18 May 1892
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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1892
Page
1
A collection of witty maxims and pithy aphorisms on hypocrisy language and social quirks. The piece mixes humorous observations about manners politics and everyday life with pointed moral reflections on imagination impressions and action.
The Durham Globe recalls the memorial sermon by John Cole praising Rev. Dr. Burton as a New Testament preacher. It extols his voice, style, intellect, and generous spirit, and reflects on his social grace, wit, and devotion to family worship and sacred oratory. The piece also includes a long extract of baby definitions from a London contest and a reflective anecdote about Sunday school cards and greed.
In Charlotte on May 15 to 17 a grand three day program marks the 7th Mecklenburg Declaration anniversary. Highlighted by a balloon ascent, professional baseball games, a Wild West Show with 53 Indians, a fireworks display costing 1600 dollars, a coronation ball, and an address by Senator David B. Hill followed by other notable speakers.
The dialogue notes a woman’s blunt honesty when angered. Harry observes women hide age but reveal true temper in passion, while Barry questions the claim. The exchange emphasizes direct truth-telling in strong emotion.
A poetic lament about labor and poverty in a newsroom. The speaker rails at the endless work from dawn to night and the meager rewards. The piece contrasts editors with wealthy buyers and notes the daily grind yields only a railroad pass and a shirt.
The poem tells of a cold night with a dying orphan finding heavenly aid as a radiant light and angelic choir comfort her before dawn reveals her dead body. Exxesr Harte continues a mournful scene as villagers weep over the frozen child.
A passerby questions Mrs Rougcamp at a fancy fair table about prices for her smiles. She explains a dollar per piece is for the poor, and settles for fifty cents worth given the charitable cause.
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