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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1888
Page
2
A poem in which a dying beggar's baby inspires a reflection on worth and mercy. It contrasts a worldly life of struggle with a divine regard for a pure soul, noting the father's sense of giving and the angels reading of a spotless life.
Mollie Winthrop, who had abandoned constant practice, resolves to devote ten minutes daily to five finger exercises and scales. With support from friends, she keeps the pledge through a year, regaining skill and earning praise from Bessie Arlington and Amy Leslie.
A 19th century reminiscence describes a massive winter blizzard in northwestern Minnesota on January 7 and 8 1873. The author notes pre-storm mild weather and a sudden wind shift as the storm crossed, with extreme cold, wind-driven ice dust, and widespread hardship for man and beast despite shelter and supplies.
Mrs Hicks-Lord hosted a vast New York reception in Washington Square drawing about 2,000 attendees though few were invitees due to no quarantine. With no coat check two thousand wraps and coats were left unaccounted for causing losses around 5,000 dollars. one guest recovered only overshoes despite a sealskin dolman valued over 1,000 dollars.
An Arkansas matron argues against marrying for money claiming love can arise with a man who has a few dollars and fiddles, yet she confirms she is not advocating marrying for riches. The remark contrasts social motives with affection in a regional voice.
Paris dispatch reports ongoing desertions by the French army in Tonquin. Recaptured deserters are shot without compunction. Eighteen Foreign Legionaries escaped from Sonthay with arms and gear, chased through mountain defiles. After a long pursuit they were condemned. at the firing line an adjutant reportedly demanded an oath while the line stood as if at a review. Iron discipline reportedly remains strict in the Legion.
A Kansas City scene recounts an Irishman at a dinner table who misunderstands a server’s menu line. The traveler asks for custard and grape pie while the waiter recites a dessert round, prompting a puzzled retort and a patient but puzzled pause.
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