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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1893
Page
4
A jumble of pithy lines and quirky reflections on life, work, and society. The items touch on stevedores, signal offices, legends of Alexander, sleep methods, birth color myths, lashes, learning, a robbery attempt on an editor, bread as life’s staff, pound cake, and hosiery trade insights.
A milkman who faced mob violence for selling diluted milk is remembered as an example: the whey of the transgressor proves thin. The saying underscores the peril of deceit in a small community.
A witty remark notes that if a flying machine creator does not soar high he ends up sore from the fall. The quip reflects the era's aviation tinkering and playful take on risk and progress.
A reflective quip argues a burning shame creates a large fire of mortification. A philosopher notes that a parent's aim in punishing a boy is to educate his intellect, while acknowledging parents show ignorance of anatomy in their methods.
A quoted claim links pain to a white hair change in dogs, but the authority may be embellishing the tale. An agricultural exchange asks how hogs pay, suggesting the best tactic is to avoid selling hogs unless payment is received in advance.
In spring trees push new growth as they prepare to shed leaves for summer. Some fail to migrate as trunks become seized for board, a fate that blocks their seasonal journey and reflects human parallels.
A Texas Siftings humor piece ponders the phrase help meet for Adam. The quip jokes that Eve helped meet the apple, turning a Bible term into playful pun about the first woman’s role and a fruit related mischief.
A reflective editorial style line likens truth to a woman lifting pins, noting how truth in modern times is constantly engaged in its grand rising act amid broad carelessness.
A partisan tract celebrates the March 4 inauguration, praising a Democratic shift and denouncing the Radical party. It foresees an honest government, economic prosperity, and a moral renewal across the nation.
The Springfield Republican criticizes four years of Republican control noting Treasury cash balances fell from 255.57 million in 1889 to 125 million, with gold reserves dropping from 196.245 million to 104 million. It claims net gold declines by 16 million since 1879.
The State Chronicle reports the General Assembly has appropriated ten thousand dollars for a Confederate Monument to be erected in Raleigh. It extols the fallen heroes of the lost cause and credits enduring virtue to the memories of those who served, praising the support of women and the inspiring influence of their devotion.
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