionel Campbell and learns to play the game. He deposits Campbell’s money, bonds with Agnes Cashleigh, rebuilds status, becomes Aberdeen’s trusted lawyer for major corporations, and plans a society wedding with Agnes as his future wife.
A jumble of maritime fragments describes older ships, their fragile state, and constant repairs, alongside anecdotes about a train encounter with Mrs. President Harrison and Mrs. Queen Victoria. The piece also surveys European military crisis reports, suicide methods, and a lengthy discussion on Capitol building needs and expansion.
Dr Lilian Craig Randall of Buffalo reflects on the Ingleside Home where maternity cases outnumber others. Mothers often grieve over parting, with rare cases of indifference fading as affection returns. A heart breaking note from Massachusetts described a mother seeking news of her child now cared for by a wealthy family.
An English paper notes several inventions yielding large sums. The stylographs pen earned £40,000 per year, rubber pencil tips £20,000, boot sole protectors £290,000 in total, and roller-skates £200,000. A clergyman's toy earned £400 weekly, the return ball £10,000, the Dancing Jim Crow £15,000 yearly. A copper boot cap left £400,000 to heirs, and Singer’s sewing machine fortune neared £3,000,000 at his death.
A fashion note highlights white silk corduroy and velvet fabrics as chic options for sophisticated evening attire. Designers showcase combinations and textures to elevate formal wardrobes.
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