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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1892
Page
6
Poetic reminiscence by James Whitcomb Riley about a longing for a past land called Used-to-Be. The speaker recalls hazy summer scenes and enchanted shores, singing bells, and memory's longing, with vivid images of green fields and forget-me-nots.
An elderly narrator in Philadelphia recounts her attempt to intervene in a young couple Paris and Edith as they plan a daytime elopement. She confronts Edith at the parsonage, only to learn they are recently married to the Reverend John Melton, prompting a humbling lesson in not overreading circumstance.
The article argues that many animals learn from experience, noting mollusks, foxes, quail, lobsters, bees, and spiders adapting to traps, calls, or threats. It discusses individual variation, higher capacity in some species, and the idea that experience guides behavior, while also touching on a proposed telescope project and its potential impact on science.
The text traces the liberty cap to Roman manumission, where freedmen wore a red cap called libertinus and were registered among city tribes. It notes Saturninus' 263 invasion hoisting a cap on a spear as a signal for slave freedom, linking this symbol to art.
A simple tip suggests adding a pinch of baking soda to the vase water to help keep cut flowers looking lively longer. This small addition can adjust pH and reduce bacterial growth, supporting longer-lasting blooms.
A historical note presents rough figures on the globe’s dry land area about 137.2 million square miles and ocean volume around 325 million cubic miles. It cites mean land height roughly 2,250 feet and sea level at 12.48 feet, with annual erosion and sediment transport estimates, projecting long geological timescales.
An American veteran recalls eating horse meat during a 19th century campaign. He details the experience of butchers dressing ponies and the resulting meal, noting a fibrous, sweet taste and a feeding of several days amid shortages.
A description notes wearers donning elaborate headpieces described as black velvet lace trim. The line captures attire details, likely from period fashion notes.
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