Heart Throbs and Pleasant Reflections by Henry Blount
A collection of aphorisms and whimsical musings in old style prose. The piece blends humor and sentiment on virtue, life, love, and manners with playful misprints and quaint observations.
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18 Mar 1891
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Wilson Mirror in Wilson, North Carolina
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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1891
Page
1
Strife in the Church Over Means to Reach Salvation
A reflective editorial pleads for unity among church members and preachers, denouncing factions and rivalries. It urges charity and harmonious intercourse while emphasizing the crucified Saviour as the sole path to salvation and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Church of God
The Fragile Bloom of Youth and Lost Purity
The passage compares youth’s beauty and character to delicate frostwork and dew born flowers that vanish when touched. It warns that once purity is defiled it cannot be restored, and notes parental blessings and time as the mercy for forgiveness of such loss.
To Prosper by Living Right and Guarding Your Conscience
A compact guide urging steadfast faithfulness in conduct. It emphasizes self discipline, honesty, temperance, prudent discretion, and constant awareness of divine judgment. Advices include keeping God as first counselor, avoiding disputes, and maintaining a cheerful, patient spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tata
The First Flower Inspires Hope Across Strata
The Durham Globe extols the first spring flower as a symbol of renewal for workers and the poor, less for fashionable elites. It lauds its simple beauty as a beacon of hope for children and laborers, contrasting exotics with a wind blown bloom that heralds brighter days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Reflection on a heavenly Sabbath and eternal rest
After weeks of gloom a Sabbath dawned glorious and bright, inspiring meditation on a Land Somewhere beyond death where God’s mercy calms every trial. The piece contemplates sorrow, hope, and the promise of rest in eternity.
The alabaster box sermon on kindness and memory
The piece extols scattering daily善 acts over life as petals to comfort others. It praises “precious ointment” and alabaster boxes as symbols of cheerful spirit, urging women to live kindly and refrain from hollow praise after death, citing the pardoned woman at the Saviors feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ender
Brother Wilson
Sterling Advance
Conffin
Praise for Judge Connor From Scotland Neck Democrat
The Scotland Neck Democrat lauds Judge Connor as ready for business upon entering the courtroom. It notes his orderly conduct, courtesy to the bar, suitors, and witnesses, and calls his rulings prompt and clear. The paper praises his gentleness and broad regard for all involved, calling him a learned judge and a gentleman of distinguished accomplishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland Neck Democrat
Connor
Nine Years Old The Kinston Free Press Ad praised
The Kinston Free Press marks its ninth year and enters its tenth with bold fearless and aggressive service to the region. Bro Herbert is praised for his fluent writing and for producing a readable neat high toned journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinston Free Press
Herbert
Our Style as Editor Blount of Wilson Defends His Work
The Durham Globe editor argues that Blount’s writing shows individuality and ability even if some readers dislike it. He likens critics to a gadfly and Pegasus and asserts Blount’s distinct style should be left alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Fairbrother
Durham Globe
Blount
Pegasus
Growler
Mr. Blount
Wilson
A Ripe Age of The Fayettville Observer
The Fayettville Observer celebrates sixty five years of existence in an ornate editorial. The piece lauds the paper as among the newsiest and most interesting, praising editors White head and Myrover for talent, energy, and cultivated intellect guiding its prosperous, polished output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayettville Observer
The
Observer
Whitehead
Myrover
Noted Durham View on Critics and Free Reading
Jim Robinson of the Durham Sun laments a Georgia reader who borrows a county paper then rents it to neighbors for profit and then attacks the editor for nothing being in it. He warns similar types may exist in Durham and criticizes narrow thinking and free loading habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Robinson
The
Durham Sun
Georgia
Glory
Paradise
Durham
Correcting a Mathematical Mistake in Population Forecast
A newspaper response rejects a student’s claim that the United States will have two million people in a century. It asserts a projected 789,396,871 residents by 1991 and defends presenting the truth with polite yet firm rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United State
Tender Rose Bush Metaphor of Love’s Growth
A poetic reflection on love needing encouragement and warmth to bloom. It contrasts regrowth with cold distrust that blocks tenderness, likening growth to a rosebud needing soft breezes and sunbeams to release fragrance and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paradise
The Rose and Eve Kiss in Eden’s White Bloom
An antiquated contemplation on roses beginning pure white in Eden. Eve gazes at a tintless gem, kisses the snowy bloom, and the rose supposedly takes a scarlet tinge from her lips yet remains white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden
Creation
Eve
Daily State Chronicle gains influence under editor Daniel
The Daily State Chronicle marks its second year and praises editor Josephus Daniels for shaping its wide influence and legislative reach. It notes George P. Pell has joined as associate editor bringing journalistic experience and graceful penmanship to the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily State Chronicle
Josephus Daniels
George P. Pell
The Miserable Roads Poem Fragment
A vivid verse laments poor roads filled with mire and holes. It evokes hopping toads and creeping moles, noting horses balk, carts mire, and travelers utter curses as patience wears thin on the shabby way.
Mystery of Missing Mary Sparks Local Fire Inquiry
A verse about Mary and a kerosene lamp describes a girl who vanished after trying to light a room. Community curiosity grows as authorities check leads and search areas for any trace of Mary, hoping for a resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
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