11 Nov 1891
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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1891
Page
1
A fragmented late 19th century column presents moral maxims and whimsical observations. It ponders virtue and pride, notes on politeness and self image, and offers scattered snippets about manners and life’s paces with recurring references to temperance, duty, and perseverance.
The article argues that light and education fuel mental power and moral improvement. It likens light to sun, stars, and scientific study guiding minds, inspiring poets like Byron Moore and Paradise, and elevating taste, religion, and the arts. It asserts culture awakens dormant talents and dignifies humanity, urging continual self-improvement.
A parable on conscience compares the waking alarm clock to moral awareness. It warns that repeated wrongdoing dulls inward warning, turning it into a whisper. The piece urges prayer paired with action to avoid temptation and preserve moral clarity before disaster.
A piece on the impact of gentle speech within the home. It urges kindness toward the anxious husband, the overworked wife, the wayward child, the dependent, the aged, and the erring. Harsh rebuke provokes disrespect while kindness fosters dignity and virtue.
The piece muses on death as a universal mystery and contrasts secular dread with Christian hope. It says death reveals nothing of the afterlife to all minds, but for believers it becomes a doorway to immortality, while sinners face darkness and doubt without heavenly light.
A devotional meditation praises silent workers who serve the Master selflessly without public notice. It compares their unseen deeds to sunbeams and fragrances, affirming they are cherished by God and will receive crowns of glory on the final day.
The aged receive praise and support as they enter their seventies. Companions honor their wisdom and the young seek counsel from their gray hairs. Life's vanities fade as eternity nears, bringing peace and reflection, with battles behind and a tranquil shore ahead.
The passage argues that one cannot bypass sorrow but must endure it with humility and faith. It compares the journey to the Israelites crossing the sea, where misery forms a dividing wall guiding through affliction.
A damaged OCR fragment laments temptations of youth and indulgence. It warns that fleeting pleasures leave lasting pain, regrets, and bitter memories. The piece contrasts temporal folly with eventual remorse and the ache of conscience.
The passage teases Oh hush Honey Henry Blount and Mixrox, praising graphic delineations and pen portraits as music like a lute breeze. It mocks excessive flattery while admitting fond amusement at the adoration and self affection in the playful critique.
The News Observer praises Rosa Young of Wilson a guest of Miss Mary Cordon on Edenton Street as she departs Raleigh for home. Her presence has won numerous friends and admirers and her absence will be felt until her return.
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